This is our third annual holiday party to encourage colleagues in training to consider entering private practice upon graduation. It is open to anyone in a ...
Data indicate Washington, D.C. has highest HIV/AIDS infection rate in the U.S. The New York Times (11/27, A20, Urbina) reports, "The District of Columbia has...
Data indicate about 6,000 Virginians may be unaware that they are HIV positive. The Washington Post (12/6, B5, Kumar) reported that about "19,000 people in...
Hi, Just wondering if any of you are doing community mental health in the DC area after graduation or know anyone I could contact. I'd like to know what...
Study suggests baclofen may promote alcohol abstinence in alcoholics with cirrhosis. HealthDay (12/8, Preidt) reported that "baclofen promotes alcohol...
FDA strengthens label warnings for carbamazepine due to risk of skin disorders. The Wall Street Journal (12/13, D4, Dooren) reports that the FDA "strengthened...
New Jersey to become first state in 40 years to abolish death penalty. In continuing coverage from a previous briefing, ABC World News (12/13, story 5, 0:40,...
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend Saturday's party despite the uncertainty about the weather and the change in the schedule. The neophytes were...
New Jersey governor signs law repealing death penalty. In continuing coverage from previous briefings, CBS Evening News (12/17, story 4, 1:40, Couric)...
Dear Colleagues: Our next Journal Club will be on January 2008 at 6:30 pm with the usual format. We will meet the DC Coast, located in the Tower Building 1401...
A big big congratulations to our great, unique fellow psych resident Dr. Enrico Suardi, PGY3 St. Elizabeths Hospital, for his recent acceptance to the Child...
Attention DC Psychiatry Residents!!! Leadership and Career Discussion Seminars Begin this January 2008! We are enthusiastic and energized to announce a...
New FDA rules may require drugmakers to assess suicide risk during drug trials. On its front page, the New York Times (1/24, A1, Harris) reports that according...
Dear Colleagues: Our next Journal Club will be on January 29, 2008 at 6:30 pm for our usual format. We will meet the DC Coast, located in the Tower Building...
Eli Lilly, federal prosecutors discuss settlement in Zyprexa marketing investigation. In a front-page article, the New York Times (1/31, A1, Berenson) reports...
Report indicates one in five D.C. residents lacks access to primary care. The Washington Post (1/31, B4, Levine) reports that "[o]ne in five District...
Dear Colleagues: Our next Journal Club will be on Feb 19th at Mc. Cormick & Schmick's 901 F St NW Washington, DC 20004, sponsored by Janssen Dr. Partam...
FDA issues advisory regarding Chantix. In continuing coverage from a previous briefing, CBS Evening News (2/1, story 12, 0:35, Couric) reported that the Food...
In the Mind column in the New York Times (2/5, F5), Benedict Carey writes that "[s]ocial psychologists have studied what they call the impostor phenomenon ...
FDA official says long-acting, injectable Zyprexa may cause profound sedation. The Wall Street Journal (2/5, D6, Dooren) reports that an official from the...
Thursday, February 14, 2008 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Howard University Hospital Ambulatory Care Center/Tower Building Auditorium, First Floor 2041 Georgia...
From Dr. Eliot Sorel: Colleagues, Please note JAMA of Jan 30th p. 399 on toxic epidermal necrolysis, in susceptible individuals, sometimes, life threatening....
FDA staff members remain neutral on approval of new Zyprexa formula. In continuing coverage from yesterday's briefing, MedPage Today (2/6, Gever) reports that...
WHO says one billion may die by 2100 due to tobacco. The New York Times (2/8, A6, McNeil, Jr.) reports that "[t]obacco could kill up to a billion people...
Dear Colleagues: Our next Journal Club will be on Feb 19th at Mc. Cormick & Schmick's 901 F St NW Washington, DC 20004, sponsored by Janssen. Dr. Partam...
Dear Enrico: I will come, could you email me the article. Thanks, Nesibe enrico suardi <enrico_suardi@...> wrote: Dear Colleagues: Our next Journal Club...
Marijuana use may increase MS patients' risk of psychiatric problems, study suggests. HealthDay (2/14, Mozes) reports that according to a study published...