In a recent article, Margaret Spinelli, MD describes a proposal to the DSM-V committee of the American Psychiatric Association in 2020 arguing for the inclusion of postpartum psychosis as a unique diagnosis based on the cognitive disorganization that accompanies postpartum psychotic symptoms. The article clearly lays out the rationale for the inclusion of postpartum psychosis… Read More »
In an evidence-based review published in 2012, Laura Wakil, Samantha Meltzer-Brody, and Susan Girdler present a thorough review of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), reviewing its diagnosis and treatment options. The information provided is clear and provides an excellent framework for understanding PMDD. In addition, this article includes a section on the association between PMS/PMDD and… Read More »
Torus Biosystems, a medtech startup that spun out of Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, has developed the Synestia system, a point of care diagnostic tool for infectious disease. The system aims to provide rapid, point-of-care identification of pathogens, and incorporates microarray and qPCR technology. The company reports that the system allows a… Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 01: U.S. President Donald Trump walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on October 1, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Drew Angerer | Getty Images News | Getty Images President Donald Trump shared that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus on… Read More »
Bursitis Shoulder is a phenomenon wherein we can witness a swelling between the tip of the shoulder and the top of the arm bone. Redness can also be seen in this area. Between the arm bone and the tip of the shoulder, there is a rotator cuff with the tendons. Bursa is also located in… Read More »
I’ve worked as a professional psychologist for over ten years. I’ve practice in New York, Louisiana, and California. I’ve also practiced in Beijing, China. For the couple of years, I’ve taken a step back from my coaching/therapy practice and have traveled while writing my forthcoming book, Toxic Insecurity. My travels have taken me to countries… Read More »