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Scott R. Beach, M.D.
Publications of Scott R. Beach, M.D.
Quick Take Vol. 84
0.75 CMEs
When should you taper a benzodiazepine, and how slowly? Does semaglutide reverse metabolic risk in schizophrenia patients on clozapine or olanzapine? Is EPA effective for TRD? Can brief psychotherapy enable safe antidepressant discontinuation? Is a ketogenic diet effective for depression and other psychiatric conditions?
Managing Catatonia: From Clinical Assessment to Effective Intervention – Interview
0.50 CMEs
A discussion on catatonia assessment and management, covering diagnostic approaches including the Bush-Francis scale, differentiating catatonia from psychosis and deception, lorazepam challenge protocols, treatment strategies including benzodiazepines and ECT, and relapse prevention.
Quick Take Vol. 83
0.75 CMEs
When should you consider high-dose olanzapine instead of clozapine for treatment-resistant schizophrenia? How effective is aripiprazole augmentation versus switching strategies in older adults with depression? Can GLP-1 receptor agonists elevate lithium levels? Should inflammatory markers guide antidepressant selection? Is adjunctive propranolol effective for panic disorder?
Quick Take Vol. 82
0.50 CMEs
What are the six key tips for switching oral antipsychotics? Does deprescribing antipsychotics after delirium improve outcomes in older adults? Why is xylazine overdose difficult to treat? What does the PAX-D study reveal about pramipexole for depression? Do bioequivalent medications always produce equivalent clinical results?
Quick Take Vol. 81
0.50 CMEs
Can ondansetron improve negative symptoms in schizophrenia? Will lithium orotate prevent or reverse Alzheimer's disease? What predicts treatment response in bipolar disorder? Should we increase SSRI doses or try alternative strategies for inadequate response? Is trazodone safe for treating insomnia in alcohol use disorder?
Quick Take Vol. 80
0.75 CMEs
How effective is the new antipsychotic KarXT using the number needed to treat metric? Can bright light therapy effectively treat bipolar depression without causing mania? Does IV haloperidol really increase cardiac risks as commonly believed? Can varenicline help reduce alcohol intake in people with alcohol use disorder? Does ashwagandha extract improve cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment?
Quick Take Vol. 79
0.75 CMEs
How should clozapine monitoring change after FDA's REMS removal? Does cariprazine work equally well in older adults with bipolar disorder? Can semaglutide help treat alcohol use disorder? Why do older adults receive subtherapeutic antidepressant doses? Is saffron as effective as SSRIs for depression?
Quick Take Vol. 77
0.75 CMEs
What is the best antipsychotic for first-episode psychosis? Can lurasidone treat bipolar depression with severe anxiety? How much do SSRIs increase bleeding when combined with anticoagulants? Is adding salt to meals associated with depression and anxiety?
Managing Catatonia: From Clinical Assessment to Effective Intervention
1.50 CMEs
This update reviews catatonia assessment and management. Discussion covers diagnostic approaches including the Bush-Francis scale, lorazepam challenge testing, and treatment strategies from first-line benzodiazepines/ECT to NMDA antagonists.
Quick Take Vol. 76
0.75 CMEs
Can lumateperone effectively treat depression with mixed features? Can GLP-1 agonists manage antipsychotic-induced weight gain? Is quetiapine superior to lithium for treatment-resistant depression? Do antidepressants accelerate cognitive decline in dementia patients? How do probiotics and prebiotics affect depression, anxiety, and cognition?
Quick Take Vol. 75
0.75 CMEs
What are the main considerations when choosing an antipsychotic for first-episode psychosis? How do side effects of antidepressants change over time? Do combinations of psychiatric medications increase Torsades risk? Is there sufficient evidence for psychedelics in treating substance use disorders? Can tea compounds benefit mood and sleep disorders through neurotransmitter modulation?
Quick Take Vol. 74
0.75 CMEs
What are the main reasons disulfiram is underutilized for alcohol use disorder? How do different antipsychotics compare regarding QT prolongation risks? What is the optimal dosage of lurasidone for bipolar depression ? How does clozapine's effectiveness compare to other antipsychotics? Which non-benzodiazepine medication options show the best balance of efficacy and side effects for insomnia in psychiatric patients?
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