Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Timothy E Lau"
- Timothy E Lau's research primarily focuses on the intersection of psychiatric treatment and physical health in geriatric populations, particularly examining the effects of medications on weight management and behavioral symptoms.
- His 2017 study on atypical antipsychotics highlighted that these medications may not significantly impact weight in elderly patients, challenging previous concerns about weight gain in this demographic.
- Additionally, Lau explored the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating disruptive vocalization in dementia patients, suggesting that ECT could alleviate some of the distressing behavioral symptoms associated with dementia.
