Theodore A. Stern, MD
Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Article
Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure: A Review of the Literature
August 15, 2013
In this article, the authors reviewed the prevalence, diagnosis, neurobiology, and treatment of depression associated with congestive heart failure. Particular attention was paid to the safety, efficacy, and tolerability...
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Intoxications Associated With Agitation, Tachycardia, Hypertension, and Fever: Differential Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management
May 16, 2013
Have you ever wondered what prompts a patient to become suddenly and severely agitated, with prominent elevations in temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure? Have you been challenged by...
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Using Stimulants for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Clinical Approaches and Challenges
March 28, 2013
Have you been reluctant to prescribe stimulants for patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid autism, bipolar disorder, or seizures for fear of exacerbating the underlying disorder? In this...
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Toxicologic Testing for Opiates: Understanding False-Positive and False-Negative Test Results
July 26, 2012
Have you ever had a patient who insisted that he or she was neither using nor abusing opiates when the toxicology screen was positive? Have you ever considered if...
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Insertion of Foreign Bodies (polyembolokoilamania): Underpinnings and Management Strategies
February 16, 2012
Have you ever had to evaluate and manage a patient with polyembolokoilamania (inserting a foreign body into 1 body orifice or more)? Have you wondered why he or she...
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Recognition of Psychiatric Symptoms and Conditions in Latino Patients
November 24, 2011
Do psychiatric symptoms manifest differently in Latino patients? How should you screen for psychiatric problems in these patients? Read this case vignette and discussion to explore some of the...
