Med/Psych Update
Med/Psych Update
Chronic pain and psychiatric illness: Managing comorbid conditions
Pay close attention to risk and benefit when planning pain management
Med/Psych Update
Head pain and psychiatric illness: Applying the biopsychosocial model to care
Integrating neurologic, cognitive, and psychological aspects of this condition enhances clinical assessment
Med/Psych Update
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: A result of chronic, heavy Cannabis use
Hot showers, marijuana cessation relieve nausea and vomiting
Med/Psych Update
Assessing and treating depression in palliative care patients
Antidepressants, psychotherapy can improve dying patients’ quality of life.
Med/Psych Update
Chronic non-cancer pain and substance use disorders: Challenges and strategies
Carefully controlled care can successfully treat both conditions.
Med/Psych Update
Treating thyroid disorders and depression: 3 case studies
Recognizing clinical nuances can improve screening and treatment of both disorders
Med/Psych Update
How to target psychiatric symptoms of Huntington’s disease
Clinical experience, limited evidence guide selection of symptom-focused treatments
Med/Psych Update
Managing chronic pain: Consider psychotropics and other non-opioids
For some patients, certain medications may be an alternative to opioids
Med/Psych Update
Psychotropic-induced dry mouth: Don’t overlook this potentially serious side effect
Routine screening, education can help patients avoid substantial sequelae
Med/Psych Update
Medically unexplained physical symptoms: Evidence-based interventions
An integrated, collaborative approach can overcome treatment barriers