An overview of the current psychopharmacotherapy in eating disorders is presented including: current literature, diagnostic criteria, and epidemiology. Psychopharmacology Bulletin
This editorial deals with genetic variations in response to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Learn more about the genetic variation in GRIK4. Pharmacogenomics
Little research has examined current treatment of bipolar disorder among older adults. The current study provides data on prescribing practices as well as the efficacy of these practices. Psychopharmacology Bulletin
Does the revised dopamine hypothesis have supporting evidence? This review evaluates fMRI studies that combine PhMRI and dopaminergic manipulation with atypical antipsychotics in schizophrenic patients. Psychopharmacology Bulletin
The authors of this overview of medical treatments of depression recommend close follow-up when therapy is initiated and dosages are adjusted, in part because of a possible increase in suicide risk. Medscape Medical News
The placebo response is thought to be generated by a few basic mechanisms. Recent literature on the subject allows this review of the latest results with regard to determinants of the placebo effect. Current Opinion in Psychiatry
How are sociodemographic factors, educational attainment, nicotine dependence, and common psychiatric disorders associated with smoking among pregnant women? American Journal of Public Health
Psychosomatic medicine, formally known as consultation-liaison psychiatry, is a formal subspecialty within psychiatry. What are the current issues in psychosomatic medicine? Current Opinion in Psychiatry
Healthy People 2010 calls for health-insurance coverage for tobacco-dependence treatments in all 51 Medicaid programs. Will Medicaid coverage for tobacco-dependence treatment increase substantially? Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
