Psychosomatics

November 19, 2020

Physical activity and exercise are recognized as fundamental tools for reducing the impact of chronic diseases, including depression.

October 22, 2020

In the early days of the pandemic, there was debate about whether clinical services for patients with psychiatric illness were “essential.” The evolution of psychiatric consultation-liaison services to medically hospitalized patients was no less complex.

October 20, 2020

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

September 23, 2020

With most chronic pain conditions, the exact pathology is uncertain. In such cases, psychiatrists may be called to assess for illness beyond medical diagnosis.

September 15, 2020

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.

August 31, 2020

The next several years will present challenges and opportunities for psycho-oncology to improve care for patients.

August 31, 2020

There are myriad nuanced clinical approaches to cancer treatment, and psychosocial factors are no less complex.

August 31, 2020

An added component of cancer treatment is discovering what is most meaningful in the patient’s life and using that to buoy them during difficult moments. That, in a nutshell, is the psychiatrist's role.

August 26, 2020

Here: A summary of indicators for stress and anxiety in patients undergoing transplantation, and why it is important for psychiatrists to be aware of these factors.

August 18, 2020

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.