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ADHD, Stimulant Use, and Failure to Thrive in Pediatric Patients
Keypoint: This 2024 APA Annual Meeting poster covered a literature review on the relationship between stimulant use and failure to thrive...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 22, 20242 min read
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The Failed Concept of Treatment Resistance
CONFERENCE REPORTER According to some estimates, about 20% to 60% of psychiatric diagnoses eventually become labeled “treatment...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 21, 20242 min read
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Suicide and Other Deaths From Unnatural Causes in Bipolar Disorder
Keypoint: Are individuals with bipolar disorder more likely to die from unnatural causes than the general population? CONFERENCE REPORTER...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 21, 20242 min read
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Benzodiazepines: The Considerable Risk of Abuse & How to Taper
Keypoint: This 2024 APA Annual Meeting poster documented the abuse potential of benzodiazepines and tapering challenges. ONFERENCE...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 21, 20242 min read
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Customized Video Games Promising for ADHD, Depression, in Kids
Targeted video games could help reduce symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression in children and...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 20, 20244 min read
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Frequent Vaping in Teens Tied to Higher Toxic Metal Exposure
Keypoint: Frequent users had increased urine lead and uranium levels vs occasional users. HealthDay News — Teens who vape frequently have...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 20, 20241 min read
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Family History of TRD Increases Risk for Suicide, Antidepressant Resistance
Keypoint: First-degree relatives of individuals with TRD are 7.47 times more likely to develop TRD than individuals without a family...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 20, 20242 min read
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Efficacy of Antipsychotics for First-Episode Psychosis and Cannabis Use Disorder
Keypoint: Second-generation long-acting injectable antipsychotics reduce the risk for hospitalization among patients with first-episode...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 19, 20242 min read
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Incorporating Evidence-Based Cognitive Health Services In Large Systems of Care
Keypoint: OnTrackNY (OTNY) piloted its Cognitive Health Toolkit to implement cognitive health services in large systems of care. The...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 17, 20242 min read
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Focal Neuromodulation Therapies Do Not Adversely Affect Cognition
Keypoint: Established focal neuromodulation therapies are generally considered safe from a cognitive standpoint. Focal neuromodulation...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 17, 20242 min read
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First Trial Results of Magnetic Seizure Therapy vs ECT for Bipolar Mania
Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) offers similar efficacy as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating bipolar mania in adults, with...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 16, 20244 min read
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Adults With Long COVID Are Twice as Likely to Report Psychiatric Symptoms
Keypoint: Individuals with long COVID are about twice as likely to experience depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and cognitive...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 16, 20242 min read
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American Board of Sports & Performance Psychiatry Speaks at APA
CONFERENCE REPORTER There has been an increasingly crucial role of mental health in the world of sports, with more athletes and teams...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 15, 20242 min read
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Mohs Surgeons Have High Rates of Emotional and Physical Stress
PHOENIX — There is a high prevalence of emotional and physical burden associated with being a Mohs surgeon, particularly among women and...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 14, 20243 min read
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Elevated Triglycerides, Low HDLC Increases Risk for Psychiatric Disorders
Keypoint: Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein may be protective against psychiatric disorder risk. Carbohydrate and lipid...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 14, 20242 min read
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No Evidence of Dementia, Brain Atrophy With Antidepressant Use
Keypoint: Long-term use of antidepressants is not associated with dementia risk. Antidepressant medication use is not associated with...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 13, 20242 min read
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Stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Blame Your Mitochondria
KEY POINTS Mitochondria are first responders to every change in your environment and activity. Metabolic activity makes the brain...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 13, 20245 min read
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10 Realities for Those Living With Serious Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important opportunity to recognize the needs of those with mental health issues and the ways in...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 13, 20243 min read
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High Scores for Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Chronic Pain in LGBTQ+ Adults
Keypoint: Adults who identify as LGBTQ+ report more ACEs and are more likely to report chronic pain than adults who do not identify as...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 9, 20243 min read
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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....
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 9, 20245 min read
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