The HCPLive Psychiatry condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on mental illnesses. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and more.
October 3rd 2024
A study reveals that individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders experience high rates of comorbid mental health conditions and receive minimally adequate treatment.
September 26th 2024
September 20th 2024
Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies
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Liver Abnormalities Lead Lilly to Halt Alzheimer's Drug Development
Nearly two years after Eli Lilly and Co. halted a pair of clinical trials on its gamma-secretase inhibitor for Alzheimer's disease following the candidate's failure to demonstrate results superior to placebo, the drug maker has terminated a phase 2 study of its investigational beta-secretase (BACE) inhibitor for the same neurological condition - this time citing liver abnormalities.
A Patient-Centered Medical Home Model for Measuring Multiple Sclerosis Outcomes
June 2nd 2013With so many different interdependent symptoms affecting MS pathogenesis, effective treatment requires intervention by a multidisciplinary team, with progress assessed by validated instruments that measure variables such as physical health, psychological health, and social relationships.
Integrating Behavioral Medicine into Effective Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
June 1st 2013Comprehensive care for patients with MS starts with medical treatment of the symptoms of their disease, but must also include intervention by clinicians who can address the mental, physical, and social challenges experienced by many patients.
How to Handle MS Patients Who Refuse to Treat Their Disease with Conventional Medications
May 30th 2013Treating patients with multiple sclerosis who opt to use only supplements and other complementary and alternative approaches requires a great deal of tact and education, and input and support from all members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Researcher Sorts Through Sea of IBS Remedies
May 22nd 2013As irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains a complicated condition to treat with an etiology that's still unknown, it's difficult for physicians to find the best proven therapies among new remedies and the variety of pharmacological and nondrug options they have been trying for years.
Data Support Long-Term Efficacy for Opioid Therapy for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
May 10th 2013A literature review of randomized controlled trials and open-label studies of six months or longer duration finds good evidence that opioid therapy improves pain scores, with weaker evidence for its long-term effect on functional status.
Multidisciplinary Approach to Opioid Reduction Can Achieve Dosage Goals
In light of issues concerning opioid misuse running parallel to the tenfold increase of prescription opioid use over the past 20 years, a team of researchers have developed an ongoing study examining results of a pilot program aimed at reducing patients' use of pain medications.
The Role of Stigma in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
April 21st 2013The stigma attached to chronic diseases such as IBS has been shown to negatively affect patients' self-image and sense of worth, leading to worse outcomes. Being aware of this and working to counteract the psychological effects of stigma can improve the patient-physician relationship and lead to better outcomes.
Underlying Personality Disorders Can Complicate Chronic Pain Management
Understanding and addressing these disorders can improve the patient's mental health as well as their chronic pain and other comorbid conditions. Incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy into the management of chronic pain has been shown to improve pain outcomes.
Managing Comorbid Conditions Associated with Chronic Pain
Pain has been associated with a number of conditions, including addiction, depression, and anxiety. Greater awareness of concurrent comorbid conditions and the options available to treat them produces better outcomes in chronic pain patients.
Advances in Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a difficult condition to diagnose and manage, especially since most diagnostic measures are subjective and treatment varies from patient to patient. A key to diagnosing and treating chronic pain is to have a strong understanding of the different diagnostic tools and treatment options available.
Psychiatrist Proposes New Subspecialty to Treat Patients With Depression and Heart Disease
After finding abnormal elevations of cardiac inflammation in patients with depressive illness (DI), a psychiatrist at Loyola University Medical Center, in Maywood, Ill., has proposed a new subspecialty to diagnose and treat patients with both depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Prescription Opioids: Putting the Genie Back in the Bottle
February 15th 2013The push to provide better pain care and ensure adequate analgesia for patients living with chronic pain led to liberalized opioid prescription practices that have been accompanied by a massive increase in the abuse, misuse, and diversion of prescription opioids. Efforts to combat this include technological remedies such as "abuse-deterrent" formulations of opioids and educational approaches such as the REMS program approved by the FDA in 2012.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Psycho-Social Interventions in Reducing Symptom Severity in IBS
January 10th 2013Recent study results suggest that treatment that includes patient education, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other psycho-social modalities can help reduce symptom severity and improve quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Balancing Risks and Benefits When Treating Chronic Pain with Opioids
December 13th 2012Lynn Webster, MD, President-elect of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) talks about the petition submitted to the FDA by Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP) and the AAPM response; the current dialogue on the risks and benefits of prescription opioids for managing chronic noncancer pain; and the future of pain management.
5 Things I Wish I Learned in Medical School about Managing Pain
December 12th 2012With most medical schools devoting only a few curriculum hours to pain management training, many physicians begin their medical career underprepared to meet the needs of patients suffering with chronic pain. Here, Barry Cole, MD, identifies several key concepts that would help improve pain care in the US if only more physicians would learn about them sooner.