Category neuropsychiatry
Talking helps prevent dementia
Why do older people need to talk more….? A Doctor once told me, that I must talk more when I am retired and old, because there is currently no way to prevent the memory loss . Talking more, may be the only way. There are at least three advantages, if the elderly people talk more. […]
Omicron
Covid Update 315Early Omicron Trends & FAQ TimelineIndia witnessed the first case of Omicron on 2 December 21. Since then, cases have risen rapidly, especially in the last 7 to 8 days. Short Doubling PeriodAs of 4 January 22, there were 1892 cases of Omicron across 23 states and UTs. Out of which, 766 have […]
Delta vs omicron
Dr Jacob john & Nk Arora etall spoke yesterday & following is the summary. 1.Probably delta plus virus is the last major mutation that occurred at the human levelDelta plus used to cause syncytia pathological formation in the lungs that resulted in multinucleated cell which incited more damage of lungs and in turn hypoxia,fibrosis and […]
OXYGEN THERAPY IN COVID-19 INFECTION
What will I Learn? Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson you would learn about.. Is This Lesson For Me ? If you are carrying out any of the following responsibilities, then this lesson is for you • Indications of oxygen therapy • Oxygenation Targets • Types of Oxygen Devices • Ventilation strategies • […]
classification of Narcissism
Normal Narcissism, Abnormal Narcissism & Pathological Narcissisms : Narcissistic traits or Narcissism are also seen among persons with Hysteronic PD, Paranoid PD, ASPD, Hypomaia, Mania, ‘Average/low-average Intelligent persons’ who are the children of Parent/s with NPD or who are living in a pathologically Narcissistic environment or Narcissistically brain washed by close person/s with Narcissistic PD, […]
A SILENT TRAGEDY with our children
A SILENT TRAGEDY There is a silent tragedy that is unfolding today in our homes and concerns our most precious jewels: our children.Our children are in a devastating emotional state! In the last 15 years, researchers have given us increasingly alarming statistics on a sharp and steady increase in childhood mental illness that is now […]
What constitutes evidence for neural plasticity?
There is tremendous debate about what constitutes evidence for neural plasticity. Perhaps the most unambiguous evidence is when training increases the thickness or volume of neural structure. It has been demonstrated that sedentary older adults who engage in aerobic exercise can delay shrinkage in prefrontal cortex, an area maximally sensitive to age-related volumetric shrinkage. In terms […]
Revised guidelines for Home Isolation of mild /asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Government of India Ministry of Health & Family WelfareRevised guidelines for Home Isolation of mild /asymptomatic COVID-19 cases 1. BackgroundOver the past two years, it has been seen globally as well as in India that majority of cases of COVID-19 are either asymptomatic or have very mild symptoms. Such cases usually recover with minimal interventions […]
Covid protocol
Published by Department of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of West Bengal (modified on 04.01.22) LABORATORY CONFIRMED COVID 19 PATIENT 1. All asymptomatic patients. 2. Comorbid patients with no symptoms (prioritise to control the comorbid state) 3. Mild symptoms (low fever, dry cough, anosmia, ageusia, nasal block, sore throat, weakness, diarrhea, myalgia etc) with […]
Does ageing brain has greater plasticity
Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) of McGill University examined the effects of aging on neuroplasticity in the primary auditory cortex, the part of the brain that processes auditory information. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to modify its connections and function in response to environmental demands, an important process in […]
CVD. UNUSUAL INDICATORS
The ears, nails, forehead, scalp, and oral cavity could all be unusual parts of the human body to show subtle indications of CVD. Therefore, it may be a good idea to keep an eye out on these areas for certain signs that might indicate heart disease. Death rates for coronary heart disease in the United […]
ANTIVIRAL IN NON-HOSPITALIZED ADULT PATIENTS WITH COVID-19*
NEW AGE ANTIVIRAL IN NON-HOSPITALIZED ADULT PATIENTS WITH COVID-19**For the treatment of adult patients with COVID-19, with Spo2 >93% and who have high risk of progression of the disease including hospitalization or death. SARS-CoV-2 virus has been evolving since its discovery and reasoning for the National emergency since March 2020. The current strains are highly […]
omicron infection enhances antibodies against delta variants
