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08
Oct
2024
Venlafaxine: unleashed Secrets
Posted On October 8, 2024  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

The story behind discovery 1993: The immediate-release form of venlafaxine (Effexor®), a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), was approved by the FDA for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in the United States.1997:The extended-release form of venlafaxine was also approved for MDD treatment.Key MilestonesIntroduction of the […]

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23
Sep
2024
Clozapine and Obsessions?
Posted On September 23, 2024  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

does clozapine increase obsessions? Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia, particularly in cases that have not responded well to other treatments. Its effects on obsessions are somewhat complex: It’s crucial for patients to communicate any new or worsening symptoms to their […]

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06
Sep
2024
Amphetamine-Linked Priapism Risks
Posted On September 6, 2024  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

Emergency for amphetamine users Priapism, a persistent and painful erection lasting more than 4 hours, has been linked to amphetamine misuse. This condition is often associated with the use of stimulant medications, including amphetamines, for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Crystal methamphetamine (crystal meth) can indeed induce […]

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02
Aug
2024
Buvidal : a new hope for opiate addiction?
Posted On August 2, 2024  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

What is Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT)? Here’s a general medical protocol for using Buvidal (long-acting buprenorphine) in a day case hospitalization setting for an opioid-dependent patient. Please note that this should be adapted based on specific institutional guidelines and individual patient needs. Suggested Protocol for Buvidal […]

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13
Jul
2024
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus:
Posted On July 13, 2024  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

Etiology and Course of illness : What causes normal pressure hydrocephalus? NPH occurs if the normal flow of CSF throughout the brain and spinal cord is blocked in some way. This may be due to past injury, bleeding, infection, brain tumor, or surgery on the brain, […]

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23
May
2024
The Story of ECT
Posted On May 23, 2024  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy, is a psychiatric treatment that involves inducing a brief seizure in the patient by passing electric currents through the brain. It has a long and controversial history, with both proponents and critics. The origins of ECT can be […]

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26
Apr
2024
What is the default brain network?
Posted On April 26, 2024  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

the default mode network (DMN) The default brain network, also known as the default mode network (DMN), is a group of brain regions that are active during wakeful rest periods when an individual is not engaged in any specific task or external stimuli. This network was […]

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22
Apr
2024
Psychiatric Aspects of Hypo-natremia:
Posted On April 22, 2024  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

Can we accuse psycho-active medication to predispose for Hyponatremia? Yes, certain psychiatric medications can increase the risk of developing hyponatremia (low sodium levels in the blood). Here are some examples of psychiatric medications that have been associated with hyponatremia: The mechanism by which these medications can […]

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08
Mar
2024
Before Making Presentation
Posted On March 8, 2024  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

1- Know your purpose Before you start working on your presentation, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve with it. What is the main message you want to convey? What are the specific objectives you want to accomplish? How do […]

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16
Sep
2023
Lithium in Bipolar children : it works
Posted On September 16, 2023  By [email protected]  And has No Comment

In adults, lithium remains the gold standard for the treatment of bipolar disorder and has demonstrated a neuroprotective effect, as evidenced by neuroimaging studies. However, the role of lithium in pediatric bipolar disorder remains uncertain due to insufficient data. Clinically, lithium is used for other pediatric […]

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