Effectiveness of AI-enhanced virtual patients for psychiatric interview training in health professions education: a meta-analysis

• by Senay Kilincel, Furkan Bulut, Pelin Goksel, Mirac Baris Usta, Tuba Mutluer, Oguzhan Kilincel

• May 14, 2026

Psilocybin for Cocaine Use: Signal or Noise?

Pilot randomized study suggests possible benefit, but blinding concerns and limited generalizability complicate interpretation

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 7, 2026

• 6 min

Semaglutide Tested in Alcohol Use Disorder

Randomized trial found improvements in alcohol consumption and metabolic outcomes, with gastrointestinal adverse events more common with treatment

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 6, 2026

• 5 min

Low Follow-Up After Behavioral ED Care

Follow-up occurred after fewer than 15% of mental health ED visits and about 11% of substance use–related visits in Washington Medicaid claims.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 5, 2026

• 5 min