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681 The impact of buprenorphine on treatment of opioid dependence in a Medicaid population: Recent service utilization trends in the use of buprenorphine and methadone Drug and Alcohol Dependence, May 30, 2012 Clinical Article
682 Efficacy of pharmacotherapy in bipolar disorder: a report by the WPA section on pharmacopsychiatry European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, May 30, 2012 Clinical Article
683 Effects of medication on neuroimaging findings in bipolar disorder: an updated review Bipolar Disorders, May 30, 2012 Clinical Article
684 Carbamazepine treatment of bipolar disorder: a retrospective evaluation of naturalistic long-term outcomes Full Text BMC Psychiatry, May 25, 2012 Clinical Article
685 A 9-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Dose-Finding Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Modafinil as Treatment for Adults With ADHD Journal of Attention Disorders, May 25, 2012 Clinical Article
686 Does Stimulant Pretreatment Modify Atomoxetine Effects on Core Symptoms of ADHD in Children Assessed by Quantitative Measurement Technology Journal of Attention Disorders, May 25, 2012 Clinical Article
687 Patient satisfaction with methadone maintenance treatment: The relevance of participation in treatment and social functioning Drug and Alcohol Dependence, May 24, 2012 Clinical Article
688 Antipsychotic drugs versus placebo for relapse prevention in schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis : The Lancet The Lancet - Early Online Publication, May 23, 2012 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
689 Update on the development of lurasidone as a treatment for patients with acute schizophrenia Full Text Drug Design, Development and Therapy, May 23, 2012 Clinical Article
690 Cost Effectiveness of Quetiapine in Patients with Acute Bipolar Depression and in Maintenance Treatment after an Acute Depressive Episode PharmacoEconomics, May 23, 2012 Clinical Article
691 High dose methylphenidate treatment in adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: a case report Full Text Journal of Medical Case Reports, May 23, 2012 Clinical Article
692 Sustained-Release Bupropion for Smoking Cessation in a Chinese Sample: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial Nicotine & Tobacco Research, May 23, 2012 Clinical Article
693 Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs, Schizophrenia, and Metabolic Syndrome in Non-Euro-American Societies Clinical Neuropharmacology, May 22, 2012 Clinical Article
694 Antidepressant Use and Risk of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Nationwide Case–Time–Control Study Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, May 22, 2012 Clinical Article
695 A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, active reference study of Lu AA21004 in patients with major depressive disorder International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, May 22, 2012 Clinical Article
696 Does olanzapine inhibit the psychomimetic effects of {Delta}9-tetrahydrocannabinol Journal of Psychopharmacology, May 22, 2012 Clinical Article
697 Withdrawal and psychological sequelae, and patient satisfaction associated with subcutaneous flumazenil infusion for the management of benzodiazepine withdrawal - a case series Journal of Psychopharmacology, May 22, 2012 Clinical Article
698 Sibutramine-induced mania as the first manifestation of bipolar disorder. Full Text BMC Psychiatry, May 22, 2012 Clinical Article
699 Using an experimental medicine model to understand the antidepressant potential of the N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptor antagonist memantine Journal of Psychopharmacology, May 22, 2012 Clinical Article
700 Early Non-Response in Patients with Severe Depression: Escitalopram Up-Titration versus Switch to Duloxetine Clinical Drug Investigation, May 21, 2012 Clinical Article
As published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, risk factors for postpartum depression among abused women included age 15-19 (aOR=2.29) and > 35 years of age (aOR=2.33). In non-abused women, risk factors for postpartum depression include unemployment (aOR=1.41), foreign birth (aOR=2.04), and low income (aOR=1.68). Postpartum depression was also associated with women abused prior to pregnancy (aOR=3.28), abuse beginning postpartum (aOR=4.76), and abuse resuming postpartum (aOR=3.81).
Read the article summaryAs published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, low cardiovascular fitness at 18 years of age (n = 1,117,292; follow-up, 3-40 y) is associated with an increased risk of severe depression (HR = 1.96).
Read the article summaryAs published in Clinical Drug Investigation, an initial amisulpride dose of 800 mg (n=38) is more effective that 400 mg with dose titration (n=30) in patients with an acute exacerbation of schizophrenia. A greater number of patients in the 800 mg group than the 400 mg with dose titration group had a 30% reduction in the Positive and Negative Symptom Scale after 4 (68.4% vs. 40.0%) and 6 weeks (71.1% vs. 43.3%).
Read the article summary1 Nidotherapy for people with schizophrenia Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
2 Augmentation with Atypical Antipsychotics for Depression: A Review of Evidence-Based Support from the Medical Literature Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, March 13, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 Long-term safety and tolerability of aripiprazole once-monthly in maintenance treatment of patients with schizophrenia International Clinical Psychopharmacology, April 25, 2013
4 Risperidone, quetiapine, and olanzapine adjunctive treatments in major depression with psychotic features: a comparative study Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, April 18, 2013 Free full text
5 Effectiveness of lurasidone vs. quetiapine XR for relapse prevention in schizophrenia: A 12-month, double-blind, noninferiority study Schizophrenia Research, April 16, 2013
6 A randomized add-on trial of high-dose d -cycloserine for treatment-resistant depression International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, March 6, 2013
7 Full central neurokinin-1 receptor blockade is required for efficacy in depression: evidence from orvepitant clinical studies Journal of Psychopharmacology, April 8, 2013
8 The sertraline versus electrical current therapy for treating depression clinical study (SELECT-TDCS): results of the crossover and follow-up phases Depression and Anxiety, April 29, 2013
9 Add-on fluvoxamine treatment for schizophrenia: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, April 22, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
10 A Randomized Trial on the Acute and Steady-State Effects of a New Antidepressant, Vortioxetine, on Actual Driving and Cognition Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, April 24, 2013
11 Guidance for the Discontinuation or Switching of Antidepressant Therapies in Adults Journal of Pharmacy Practice, March 26, 2013 Clinical Guideline
12 The effect of zonisamide on antipsychotic-associated weight gain in patients with schizophrenia: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial Schizophrenia Research, April 17, 2013
13 A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, efficacy study of nalmefene, as-needed use, in patients with alcohol dependence European Neuropsychopharmacology, April 12, 2013
14 Reboxetine Treatment for Autistic Spectrum Disorder of Pediatric Patients With Depressive and Inattentive/Hyperactive Symptoms: An Open-Label Trial Clinical Neuropharmacology, April 5, 2013
15 Efficacy of the novel antidepressant agomelatine for anxiety symptoms in major depression Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, March 28, 2013
16 Additional ECT increases BDNF-levels in patients suffering from major depressive disorders compared to patients treated with citalopram only Journal of Psychiatric Research, April 15, 2013
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Memantine as adjunctive treatment to risperidone in children with autistic disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, April 2, 2013
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18 Asenapine effects on individual Young Mania Rating Scale items in bipolar disorder patients with acute manic or mixed episodes: a pooled analysis Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, April 9, 2013 Free full text
19 The Fetal Safety of Fluoxetine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, April 11, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
20 A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of adjunctive calcitonin nasal spray in acute refractory mania Bipolar Disorders, April 2, 2013
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