Mental Health
Reviews
Vaping: The new wave of nicotine addiction
Despite perceptions that vaping is harmless and claims that it can aid in smoking cessation, risks are emerging.
Reviews
Functional heartburn: An underrecognized cause of PPI-refractory symptoms
Functional heartburn is the most common cause of failure of proton pump inhibitor therapy.
Reviews
Beyond depression: Other uses for tricyclic antidepressants
The pharmacology of these drugs, their potential uses in conditions other than depression, and safety considerations.
Reviews
Gabapentin for alcohol use disorder: A good option, or cause for concern?
There is concern about this drug’s potential for abuse. Use it only as a second-line alternative, with caution.
From the Editor
Off-label and oft-prescribed
When prescribing drugs for uses beyond their FDA indications, we need to explain their anticipated side effects and benefits.
Reviews
SEEDS for success: Lifestyle management in migraine
Lifestyle counseling can be based on the mnemonic SEEDS: sleep, exercise, eat, diary, and stress.
Reviews
Adults with autism spectrum disorder: Updated considerations for healthcare providers
Social services, community programs, and behavioral therapies can help. Caregivers may feel overburdened.
Editorial
Where have all the children gone? Intentional communities for adults with autism
Children with ASD grow to be adults with ASD, with complex healthcare needs.
From the Editor
Can a humanities background prevent physician burnout?
Osler urged physicians to study the humanities. Can it prevent professional dissatisfaction and burnout?
1-Minute Consult
How should I treat acute agitation in pregnancy?
This is an obstetric emergency. Intervention should progress in a stepwise manner.