Gerald A. Maguire, MD

Gerald Maguire, MD, shares insights on agitation in Alzheimer disease at the Southern California Psychiatry Conference.

Maguire discussed the differential diagnosis of bipolar depression at the Southern California Psychiatry Conference.

The most challenging aspect of pseudobulbar affect is differentiating it from depression. Episodes of uncontrollable, sudden, and even inappropriate emotions may point to neurologic or psychiatric conditions.

Studies have shown that many pharmacologic agents are effective in the treatment of acute mania and bipolar relapse education.