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David Osser, M.D.
Publications of David Osser, M.D.
Lithium: How to Manage Dosage and Side Effects
1.50 CMEs
This presentation provides practical strategies for managing lithium's side effects, proper dosing techniques, and methods to improve patient adherence through education and close monitoring.
An Update on Bipolar Mania Algorithm – Interview
0.75 CMEs
A discussion on evidence-based treatment approaches for bipolar mania, focusing on medication selection. Key recommendations include choosing agents that prevent post-manic depression, with quetiapine preferred for mixed mania and lithium for classic mania. The discussion emphasizes consideration of long-term outcomes, maintenance efficacy, and safety when selecting treatments.
An Update on Bipolar Mania Algorithm
1.25 CMEs
In this insightful presentation, Dr. David Osser delves into an evidence-based psychopharmacology algorithm designed to optimize the treatment of bipolar mania. He emphasizes the significance of this approach that consolidates research findings to prioritize medication demonstrated to be most effective. Dr. Osser explores different treatment strategies, highlighting the roles of lithium, SGAs, and valproate, as well as potential combinations of these drugs. Moreover, he discusses alternative pharmacologic treatments and the use of ECT for treatment-resistant patients.
Algorithm for the Pharmacotherapy of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – Interview
0.50 CMEs
In this interview, Dr. David Osser discusses an evidence-based psychopharmacology algorithm for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. He explores various treatment strategies, including SSRIs, possible combination options, and neuromodulatory options for the treatment of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Algorithm for the Pharmacotherapy of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
1.25 CMEs
In this presentation, Dr. David Osser guides clinicians on using medications and somatic treatments to manage OCD. He focuses on using an algorithm that reviews research on the efficacy of different psychopharmacologic strategies, prioritizing the use of drugs with more evidence support. He also discusses the use of noninvasive devices, such as rTMS and dTMS. Finally, he addresses neurosurgical interventions for treatment-resistant OCD.
The Psychopharmacology Algorithm for Psychotic Depression – Interview
0.75 CMEs
In this interview, Dr. David Osser discusses an evidence-based psychopharmacology algorithm for the treatment of psychotic depression. He explores various treatment strategies, including the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and medication combinations for the treatment of patients with psychotic depression.
GAD Psychopharmacology Algorithm – Interview
0.75 CMEs
In this interview, Dr. David Osser discusses an evidence-based treatment algorithm for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Psychopharmacologic agents commonly used for the treatment of GAD, such as SSRIs, buspirone, and benzodiazepines, are explored. Common clinical concerns, such as the treatment of GAD in patients with comorbid conditions and treatment resistance, are also addressed.
Lithium: How to Manage Dosage and Side Effects and Persuade Patients to Take It – Interview
0.75 CMEs
In this interview, Dr. David Osser discusses the use of lithium for clinical practice. This includes practical insights on lithium dosing and monitoring strategies. He also discusses important drug–drug interactions, lithium's effects on other systems, and management of adverse effects.
The Psychopharmacology Algorithm for Psychotic Depression
1.25 CMEs
In this presentation, Dr. David Osser guides clinicians on the use of medications and somatic treatments for the management of major depressive disorder with psychotic features. The video lecture focuses on the use of an algorithm, which reviews research on the efficacy, effectiveness, and side-effect burden of various psychopharmacologic strategies and electroconvulsive therapy for psychotic depression.
An Algorithm for the Psychopharmacology of Unipolar Nonpsychotic Depression – Interview
0.75 CMEs
In this interview, Dr. David Osser discusses some treatments from the algorithm of unipolar depression. This includes the treatments with more evidence for depression with melancholic, anxious, and mixed features. He also discusses the evidence of several augmentation strategies and the most recently approved treatment options.
Introduction to the Bipolar Mania and Hypomania Algorithm – Interview
0.50 CMEs
In this interview, Dr. David Osser explores the differential diagnoses and treatment options for acutely manic patients. This includes preferred IM medications for agitation, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics and what to do when a patient is taking an antidepressant. Also, Dr. Osser comments on the recently approved cariprazine and LAIs.
An Algorithm for the Psychopharmacology of Unipolar Nonpsychotic Depression
1.50 CMEs
In this presentation, Dr. David Osser guides clinicians on the use of medications and somatic treatments in DSM-5 unipolar nonpsychotic major depression by using an algorithm. The algorithm includes treatment for outpatients and inpatients; depression with comorbidities, different specifiers, and suicide or catatonia risk; and what to do in treatment-resistant cases or when treatments don't seem to work.
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