secureservercdn.net/50.62.198.70/1mx.c5c.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MEDRXIV-2021-268439v1-Sigal.pdf 2 Omicron infection enhances neutralizing immunity against the Delta variant 3 Khadija Khan1,2#, Farina Karim1,2#, Sandile Cele1,2, James Emmanuel San3, Gila Lustig4, Houriiyah 4 Tegally3,5, Mallory Bernstein1, Yashica Ganga1, Zesuliwe Jule1, Kajal Reedoy1, Nokuthula Ngcobo1, 5 Matilda Mazibuko1, Ntombifuthi Mthabela1, Zoey Mhlane1, Nikiwe Mbatha1, Jennifer Giandhari3, 6 Yajna Ramphal3, Taryn Naidoo1, Nithendra Manickchund6, Nombulelo […]
Anxiety disorder
See discussions, stats, and author profiles for this publication at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333885688 Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents Article in Psychiatric Annals · June 2019 DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20190507-04 CITATIONS READS 0 32 4 authors, including: Anh Truong Baylor College of Medicine 7 PUBLICATIONS 39 CITATIONS SEE PROFILE Some of the authors of this publication are also working on these […]
S N Medical college agra alumini upto 1979 batch
Numbers — Read on snmcalumniagra.com/numbers/ Dr B.S Yadav (43 Batch) Psychiatrist 9837380074 Delhi Gate Agra 2 Maj Pramod Krishn Ashthana ( 49 B) 9319053547 3 Dr H. S Asopa (51 Batch) Senoir Most Surgeon 9837059232 Asopa Hospital Agra 4 Dr M C Gupta (52 Batch) Senior Most Physician 9837028866 Sahitya Kunj M.G Road Agra 5 […]
Pearls of Wisdom in Clinical Psychiatry
Different Strokes Pearls of Wisdom in Clinical Psychiatry Editors Dr Arabinda Brahma Dr George V Reddy An IPS Publication 1 Dr Naren P Rao Different Strokes Different Strokes 2 Different Strokes Pearls of Wisdom in Clinical Psychiatry An IPS Publication Editors Dr Arabinda Brahma Dr George V Reddy Dr Naren P Rao Publication Committee Indian […]
The Long View of Medical Psychotherapy
Autumn/Winter 2021In this editionThe Long View of Medical PsychotherapyTrainee Voices Book Reviews Events and notices Page 3 Page 4Page 6 Page 7 Page 9 Page 24 Page 31 Page 34 Page 40 Page 42ContentsEditor’s welcomeMessage from the Faculty Vice Chair, Jessica YakeleyMessage from the Academic Secretary, Maria Eyres Message from the SAC Chair, William Burbridge-James […]
The Long View of Medical Psychotherapy
Autumn/Winter 2021 In this edition Trainee Voices Book Reviews Events and notices Page 3 Page 4 Page 6 Page 7 Page 9 Page 24 Page 31 Page 34 Page 40 Page 42 Contents Editor’s welcome Message from the Faculty Vice Chair, Jessica Yakeley Message from the Academic Secretary, Maria Eyres Message from the SAC Chair, […]
AHA/ACC CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE 2021 AHA/ACC/ASE/CHEST/SAEM/SCCT/ SCMR Guideline for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Chest Pain:
Circulation AHA/ACC CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE 2021 AHA/ACC/ASE/CHEST/SAEM/SCCT/ SCMR Guideline for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Chest Pain: Executive Summary: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines Writing Committee Members* Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, Chair†; Phillip D. Levy, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, Vice Chair†; Debabrata […]
clozapine induced Agranulocytosis and myocarditis
1 Agranulocytosis is not the only medically serious potential adverse effect of clozapine. There are three other important ones. It can also cause intestinal ileus, seizures, and myocarditis. Mnemonic for the four: SIAM It is absolutely essential that if we ever prescribe clozapine or see patients who are on clozapine, we should be aware of […]
Medicolegal cases
Issue 9 shorturl.at/djowB First 3 early bird entries will get exciting prizesCase 8: Psychiatrist alleged of negligently administering Haloperidol in an alcoholic pa
Jousting
[Downloaded free fromMedical Jousting: Think Well Before Speakingwhat Is MedIcal JoustIng?The historical meaning of jousting is to be engaged in a sporting contest in which two opponents on horseback fight with lances.[1]In modern times, making derogatory remarks on a coworker/ colleague is called jousting. When such comment/criticism is made by a medical professional on the […]
Parallel Pandemic of 2020
Parallel Pandemic of 2020 Dr Arabinda Brahma Dr George V Reddy Dr Sujit Sarkhel Editors Dr Arabinda Brahma Dr George V Reddy Dr Sujit Sarkhel Publication Committee Indian Psychiatric Society Parallel Pandemic of 2020 (A Publication by Publication Committee, Indian Psychiatric Society) Editors Dr Arabinda Brahma Dr George V Reddy Dr Sujit Sarkhel First Edition: […]
Dr. M. Sarada Menon
The Stalwarthttp://doi.org/10.18231/j.tjp.2019.035M. Sarada MenonSiva Anoop YellaPostgraduate, Dept. of Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India*Corresponding Author: Siva Anoop YellaEmail: anoop180@gmail.comAbstractDr. M. Sarada Menon is the first woman psychiatrist in India internationally reputed Psychiatrist, and passionate about rehabilitation who held the post of Superintendent of the Institute of Mental Health, Chennai for […]
