From Current Psychiatry:
The ABCs of estimating adherence to antipsychotics
June 2011
Adequate adherence to antipsychotics is critical for most patients with a chronic psychotic disorder. Appraisal of medication adherence—the result of both the patient’s attitude and behavior—is crucial at all visits. Here’s what to look for.
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Traumatic brain injury: Pharmacotherapy options for cognitive deficits
February 2011
Each year at least 1.7 million people experience a traumatic brain injury, and many of them subsequently develop neuropsychiatric disorders. Treatment should be symptom-based and employ the “start low, go slow” approach.
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Minimizing the impact of elevated prolactin
May 2011
Hyperprolactinemia has numerous physiologic manifestations, including amenorrhea, infertility, abnormal bone resorption, increased risk of breast cancer, and compromised immunity. Evaluation for the condition in patients taking psychotropics—particularly children and adolescents, for whom the adverse effects may be more pronounced—should include an examination for signs and symptoms of hyperprolactinemia and an assessment to rule out other potential causes.
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