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A New and Early Predictor of Dementia?
Signs of frailty may signal future dementia more than a decade before cognitive symptoms occur, in new findings that may provide a...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 17, 20244 min read
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Newly FDA-Cleared TMS for Major Depressive Disorder
Key Takeaways Magstim's Horizon Inspire TMS system is FDA-cleared for MDD, OCD, and anxious depression, offering a nonpharmacological...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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The Use of Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease in Primary Care
In our previous case-based review, I teased the opportunity to use biomarkers to increase the accuracy and expediency of the diagnosis of...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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It’s Time for Social Psychiatry’s Comeback
Neglecting the impact of social determinants of health has come at a big cost. Key points Social psychiatry strives to combat the social...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Family Medicine and Geriatric Psychiatry Topics Highlighted at Annual Conference
Key Takeaways GLP-1 receptor agonists effectively manage obesity, reducing appetite and achieving weight loss in patients with BMI ≥30 or...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Effective Care Fosters True Resilience
This concluding article in the 5-part series presents 2 examples of how the kind of treatment provided may affect the potential...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 4, 20247 min read
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US Autism Diagnoses Rose 175% From 2011 to 2022
TOPLINE: US diagnosis rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) increased by 175% from 2011 to 2022, a new study shows. Prevalence was...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 3, 20242 min read
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Growing Awareness of Allergy Anxieties Spur Mental Health Visits
The rising incidence of food allergies among children over the past decade appears to have been accompanied by a growing awareness among...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Can Weight Loss Drugs Also Treat Addiction?
A new study provides more evidence that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) used to treat diabetes and obesity could be...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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Benzodiazepine Overprescribing Remains a Problem Post-Stroke
TOPLINE: About 5% of people older than 65 years in the United States are prescribed benzodiazepine after acute ischemic stroke (AIS)...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Psychiatrists Utilizing Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Psychiatrists are trying our ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in their clinical practices. What do patients think of this treatment? FROM...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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New Hope for Rapid-Acting Depression Treatment
Depression symptoms can be hard to manage, especially for people with treatment-resistant depression, a persistent and severe form of the...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 27, 20244 min read
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Electroconvulsive Therapy for the Treatment of Dementia Symptoms
Key Takeaways Dementia affects over 6 million U.S. adults, with incidence rising due to aging trends, doubling risk every 5 years...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 16, 20245 min read
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Low-Dose Lithium: A New Frontier in Mental Health Treatment
Key Takeaways Low-dose lithium shows promise in preventing dementia and reducing suicide risk, with evidence supporting its...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 16, 20247 min read
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Therapeutic Needs and Inadequate Treatments
CAUTIONARY TALES: MISUNDERSTANDING AND MISAPPLICATIONS OF RESILIENCE This second of 5 articles addresses the kinds of therapeutic support...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 16, 20245 min read
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Complex PTSD: A Necessary DSM Addition
Key Takeaways Complex PTSD is not formally recognized in DSM-5-TR, affecting clinical understanding and treatment development. Historical...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 15, 20246 min read
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Smartphone Data Flag Early Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Older adults at risk for dementia can be identified using mobile data obtained during a wayfinding task, a novel real-world study...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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New Treatment Effective for Male Postpartum Depression
A psychosocial intervention designed to improve depressive symptoms and promote good parenting skills can be an effective way of treating...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 14, 20244 min read
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New CDC Data Highlights the Need for Guidelines on Adult ADHD
Key Takeaways 6% of US adults have a current ADHD diagnosis; 8% report past or present diagnosis. Medication shortages impact 70% of...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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A Conversation About Black Mental Health and How CBT Can Be a Powerful Tool for Healing
Key Takeaways CBT's cultural adaptations help Black clients manage racism's psychological impacts, such as internalized racism and...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 9, 202411 min read
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