Feb 25, 2026
In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking COaST trial examining semaglutide for clozapine-induced weight gain in schizophrenia patients. Could GLP-1 agonists finally offer a real solution to one of psychiatry's most frustrating paradoxes—when the medication that saves lives simultaneously shortens them?
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Feb 20, 2026
In this episode, we explore the treatment algorithm for adult ADHD with Dr. Oscar Bukstein from Harvard Medical School. Should you start with stimulants or non-stimulants when substance use disorder complicates the picture? Discover how comorbidities like depression and anxiety reshape your medication selection...
Feb 15, 2026
In this episode, we explore pramipexole—a Parkinson's medication—as a promising add-on treatment for treatment-resistant bipolar depression. Could a dopamine agonist be the unexpected solution when standard mood stabilizers and antipsychotics fail? We examine the PAX-BD trial's findings, safety concerns, and...
Feb 10, 2026
In this episode, we explore the controversial role of SERT gene testing in predicting SSRI response with Dr. Chris Aiken. Can genetic testing really tell us which patients will respond to antidepressants, or are we putting too much faith in pharmacogenetic promises that lack solid evidence?
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Feb 5, 2026
In this episode, we explore a critical drug interaction: SSRIs combined with anticoagulants increase major bleeding risk by 35-47%. Should age and sex change our prescribing decisions? We break down the evidence from nearly 100,000 patients and discuss safer antidepressant alternatives for high-risk...