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In Loving Memory of Scott A. Freeman, MD
Original Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, all rights reserved. — My husband, Scott A. Freeman, MD, died by suicide at age 58. He suffered from unrelenting chronic neuropathic pain. My daughters and I are trying to imagine our lives without him, and we are deeply…
In Memoriam: Scott A. Freeman, MD, 1968–2026
Original Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, all rights reserved. — With tremendous sadness, yet with tremendous gratitude, I write this “In Memoriam” for Scott A. Freeman, MD. Sadness that Scott lived the last few years of his life in unremitting pain that robbed him of the…
Organ Transplantation in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Managing Evaluation, Consent, and Treatment Adherence
Original Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, all rights reserved. — Have you ever wondered whether someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) could comply with posttransplantation medical care? Have you thought that communication challenges and sensory sensitivities in those with ASD would preclude successful posttransplant recovery?…
Severe Phenibut Withdrawal With Rhabdomyolysis and Multiorgan Injury Requiring Intensive Care
Original Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, all rights reserved. — Phenibut (β-phenyl-γ-aminobutyric acid) is an unregulated γ-aminobutyric acid type B (GABA-B) receptor agonist with gabapentinoid activity, which is sold online as a “nootropic” supplement.1,2 Poison center data document a rising incidence of phenibut exposures, including…
Functional Unblinding and Its Implications for the Internal Validity of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials: The Science May Be Nuanced
Original Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, all rights reserved. — The abbreviation RCT expands to “randomized controlled trial”; in medical intervention contexts, it effects. expands more specifically to “randomized clinical trial”; the latter is a subset of the former. The RCT is a gold-standard research…
The American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology Task Force Consensus Statement on Combination Psychopharmacology
Original Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, all rights reserved. — Combination psychopharmacology has become increasingly commonplace in clinical practice. Since the late 1990s, single- or even dual-agent regimens for patients with serious mental illnesses (SMIs) have become increasingly rare in real-world practice settings, with substantial…
CMS proposes rule to reduce administrative burden for hospitals, other providers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 5 proposed changes to Medicare’s Conditions of Participation and other administrative requirements that are intended to remove or revise obsolete, outdated and excessively burdensome regulations for hospitals and other healthcare providers. Some of CMS’ proposed changes reflect…
AHA podcast discusses teen use of AI chatbots and mental health risks
Christine Moutier, M.D., chief medical officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discusses the usage of artificial intelligence chatbots among adolescents, the potential dangers for young people experiencing mental health challenges, and the importance of educating clinicians and families about this new technology. LISTEN…
Bovine-Derived Adrenal Cortex Supplement Self-Medication for Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Original Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, all rights reserved. — Adrenal cortex supplements are commonly marketed for fatigue, stress, and nonspecific somatic complaints, often promoted for “adrenal fatigue.” The condition is not recognized in formal medical diagnosis or the nosological system. Despite limited evidence supporting…
Prescription Patterns in Canadian Operational Stress Injury Clinics: An In-Depth Examination of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Practices
Original Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, all rights reserved. — posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly prevalent among military and public safety personnel and is frequently accompanied by comorbid conditions such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and substance use disorders.1 Across countries, clinical practice guidelines…
AHA podcast discusses teen use of AI chatbots and mental health risks
Christine Moutier, M.D., chief medical officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discusses the usage of artificial intelligence chatbots among adolescents, the potential dangers for young people experiencing mental health challenges, and the importance of educating clinicians and families about this new technology. LISTEN…
HHS Analysis Does Not Establish a Causal Link Between Medicaid Provider Taxes and Commercial Premiums
A recent issue brief from the Department of Health and Human Services asserts that Medicaid hospital provider taxes raise employer-sponsored insurance premiums. It projects that lowering the limit on those taxes could reduce premiums by as much as 2.5% by 2032. However, the analysis is…
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