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general psychiatrist specializing in affective (bipolar) disorders, psychiatric aspects of epilepsy, and the use of AEDs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders[1]
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His interests in sports, epilepsy, sports psychiatry and psychiatric aspects of epilepsy have led to his co-authoring “Epilepsy, seizures, physical exercise and sports: A report from the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy.”
Psychopharmacology, Epilepsy, Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, Sports psychiatry, Ethics
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Explore researchgeneral psychiatrist specializing in affective (bipolar) disorders, psychiatric aspects of epilepsy, and the use of AEDs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders[1]
He is on the editorial boards of British Journal of Psychiatry, Epilepsy & Behavior, and Annals of Clinical Psychiatry and is the Deputy Editor of BJPsych Open.[1]
Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Anesthesiology[1]
Psychopharmacology, Epilepsy, Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, Sports psychiatry, Ethics[1]
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Biographical context: His interests in sports, epilepsy, sports psychiatry and psychiatric aspects of epilepsy have led to his co-authoring “Epilepsy, seizures, physical exercise and sports: A report from the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy.”
Kenneth Kaufman, MD Kenneth Kaufman, MD Interests: Psychopharmacology, Epilepsy, Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, Sports psychiatry, Ethics Dr. Kaufman is a Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Anesthesiology with broad interests and associated eclectic publications. He is a general psychiatrist specializing in affective (bipolar) disorders, psychiatric aspects of epilepsy, and the use of AEDs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. His focus on psychopharmacology has led to a better understanding of both unique efficacy of AEDs in psychiatry (“Antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders”). His interests in ethics and sports and the World Anti-doping Code (WADC) have led to publications addressing the ethical use of pharmaceuticals in sports. His interests in ethics and research design have led to publications on “Comparative bioethics in bipolar and epilepsy research” and “Ethical considerations in placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials.” His interests in sports, epilepsy, sports psychiatry and psychiatric aspects of epilepsy have led to his co-authoring “Epilepsy, seizures, physical exercise and sports: A report from the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy.” He is on the editorial boards of British Journal of Psychiatry, Epilepsy & Behavior, and Annals of Clinical Psychiatry and is the Deputy Editor of BJPsych Open. E-mail: [contact withheld]
Degree: MD
Kenneth Kaufman, MD Kenneth Kaufman, MD Interests: Psychopharmacology, Epilepsy, Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, Sports psychiatry, Ethics Dr. Kaufman is a Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Anesthesiology with broad interests and associated eclectic publications. He is a general psychiatrist specializing in affective (bipolar) disorders, psychiatric aspects of epilepsy, and the use of AEDs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. His focus on psychopharmacology has led to a better understanding of both unique efficacy of AEDs in psychiatry (“Antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders”). His interests in ethics and sports and the World Anti-doping Code (WADC) have led to publications addressing the ethical use of pharmaceuticals in sports. His interests in ethics and research design have led to publications on “Comparative bioethics in bipolar and epilepsy research” and “Ethical considerations in placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials.” His interests in sports, epilepsy, sports psychiatry and psychiatric aspects of epilepsy have led to his co-authoring “Epilepsy, seizures, physical exercise and sports: A report from the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy.” He is on the editorial boards of British Journal of Psychiatry, Epilepsy & Behavior, and Annals of Clinical Psychiatry and is the Deputy Editor of BJPsych Open. E-mail: [contact withheld]
Identity: Kenneth Kaufman, MD
Kenneth Kaufman, MD Kenneth Kaufman, MD Interests: Psychopharmacology, Epilepsy, Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, Sports psychiatry, Ethics Dr. Kaufman is a Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Anesthesiology with broad interests and associated eclectic publications. He is a general psychiatrist specializing in affective (bipolar) disorders, psychiatric aspects of epilepsy, and the use of AEDs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. His focus on psychopharmacology has led to a better understanding of both unique efficacy of AEDs in psychiatry (“Antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders”). His interests in ethics and sports and the World Anti-doping Code (WADC) have led to publications addressing the ethical use of pharmaceuticals in sports. His interests in ethics and research design have led to publications on “Comparative bioethics in bipolar and epilepsy research” and “Ethical considerations in placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials.” His interests in sports, epilepsy, sports psychiatry and psychiatric aspects of epilepsy have led to his co-authoring “Epilepsy, seizures, physical exercise and sports: A report from the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy.” He is on the editorial boards of British Journal of Psychiatry, Epilepsy & Behavior, and Annals of Clinical Psychiatry and is the Deputy Editor of BJPsych Open. E-mail: [contact withheld]
