A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo
... our knowledge, no studies have investigated this question prospectively. While modest improvements in neuropsychiatric symptoms have been seen in some patients with AD following ChI therapy, additional pharmacologic agents may be useful in the treatment of AD-related apathy. Some evidence suggests t ...
... our knowledge, no studies have investigated this question prospectively. While modest improvements in neuropsychiatric symptoms have been seen in some patients with AD following ChI therapy, additional pharmacologic agents may be useful in the treatment of AD-related apathy. Some evidence suggests t ...
Assessment and Diagnosis of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
... mental health concerns both the DoD and VA have implemented screening procedures. The DoD instituted Post-Deployment Health Assessment (PDHA) and Reassessment (PDHRA) programs. The PDHA is scheduled with trained health care providers within 30 days after returning to home or to a military processing ...
... mental health concerns both the DoD and VA have implemented screening procedures. The DoD instituted Post-Deployment Health Assessment (PDHA) and Reassessment (PDHRA) programs. The PDHA is scheduled with trained health care providers within 30 days after returning to home or to a military processing ...
Profile of clinically-diagnosed dementias in a neuropsychiatric
... hospital-based study from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 35 cases of dementia were diagnosed over a ten year period (1990-2000) with 42.8% being vascular dementia while 22.8% were AD.9 Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common manifestations and may be the present ...
... hospital-based study from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 35 cases of dementia were diagnosed over a ten year period (1990-2000) with 42.8% being vascular dementia while 22.8% were AD.9 Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common manifestations and may be the present ...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children What is irritable bowel
... tract causing pain or other symptoms. Flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. The tests are similar, but a colonoscopy is used to view the rectum and entire colon, while a flexible sigmoidoscopy is used to view just the rectum and lower colon. These tests are performed at a hospital or outpatient cen ...
... tract causing pain or other symptoms. Flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. The tests are similar, but a colonoscopy is used to view the rectum and entire colon, while a flexible sigmoidoscopy is used to view just the rectum and lower colon. These tests are performed at a hospital or outpatient cen ...
Dimensions of manic symptoms in youth: psychosocial impairment and cognitive performance
... we test the hypothesis that manic symptoms in youth separate along two correlated dimensions and that a symptom constellation of high energy and cheerfulness is associated with superior cognitive performance. Method: We studied 1755 participants of the IMAGEN study, of average age 14.4 years (SD = 0 ...
... we test the hypothesis that manic symptoms in youth separate along two correlated dimensions and that a symptom constellation of high energy and cheerfulness is associated with superior cognitive performance. Method: We studied 1755 participants of the IMAGEN study, of average age 14.4 years (SD = 0 ...
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... abuse. An estimated 47% of individuals with schizophrenia experience substance abuse. Individuals also experience various psychiatric disorders at significant rates. For example, an estimated 15% if individuals with schizophrenia experience panic disorders, 29% have posttraumatic stress disorder, 23 ...
... abuse. An estimated 47% of individuals with schizophrenia experience substance abuse. Individuals also experience various psychiatric disorders at significant rates. For example, an estimated 15% if individuals with schizophrenia experience panic disorders, 29% have posttraumatic stress disorder, 23 ...
Definition
... inappropriate and impairing levels of gross motor overactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. There are five main diagnostic criteria: (1) an onset before age 7 years; (2) duration greater than 6 months; (3) an 18-item symptom list of which 6 of 9 inattention or 6 of 9 hyperactive/impulsive symptoms ...
... inappropriate and impairing levels of gross motor overactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. There are five main diagnostic criteria: (1) an onset before age 7 years; (2) duration greater than 6 months; (3) an 18-item symptom list of which 6 of 9 inattention or 6 of 9 hyperactive/impulsive symptoms ...
PANS-PANDAS webinar 7-15-15.pptx
... -‐ Conflicts with OCD sufferer -‐ Dealing with sibling issues -‐ Threats to safety -‐ Dealing with the school, academic issues ! Special challenge ...
... -‐ Conflicts with OCD sufferer -‐ Dealing with sibling issues -‐ Threats to safety -‐ Dealing with the school, academic issues ! Special challenge ...
Hemophilia - DigitalCommons@COD
... blood. Hemophiliacs will bleed profusely, and rebleed easily. The times of the bleeds are excessive, and the amount of blood lost is potentially critical. In severe hemophiliacs, blood vessels around the joints can rupture spontaneously and bleed into the joints. Pain is not obvious at first, but as ...
... blood. Hemophiliacs will bleed profusely, and rebleed easily. The times of the bleeds are excessive, and the amount of blood lost is potentially critical. In severe hemophiliacs, blood vessels around the joints can rupture spontaneously and bleed into the joints. Pain is not obvious at first, but as ...
depression in neurological disorders
... with low mood (including baclofen, dantrolene, and tizanidine). There are also case reports of psychiatric changes (including depression) following the abrupt discontinuation of baclofen and other anti-spasticity drugs. This means that history taking in respect to depression should include a detaile ...
