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Reviews of Note
- March 3, 2008
Traumatic brain injury, depression, using RNA as treatment, ECT, genetics in special populations, and neuroimaging in anxiety disorders -
Anxious About Suicide
- January 12, 2006
- Steven Dubovsky, MD
In large epidemiologic studies, anxiety disorders were associated with suicidality, but these studies did not control well for the impact of comorbid disorders. These researchers . . .- Covering:
- Sareen J et al., Arch Gen Psychiatry 2005 Nov; 62:1249-57.
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Comorbid Anxiety Disorders Worsen Outcome of Treatment for Alcohol Dependence
- October 5, 2005
- Deborah Cowley, MD
Patients with alcohol dependence have an elevated rate of anxiety disorders. These researchers examined how comorbid anxiety disorders affect the risk for relapse after intensive . . .- Covering:
- Kushner MG et al., Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2005 Aug; 29:1432-43.
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Eating Disorder? Consider Anxiety Disorder, Too
- March 9, 2005
- Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
Anorexia and bulimia nervosa frequently co-occur with mood and anxiety symptoms. These researchers sought to determine the prevalence of diagnosable anxiety disorders in patients with . . . CME Exam- Covering:
- Kaye WH et al., Am J Psychiatry 2004 Dec; 161:2215-21.
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Correlates of Anxiety Disorder in Patients with Bipolar Disorder
- January 27, 2005
- Joel Yager, MD
Anxiety disorders and related symptoms frequently and significantly complicate the course and treatment of patients with bipolar illness. To learn more, researchers studied a consecutive . . .- Covering:
- Simon NM et al., Am J Psychiatry 2004 Dec; 161:2222-9.
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Elevated Cortisol Levels in Children with Anxiety Disorders
- April 25, 2002
- Barbara Geller, MD
These biologic test results provide strong evidence of the continuity of anxiety disorders across the age span.- Covering:
- Coplan JD et al., Biol Psychiatry 2002 Feb 15; 51:326-33.
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Good News for the Treatment of Childhood Anxiety Disorders
- April 25, 2001
- MW Otto
Brief cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been associated with significant improvements in children with anxiety disorders, and these treatment gains have been maintained over moderately long . . .- Covering:
- Barrett PM et al., J Consult Clin Psychol 2001 Feb; 69:
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- Barrett PM et al., J Consult Clin Psychol 2001 Feb; 69:
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Smoking Increases Risk for Anxiety Disorders
- December 19, 2000
- P Roy-Byrne
Although cross-sectional studies have demonstrated an association between cigarette smoking and various anxiety disorders, it is unclear whether one causes the other or whether both . . .- Covering:
- Johnson JG et al., JAMA 2000 Nov 8; 284:
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- Johnson JG et al., JAMA 2000 Nov 8; 284:
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Optimizing Effective Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
- July 1, 1995
- J Yager
Both medications and psychological treatments have been shown to be effective for treating anxiety disorders, but optimum treatment approaches for the various patient subtypes have . . .- Covering:
- Mavissakalian MR; Perel JM., Am J Psychiatry 1995 May; 152:
673 682 . - de Beurs E et al., Am J Psychiatry 1995 May; 152:
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- Mavissakalian MR; Perel JM., Am J Psychiatry 1995 May; 152:
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Persistence of Mental Disorders After the Gulf War
- June 11, 2007
- Peter Roy-Byrne, MD
War continues to be hell, years later.- Covering:
- Toomey R et al., Br J Psychiatry 2007 May; 190:385-93.
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Bipolar Teens in the First Year After Hospitalization
- May 7, 2007
- Barbara Geller, MD
Although many patients initially recovered, rates of relapse and continued symptoms were high. CME Exam- Covering:
- DelBello MP et al., Am J Psychiatry 2007 Apr; 164:582-90.
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Antidepressants in Pediatric Patients: Benefits Might Outweigh RisksFree!
- April 17, 2007
- Peter Roy-Byrne, MD
SSRIs still have their uses, despite suicidality risks and less prescribing for children.- Covering:
- Bridge JA et al., JAMA 2007 Apr 18; 297:1683-96.
- Nemeroff CB et al., Arch Gen Psychiatry 2007 Apr; 64:466-72.
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Psychiatric Disorders Are Prevalent in Patients Seeking Bariatric Surgery
- March 19, 2007
- Joel Yager, MD
More-obese bariatric-surgery candidates have higher rates of psychiatric illness. CME Exam- Covering:
- Kalarchian MA et al., Am J Psychiatry 2007 Feb; 164:328-34.
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A Note to ReadersFree!
- March 19, 2007
- Peter Roy-Byrne, MD, Editor-in-Chief
We are pleased to introduce Katherine Shear, MD, as the newest member of the Journal Watch Psychiatry board of editors. Dr. Shear joins us from . . . -
Having an Alcoholic Partner Is Bad for Your HealthFree!
- March 5, 2007
- Steven Dubovsky, MD
Women whose partners had drinking problems had multiple medical and psychological dysfunctions. CME Exam- Covering:
- Dawson DA et al., J Stud Alcohol 2007 Jan; 68:66-75.
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Think the Worst — and Feel Bad!
- October 23, 2006
- Michael W. Otto, PhD
Induced cognitive biases persist and affect stress resiliency.- Covering:
- Mackintosh B et al., Behav Ther 2006 Sep; 37:209-22.
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High Heritability for Two Anxiety Disorders in Young Children
- April 19, 2006
- Deborah Cowley, MD
Even so, the influence of heredity might weaken as children age.- Covering:
- Bolton D et al., Psychol Med 2006 Mar; 36:335-44.
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How Sick Are the Worried Well?
- March 8, 2006
- Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
Hypochondriasis — unrealistic worry about serious illness lasting at least 6 months — affects an estimated 2% to 7% of primary care outpatients in the . . .- Covering:
- Noyes R Jr et al., Psychosomatics 2005 Nov/Dec; 46:529-39.
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Discovering and Treating Anxiety in School-Age Children
- February 22, 2006
- Martin T. Stein, MD
Various forms of anxiety, including generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias, are underdiagnosed in pediatric practice. Recognition begins with asking parents the right . . .- Covering:
- Mifsud C and Rapee RM., J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2005 Oct; 44:996-1004.
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New Findings in the Pathogenesis, Genetics, and Comorbidity of ADHD
- October 19, 2005
- Joel Yager, MD
Three new studies help to elucidate pathogenetic mechanisms, genetic patterns, and clinical phenomena in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. CME Exam- Covering:
- Vaidya CJ et al., Am J Psychiatry 2005 Sep; 162:1605-13.
- Hudziak JJ et al., Am J Psychiatry 2005 Sep; 162:1614-20.
- McGough JJ et al., Am J Psychiatry 2005 Sep; 162:1621-7.
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