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Monthly Archives: February 2018
Vraylar to the Vrescue
We are now seeing TV ads for Vraylar (generic cariprazine) for “manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder.” An atypical antipsychotic, it alters levels of dopamine and serotonin in the brain. Vraylar was first approved by the FDA to … Continue reading
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Smoking is So Last Year
“Given the disproportionate burden of tobacco health harms in psychiatric patients, e-cigarettes are being considered as a potential tool for harm reduction.” E-cigs are battery-powered devices that typically contain nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals. The liquid is heated into an … Continue reading
The White House Taking Action on Veteran Suicides
Presidential Executive Order on Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition From Uniformed Service to Civilian Life (January 9, 2018) Relevant quotes from the Presidential Executive Order: “It is the policy of the United States to support the health and well-being … Continue reading
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The Loneliness Epidemic
A recent Scientific American has an extensive article about loneliness. [“Loneliness Can Be Toxic“, by Francine Russo, January 2018] Here are some relevant quotes from this article (plus our comments): “Loneliness is defined as perceived social isolation and the experience … Continue reading