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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 9, 20245 min read
Online Therapy vs In-Person Therapy: The Physician’s Perspective
As the prevalence of mental illness continues to increase, so does the need for access to effective treatments, including psychotherapy....
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 8, 20243 min read
Inhibition in ADHD: Girls Are Slow to Respond, Boys Have Poor Cognitive Control
Keypoint: Girls with ADHD appear to slow their response speed as a strategy to retain accurate response inhibition. Among children with...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 8, 20245 min read
Mental Health Awareness Month: The History and Impact
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact mental health can have on a person’s overall well-being...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 8, 20248 min read
Does 'Brain Training' Really Improve Cognition and Forestall Cognitive Decline?
The concept that cognitive health can be preserved or improved is often expressed as "use it or lose it." Numerous modifiable risk...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 7, 20246 min read
Understanding the Science Behind Ketamine Treatment
A KETAMINE JOURNAL My interest in psychedelic medicine began with a Grand Rounds at Johns Hopkins Hospital on October 7, 2019. The...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 7, 20246 min read
Medical Marijuana May be Sold in Pharmacies, But It Is Not a Medicine
COMMENTARY Georgia will soon be the first state in the nation to allow independent pharmacies to sell medical marijuana products, with...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 7, 202415 min read
Assessing and Treating Insomnia in Older Adults
CATEGORY 1 CME Premiere Date: April 20, 2024 Expiration Date: October 20, 2025 This activity offers CE credits for: 1. Physicians (CME)...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 6, 20242 min read
What Is the Optimal Dose of Ketamine for Treatment Resistant Depression?
Keypoint: Higher IV ketamine doses do not outperform standard doses for treatment resistant depression. Intravenous (IV) ketamine for...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 6, 20242 min read
Psychotropic Medication Use in Pediatric Emergency Departments From 2013 to 2022
Keypoint: The total number of psychotropic medications administered during pediatric emergency department encounters rose by 624% from...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 6, 20242 min read
Children With Chronic Skin Disorders Face Substantial Stigma
TOPLINE: Most children and adolescents with chronic skin disorders may experience stigma, which is strongly associated with reduced...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 6, 20242 min read
Off-Label Use of ADHD Medications for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Keypoint: ADHD medications do not increase mania for patients with bipolar disorder when used alongside mood stabilizers. A systematic...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 3, 20243 min read
Psychiatric Disorders Do Not Decrease COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness
Keypoint: The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are effective for individuals with psychiatric disorders. Although psychiatric disorders increase...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 2, 20242 min read
Autism Heritability Differs Between Men and Women
Keypoint: Men have a higher ASD heritability estimate than women, even after controlling for birth year and parental age. The...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 2, 20241 min read
Medications Still Effective for Treating ADHD in Children
Keypoint: Although most effective for symptoms, medications are also tied to adverse effects. HealthDay News — Medication therapy remains...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 2, 20243 min read
ADHD Medications Associated With Reduced Risk for Suicidality, Hospitalizations
Keypoint: A third of adults with ADHD experience some form of work disability. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 1, 20248 min read
Accelerating Science to Improve Early Autism Screening
At a Glance Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how people interact, communicate, and learn. Making early autism...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 1, 20242 min read
FDA Clears Noninvasive Device for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Keypoint: The device is designed to transcutaneously deliver low-level electrical stimulation to the skin behind the ears. The Food and...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 1, 20244 min read
Antidepressants Differ by Long-Term Response in Major Depression
Antidepressants differ in improving symptoms and preventing relapse of major depressive disorder (MDD) over a 2-year period, according to...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 1, 20242 min read
Coping Behaviors Lowered Stress for Adolescents With ACEs During COVID-19
Keypoint: During COVID-19, adolescents with high ACEs benefitted from in-person schooling. Among adolescents with adverse childhood...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 30, 20245 min read
Autism and Pregnancy: Improving Obstetric Care for Patients with Autism
People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face numerous healthcare disparities relative to their peers without ASD, as individuals with...
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