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Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

Apr 27, 2021

In schizophrenia, which antipsychotics cause the most weight gain, cholesterol, or glucose increases? Which antipsychotics cause the least? Although a new study may not change your list much, there are some surprises in this episode. 

Faculty: Jim Phelps, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.


Apr 22, 2021

  • What do you do when your patient does not achieve remission?
  • What are the best augmentation strategies?

Faculty: Charles F. Reynolds III, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.


Apr 17, 2021

  • What is the role of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) for hair-pulling and skin-picking Disorders?
  • Should NAC be used as a first-line treatment?

Faculty: Robert Hudak, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.


Apr 12, 2021

  • Can clozapine increase the risk of COVID-19 infection?
  • What is the role of hypersalivation?

Faculty: Jim Phelps, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.


Apr 7, 2021

  • What is the role of SSRIs for body dysmorphic disorder?
  • Should you prescribe antipsychotics?
  • What are the most powerful medications for patients with delusional insight?

Faculty: Robert Hudak, M.D.
Host: Flavio Guzman, M.D.