Anxiety disorders, PTSD and OCD: systematic review of approved psychiatric medications (2008–2024) and pipeline phase III medications

Emile Tadros, Shirley Keerthana, Samar Padder, Jayant Totlani, Drew Hirsch, Daniel N Kaidbay, Lorena Contreras, Aasim Naqvi, Samuel Miles, Krista Mercado, Ashley Meyer, Sabrina Renteria, Robert N Pechnick, Itai Danovitch, Waguih William IsHak

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Review

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By examining the mechanisms of action, indications, efficacy, dosing and adverse effects of psychiatic medications approved by the FDA, this review seeks to evaluate the progress and future directions in the pharmacological treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive
disorder.

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Lecanemab for mild Alzheimer disease – is there a way forward?

Rajesh R Tampi

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Editorial

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This Editorial reviews data on the efficacy and adverse effects of lecanemab amongst individuals with mild Alzheimer disease. The need for discussions regarding this medication as well as the importance of developing guidelines for use are also highlighted.

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Towards full recovery with lurasidone: effective doses in the treatment of agitation, affective, positive and cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia, and dual psychosis

María Teresa Guarro Carreras, Luis Jiménez Suárez, Laura Lago García, Laura Montes Reula, Adrián Neyra del Rosario, Francisco Acoidan Rodríguez Batista, Miguel Velasco Santos, Juan L Prados-Ojeda, Marina Diaz-Marsà, Manuel Martín-Carrasco, Antonio Cardenas

Article Type

Case Series

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This review explores the effectiveness of high doses of lurasidone in managing all schizophrenia symptoms and its role in addressing post-psychotic depression in dual psychosis cases. Additionally, it delves into real-world insights on the clinical application of lurasidone.

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Antibiotic-induced neuropsychiatric toxicity: epidemiology, mechanisms and management strategies – a narrative literature review

Ali A Althubyani, Samantha Canto, Huy Pham, Dana J Holger, Jose Rey

Article Type

Review

Published

This article reviews the epidemiology of antibiotic-induced neuropsychiatric toxicity, explores potential mechanisms of this adverse event, investigates variations in frequency and clinical presentations between different antibiotic classes causing neuropsychiatric toxicity, and discusses management strategies.

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