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Vilash Reddy, MD
13 hours ago5 min read
Why You Need to Talk About Cannabis With Patients
A few years ago, UCLA Health began asking patients if they used cannabis as part of an electronic previsit questionnaire completed before...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 52 min read
Early Childhood Stress Linked to Increased Atopic Dermatitis Activity
TOPLINE: Common childhood stressful life events like starting a new school, moving homes, or having a new sibling are associated with an...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 53 min read
Has Legalized Cannabis Led to a Surge in Schizophrenia Cases?
Canada’s legalization of cannabis has been linked to an increase in schizophrenia cases, new research shows. Over a 16-year time period —...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 33 min read
Virtual Reality Meditation for Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Key Takeaways Immersive VR meditation offers personalized experiences, enhancing symptom relief for MDD and GAD compared to traditional...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 282 min read
Loneliness During Adolescence Linked to Health Outcomes in Adulthood
TOPLINE: Increased loneliness during adolescence is associated with various health and well-being outcomes, including an increased risk...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 274 min read
Adult ADHD Diagnosis Linked to Earlier Death
A diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults was associated with a 7-year reduction in life expectancy, on...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 214 min read
Add Anxiety and Depression to CVD Risk Prediction Model?
Adding measures of anxiety and depression to the American Heart Association’s Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events (PREVENT)...
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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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Jan 192 min read
Can Walking More Steps Per Day Help Keep Depression Away?
TOPLINE: Walking 7000 or more steps per day is associated with fewer depressive symptoms and a 31% lower risk for depression than taking...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 157 min read
Discontinuing Antipsychotics
Key Takeaways Antipsychotics are frequently prescribed off-label for children, despite limited long-term efficacy data and potential...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 155 min read
Brain Changes in Youth Who Use Substances: Cause or Effect?
A widely accepted assumption in the addiction field is that neuroanatomical changes observed in young people who use alcohol or other...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 152 min read
Loneliness, Isolation Affect One Third of US Adults Over 50
TOPLINE: About one third of US adults aged 50-80 years report feeling lonely and socially isolated, a new study of data from 2018-2024...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 155 min read
The Tapestry of Neuroplasticity: Rewiring Our Brain
Key Takeaways Neuroplasticity is central to psychiatry, with brain health factors like nutrition and exercise being crucial for its...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 152 min read
Neuroplasticity in Action
Key Takeaways Phantom limb syndrome is explained by cortical remapping, where the brain reassigns sensory inputs to adjacent areas...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 155 min read
Is the Case Settled? Cannabis and Criminal Responsibility
Key Takeaways Cannabis-induced psychosis complicates criminal responsibility, with settled insanity as a potential defense if symptoms...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 145 min read
US Dementia Cases Projected to Double Within 40 Years
The number of US adults who will develop dementia each year is projected to increase from approximately 514,000 in 2020 to about 1...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 83 min read
Major Depression in Older Adults Tied to Risky Driving Behaviors
Older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) exhibit riskier driving behaviors than their nondepressed peers, including hard...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 69 min read
How Do You Feel: Should Docs Disclose Their Mental Health?
Andrew N. Wilner, MD: Welcome to Medscape. I’m your host, Dr Andrew Wilner. Today, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr Jessi Gold....
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 32 min read
Higher-Speed Traffic Noise May Up Stress, Anxiety
TOPLINE: Listening to recordings of natural soundscapes may help reduce anxiety and stress, but adding in high-traffic noise can mask the...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 23 min read
Primary Care Can Play Key Role in Suicide Prevention
NIMH-funded study used universal screening, risk assessment, and safety planning to reduce suicide attempts among adult primary care...
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