Improved recognition of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) over the past decade has led to more diagnoses – and more questions. The goal of this post is to provide a brief introduction to POTS, define...
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The history of using brain stimulation to treat patients, particularly patients in psychiatric hospitals, dates back many years. Back in the nineteenth century, electroconvulsive therapy (better known as ECT) was a commonly used method...
Neurons Defined The brain is a complex and fascinating organ made up of millions of cells, some of which are called neurons. Despite their small size, neurons work together to allow us to do...
Psychiatric disorders affect children in their abilities to learn, behave, and adapt to dealing with daily stressors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1 in 6 children between the...
Ketamine is a N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist that was approved by the FDA in 1970 as an anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation. Recently, we discussed...
In March 2019, the Food and Drug Administration approved esketamine (SPRAVATO™) nasal spray to be used in conjunction with an oral antidepressant, for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in adults.¹ TRD affects almost...