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Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 2, 20242 min read
Executive Dysfunction Predicts Suicide Risk in Young People with Autism
Executive dysfunction among young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), aged 16 to 21 years, is a significant indicator of suicide...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 2, 20247 min read
The Rising Popularity of Ketamine Clinics Sparks Legal, Safety Concerns
Ketamine clinic popularity has surged in recent years, with a growing number of psychedelic med spas appearing across the United States...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 1, 20241 min read
AAN: Dementia More Common With Essential Tremor Than in the General Population
Keypoint: Dementia rates were lower than a comparison cohort of people with Parkinson disease. HealthDay News — Dementia rates are...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 1, 20243 min read
Duration of Daily Depressive Behaviors Among Preschoolers Linked to Impairment
Keypoint: Duration of depressive symptoms in preschool-aged children is positively correlated with daily impairment and distress. Study...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Prescription Opioid Exposure During Pregnancy Elevates Preterm Delivery Risk
Keypoint: Opioids during pregnancy increase the risk for spontaneous preterm birth. Prescription opioid exposure during pregnancy is...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 29, 20243 min read
Brexpiprazole is Efficacious in Reducing Alzheimer Dementia-Related Agitation
Keypoint: Brexpiprazole is safe and effective for reducing agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer Disease. Treatment with...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 29, 20242 min read
Remote CBT as Effective as In-Person Therapy for Mental Illness
Remote cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is just as effective as in-person CBT for a range of mental health and somatic disorders, a new...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 28, 20242 min read
About 1 in 5 Suicide Attempts Occur in Otherwise Psychiatrically Healthy Adults
Keypoint: About 6% of individuals with a suicide attempt have never been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder. Approximately 20% of...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 28, 20243 min read
Atogepant for Episodic Migraine Leads to Less Mean Monthly Migraine Days
Keypoint: A daily 60-mg dose of atogepant significantly reduced mean monthly migraine days in patients with episodic migraine. A daily...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Psilocybin Analog Gets Breakthrough Tx Status for Major Depressive Disorder
Keypoint: Treatment with 2 doses of CYB003 led to robust and sustained improvements in depression symptoms at 4 months. The Food and Drug...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 26, 20242 min read
Poison Center Calls for Adolescents Exposed to Psilocybin Have Tripled Since 2018
Keypoint: Psilocybin poisoning exposures started to significantly increase starting in 2019 for adolescents and in 2020 for adults. From...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 26, 20242 min read
My Social Psychiatric Predictions One Year Later
PSYCHIATRIC VIEWS ON THE DAILY NEWS But I do see a way. There is a narrow way through.” - Paul Atreides in “Dune” “All the world is a...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 22, 20243 min read
Childhood Adversity Robustly Linked to Adult Mental Illness
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with a significantly increased risk for adult depressive, anxiety, and stress-related...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 21, 20241 min read
COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Postinfection Outcomes
Keypoint: A reduced risk was seen for venous thromboembolism, arterial thrombosis/thromboembolism, and heart failure. HealthDay News —...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 21, 20243 min read
Are We Over-Diagnosing ADHD Based on “Hyperactivity"?
COMMENTARY The diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to be the focus of controversy in psychiatric...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 19, 20241 min read
Pediatricians Feel Less Prepared to Care for Teens’ Opioid Use Disorder
HealthDay News — Primary care pediatricians feel less prepared to manage adolescents’ opioid use disorder (OUD) compared with other...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 19, 20242 min read
Sleep Disordered Breathing Likely Exacerbates ADHD Symptoms
Keypoint: Sleep disordered breathing and ADHD are highly cross-prevalent, particularly among children and adolescents. A targeted review...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 19, 20243 min read
Antidepressant Use Among Adolescents, Young Adults Spiked After COVID-19
Keypoint: Antidepressant dispensing to adolescent girls rose by 129.6% during the pandemic, relative to pre-pandemic levels....
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 15, 20243 min read
Several Morbidities Linked to Increased Risk for Serious Infection in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Several morbidities, including bipolar disorder, dementia, and vitamin D deficiency, were associated with an increased risk for serious...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 15, 20241 min read
Review: Exercise Is Effective Treatment for Depression
HealthDay News — Exercise is an effective treatment for depression, especially when intense, according to a review published online Feb....
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