Psychopharmacology

A quick recap of the last week in psychiatric news.

FDA approves PET imaging agent for Alzheimer disease tau pathology.

Real‑world inpatient use of xanomeline/trospium shows rapid awakening from negative symptoms in schizophrenia, with response predictors and striking case insights.

New data on viloxazine ER (Qelbree) show improvements in ADHD, depression, and anxiety in adults, including those who use nicotine or cannabis.

KINECT-PRO shows Ingrezza eases tardive dyskinesia movements and boosts daily function and quality of life, even across psychiatric diagnoses.

DT120 (lysergide) hits all endpoints in phase 3 GAD trial, cutting anxiety scores with a single dose.

Experts unpack when benzodiazepines help or harm, tapering myths, older-adult risks, and why Alzheimer links may be overstated.

Michael Thase, MD, explores evolving treatment strategies for treatment-resistant depression, including interventional psychiatry and emerging therapies.

New data show once-daily CTx-1301 delivers 3 timed dexmethylphenidate releases for faster onset, steadier late-day ADHD coverage, tolerability.

Review the latest developments in narcolepsy treatment.

Review the latest in psychiatry from the last week.

FDA approves Takeda’s Orzeyful, first orexin agonist, improving wakefulness and reducing cataplexy in adults with narcolepsy type 1 in pivotal trials.

New case suggests muscarinic therapy xanomeline/trospium calms treatment‑resistant bipolar I mania with psychosis, hinting at nondopamine options.

New ADHD option Simtriyo gains FDA approval as first NDSRI, showing benefits for teens and adults, including executive function and emotional control.

Learn how clinicians reframe side effects, curb nocebo, and boost outcomes using expectation, open-label placebos, and conditioning in psychiatry.

New Alzheimer trial news highlights safer anti-amyloid PMN310, cannabinoids easing agitation, tau gene therapy progress, FDA Fast Track psychosis drug, and TBI inflammation targets.

Experts discuss the impact of the placebo effect on psychiatric treatment outcomes.

Learn how experts distinguish agitation from psychosis in Alzheimer disease, weigh new FDA options, and apply evidence for off-label care.

FDA clears first triple reuptake ADHD drug Simtriyo, offering nonstimulant relief for adults and kids 6+ with executive and emotional symptoms.

From long-acting antipsychotics to psilocybin and new ADHD meds, clinicians weigh emerging therapies reshaping depression and postpartum care.

How can new Alzheimer therapies benefit patients today?

Low-dose TNX-102 SL targets sleep receptors for MDD, avoiding norcyclobenzaprine buildup and promising cleaner daytime tolerability in HORIZON trial.

Explore how TNX-102 SL aims to improve major depressive disorder by enhancing slow-wave sleep, as the HORIZON phase 2 trial tests nightly dosing.

A first-in-vivo PET study finds M1 receptor availability reduced 13% to 19% across brain regions in schizophrenia, strengthening the case for muscarinic-targeted treatment.

New data show post‑TBI inflammation boosts amyloid; blocking soluble TNF with XPro1595 preserves memory and reduces pain, hinting prevention.