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Lauren Osborne, M.D.
Publications of Lauren Osborne, M.D.
Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide – Interview
0.50 CMEs
A discussion on postpartum mood disorders highlighting how to differentiate postpartum blues from depression, treatment approaches including SSRIs and zuranolone, medication considerations while breastfeeding, bipolar disorder screening, and distinguishing postpartum OCD's intrusive thoughts from postpartum psychosis's delusional thinking.
Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide
1.25 CMEs
A review of postpartum mood disorders, focusing on diagnosis, treatment options, and the importance of early intervention. It covers the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical presentations of postpartum depression, psychosis, and OCD, as well as discussing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches, including newly approved medications.
Quick Take Vol. 56
0.75 CMEs
In this Quick Take volume, our expert faculty examine research on the possible effects of prenatal exposure to antidepressants across various trimesters of gestation as well as the safety and efficacy of lithium augmentation for the management of treatment-resistant depression. Our faculty also discuss studies regarding antipsychotics and liver safety as well as inappropriate medication use among older adults.
Understanding the Use of Psychotropic Drugs in Lactation – Interview
0.75 CMEs
In this interview, Dr. Lauren Osborne highlights practical considerations regarding the use of psychotropic medications, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics, during lactation. She guides clinicians through the process of medication selection using evidence-based research for patients with psychiatric conditions who wish to breastfeed.
Premenstrual Mood Syndromes – Interview
0.50 CMEs
In this interview, Dr. Lauren Osborne discusses premenstrual mood syndromes, specifically risk factors and biological mechanisms underlying these. She also offers valuable insights regarding its management and discusses the use of novel medications, such as brexanolone and drospirenone, for the treatment of these syndromes.
Understanding the Use of Psychotropic Drugs in Lactation
1.00 CMEs
In this presentation, Dr. Lauren Osborne addresses the use of psychotropic drugs in lactation. The presentation includes tools to determine the infant’s exposure to drugs, considerations during breastfeeding, and the possible adverse effects for the baby. Finally, she discusses the risks of using different classes of medications while breastfeeding, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers, and presents various clinical vignettes explaining how to approach each case.
Premenstrual Mood Syndromes
1.00 CMEs
In this presentation, Dr. Lauren Osborne discusses premenstrual mood syndromes, including definition, assessment, and the differences between PMS, PMDD, and PME. She also reviews treatment options, like lifestyle changes, calcium supplementation, CBT, and pharmacologic treatments. The latter includes SSRIs, symptomatic treatments, and oral contraceptive pills.