Rita Khoury, MD

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Catatonia

An overlooked cause of catatonia

Author:: Roy Ibrahim, BS; Enjie El Rassi, MD; Rosette Jabbour, MD; Rita Khoury, MD

Ms. L, age 40, develops severe headache, vomiting, altered mental status, and signs of catatonia. Is this a new-onset psychiatric disorder, or is...

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Sleep disorders in older adults

Author:: Eric Marin, MD; Shizuka Tomatsu, MD; Rita Khoury, MD; George T. Grossberg, MD

Early treatment of these complex disorders can greatly improve patients’ quality of life.

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COVID-19 and the risk of homicide-suicide among older adults

Author:: Elias Ghossoub, MD, MSc; Mary-Lee T. Wakim, MD; Rita Khoury, MD

Identify patients who are at risk, and implement measures to protect them.

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Antipsychotics and seizures: What are the risks?

Antipsychotics and seizures: What are the risks?

Author:: Rita Khoury, MD; Elias Ghossoub, MD

Some agents may lower the seizure threshold, but higher-quality evidence is needed.

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Can lifestyle modifications delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Can lifestyle modifications delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Author:: Rita Khoury, MD; Ruth Shach, MPH; Ajay Nair, MD; Saif-Ur-Rahman Paracha, MD; George T. Grossberg, MD

Evidence suggests combining lifestyle modifications may yield better cognitive outcomes.

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Botulinum toxin: Emerging psychiatric indications

Author:: Junghyun Kim, MD; Rita Khoury, MD; George T. Grossberg, MD

Botulinum toxin has shown promising antidepressant effects, and might be helpful for several other indications.

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