When Medications Affect More Than the Patient: Opioids and Family Members
December 30th 2019Three studies highlight how important it is that when physicians prescribe opioids there can be significant and even potentially fatal consequences for the family members of those for whom they are being prescribed.
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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics
Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.
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The Quiz: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Chronic Pain
September 27th 2018Although it is still widely believed that the management of chronic pain usually requires medications or physical interventions, a growing body of research has demonstrated the efficacy of psychological therapeutic modalities.
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The Role of Psychiatrists in HIV Prevention
Because over half of persons with HIV infection have a lifetime history of depression or bipolar disorder, psychiatrists are uniquely positioned to provide both preventive and therapeutic interventions to vulnerable patients.
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Prescribing Opioid Analgesics: Are We Going in the Right Direction?
April 22nd 2015There are probably few health care professionals who are unaware of the concerns about the apparent overprescription of opioids. However, we have had only limited information on how good a job physicians may actually be doing in prescribing these medications.
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