Easy ECG There are three basic parts to an EKG: P wave: this is the wave that shows what is going on in the atria of the heart aka atrial contraction QRS: think ventricles, if there’s an abnormal QRS the problem is almost always in the […]
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Adrenalin® (epinephrine injection, USP) is a clear, colorless, sterile solution containing 1 mg/mL (1:1000) epinephrine, packaged as 1 mL of solution in a single-use clear glass vial or 30 mL of solution in a multiple-dose amber glass vial. In the 1 mL vial, each 1 mL of […]
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What is dopamine? Dopamine is a medication form of a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It works by improving the pumping strength of the heart and improves blood flow to the kidneys. Drugs A to Z Dopamine Injection Print Share Dopamine Injection Generic Name: dopamine (injection) […]
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Purpose of review The aim of this article is to review recent findings on the efficacy of ketogenic diet in preclinical models and in patients with schizophrenia. This review will also highlight emerging evidence for compromised glucose and energy metabolism in schizophrenia, which provides a strong rationale and a potential mechanism of action […]
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine), a long-acting stimulant medication used in adults with ADHD, is one of the most commonly prescribed brand-name drugs. Given that 60% of adults who were children with ADHD have symptoms that persist to adulthood, long-term treatment may be necessary. If you’re taking Vyvanse long-term or […]
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What is Epidiolex? Epidiolex is an oral liquid-based drug made from the cannabidiol (CBD) portion of cannabis. Compared to the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) portion, CBD is not psychoactive, so taking this drug would not result in a high for the user. CBD acts on different parts of […]
Read MoreCurrent Psychiatry. 2017 October;16(10):4,6-7 Author(s): Henry A. Nasrallah, MD Author and Disclosure Information Imagine the rich landscape of psychopathology as an Amazon jungle. The DSM diagnostic schema describes the individual trees but overlooks the fascinating patterns within the forest. It does not adequately inform psychiatric practitioners about […]
Read MoreCurrent Psychiatry. 2017 September;16(9):17-18 Author(s): Henry A. Nasrallah, MD Author and Disclosure Information It is time for psychiatric clinicians to move beyond the traditional practice of describing psychopathology in terms of signs and symptoms, which is perpetuated by the DSM diagnostic schemas. An abundance of recent neuroscience […]
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