Neuropsychiatry

What are they key differences between ADHD and bipolar disorder? How can they be identified?

Our basic science knowledge of the brain continues to explode beyond what science fiction of the past has predicted.

Although normally associated with children, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can also persist in adulthood, presenting challenges to both patients and clinicians.

The genome combined with experiences make a person who they are. 80 billion neurons connect to 1,000 to 10,000 synapses, and all of those minuscule connections form a person.

The authors make the case for national education mandates from accreditation organizations and congressional support to require enhanced education of all clinicians who care for older adults.

Learning from past disasters, psychiatrists are taking center staet in helping patients, family members, first responders, and other health care professionals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fragile X syndrome is one of the most common inherited causes of intellectual disability, right below Down syndrome. How are basic science findings being translated into treatments for patients with neurodevelopment disorders, like Fragile X syndrome?

A recent study presents new findings on the connection between psychiatric disorders and Lyme.

Often misdiagnosed as other psychiatric disorders, FTD is the third most common type of dementia and the second most common among patients 65 years or younger. How to spot the signs.

Cannabis use during pregnancy is associated with a host of negative outcomes.

In the early 20th century, British and American doctors looked for the causes of mental illnesses elsewhere in the body, with gruesome results.

Psychiatry, at this moment anyway, remains blood-test and imaging-free. It offers the last frontier of semi-free thought to the thinking person who wishes to enter medicine. More in this opinion piece.

A 59-year-old man with a history of multiple concussions has been having a series of neurocognitive symptoms for the past several years. Discover more in this case.

In comparison to the classic presentation of schizophrenia, ANMDARE features a later age of onset, female predominance, visual hallucinations, relative lack of cognitive disorganization, and a lack of an extended prodromal period.

The biggest challenge we have faced thus far has been a three-fold rise in requests for assistance in managing persistent delirium. Needless to say, we are not twiddling our thumbs.

British researchers find neuropsychiatric complications associated with COVID-19.

When the patient has significant comorbid psychiatric problems, high risk of suicide, and Huntington disease, the role of clinician spills over into patient advocate in a complex medical system.

With adequate clinician awareness and prompt initiation of diagnostic testing and intervention, patients with autoimmune encephalitis can lead productive lives. A range of tests is described here.

Pain is not uncommon for patients who have undergone amputation, and without effective treatment, pain can linger for years.

The authors discuss common neurobiological processes that may contribute to OCD vulnerability and its persistence.

FDA approves video game as treatment for ADHD.

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are among the most serious psychiatric disorders and play a disproportionate role among individuals who end up homeless, incarcerated, and who die by suicide. Why the lack of research?

Parkinson disease psychosis is associated with worsening quality of life, greater caregiver distress, higher rates of institutionalization, increased mortality, and greater health care costs. The authors explore medical, psychosocial, and psychological factors associated with PD psychosis.

As our understanding of the neurobiology of OCD grows, additional treatment options become available and should be thoughtfully integrated into the treatment algorithm. One such option is dTMS.

How effective is deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression? Take the quiz.

As the evidence base grows and patients continue to demand better options, barriers will be lifted and neuromodulation will occupy a larger role in the psychiatric toolbox.

Bullying and aggression, evasiveness and avoidance of responsibilities, and impulsivity and stealing-if these behaviors persist, the brain may hold the key in future studies.

Do you need help persuading patients to try lithium?

Following TBI, cognitive deficits, comorbid medical and neurological problems, as well as complex pharmacotherapeutic needs and sensitivities frequently complicate evaluation and treatment of psychosis in this population.

At present there are no treatments to stop or delay underlying disease progression. Current prevalent therapies help to mask the symptoms, but they do not solve underlying causes. A fundamental premise for effective treatment is to make a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease at the earliest stage.