Anorexia nervosa and gut microbes
We feed our gut microbes, and they are significantly altered in anorexia nervosa. Many biological changes occur in this condition, including changes in short-chain fatty acids, tryptophan and cytokine...
23 Juli 11min
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
What are obsessions? What are compulsions? How common is OCD? What are the treatment options for the patient with OCD?
18 Maj 14min
Depression and osteoporosis
Osteoporosis occurs when bones become brittle and are at risk of breaking. Hip fractures are a common occurrence in severe osteoporosis. All races are at risk of osteoporosis, and post-menopausal wom...
9 Mars 12min
Depression and heart disease
Depression significantly increases the risk of heart disease. How? Probably by increasing inflammatory molecules in the bloodstream, increasing cortisol and making platelets more adhesive. It is imper...
26 Jan 19min
Psychiatric drug development: Are we in a rut?
The 1950s were the golden age of psychiatric drug development. Along came antipsychotics and antidepressants. Are the newer drugs better than the older drugs in terms of efficacy? The answer unquest...
22 Jan 14min
Psychedelics
What are psychedelics? In what areas of psychiatry are psychedelics being developed? Why do conventional journals publish studies with low numbers of patients? Will psychedelics ever reach the market?
14 Jan 12min
Psychobiotic Update 2026
Why do we not have a psychobiotic as an alternative to antidepressants? Why are pharmaceutical companies ignoring this area? What are the problems with studies of psychobiotics conducted to date? Are ...
5 Jan 10min
Bipolar Disorder
What is bipolar disorder? How common is the condition? What is the course of the disorder? How is bipolar disorder treated?
28 Nov 202519min
