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Wegdan Rashad, M.D.
Publications of Wegdan Rashad, M.D.
Top 10 Drug Combinations in Major Depressive Disorder: Interview with Dr. Michael Thase PART 2
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This interview discusses the use of lithium, thyroid hormone, second-generation antipsychotics, newer antidepressants, and ketamine/esketamine as adjunctive agents in managing major depressive disorder.
Top 10 Drug Combinations in Major Depressive Disorder: Interview with Dr. Michael Thase PART 1
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This interview discusses the use of MAOIs and tricyclic antidepressant combinations, adjunctive benzodiazepines and trazodone, and the use of psychostimulants as adjunctive agents in managing major depressive disorder.
Reducing Suicidal Ideation Through Insomnia Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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This episode explores a clinical trial on the use of hypnotics in insomnia associated with suicidal depression.
The Clinician’s Algorithm To Managing COVID-19 Related Delirium
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In this podcast, we discuss behavioral and psychopharmacologic management strategies for COVID-19–related delirium.
Does Samidorphan Reduce Olanzapine-Induced Weight Gain?
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We discuss a study on the use of the mu-opioid receptor antagonist, samidorphan for olanzapine-induced weight gain, compared to placebo and naltrexone.
Managing Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease
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We discuss the prevalence and treatment of depression, psychosis in patients with Parkinson’s Disease.
Management of Psychiatric Disturbances in Parkinson’s Disease and Other Hypokinetic Movement Disorders
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We review a study on the management of psychiatric disturbances in Parkinson’s Disease and atypical parkinsonisms.
Case Discussion: Managing Agitation in Autism Spectrum Disorder
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A 14-year-old patient with autism spectrum disorder presents to the emergency room with aggressive and agitated behavior. We discuss possible etiologies and psychosocial and pharmacologic management.
Pharmacotherapy of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Randomized BAART Clinical Trial
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We review the BAART trial on risperidone vs aripiprazole in irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder.
Antidepressant Safety During Pregnancy: Autism, IQ and Teratogenicity
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We discuss studies on the safety of antidepressants in pregnancy regarding autism risk, IQ, cardiac malformations, miscarriage, and neonatal mortality.
Does Prenatal Stress Predispose to Borderline Personality Disorder?
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We discuss a study that investigates the relationship between prenatal stress and a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder in offspring.
Clinical Pearls in Perinatal Psychiatry
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We explore the case of Rosa, a 36 year old pregnant woman with a history of depression, we discuss how to adjust pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and other factors to keep in mind.
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