May 20, 2024

Is Maintenance Needed for Patients Who Respond to Acute TMS Therapy?

Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a revolutionary treatment for various mental health conditions, particularly depression. Its non-invasive nature and promising results have made it a beacon of hope for many who…


May 14, 2024

Navigating the Complex Intersection of Depression and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD Depression is a heavy burden to carry for anyone, but for individuals on the autism spectrum, its weight can be particularly crushing. Challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors characterize Autism Spectrum…


May 6, 2024

Celebrating 75 Years of Lithium

Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD Discovered by Swedish chemist Johan August Arfwedson in 1817, lithium’s potential truly began to unfold on May 5th, 1949. On this day, Stanley G. Thompson and Glenn T. Seaborg isolated lithium-6, a stable…


April 29, 2024

FDA Greenlights TMS Therapy for Adolescent Depression

Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD In a momentous stride towards advancing mental health care, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) devices to be utilized in the treatment of Major Depressive…


April 22, 2024

Interventional Psychiatry is a Groundbreaking Subspecialty to Transform Mental Health Care

Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD Within the field of Psychiatry, various subspecialties have emerged to address the diverse and complex needs of individuals experiencing mental health disorders. These subspecialties include Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, focusing on the diagnosis…


April 19, 2024

Improving patient care for autistic individuals through a neurodiversity lens

By: Amy K. Izuno-Garcia, PhD & Jeremy Jabbour, MS The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing, with childhood diagnoses having increased by over 400% since the beginning of the century: 1 in 36 children in the United States…


April 15, 2024

Neuroimmunology of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder

Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) is a perplexing condition that manifests as a significant loss of skills and abilities in individuals with Down syndrome (DS). While the exact mechanisms underlying DSRD remain elusive,…


April 8, 2024

Unlocking Hope through Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD Depression, with its suffocating grip on the mind, is a relentless adversary for millions worldwide. Despite advances in therapy and medication, some individuals find themselves locked in a grim battle against treatment-resistant depression…


April 6, 2024

Here’s what happens to your body when you quit smoking- National Geographic

This is an excerpt from National Geographic.  The risks of smoking are well-known. Here are the immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting. Every year, half a million Americans die from smoking – related causes, while an estimated 16 million…


April 5, 2024

The Transition to Adulthood and Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Antonio F. Pagán, PhD, Katherine A. Loveland, PhD, and Killian Rainey Hughes, PhD   Transition to Adulthood for Autism While various causes have been proposed, for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a lack of tailored services, social…


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