EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 11, NUMBER 8 AUGUST 2008
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| TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS |
| WEIGHT CONTROL |
| Findings suggest that Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets may be effective alternatives to low-fat diets. |
| TELEVISION IN THE BEDROOM AND CHARACTERISTICS OF ADOLESCENTS |
| Among older adolescents, having a bedroom TV is found to be associated with several negative behaviors. |
| QUICKSTATS |
| Trends in the Provision of Psychotherapy by Psychiatrists |
| Prevalence and Correlates of Shoplifting |
| PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG COMPARISON STUDY |
| ATOMOXETINE VS OSMOTICALLY RELEASED ORAL METHYLPHENIDATE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ADHD |
| Osmotically released oral methylphenidate (Concerta) is found to be more effective than atomoxetine (Strattera) for the treatment of ADHD. It is also found that some methylphenidate nonresponders do respond to atomoxetine. |
| FDA NEWS AND REVIEW |
| Approval (new indication): Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) has been approved for the management of fibromyalgia |
| Approval (new generic drug): Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (Equivalent to Effexor XR) |
| Approval (new generic drug): Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets (Equivalent to Depakote Delayed-Release Tablets) |
| ASSESSMENT |
| Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS) |
| RESOURCES |
| Each issue presents descriptions of clinical resources (eg, professional materials, patient handouts) and information on how to receive those materials. |