... with low mood (including baclofen, dantrolene, and tizanidine). There are also case reports of psychiatric changes (including depression) following the abrupt discontinuation of baclofen and other anti-spasticity drugs. This means that history taking in respect to depression should include a detaile ...
Common Psychological Disorders in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
... study using case controls, Lerebours et al [10] compared 241 incident cases of IBD to 225 blood donor community controls. They found that those with IBD had significantly higher levels of depression than the community controls, with similar findings for anxiety. A larger case-control study compared ...
... study using case controls, Lerebours et al [10] compared 241 incident cases of IBD to 225 blood donor community controls. They found that those with IBD had significantly higher levels of depression than the community controls, with similar findings for anxiety. A larger case-control study compared ...
Dimensions of schizophrenic positive symptoms: an exploratory
... bulk of “other” delusions and hallucinations that were identified in our previous study (Kitamura et al. 1995) may be further divided into a few different categories. The highest eigenvalue was obtained by the factor 1, which was constituted by all Schneider's first-rank symptoms (except delusional ...
... bulk of “other” delusions and hallucinations that were identified in our previous study (Kitamura et al. 1995) may be further divided into a few different categories. The highest eigenvalue was obtained by the factor 1, which was constituted by all Schneider's first-rank symptoms (except delusional ...
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... We can only conclude that there may be a noncausal relationship Possible explanations Exposure to western trauma models influence severity of PTSD symptoms People with more severe PTSD sought out western trauma model information A third variable is responsible for the relationship ...
... We can only conclude that there may be a noncausal relationship Possible explanations Exposure to western trauma models influence severity of PTSD symptoms People with more severe PTSD sought out western trauma model information A third variable is responsible for the relationship ...
The influence of emotional factors on the report of somatic symptoms
... they perceive these signs as abnormal), physical symptoms are a central element, both due to their importance and due to the multiple agents involved in them.13 In haemodialysis patients, most symptoms are explained by well-established aetiopathogenic mechanisms. 14 Nevertheless, many suitably dialy ...
... they perceive these signs as abnormal), physical symptoms are a central element, both due to their importance and due to the multiple agents involved in them.13 In haemodialysis patients, most symptoms are explained by well-established aetiopathogenic mechanisms. 14 Nevertheless, many suitably dialy ...
short version
... The medication must always be taken in respect with the doctor’s instructions. Stopping them for no reason increases the possibilities of relapse. Relapses might be also shown while the patient is under the medication but are usually more gentle. ...
... The medication must always be taken in respect with the doctor’s instructions. Stopping them for no reason increases the possibilities of relapse. Relapses might be also shown while the patient is under the medication but are usually more gentle. ...
Doctor, I`m Dizzy - Continuing Medical Education
... dizziness and vertigo • Choose imaging studies helpful in the initial evaluation of dizziness and vertigo After this lecture participants will be able to • Use an evidence-based approach to the workup of patients with dizziness ...
... dizziness and vertigo • Choose imaging studies helpful in the initial evaluation of dizziness and vertigo After this lecture participants will be able to • Use an evidence-based approach to the workup of patients with dizziness ...
Indications for Psychotropic Medication Use
... occasional, systematic attempts to reduce or discontinue the medication. An example is using a mild anxiolytic to ease acute difficulty with transitions experienced by an individual diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), even when an anxiety disorder diagnosis is not established. Rea ...
... occasional, systematic attempts to reduce or discontinue the medication. An example is using a mild anxiolytic to ease acute difficulty with transitions experienced by an individual diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), even when an anxiety disorder diagnosis is not established. Rea ...
Substance Abuse Protracted Withdrawal
... The symptoms of protracted withdrawal can be similar to those of TBI and CODs. Assess and reassess clients for suicide as recovery proceeds, including for depression and suicidal tendencies. (TIP 42, TIP 48 and TIP 50 provide more information on CODs and suicide. Discuss sleep problems - determi ...
... The symptoms of protracted withdrawal can be similar to those of TBI and CODs. Assess and reassess clients for suicide as recovery proceeds, including for depression and suicidal tendencies. (TIP 42, TIP 48 and TIP 50 provide more information on CODs and suicide. Discuss sleep problems - determi ...
Fibromyalgia and the Social Construction of Disease
... Critics point to the circular nature of the definition of somatization disorder: “a psychiatric diagnosis that depends on the presence of physical symptoms that suggest organic disease and are not explained by a general medical condition would become a nonpsychiatric diagnosis once the general medi ...
... Critics point to the circular nature of the definition of somatization disorder: “a psychiatric diagnosis that depends on the presence of physical symptoms that suggest organic disease and are not explained by a general medical condition would become a nonpsychiatric diagnosis once the general medi ...
Evaluation of the Substantia Nigra in Patients with Parkinsonian
... nigra was tested in the control group, because the substantia nigra was expected to be reduced with age. Analysis of the distribution of samples for all groups was carried out by x2test for goodness of fit. Statistical comparisons of the thickness between the right and left substantia nigra for the ...
... nigra was tested in the control group, because the substantia nigra was expected to be reduced with age. Analysis of the distribution of samples for all groups was carried out by x2test for goodness of fit. Statistical comparisons of the thickness between the right and left substantia nigra for the ...