Ethics. New recommendation
Ethics and Medical Registration Board (ERMB), which operates under the National Medical Commission (NMC), has recently developed certain recommendations that set out the punishment of physicians for causing the death of innocent people as a result of gross medical negligence or reckless treatment. This article throws light on the principles to safeguard physicians from unfair […]
Delirium in ICU
Critical Care Asia Also in this Issue Ll£:/.ffeifilu; ftu[iif ( – :/’,;~ ”J i]JJJ ~ – : .,(fHm. ,f ,, A Publication of Critical Care Education Foundation ,-m:. t mias April-Sept, 2003 Volume 1 Issue 2 Editorial . . . The First “Claris International ·- Critical Care Achievement Award” : l; .: -” Oration was […]
PSVT
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia: Prevalence and Patient Impact Supraventricular tachycardias (SVTs) are a group of conditions that produce elevated heart rates of >100 bpm at rest due to altered electrical activity in or above the His bundle.1,2 As a subgroup of SVT, PSVTs are characterised by sporadic episodes of regular tachycardia that start and stop abruptly. […]
Mutated corona virus
NEWS 25 November 2021 Heavily mutated coronavirus variantputs scientists on alertResearchers are racing to determine whether a fast-spreading variant in South Africa poses a threat to COVID vaccines’ effectiveness.Ewen CallawayMedics at an infectious-disease unit in South Africa, where a new strain of COVID is spreading quickly. Credit: Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images/Getty Researchers in South Africa are […]
Broad Arrow Number.
Everyone must have seen military vehicles plying in most Commonwealth Countries with a number beginning with a vertically upright Broad Arrow↑. This number is called a Broad Arrow Number in military parlance or BA Number. It is used by the Army, Navy and Air Force and also some civilian establishments that work under the Ministry […]
NEUROSCIENCE AND THE ‘SANSKRIT EFFECT’BY AZRIEL RESHEL
Science Proves the Power of ChantingMany of us have heard the Gyuto Monks of Tibet. With their extraordinary chanting and the low throaty drone of ancient sacred texts, they have kept audiences in the West spellbound with their long, careful and accurate recitations of potent Tibetan Buddhist texts. Sitting in their presence, you feel clarity […]
Medicolegal case
Issue 8 hps://nyurl.com/a72zr75r First 3 early bird entries will get exciting prizes Case 7: A case of medical negligence on the treang psychiatrist and hospital alleged because of the suicide commied by a psychiatric paent Judgment: Ÿ The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission stated that just an error in judgment cannot account for medical negligence […]
Medicolegal case
Issue 7 hps://nyurl.com/yjwcar8e First 3 early bird entries will get exciting prizes Case 6: A case of alleged deficiency in service on the part of the opposite pares in a paent with delusional disorder Judgment: Ÿ The State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission stated that it has to be proved that whether the complainant was suffering […]
Medicolegal case
Issue 3 shorturl.at/axBQ8 First 3 early bird entries will get exciting prizes Case 2: Treatment for Bipolar Affecve Disorder (BAD) leads to the death of the paent due to Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Judgment: Ÿ The State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission stated that no expert in the field nor any […]
Medicolegal case
Medico Legal Case in PSYCHIATRY Dear Doctor, Do let us know about your thoughts what should be the verdict of the case? Please click on the google link to reply Google link: h�ps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI pQLSdSvjieEWIVfcvyShMEVcFOoWCJV7x qHdSEtonaZHPMQh_C7w/viewform First 3 early bird entries will get exciting prizes and names will be published in next issue Allegation of medical […]
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AS FREQUENT PSYCHIATRIC CONCOMITANTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THEIR MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Mental Health Issues Mental health concerns have risen amid the global COVID-19 pandemic due to a variety of factors, including stay-at-home orders, social distancing, fear of sickness and death, loss of employment, and loss of family and friends due to illness.1 It is anticipated that patients infected with COVID-19 […]
DEPRESSION AND PAIN COMORBIDITY AND THEIR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Comorbidity between Depression and Pain: How Common?1 30-60% co-occurrence rate of major depressive disorder (MDD) and chronic pain reported. Some subtypes of chronic pain, e.g., fibromyalgia (FM), are very commonly comorbid with psychiatric conditions – debated whether FM is a separate disease condition or a part of MDD symptomatology. Cumulative evidence suggests that chronic pain […]
