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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 192 min read
Novel Therapy Linked to Cognitive Benefit in Schizophrenia
TOPLINE: Xanomeline/trospium chloride, a novel M1/M4 muscarinic receptor agonist, is linked to significant cognitive improvement in...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 18, 20246 min read
Combating Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: Updated Treatment Approaches
Key Takeaways Negative symptoms in schizophrenia, including diminished expression and apathy, are challenging to treat and often resist...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 5, 20248 min read
Reframing Approaches to Schizophrenia
CLINICAL REFLECTIONS I began my career when the major treatments for schizophrenia were haloperidol and chlorpromazine. Since then,...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 20, 20244 min read
Schizophrenia Med Safe, Effective for Bipolar Mania: Phase 3 Data
Iloperidone, a second-generation antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of bipolar...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 15, 20245 min read
Schizophrenia and Its Many Consequences
Schizophrenia is far-reaching, affecting individuals, families, and society. Schizophrenia has been called “the worst disease affecting...
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chrisviesumalinog
Nov 7, 20233 min read
Study Shows 40% of Patients With TRS No Longer Meet Severity Criteria Following Treatment With NCE
The NCE’s developer has announced that it is now initiating phase 3 studies. A study of a new chemical entity (NCE) for...
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chrisviesumalinog
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Pandemic-Era Telehealth Led to Fewer Therapy Disruptions
Disruptions TOPLINE: US adults with psychiatric illness experienced fewer disruptions in receiving psychotherapy following the transition...
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chrisviesumalinog
Nov 7, 20234 min read
Cannabis Commercialization Linked to More Hospitalizations
The commercialization of cannabis that followed its legalization for nonmedical use was associated with an increase in hospitalizations...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Looking for a Psychiatrist that takes your Insurance?
It can be challenging, frustrating trying to find a psychiatrist that takes your insurance as more psychiatrist are opting out of...
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chrisviesumalinog
Oct 9, 20232 min read
High Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction Among Individuals With Schizophrenia
The prevalence of sexual dysfunction remains high in people with schizophrenia, but treating comorbid depression could be effective in...
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chrisviesumalinog
Sep 28, 20238 min read
15 Celebrities Open Up About Their Mental Health Battles
There's no escaping mental health challenges—everyone has them. So, if you struggle with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse you've...
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chrisviesumalinog
Sep 28, 20236 min read
300 Famous Individuals with Mental Health issues, illnesses, and disorders
Whatever the cause of it is, mental illness can happen to anyone. Whether you're rich or poor, tall or short, black or white, famous or...
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chrisviesumalinog
Sep 22, 202319 min read
Mental Health Matters Podcast: Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide
Mental Health Matters Episode Summary In 2020, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of...
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chrisviesumalinog
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Use of Mental Health Services Soared During Pandemic
By the end of August 2022, overall use of mental health services was almost 40% higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, while spending...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 29, 20233 min read
Schizophrenia Still Linked to Early Mortality
Schizophrenia TOPLINE: Suicide is a main cause of death among people with schizophrenia, even years after diagnosis, and deaths from...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 29, 20235 min read
Science and Art in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
"The root of the word 'create' or 'creativity' essentially means 'to grow.' That is probably what lies at the heart of what patients...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 13, 20239 min read
Special Considerations in Treating Women With Schizophrenia
How does schizophrenia differ between men and women, and what does this mean for developing treatment strategies Several aspects of...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20237 min read
What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population. When schizophrenia is active,...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 10, 20231 min read
Holistic Mental Health with Medications, Therapy, and Alternatives
As the name implies, it is about living your “one life” to its fullest potential without any psychological or psychiatric limitations. My...
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