Differential Mental Health Assessment in Older Adults
... consumed on any given occasion in the past month?” 8 or more drinks/week or 2 or more occasions of binge drinking in last month are indicative of alcohol use problems. Information in this section Adapted from: Begun, A.L. & Blow, F.C. (1995). Older adults and alcohol problems (Module 10c). In, The N ...
... consumed on any given occasion in the past month?” 8 or more drinks/week or 2 or more occasions of binge drinking in last month are indicative of alcohol use problems. Information in this section Adapted from: Begun, A.L. & Blow, F.C. (1995). Older adults and alcohol problems (Module 10c). In, The N ...
February 17,200O Dockets Management Branch International Psycho
... the viability of clinical trials, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, in any other discrete clinical conditions found in and unique to Alzheimer’s disease. Although no current medication can claim to treat the whole range of symptoms characterized under the umbrella term, BPSD, this does n ...
... the viability of clinical trials, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, in any other discrete clinical conditions found in and unique to Alzheimer’s disease. Although no current medication can claim to treat the whole range of symptoms characterized under the umbrella term, BPSD, this does n ...
EEG Biofeedback Training for PMS
... their children. Although a parent may bring her child faithfully, she will be less likely to follow through on training for herself. We observe that this has little to do with the intrinsic efficacy of biofeedback. In any case, the success rate by this criterion is approximately 70 percent. The symp ...
... their children. Although a parent may bring her child faithfully, she will be less likely to follow through on training for herself. We observe that this has little to do with the intrinsic efficacy of biofeedback. In any case, the success rate by this criterion is approximately 70 percent. The symp ...
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... Type I Schizophrenia is dominated by positive symptoms Patients generally have a better adjustment prior to the disorder Onset of symptoms is later The positive symptoms seem to be closely linked to biochemical abnormalities in the brain There is a greater likelihood of improvement Type II S ...
... Type I Schizophrenia is dominated by positive symptoms Patients generally have a better adjustment prior to the disorder Onset of symptoms is later The positive symptoms seem to be closely linked to biochemical abnormalities in the brain There is a greater likelihood of improvement Type II S ...
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease (PD, also known as idiopathic or primary parkinsonism, hypokinetic rigid syndrome (HRS), or paralysis agitans) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system mainly affecting the motor system. The motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease result from the death of dopamine-generating cells in the substantia nigra, a region of the midbrain. The causes of this cell death are poorly understood. Early in the course of the disease, the most obvious symptoms are movement-related; these include shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement and difficulty with walking and gait. Later, thinking and behavioral problems may arise, with dementia commonly occurring in the advanced stages of the disease, and depression is the most common psychiatric symptom. Other symptoms include sensory, sleep and emotional problems. Parkinson's disease is more common in older people, with most cases occurring after the age of 50; when it is seen in young adults, it is called young onset PD (YOPD).The main motor symptoms are collectively called parkinsonism, or a ""parkinsonian syndrome"". The disease can be either primary or secondary. Primary Parkinson's disease is referred to as idiopathic (having no known cause), although some atypical cases have a genetic origin, while secondary parkinsonism is due to known causes like toxins. Many risks and protective factors have been investigated: the clearest evidence is for an increased risk of PD in people exposed to certain pesticides and a reduced risk in tobacco smokers. The pathology of the disease is characterized by the accumulation of a protein into Lewy bodies in neurons, and insufficient formation and activity of dopamine in certain parts of the midbrain. Where the Lewy bodies are located is often related to the expression and degree of the symptoms of an individual. Diagnosis of typical cases is mainly based on symptoms, with tests such as neuroimaging being used for confirmation.Treatments, typically the medications L-DOPA and dopamine agonists, improve the early symptoms of the disease. As the disease progresses and dopaminergic neurons continue to be lost, these drugs eventually become ineffective at treating the symptoms and at the same time produce a complication marked by involuntary writhing movements. Diet and some forms of rehabilitation have shown some effectiveness at improving symptoms. Surgery and deep brain stimulation have been used to reduce motor symptoms as a last resort in severe cases where drugs are ineffective. Research directions include investigations into new animal models of the disease and of the potential usefulness of gene therapy, stem cell transplants and neuroprotective agents. Medications to treat non-movement-related symptoms of PD, such as sleep disturbances and emotional problems, also exist.In 2013 PD resulted in 103,000 deaths up from 44,000 deaths in 1990. The disease is named after the English doctor James Parkinson, who published the first detailed description in An Essay on the Shaking Palsy in 1817. Several major organizations promote research and improvement of quality of life of those with the disease and their families. Public awareness campaigns include Parkinson's disease day (on the birthday of James Parkinson, 11 April) and the use of a red tulip as the symbol of the disease. People with parkinsonism who have increased the public's awareness of the condition include actor Michael J. Fox, Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney, and professional boxer Muhammad Ali. Parkinson's not only affects humans, but other primates as well, which have often been used in researching the disease and testing approaches to its treatment.