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Amit Chopra, M.D.
Publications of Amit Chopra, M.D.
Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence – Interview
0.50 CMEs
A discussion on hypersomnolence, covering assessment strategies and management approaches.
Topics include distinguishing sleepiness from fatigue, medication-related causes, narcolepsy screening, and both pharmacological (bupropion, modafinil) and non-pharmacological interventions.
Navigating Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders in Depression – Interview
0.50 CMEs
In this interview, Dr. Chopra discusses the comprehensive management of insomnia in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), emphasizing the effectiveness of cognitive–behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), in both traditional and digital forms, as a first-line treatment. Additionally, he explores pharmacologic approaches, including benzodiazepines, nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics, dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), and the potential benefits of ketamine in treatment-resistant cases in reducing insomnia severity. Dr. Chopra also emphasizes the importance of screening for comorbidities such as obstructive sleep apnea when managing insomnia in patients with MDD.
Navigating Insomnia in Major Depressive Disorder: Advances in Management
1.25 CMEs
In this video lecture, Dr. Chopra discusses the assessment and management of insomnia in patients with major depressive disorder. He begins by outlining the sleep architecture and establishing the criteria for diagnosing insomnia. Then, he explores nonpharmacologic interventions and FDA-approved pharmacologic treatments. Dr. Chopra further expands on the impact of innovative depression treatments, such as ketamine and neurostimulation therapies, on insomnia.