Psychiatry

Some of the most common symptoms of COPD drive anxiety in its patients. An England-based study sought out a cost-effective response.

A pilot study testing a multi-tasking game in children with autism and ADHD demonstrated feasibility, acceptability, and non-significant efficacy.

The study focused on patients with bipolar or depressive disorder.

A retrospective study showed which patients with substance use disorder may have less successful antiepileptic drug treatment.

Patients treated with SAGE-217 had significantly improved depression scores and were more likely to achieve remission than those receiving placebo.

The FDA has approved 2 new dosages of the pain reliever that combines benzhydrocodone and acetaminophen.

Patient and caregiver assessments should be considered alongside clinician assessments during tardive dyskinesia screening procedures, as they may differ.

Prenatal exposure to the antiepileptic drug valproate is associated with increased risk for ADHD independent of its link to congenital malformations.

MD Magazine's most popular stories this year ranged from new clinical insights, to physician-submitted columns, to perspectives on burnout in the workplace.

Tardive dyskinesia made strides in 2018 with new and potential treatments as well as unearthed disease underpinnings.

A more multidisciplinary, collaborative care effort for these patients can result in more active monitoring and productive clinical care.