Robert Klitzman, MD, professor of psychiatry, addresses the ethical and health concerns that must be considered in tackling the obesity epidemic and broader public health challenges.
A Columbia study shows a simple smell test and memory exam can predict cognitive decline as accurately as costly brain imaging, offering a more affordable and accessible way to assess dementia.
Dr. Cristiane S. Duarte pointed out limitations in the study, such as cultural variation and scarcity of data in conflict-affected settings, that should be addressed in future research.
Dr. Alan S. Brown says the study provides evidence that a mother’s smoking during pregnancy could be related to the later development of ADHD in their infant.
"The results of this study suggest that dasotraline shows promise as a potential new treatment for binge eating disorder," said Dr. Reilly Kayser, who was not involved with the research.
“If we have a way of targeting the ambivalence — and the way you do that is long-acting preparation — that will be a major advance,” Dr. Adam Bisaga said.
The "results corroborate and extend prior work [in children and adults with obesity] by showing a dose-dependent effect on food intake in children without obesity," concluded Dr. Lisa M. Ranzenhofer.
Dr. David Sulzer pointed out that studies have shown that dopamine is released when a pleasurable end is achieved, and that release can be “upstreamed” by cues related to the goal.
Even if CBD did cure everything under the sun, it’s unlikely to be effective at the tiny doses found in most over-the-counter products today, says Dr. Margaret Haney.
"A concern I have with the food as medicine movement is that it can lead to this idea that needing medication or other treatments somehow means that you're failing," says Dr. Drew Ramsey.