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 […]
Read Morethe 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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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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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 […]
Read MoreIn 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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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the non-stimulant medication viloxazine extended-release capsules (Qelbree, Supernus Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of (ADHD) in children aged 6 to 17 years, and adults. Viloxazine is a selective Nor-epinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Capsules may be swallowed whole or opened and the […]
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