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Raloxifene as Adjunctive Treatment for Postmenopausal Women with Schizophrenia

Raloxifene as Adjunctive Treatment for Postmenopausal Women with Schizophrenia

Published: February 13th, 2012

A few years ago on our blog, we reviewed a paper suggesting that estrogen may be a beneficial treatment for women with schizophrenia.  In this study patients with schizophrenia ...


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The National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics: Looking Ahead to 2012

The National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics: Looking Ahead to 2012

Published: February 9th, 2012

We want to thank those of you who have continued to subscribe to our blog and who have visited our website. Some have written noting particular interest in the research conducted ...


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Topiramate (Topamax) Associated with an Increased Risk of Oral Clefts

Topiramate (Topamax) Associated with an Increased Risk of Oral Clefts

Published: February 8th, 2012

Topiramate (marketed as a Topamax), in addition to its use for the treatment of epilepsy, is now being prescribed to reproductive aged women for a broad spectrum of indications, including ...


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PPHN and SSRIs:  Yet Another Study

PPHN and SSRIs: Yet Another Study

Published: January 26th, 2012

A few weeks after the FDA called into question the association between SSRI exposure and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn or PPHN, BMJ published another article supporting an ...


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Depression in Women:  Is There a Role for Vitamin D?

Depression in Women: Is There a Role for Vitamin D?

Published: January 24th, 2012

Sources of vitamin D include sunlight (ultraviolet B, or UVB, rays), dietary intake, and supplements.  Sunlight is the main source of human vitamin D.  Vitamin D refers to different forms ...


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