Psychiatry

Although studies show early intervention to be effective in reducing psychotic symptoms in patients with first-episode psychosis, the benefits aren’t sustainable.

In June 2008, I participated in an online interview with Ed Silverman, author of the popular pharmaceutical industry blog Pharmalot.

A year later, as we read and watch the breathless coverage devoted to recent moves by Google, Microsoft, and Apple, we are left asking "is healthcare IT worth the hype?"

Do you have blog envy? Are you getting jealous of your tech-savvy colleagues who end conversations with "I posted something about it on my blog"?

The leading causes of adolescent morbidity and death are injury risk, depressive symptoms, and substance use, all of which are clinically relevant to psychiatry.

In a study of pathological gamblers conducted by at team of researchers at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, the urge to gamble diminished among those who took naltrexone.

We talk ethics with Joel Frader, MD, MA, Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Medical Humanities and Bioethics, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.

Prior to 2004, my exposure to information technology in healthcare had been limited to selling an early version of the Oracle database management system to a few hospitals.

The 23rd annual TEPR Conference & Exhibition took place May 19-23 in the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, TX.

Research studies published in JAMA and by the Institute of Medicine demonstrate that prescription errors account for a staggering number of deaths and adverse drug reactions in the US.

MDNG spoke with Neal Goldman, MD, assistant professor, department of otolaryngology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, to learn how he juggles practicing both...

The beat on the people, devices and companies shaping healthcare.

End-stage organ failure is a growing problem in the US, due in part to the fact that the number of available donor organs is lagging far behind the number of people (approximately 96,000...

Whether you're a medical student on the cusp of graduation, a physician who has been practicing medicine for years, or an up-and-coming healthcare information technology (IT) specialist, you...

The Internet is a seemingly endless source of medical information. With a couple of mouse clicks, we can easily access useful resources, such as specialty medical websites, PDA downloads, online...

Growing up, I spent just as much time playing indoors, setting up elaborate GI Joe vs. Transformers wars, as I did running around Wood-Ridge, NJ, with my best friend at the time, imagining we were...

In last month's column, we looked at several reasons why you might want to create a practice website and explained how to register for a domain name. This month, we'll examine everal approaches to...

Our latest addition to the Pulse section will highlight physicians who are "bringing healthcare technology into practice." This month, we profile our newest Editorial Board member, John Luo, MD.

Health information technology (IT) is evolving rapidly. Big changes are on the way, including pay for performance (P4P), ePrescribing, ubiquitous electronic health records (EHRs), and computerized...

Top 10 Strangest "Medical" Devices.

Joseph R. Volpicelli, MD, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and a Senior Scientist at the Penn Center for Studies of Addiction. Tracy Steen, PhD, is Clinical Director at the Charles O'Brien Center for Addiction Treatment, University of Pennysylvania.

We know you're busy. But even doctors find themselves with a little time to kill every now and then. When this happens, we suppose you could do something like read a book or talk with a friend or family member, but who wants to do that?

We asked our participants for their insights and opinions on the impact of social and emotional impairments associated with ADHD, considerations for the patient, consequences for the payer, and cost implications across the life span. Strattera® (atomoxetine HCl) is indicated for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children age 6 and older, adolescents, and adults.

ADHD is a common presentation in all clinical settings. However, data shows that ADHD is underrecognized in adults.1 Why is this? Remember the old adage, "Out of sight, out of mind?" If ADHD is not thought of as a possibility in adult patients, is it more likely to be missed?