Endemic covid19
India, the first nation to transition to endemic CovidFor representational purposes (Express Illustrations/Soumyadip Sinha)The Covid pandemic is far from over as daily numbers are still high in many countries, without their epidemic waves declining to low and steady figures that represent endemic prevalence. On 27 June 2021, India transitioned from the epidemic phase to endemic […]
Tramadol in maintenance of opioids
Substance Use & Misuse ISSN: 1082-6084 (Print) 1532-2491 (Online) Journal homepage: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/isum20 Can Tramadol be Used for Maintenance Treatment of Opioid Dependence? Siddharth Sarkar, Rakesh Lal, Mohit Varshney, Saurabh Kumar & Yatan Pal Singh Balhara To cite this article: Siddharth Sarkar, Rakesh Lal, Mohit Varshney, Saurabh Kumar & Yatan Pal Singh Balhara (2018): Can Tramadol […]
Dsm3
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Covid vaccine effectiveness
Results of the largest real-world study of third dose of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness released[Oct 30, 2021: CLALIT RESEARCH INSTITUTE] A quiet research revolution has occurred in our understanding of the biology of ageing. (CREDIT: Creative Commons) Many countries are currently experiencing a resurgence of SARS-CoV-2 infections despite hitherto successful vaccination campaigns. This may be due […]
IMA CODE OF ETHICS
0 Indian medical association IMA CODE OF MEDICAL ETHICS 2021 Prepared by IMA Standing Committee for Medical Ethics IMA CODE OF MEDICAL ETHICS 2021 Prepared by IMA Standing Committee for Medical Ethics Dr. J.A. Jayalal Dr. Jayesh Lele National President, IMA Honorary General Secretary, IMA Dr. Vinay Agarwal Chairman Contents Dr. Srikumar Vasudevan Convener IMA […]
HANDBOOK OF COVID 19
Editor Brig A S Menon Associate Editors Gp Capt TVSVGK Tilak Wg Cdr Rohit Vashisht ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE PUNE Note from Editors The science of COVID 19 is evolving. Readers are advised to refer to suggested reading for updates Published by Armed Forces Medical College, Pune Cover Design Aditi Menon This book is a […]
Dr. Kamal Ranadive
Dr. Kamal Ranadive’s 104th Birthday November 8, 2021 Today’s Doodle, illustrated by India-based guest artist Ibrahim Rayintakath, celebrates Indian cell biologist Dr. Kamal Ranadive on her 104th birthday. Ranadive is best known for her groundbreaking cancer research and devotion to creating a more equitable society through science and education. Kamal Samarath, better known as Kamal […]
fremanezumab
Migraine has been linked to depression and anxiety and they often co-exist. Together they increase the frequency and severity of headaches. According to a study presented at the recently concluded 2021 online Psych Congress, treatment with the antimigraine drug fremanezumab may help to wean off antidepressant medications in patients with migraine and concurrent depression and […]
Travel medicine Infectious diseases
Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease 44 (2021) 102175Contents lists available at ScienceDirectTravel Medicine and Infectious Disease journal homepage: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/tmaidNo time to die: An in-depth analysis of James Bond’s exposure to infectious agentsWouter Graumansa, William J.R. Stoneb, Teun Bousemaa,b,*a Department of Medical Microbiology & Radboud Center for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlandsb […]
Mental health rules Karnataka
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Top 8 Emerging Questions on COVID19:
Q.1 Do we still need to fear about having future waves of COVID in India? A.1 Pandemic phase is over for India; actual true seropositivity expected is around 95% against COVID in our population (which is much more than required).We have already passed through delta variants, for which the western world is still feared.We were […]
Medical legal
The complainant being a smoker, suddenly stopped that habit, on the advice of his family doctor, Dr. D which resulted in the development of mild giddiness, restlessness and sleeplessness. Ÿ He therefore approached the 1st opposite party (OP1), a leading Neuro Psychiatrist for treatment on 25.8.2003 at about 11.00 a.m. Ÿ According to the complainant, […]
Considerations in boosting COVID-19 vaccine immune response
responsesPhilip R Krause, Thomas R Fleming, Richard Peto, Ira M Longini, J Peter Figueroa, Jonathan A C Sterne, Alejandro Cravioto, Helen Rees, Julian P T Higgins, Isabelle Boutron, Hongchao Pan, Marion F Gruber, Narendra Arora, Fatema Kazi, Rogerio Gaspar, Soumya Swaminathan, Michael J Ryan, Ana-Maria Henao-RestrepoA new wave of COVID-19 cases caused by the highly […]
deemagclinic
deemag and chest clinic 