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.
When we got into RAISE, the attitude was that you can recover. They believed that you’ll always have schizophrenia, but that you can also recover and have a normal life with it.
Assuming a shooter is ‘sick’ in some way "continues the stigmatization of people with mental disorders who commit only a small portion of acts of violence in this country,” Dr. Paul Appelbaum says.
Dr. Michael First, an expert on benzodiazepines, said that he believes the drugs would be more likely to fuel impulsive aggression than premeditated behavior.
Dr. Michael First, an expert on benzodiazepines who teaches psychiatric medicine, said the reason he was prescribed the drug in the first place "may have more to do with why he did what he did."
"Cardiac rehabilitation, family support and follow-up with their medical care are important components to ensure the best recovery possible" for heart attack patients, Dr. Karina Davidson said.
“Ketamine is FDA-approved for other conditions, so it can be used off-label,” Dr. Ragy R. Girgis said. Eventually,“we want it to be approved for depression.”