Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

Feb 27, 2021

Is transcranial direct current stimulation for negative symptoms of schizophrenia a good idea?

Faculty: Jim Phelps, M.D.

Host: Flavio Guzman, M.D.

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• Efficacy and Safety of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Treating Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia
• Earn 0.5 CME: Quick Take Vol. 16
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Feb 22, 2021

• How safe are first-generation antipsychotics in pregnancy?
• What's their teratogenicity risk?
• How safe are second-generation antipsychotics?
• Are risks dose-dependent?
• What glucose test should you order and when?

Faculty: Wendy Marsh, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D; Flavio Guzman, M.D.

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Feb 17, 2021

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown in some randomized trials to be more effective than placebo in the treatment of depression, but a Cochrane review concluded that they are no better than placebo. Should you suggest omega-3 fatty acids for patients with depression? If so, what dose should you recommend?

Faculty: Jim...

Feb 12, 2021

• How does pregnancy affect lithium pharmacokinetics?
• How do lithium levels fluctuate across the first, second, and third trimesters?
• How often should you monitor lithium blood levels?
• Should you stop lithium prior to labor?

Faculty: Wendy Marsh, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D; Flavio Guzman, M.D.

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Feb 7, 2021

• Can e-cigarettes help in smoking cessation?
• What are the main disadvantages of e-cigarettes?
• What is a dual user?

Faculty: Joji Suzuki, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D; Flavio Guzman, M.D.

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• Earn 1 CME: The Clinical Guide On Tobacco Use Disorder
• Using E-Cigarettes: What Clinicians...