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Acupuncture for the Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy

Acupuncture for the Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy

Published: February 23rd, 2010

Depression during pregnancy is relatively common, affecting about 10 to 15% of women. While there is a growing body of literature supporting the reproductive safety of certain antidepressants, many women ... (read more)
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Prevent Onset of Psychotic Disorders in High Risk Populations

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Prevent Onset of Psychotic Disorders in High Risk Populations

Published: February 10th, 2010

Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder are devastating disorders that usually require chronic care and impact individuals and their family members greatly in terms of morbidity and mortality.  ... (read more)
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Call for Abstracts: Postpartum Support International and Marce Society Conference in October 2010

Call for Abstracts: Postpartum Support International and Marce Society Conference in October 2010

Published: February 3rd, 2010

Postpartum Support International will hold its annual conference jointly with the Marce Society in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from October 27-30, 2010.  Marce Society president Katherine Wisner, M.D. has announced ... (read more)
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Anticonvulsant Use in Pregnancy and Nursing: Differences in Recommendations from Psychiatrists vs. Neurologists

Anticonvulsant Use in Pregnancy and Nursing: Differences in Recommendations from Psychiatrists vs. Neurologists

Published: February 3rd, 2010

There are strong parallels between the clinical management of bipolar disorder and epilepsy, and women with these disorders face significant challenges while pregnant or planning to conceive.  In this setting, ... (read more)
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Prenatal Use of Atypical Antipsychotics:  Effect on Birth Weight

Prenatal Use of Atypical Antipsychotics: Effect on Birth Weight

Published: January 25th, 2010

Atypical antipsychotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.  Despite the increasing use of these medications in women of child-bearing age, there is still relatively ... (read more)
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