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Metabolic Tests Ignored in Medicaid Patients on Antipsychotics

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 5, 2010)

Metabolic Tests Ignored in Medicaid Patients on Antipsychotics (CME/CE): “Antipsychotic-induced metabolic disturbances receive little attention among Medicaid patients treated with second-generation antipsychotics, according to an analysis of more than 100,000 cases.” Antipsychotic-induced metabolic disturbances receive little attention among Medicaid patients treated with second-generation drugs, according to an analysis of more than 100,000 cases. Slightly more [...]

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Meta-analysis of the dose-response relationship of SSRI in obsessive-compulsive disorder.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 5, 2010)

Meta-analysis of the dose-response relationship of SSRI in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Related Articles Meta-analysis of the dose-response relationship of SSRI in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Mol Psychiatry. 2009 May 26; Authors: Bloch MH, McGuire J, Landeros-Weisenberger A, Leckman JF, Pittenger C We sought to determine differences in efficacy and tolerability between different doses of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [...]

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Atypical antipsychotic augmentation in major depressive disorder: a meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 4, 2010)

Atypical antipsychotic augmentation in major depressive disorder: a meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials.: “ Related Articles Atypical antipsychotic augmentation in major depressive disorder: a meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials. Am J Psychiatry. 2009 Sep;166(9):980-91 Authors: Nelson JC, Papakostas GI OBJECTIVE: The authors sought to determine by meta-analysis the efficacy and tolerability of adjunctive atypical antipsychotic [...]

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Antidepressant use increases risk for preterm birth.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 4, 2010)

Antidepressant use and preterm birth.: “ Related Articles Antidepressant use and preterm birth. Am J Psychiatry. 2009 Oct;166(10):1189; author reply 1189-90 Authors: Urato AC PMID: 19797450 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] “ (Via Am J Psychiatry – Medline.)

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Integrated treatment of aggression in the context of ADHD in children refractory to stimulant monotherapy: a window into the future of child psychopharmacology. Really?

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 4, 2010)

Integrated treatment of aggression in the context of ADHD in children refractory to stimulant monotherapy: a window into the future of child psychopharmacology.: “ Related Articles Integrated treatment of aggression in the context of ADHD in children refractory to stimulant monotherapy: a window into the future of child psychopharmacology. Am J Psychiatry. 2009 Dec;166(12):1315-7 Authors: [...]

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Combination of Antidepressant Medications From Treatment Initiation for Major Depressive Disorder: A Double-Blind Randomized Study.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 4, 2010)

Combination of Antidepressant Medications From Treatment Initiation for Major Depressive Disorder: A Double-Blind Randomized Study.: Related Articles Combination of Antidepressant Medications From Treatment Initiation for Major Depressive Disorder: A Double-Blind Randomized Study. Am J Psychiatry. 2009 Dec 15; Authors: Blier P, Ward HE, Tremblay P, Laberge L, Hébert C, Bergeron R Objective Various classes of [...]

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