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Psychiatry Advisor

ADHD and Pregnancy: What Do Data Say on Continuing Stimulant Use?

Although early stimulant exposure was not associated with increases in maternal or fetal risk, the study suggests that continuation of stimulants into the second and/or third trimester may increase some pregnancy complications.

Clinical Pharmacology February 4th 2026

Tags: ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE PATIENT SAFETY PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS STIMULANTS

Epoch Health

When Medicine Leads to More Medicine

Clinicians often are unaware that gabapentinoids can cause peripheral edema or even respiratory depression.

Clinical Pharmacology February 4th 2026

Tags: DRUG SAFETY & INTERACTIONS PRESCRIBING CASCADE PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Conexiant

Is 40 the Peak for Men’s Sex Drive?

Men’s desire only declined to match women’s historical peak levels after age 60.

Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism February 4th 2026

Tags: GENDER & SEXUALITY GENDER DISPARITIES MEN'S HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REPRODUCTIVE & SEXUAL HEALTH

MDLinx

6 Supplements with Surprising but Severe Health Risks

St. John’s Wort can lead to a life-threatening condition—serotonin syndrome—when taken with antidepressants.

Emergency Medicine February 4th 2026

Tags: DRUG SAFETY & INTERACTIONS PATIENT EDUCATION PATIENT SAFETY VITAMINS/SUPPLEMENTS

Psychiatrist.com

Next-Step Treatment Options for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Insights From the Mayo Clinic Depression Center Panel

Treatment preferences shifted to include nonaugmentative antidepressants and electroconvulsive therapy based on changes in patient characteristics.

Psychiatry February 4th 2026

Tags: ANTIDEPRESSANTS ANTIPSYCHOTICS DEPRESSION GUIDELINES/RECOMMENDATIONS TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES

Oncology News Central (ONC)

“I Was a Horrible Patient”: How an Oncologist’s Own Cancer Diagnosis Changed Her Practice

“As an oncologist, when patients lost their hair, my response was, ‘Don’t worry. It will grow back.’ And it will grow back. But it really sucks as you’re waiting.” – Dr. Sue Hwang

Oncology, Medical February 2nd 2026

Tags: BREAST CANCER BREAST SURGERY PALLIATIVE CARE PATIENT-CENTERED CARE PHYSICIAN WELL-BEING PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP QUALITY OF LIFE

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