Category Archives: Post graduate

Vyvanse (Lisdexamphetamine) : the truth

 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 thinking about starting it, what are some lesser-known but […]

New marijuana-based pharmaceutical drug approved by FDA

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 the nervous system compared with THC. According to the […]

Beyond DSM-5: Clinical and biologic features shared by major psychiatric syndromes

Current 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 the many clinical and biologic features shared across the […]

Advancing clinical neuroscience literacy among psychiatric practitioners

Current 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 advances is directly related to psychiatric disorders, because the […]

The crisis of poor physical health and early mortality of psychiatric patients

Current Psychiatry. 2018 April;17(4):7-8,11 Author(s): Henry A. Nasrallah, MD Author and Disclosure Information PDF PDF PDF DOWNLOAD It is well established that general medical conditions can be associated with various psychiatric disorders. But the reverse is less recognized: That serious mental illness is associated with many physical maladies, often leading to early mortality. Thus, it is a bi-directional […]

Is there a place for cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders?

    Cannabidiol (CBD) is considered to be a nonpsychotomimetic and nonpsychoactive derivative of Cannabis sativa. It was patented by the US Department of Health and Human Services in 2003 as an antioxidant and neuroprotectant. CBD has a complex mode of action which includes inverse agonism (functionally an antagonist) of CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors, mild monoamine […]

DSM 5 : Full lecture review

Dr. Marc Auriacombe, MD is a psychiatrist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Giving lecture in KSA about DSM5 and addiction Dr. Marc Forman is a psychiatrist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He received his medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Heart and Potassium ensures better mood

Your body depends on the mineral potassium for many bodily functions, including keeping control of the electrical balance of your heart, metabolizing carbohydrates, and building muscle. Low potassium levels can cause muscle weakness and heartbeat irregularities. On the other hand, too much potassium can cause your heart to stop.       If you have […]

BLS – Pre-asessment – questions and answers

Take the free BLS Pretest provided below in order to prepare you for our official BLS online exam. The practice exam consists of 10 multiple-choice questions that are derived from the BLS provider handbook and adhere to the latest AHA and ECC guidelines. Correct answers & explanations will be shown once the practice test is submitted.======================================= […]