Jun 20, 2025
In this episode, we explore the potentially fatal side effects of clozapine that often receive less attention than agranulocytosis: bowel obstruction and pneumonia. Could your vigilant monitoring of blood counts be overshadowing equally dangerous risks?
Faculty: Oliver Freudenreich, M.D.
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
Jun 15, 2025
In this episode, we discuss evidence-based strategies for safely tapering patients off benzodiazepines, including cut-and-hold and microtapering techniques. What's the best approach when commercial dosage forms limit gradual reductions?
Faculty: Alexis Ritvo
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
Jun 10, 2025
In this episode, we explore lithium's surprising positive effect on bone mineral density in patients with bipolar disorder. Could the medication many psychiatrists use as a mood stabilizer also be protecting patients from osteoporosis?
Faculty: Paul Zarkowski, M.D.
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
Jun 5, 2025
In this episode, we explore evidence-based strategies for successful benzodiazepine tapering with addiction psychiatrist Dr. Alexis Ritvo. How can clinicians minimize withdrawal effects while supporting patients through this challenging process?
Faculty: Alexis Ritvo, M.D.
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
May 31, 2025
In this episode, we explore compelling evidence from the UK Biobank showing how vitamin D deficiency may increase dementia risk by up to 25%. Could this affordable supplement be an essential piece of your brain health strategy?
Faculty: Scott Beach, M.D.
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.