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Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

Detecting Lithium Toxicity Among Medical Masquerades

May 29, 2013
  • Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

When you are making a diagnosis or treating a patient, don’t glaze over the details, warned Jane Gagliardi, MD, MHS. Gagliardi related two cases in which clinicians had done just that and, as a result, missed a key medical issue.

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You Are—And Your Mood Is—What You Eat

May 23, 2013
  • Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

The human brain needs to be nourished. To function properly, it requires omega-3 fatty acids, folate, fiber, choline, iron, zinc, and vitamins B12, D, and E among other nutrients.

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Experts Discuss Changes, Updates in DSM-5

May 22, 2013
  • Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

A panel of experts at the APA Annual Meeting discussed how changes in DSM-5 may affect clinical practice. Highlights here.

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Will Your Clinical Records Support You in Court?

May 21, 2013
  • Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

A clinician’s notes and clinical records should document and defend treatment decisions, and are the best defense in court. Here: 3 key things every patient record should include.

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Discrimination and Parity Violation Claims Levied Against Anthem BCBS of Connecticut

March 19, 2013
  • Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

Changes will mean patients will only be covered for psychiatrists’ services that include medical evaluation and management; CPT coding will not allow for coverage of psychotherapy as a separate and equal category for payment.

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DBT Holds Promise For Patients With Bipolar Disorder

March 15, 2013
  • Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

Preliminary evidence shows that dialectical behavior therapy may be beneficial in treating patients with bipolar disorder.

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Understanding Astrocytes Holds Promise for Rapid Antidepressant Action

February 28, 2013
  • Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

Astrocytic signaling to adenosine receptors results in the robust reduction of depressive-like behaviors associated with sleep deprivation.

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Brief Screening Tools Can Improve Patient Care

November 29, 2012
  • Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

Medical colleagues routinely monitor patients with sphygmomanometers, peak flow meters, and glucometers. Similarly, psychiatrists can and should incorporate the use of screening tools to help with diagnosis and treatment management.

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From Bath Salts to Spice and Beyond—Elucidating Emerging Drugs of Abuse

November 22, 2012
  • Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

Spice, Bath Salts, and Salvia are emerging drugs of abuse, with patients increasingly turning to these agents. Since their legal status varies and they can be difficult to detect on standard drug tests, their popularity may be increasing.

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Treatment Issues for Bipolar Disorder in Women

November 10, 2012
  • Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

Treating bipolar disorder in women has unique concerns. For example, contraceptive use can decrease the level of mood stabilizers and alter their effectiveness.

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