Articles related to Psychiatry

The I-WOTCH trial offers insightful findings on multimodal interventions for opioid-dependent chronic pain patients. Read on for a detailed examination of the trial’s significant impact on patient wellbeing and opioid cessation.

Psychiatrists’ Financial Outlook: Insights from the Latest Medscape Compensation Report Medscape’s latest survey offers important insights into the earnings, net worth, and financial satisfaction among physicians in various specialties. The report includes key details about the financial circumstances of psychiatrists compared to other specialties. Key Points: The average salary reported by psychiatrists employed by hospitals, health systems or other entities is 15% higher ($317,000) than the average salary reported by self-employed psychiatrists ($277,000). This is a distinct difference between psychiatrists and other specialties. Medscape Compensation Report

Redefining Eating Disorders Treatment: Unveiling APA’s Comprehensive Updated Guidelines As we mark a notable pivot in the understanding and treatment of eating disorders, the APA heralds a seminal updated practice guideline, marking the first comprehensive refresh since 2006. This authoritative guide distills 17 years of clinical and diagnostic advances, fundamentally reshaping the approaches to diagnostics and therapies for eating disorders. Key Points: Additional Points: “Early identification and treatment of an eating disorder is critical for achieving positive long-term outcomes.” Joel Yager, MD, professor emeritus of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and chair of the writing group for all three previous editions of the eating disorder practice guideline

Study Reveals Different Effects of Antipsychotics on Weight Gain: Key Findings for Physicians A new study analyzed the impact of different antipsychotic medications on weight gain, emphasizing the importance of considering dose and specific drugs for individual patients. The study provides valuable insights for physicians to make informed decisions regarding antipsychotic use. Key Points: “Weight gain from medication is one of the most problematic adverse effects facing patients with serious mental illness… It can be a real barrier in getting people to take their meds.” Michel Sabé, MD, corresponding author

Revolutionizing Sleep Apnea Diagnosis with Wearable Technology Tackling the increasing prevalence of sleep disorders like sleep apnea, Georgia Tech researchers have brought a paradigm shift in the field of sleep diagnostics. Their development of a wearable sleep monitor patch, characterized by its accuracy and comfort, offers the promise of a more accessible and cost-effective means of diagnosing sleep disorders, revolutionizing the way sleep medicine is practiced.

Opvee Reverses Remifentail-induced Respiratory Depression Within 5 Minutes As the opioid crisis continues to evolve, so too does your arsenal of interventions. The FDA’s recent approval of Opvee, a nalmefene-based nasal spray, introduces a new tool for physicians in the fight against opioid overdose.