The 2 Best Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates Podcast Episodes
1) Pharmacotherapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
What is the role of pharmacotherapy in borderline personality disorder? Is there evidence supporting the use of antidepressants? Which antipsychotic can be helpful? Is lamotrigine effective? Faculty: ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Anorexia Nervosa: Diagnosis and Treatment
What diagnostic considerations should we keep in mind with anorexia nervosa? What are the most effective medications? Does zinc depletion play a role? Faculty: Timothy D. Brewerton, M.D. Hosts: Jessic...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Adult ADHD: Optimizing Stimulant Therapy
In this episode, we explore stimulant medications for adult ADHD with Dr. Oscar Bukstein. Why have amphetamines overtaken methylphenidate as the most prescribed option? Discover how to match formulati...Show More
4) Semaglutide for Clozapine-Induced Weight Gain: The COaST Trial
In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking COaST trial examining semaglutide for clozapine-induced weight gain in schizophrenia patients. Could GLP-1 agonists finally offer a real solution to one ...Show More
5) Beyond Stimulants: Tailoring ADHD Treatment to Comorbidities
In this episode, we explore the treatment algorithm for adult ADHD with Dr. Oscar Bukstein from Harvard Medical School. Should you start with stimulants or non-stimulants when substance use disorder c...Show More
6) Beyond Standard Treatment: Exploring Pramipexole in Bipolar Depression
In this episode, we explore pramipexole—a Parkinson's medication—as a promising add-on treatment for treatment-resistant bipolar depression. Could a dopamine agonist be the unexpected solution when st...Show More
7) SERT Gene Testing: Separating Hype from Evidence
In this episode, we explore the controversial role of SERT gene testing in predicting SSRI response with Dr. Chris Aiken. Can genetic testing really tell us which patients will respond to antidepressa...Show More
8) The SSRI-Anticoagulant Interaction: Evidence-Based Prescribing Strategies
In this episode, we explore a critical drug interaction: SSRIs combined with anticoagulants increase major bleeding risk by 35-47%. Should age and sex change our prescribing decisions? We break down t...Show More
9) Pharmacogenetic Testing in Psychiatry: Help or Hype?
In this episode, we explore the paradox of pharmacogenetic testing with Dr. Chris Aiken: why do these tests consistently fail in clinical trials despite showing promise in understanding drug metabolis...Show More
10) Lurasidone: Managing Bipolar Depression with Comorbid Anxiety
In this episode, we explore how Lurasidone at lower doses (20-60 mg/day) effectively treats both depression and anxiety in bipolar I disorder. Why does the lower dose range outperform higher doses for...Show More