Professional role: general psychiatrist specializing in affective (bipolar) disorders, psychiatric aspects of epilepsy, and the use of AEDs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders
Kenneth Kaufman, MD Kenneth Kaufman, MD Interests: Psychopharmacology, Epilepsy, Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, Sports psychiatry, Ethics Dr. Kaufman is a Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Anesthesiology with broad interests and associated eclectic publications. He is a general psychiatrist specializing in affective (bipolar) disorders, psychiatric aspects of epilepsy, and the use of AEDs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. His focus on psychopharmacology has led to a better understanding of both unique efficacy of AEDs in psychiatry (“Antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders”). His interests in ethics and sports and the World Anti-doping Code (WADC) have led to publications addressing the ethical use of pharmaceuticals in sports. His interests in ethics and research design have led to publications on “Comparative bioethics in bipolar and epilepsy research” and “Ethical considerations in placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials.” His interests in sports, epilepsy, sports psychiatry and psychiatric aspects of epilepsy have led to his co-authoring “Epilepsy, seizures, physical exercise and sports: A report from the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy.” He is on the editorial boards of British Journal of Psychiatry, Epilepsy & Behavior, and Annals of Clinical Psychiatry and is the Deputy Editor of BJPsych Open. E-mail: [contact withheld]
Professional role: He is on the editorial boards of British Journal of Psychiatry, Epilepsy & Behavior, and Annals of Clinical Psychiatry and is the Deputy Editor of BJPsych Open.
Kenneth Kaufman, MD Kenneth Kaufman, MD Interests: Psychopharmacology, Epilepsy, Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, Sports psychiatry, Ethics Dr. Kaufman is a Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Anesthesiology with broad interests and associated eclectic publications. He is a general psychiatrist specializing in affective (bipolar) disorders, psychiatric aspects of epilepsy, and the use of AEDs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. His focus on psychopharmacology has led to a better understanding of both unique efficacy of AEDs in psychiatry (“Antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders”). His interests in ethics and sports and the World Anti-doping Code (WADC) have led to publications addressing the ethical use of pharmaceuticals in sports. His interests in ethics and research design have led to publications on “Comparative bioethics in bipolar and epilepsy research” and “Ethical considerations in placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials.” His interests in sports, epilepsy, sports psychiatry and psychiatric aspects of epilepsy have led to his co-authoring “Epilepsy, seizures, physical exercise and sports: A report from the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy.” He is on the editorial boards of British Journal of Psychiatry, Epilepsy & Behavior, and Annals of Clinical Psychiatry and is the Deputy Editor of BJPsych Open. E-mail: [contact withheld]
Professional role: Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Anesthesiology
Kenneth Kaufman, MD Kenneth Kaufman, MD Interests: Psychopharmacology, Epilepsy, Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, Sports psychiatry, Ethics Dr. Kaufman is a Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Anesthesiology with broad interests and associated eclectic publications. He is a general psychiatrist specializing in affective (bipolar) disorders, psychiatric aspects of epilepsy, and the use of AEDs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. His focus on psychopharmacology has led to a better understanding of both unique efficacy of AEDs in psychiatry (“Antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders”). His interests in ethics and sports and the World Anti-doping Code (WADC) have led to publications addressing the ethical use of pharmaceuticals in sports. His interests in ethics and research design have led to publications on “Comparative bioethics in bipolar and epilepsy research” and “Ethical considerations in placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials.” His interests in sports, epilepsy, sports psychiatry and psychiatric aspects of epilepsy have led to his co-authoring “Epilepsy, seizures, physical exercise and sports: A report from the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy.” He is on the editorial boards of British Journal of Psychiatry, Epilepsy & Behavior, and Annals of Clinical Psychiatry and is the Deputy Editor of BJPsych Open. E-mail: [contact withheld]
Research interests: Psychopharmacology, Epilepsy, Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, Sports psychiatry, Ethics
Interests: Psychopharmacology, Epilepsy, Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, Sports psychiatry, Ethics