AAGP: American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
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Strong support for CBT as first-line treatment for insomnia in seniors
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends CBT-I as first-line treatment for insomnia, with the key benefit being its exemplary safety...
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New data on IV ketamine for resistant depression in the elderly
Overall, 48% of participants achieved a response, and 24% achieved remission of depressive symptoms following the first 4 weeks of twice-weekly...
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Add-on antipsychotic beats switching meds in older adults with resistant depression
“These results are of great impact for clinicians managing older adults with treatment-resistant depression,” said Dr. Jennifer Gatchel.
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Antipsychotic cuts Alzheimer’s-related agitation
Brexpiprazole will become the first drug to be approved for agitation in AD, doctor speculates.
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Virtual reality an ‘exciting opportunity’ for geriatric psychiatry
There is evidence that VR technology is feasible for older adults, with specific applications in cognitive disorders, said Dr. Harmehr Sekhon.
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‘Alarming, unexpected’ rate of suicidal behavior in long-term care residents
These high rates underline the need for clinicians to exercise “extra caution” when assessing elderly people living in a long-term care facility...
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Older adults with schizophrenia need ‘person-centered’ care
The life expectancy of patients with schizophrenia is lower by 8-15 years, compared with those without schizophrenia, and this “mortality gap” has...
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Aducanumab and ARIA: Does the FDA’s prescribing label put patients at risk?
“We’re kind of writing these protocols as information evolves,” said Dr. Meghan Riddle.