Erin McGuinness

Conference Coverage

Researchers Review Treatment Patterns in Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

10/20/2021

Patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) are less likely to be treated with disease modifying therapies (DMTs) when compared to patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), according to a review of...

Patients with secondary...

10/20/2021

Neurology

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Positive Airway Pressure Adherence, Patient Satisfaction for OSA Treatment

10/29/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

There is a relationship between excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and positive airway pressure (PAP) adherence for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to recent research.

There is a relationship between...

10/29/2021

Psych Congress Network

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WCSAD | Family Involvement in Recovery Can Help Young Adults With SUD

09/30/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

Trish Caldwell, MFT, explored the impact of trauma on families of young adults suffering from substance use disorder and provided guidance for enlisting the help of loved ones in the recovery process during a session presented on Thursday at...

Trish Caldwell, MFT, explored...

09/30/2021

Addiction Professional

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Education Levels Tied to Risk for Alzheimer Disease in Older Adults

12/08/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

Adults aged 65 or older with lower levels of education and no college degree have higher levels of declining large-scale functional brain network organization, leaving them at greater risk for developing dementia, according to new research...

Adults aged 65 or older with...

12/08/2021

Neurology

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American Psychiatric Association Releases Statement Following House Passage of the Build Back Better Act

11/19/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

The US House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act today, which includes investments for the care of substance use disorder and mental health among the $2 trillion in spending.

The US House of Representatives...

11/19/2021

Psych Congress Network

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MR Spectroscopic Imaging Improves Detection of Brain Pathologic Alterations in Multiple Sclerosis

01/19/2022

Erin McGuinness ;

MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) improved detection of pathologic alterations in multiple sclerosis (MS) when compared to traditional measures, according to new findings published in Radiology.

MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI)...

01/19/2022

Neurology

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Researchers Suggest Unifying Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis

10/15/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

A single, unified set of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) criteria that can apply to relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) and primary progressive MS should be considered for future revisions to the McDonald diagnostic criteria,...

A single, unified set of...

10/15/2021

Neurology

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Individual Titration of Deutetrabenazine Beneficial for Patients With Tardive Dyskinesia

11/17/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

Response-driven titration of deutetrabenazine is beneficial for patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to new findings.

Response-driven titration of...

11/17/2021

Psych Congress Network

Examining the Risk of Reducing Dose Range Recommendations for Patients with Schizophrenia

10/04/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

Antipsychotic doses likely should not be reduced below standard dose range recommendations during treatment for multiepisode schizophrenia, according to recent research published in The Lancet Psychiatry.

Antipsychotic doses likely...

10/04/2021

Psych Congress Network

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Noncontrast Computed Tomography Comparable Imaging Alternative for Detecting Late-Presenting Large-Vessel Occlusion

12/09/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

New findings published in JAMA Neurology suggest that noncontrast computed tomography (CT) can be an imaging alternative to select patients with late-presenting large-vessel occlusion for mechanical thrombectomy.

New findings published in JAMA...

12/09/2021

Neurology