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19
Apr
2018
Improved Mental Health Care Won’t Prevent Mass Shootings
Posted On April 19, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Neither mental health care nor gun control measures will end mass shootings. Posted Mar 27, 2018 With every school shooting, a chorus arises to highlight the link between mass killings and mental illness and to demand better mental health care as a common sense solution to the problem. For […]

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13
Apr
2018
The crisis of poor physical health and early mortality of psychiatric patients
Posted On April 13, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Current Psychiatry. 2018 April;17(4):7-8,11 Author(s): Henry A. Nasrallah, MD Author and Disclosure Information PDF PDF PDF DOWNLOAD It is well established that general medical conditions can be associated with various psychiatric disorders. But the reverse is less recognized: That serious mental illness is associated with many physical maladies, often […]

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13
Apr
2018
Chronic stress and brain circuits : Microglia ?
Posted On April 13, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Chronic stress alters neural circuits in the brain, increasing the risk of depression and anxiety.                              The brain’s resident immune cells are called microglia. They are responsible for fending off infections, but this is not their only role. They […]

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11
Apr
2018
Frequent nighttime urination
Posted On April 11, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

How to Cope? Nocturia — the need to get up frequently to urinate during the night — is a common cause of sleep loss, especially among older adults. It affects nearly two-thirds of adults ages 55 to 84 at least a few nights per week. A […]

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08
Apr
2018
Is there a place for cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders?
Posted On April 8, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

    Cannabidiol (CBD) is considered to be a nonpsychotomimetic and nonpsychoactive derivative of Cannabis sativa. It was patented by the US Department of Health and Human Services in 2003 as an antioxidant and neuroprotectant. CBD has a complex mode of action which includes inverse agonism (functionally an […]

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31
Mar
2018
Brain activity and social anxiety
Posted On March 31, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

A new study that monitored children’s brain activity suggests that social anxiety is related to a preoccupation with making mistakes. The research, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, provides insight into the neurological mechanisms underlying social anxiety symptoms. “First and […]

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27
Mar
2018
7 Rules to live an easier life?
Posted On March 27, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

1) Make peace with your past so it does not spoil your present. Your past does not define your future—your actions and beliefs do. This is key for moving forward and living well. It is a major issue for those of us who have bipolar disorder […]

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11
Mar
2018
Why Not Make Ketamine a First-line Treatment?
Posted On March 11, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Ketamine is rapidly emerging as one of the important treatment options in refractory major depression. While it is quite effective, it is not yet appropriate to make it first-line treatment.       There are several reasons why this might be the case. First of all, the database […]

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07
Mar
2018
SECRET FOR BETTER BLADDER
Posted On March 7, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Build a better bladder Exercises, lifestyle change, medications, and procedures can alleviate incontinence and give you your life back. A leaky bladder or a sudden urge to go to the bathroom is uncomfortable and embarrassing. But you can take steps to alleviate the problem. Some people […]

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07
Mar
2018
Avoid Procrastination
Posted On March 7, 2018  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Avoid Becoming An All-Nighter The idea of studying late night with your classmates might be tempting but you’ll likely to waste the time in futile chitchats or grapevines. Also, your friend’s growth might put you off as opposed to inspiring you. Studying in a squad is […]

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