Suicidal behavior in a medical professional with comorbid depression and substance use disorder: an educational case report

Kiraly DD, Sher L.Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2014 Nov 20. pii: /j/ijamh.ahead-of-print/ijamh-2015-5017/ijamh-2015-5017.xml. doi: 10.1515/ijamh-2015-5017. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract. Here, we publish a report of a previously practicing nurse practitioner who presented to a community hospital with severely depressed mood and neurovegetative symptoms in the context of recent relapse to alcohol and cocaine abuse. […]

Low testosterone in a young combat veteran with dual diagnosis and suicidal behavior: a case study

Kiraly DD, Sher L.Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2014 Dec 22. pii: /j/ijamh.ahead-of-print/ijamh-2015-5018/ijamh-2015-5018.xml. doi: 10.1515/ijamh-2015-5018. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract. Suicide and suicidal behaviors amongst combat veterans is an important public health issue. Exposure to military combat predisposes patients to increased levels of major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and chronic pain – […]

The Madrid Declaration

Leo Sher, M.D In 2013, the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) Task Force on Men’s Mental Health was created. Currently, the Task Force consists of the following academics: Chair: Leo Sher (USA); Co-Chair: Zoltan Rihmer (Hungary); Secretary: Timothy R. Rice (USA); Members: Mikkel Arendt (Denmark), M. Dolores Braquehais (Spain), Javier Didia-Attas (Argentina), […]

Artificial sweeteners: beneficial or added concerns?

Pramod Kayathi, M.D., Gurpreet Singh, M.D., Vivek C. Shah, M.D., Steven Lippmann, M.D.    IntroductionArtificial sweeteners are synthetic or natural substances utilized as a substitute for table sugar. These sweeteners contain few calories, thus they are a frequent dietary choice. Since they are sweeter than sucrose, small amounts of these substances are taste-equivalent to sugar. Approximately […]

Alcohol and drug use among adolescents: an educational overview

Gutierrez A, Sher L.Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2014 Nov 20. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract. Alcohol and drug use continues to be a significant global problem with many health and economic consequences. Multiple studies have shown that the majority of adults who end up with an alcohol/drug use disorder have their first contact with […]

The role of nutrients in protecting mitochondrial function and neurotransmitter signaling: implications for the treatment of depression, PTSD, and suicidal behaviors

Du J, Zhu M, Bao H, Li B, Dong Y, Xiao C, Zhang GY, Henter I, Rudorfer M, Vitiello B. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2014 Nov 3:0. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract. Numerous studies have linked severe stress to the development of major depressive disorder (MDD), and suicidal behaviors. Furthermore, recent preclinical studies from […]

Health disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease

Yulin Chu, N.P. Racial Disparity in ADPer U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (2013) reports, some populations are unequally burdened by Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including racial and ethnic minorities. According to Alzheimer’s Association (AA) reports, the likelihood of developing AD and other dementias is overall at two times more likely for African Americans […]

Propranolol: A possible therapeutic option in PTSD?

Manasa Enja, M.D., Suneela Cherlopalle, M.D., Murali K. Kolikonda, M.D., Steven Lippmann, M.D. IntroductionPeople with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) repeatedly re-experience the agony of past emotionally upsetting circumstances. PTSD is characterized by hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, sleep disturbance, and avoidance behavior towards reminders of past trauma. These symptoms often lead to social, occupational, and/or interpersonal dysfunction. […]

New concerns about caffeine products

Gurpreet Singh, M.D., Pramod Kayathi, M.D., Vivek C. Shah, M.D., Steven Lippmann, M.D. IntroductionCaffeine is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance found in many different plants. It is a powerful stimulant, marketed as a dietary supplement, and occurs in beverages such as coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks or pills, and chocolate products, etc.  Unlike some other […]

Treatment options in obstructive sleep apnea

Vivek C. Shah, M.D., Gurpreet Singh, M.D., Pramod Kayathi, M.D., Steven Lippmann, M.D. Obstructive sleep apneaObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder involving a decrease or a temporary halt in airflow despite an effort to breathe. It occurs during sleep with pharyngeal muscle relaxation, resulting in soft tissue collapse, blocking the upper airway. […]

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