Psychiatry

Combination low-dose estrogen-growth hormone therapy induced greater height and improved psychosocial and cognitive function in girls with Turner syndrome.

E-presribing and computerized adverse event reporting can together reduce medication errors dramatically in psychiatri units.

Hyperactivity, fidgeting, inattention, and impulsivity are symptoms of ADHD, but might instead signify a child's hypersensitivty to food.

Where do psychiatrists go when in need of mental health care, are they too quick to dispense meds, why do inmates get free mental health care, and more.

Somaxon's R&D and marketing departments have successfully re-introduced doctors to a cheap, old medication for a very common clinical complaint.

New research sheds light on the strongest predictor of maternal emotional distress during pregnancy.

It's no secret that doctors in all specialties spend less and less time with patients these days.

Researchers have gotten the first-ever peek inside the molecular chambers where our most critical proteins are folded.

What do psychiatrists do about patients who have the same problems they have in their own personal life?

Researchers are working on a nasally delivered 2-in-1 vaccine that promises to protect against both Alzheimer's and stroke.

Total Recall revolves around conflicts between true and false perceptions.

A unique collaborative project uses a variety of tools and technologies to connect the neuroscience community.

Controversy has surrounded DSM-5 since its development began.

Speaking multiple languages may help protect cognitive health over the long term.

Do we treat diseases or symptoms in psychiatry?

Videos featuring and demonstrating self-injury in teens are widely available on YouTube, and may be normalizing or even reinforcing the behavior.

Lifestyle changes can be as effective as drugs and counseling for treating a number of mental illnesses.

Lithium is a widely used drug because it works. Period. But how?

Not only do energy drinks offer no therapeutic benefit to children, but they may even put youngsters at risk for adverse health events.

How is it that the placebo effect has a role in patients with schizophrenia?

Long-term treatment with antipsychotic medication apparently causes a decrease in brain volume.

Administration of testosterone leads to a significant reduction in the mind's ability to read facial expressions which can have far-reaching effects on empathy.

Both contrave and the swiffer are great ideas based on simple plans.

Though some say love hurts, it actually helps the body feel less pain.

Triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, and diabetes (but not higher fasting blood sugar) cut down memory scores, visual working memory, and word fluency.