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Disagreeing Well: The Therapeutic Potential of the Medical Student Walk-Off
Sometimes patients have to leave in order to feel better upon returning...
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The Ordinary Weather of Summer
"In the ordinary weather of summer with storms rumbling from west to east like so many freight trains hauling their cargo of heat and rain..."
Remembering a Summer of Awe
Our “world” has now expanded exponentially...
Love in a Time of COVID-19
"I love you as one loves the sickest patient: terminally, between the diagnosis and the death."
Remembering An Epilogue on Bonobos
Monkey see, monkey do... how similar are we to bonobos?
Key Takeaways and the Future of Narcolepsy Treatment
An expert panel concludes the discussion by reviewing factors to consider when diagnosing and treating narcolepsy.
Goals of Therapy and Factors That Shape Narcolepsy Treatment
A group of specialists discuss treatment options for patients experiencing daytime sleepiness and anxiety.
"The Not Dead"
"...the fresh cut grass a living carpet where all of us lay down and dream death will come to everyone except me."
Clinical Impressions From Patient Case #2
Thought leaders discuss what elements to consider when distinguishing between cataplexy and pseudo cataplexy.
Patient Case #2: 27-Year-Old Woman With Cataplexy
Thomas E. Scammell, MD reviews the history and current symptoms of a patient with narcolepsy.
A Little Closer to the Edge
"O mother, O minutehand, teach me how to hold a man the way thirst holds water. Let every river envy our mouths. Let every kiss hit the body like a season."
Remembering Summertime and Living Easier (At Least for Some)
About a year ago, things seemed to be looking up. Where are we now?
New Directions in Treatment
Thought leaders consider the role of newer medications in the therapeutic landscape.
Challenges in the Management of Narcolepsy
Thomas E. Scammell, MD; Heidi Moawad, MD; Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD; and Ruth Benca, MD, PhD, discuss abuse, side effects, and other obstacles associated with traditional medications.
The Portrait
"She locked his name in her deepest cabinet and would not let him out, though I could hear him thumping..."
Gay Pride and Psychiatric Pride
Pride: an alternative to stigma and shame. Why don't we ever hear the word in psychiatry?
Pharmacological Treatment Approaches
Thomas E. Scammell, MD; Heidi Moawad, MD; Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD; and Ruth Benca, MD, PhD, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of specific drug mechanisms for the treatment of narcolepsy.
Non-Pharmacological Approaches and Counseling
A multidisciplinary panel of sleep experts reviews the role of light exposure, exercise, and other non-pharmacological methods in narcolepsy management.
Thank You
"...you are the air of the now and gone..."
The Role of Multidisciplinary Teams and Treatment Options
Thought leaders discuss clinical considerations regarding the many intersecting and complicating conditions that individuals with narcolepsy may experience.
Clinical Impressions from Patient Case #1
Heidi Moawad, MD; Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD; and Ruth Benca, MD, PhD, share details about a patient case that may impact clinical considerations and therapeutic decision-making.
"The Algebra of Kindness"
"And we laughed again because he made us feel safe and loved, even when we stumbled, his calculated goal to teach us how to solve for X when X equals kindness."
Remembering a Traumatized Nation
We may now know the answer to the question "are we a traumatized nation?"
Patient Case #1: 19-Year-Old Man With Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Thomas E. Scammell, MD, presents a case study for a college student with a history of sleepiness.
Challenges in the Diagnosis of Narcolepsy
A multidisciplinary panel of experts outline the difficulties of distinguishing narcolepsy frfom other sleep disorders and psychiatric comorbid conditions.
Clinical Insights Regarding the Management of Bipolar Disorder
Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA, discusses key takeaways for the management of bipolar disorder.
Clinical Impressions From the Patient Case
Dr. Gus Alva shares his initial impressions on this case and treatment approaches to bipolar 1 disorder.
Case Presentation: A 23-Year-Old With Bipolar Disorder
Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA, presents the case of a 23-year-old female diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder.
The Bridge
"And right here, walking down this street, I love the way we make a bridge..."
Our Broken Hearts
What causes a broken heart?