James W. Jefferson, MD DISTINGUISHED SENIOR SCIENTIST, MADISON INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE®, INC. CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH MADISON, WI
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Dr.Deborah Hales
Dr.Deborah Hales Deborah Hales, M.D., director of the Division of Education at the American Psychiatric Association, explains how APA is helpng members with maintenance of certification requirements and attain recertification. John W. Newcomer, M.D. is Leonard M. Miller Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine at the University […]
Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorders new insights
The ABCDEs of obstructive sleep apnea
Precipitating factors A Age, gender, and race. OSA has a higher prevalence among middle-age men and the incidence of OSA gradually increases in postmenopausal women. African American patients also are at increased risk. Bulkiness. Obesity is a significant risk factor for OSA, especially among middle-age men. Secondary fat deposition around the neck and decreased muscle […]
Agomelatine depressed patient
Siegfried Kasper Department of General Psychiatry, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Austria F1000 Prime Section Head (since 16 November 2005) How antidepressant work, site of action:
subtyping of schizophrenia & concept of Psychosis
Professor Ahmed Okasha, gives a hint , about subtyping of schizophrenia, and why undifferniated schizophrenia is a weak diagnosis! Ahmed Okasha M.D., PhD, FRCP, FRCPsych, FACP(Hon.) is an Egyptian psychiatrist. He is a professor of psychiatry at Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. He wrote many books and articles about psychiatry and mental disorders. He is […]
Possible Sedating effect & weight gain of quetiapine
Professor Tarek assad, explains the paradox sedating effect of quetiapine , Dec. 2012 professor of psychiatry & director of psycho-physiology & sleep lab unit in Ain Shams University, Cairo,Egypt. Explanation of the calming and sedating effect of quetiapine The possibilty of weight gain is less with quetiapine XR
Hints in Schizophrenia meaning and managment
Professor Ahmed Okasha, gives a hint , the meaning of schizophrenia Ahmed Okasha M.D., PhD, FRCP, FRCPsych, FACP(Hon.) is an Egyptian psychiatrist. He is a professor of psychiatry at Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. He wrote many books and articles about psychiatry and mental disorders. He is the first Arab-Muslim to be president of World […]
stahl 3 Q&A psychopharmacology lecture
Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry University of California San Diego, School of Medicine Dr. Stephen M. Stahl received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Northwestern University in Chicago, as a member of the honors program in Medical Education and his Ph.D. degree in pharmacology and physiology from the University of Chicago. […]
William M Sauve,MD craving for drugs
William M. Sauvé, MD Division Officer, Inpatient Mental Health, Naval Medical Center, San Diego Dr. Sauvé is the Military Clinical Director. He received his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Md., and completed his residency at the National Capitol Consortium Psychiatry Residency in Washington, […]
Phobia world
Agliophobia – Fear of pain. Seen in elderly people as well as the young after an experience of pain usually with orthopedic and dentistry. Agoraphobia=Fear of open spaces or crowds. quite common some avoid big malls and supermarkets. Aichmophobia -Fear of needles or pointed objects. some nurses avoid the job to avoid dealing with needles. […]
First episode schizophrenia and relapse prevention
Enhance adherence of schizophrenic patient with long acting injection and assess the patient’s first episode carefully to prevent relapse take it from Henry Nasrallah in a minute
Decision making in clinical psychiatric practice
Professor Dinesh K Bhugra MA,MSc,MBBS,FRCPsych,MPhil,PhD Mental Health and Cultural Diversity Dean,The Royal College of Psychiatrists Judgment and decision making in clinical psychiatric practice
Medical Ilness and Mood disorders
Professor Doctor Mohamed Ghanim , Professor of Psychiatry, ain Shams University, discussing different faces of medical illness in assocaition with depression particularily or mania
Causes of Death in A Psychiatric Hospital?
What are the possible causes of sudden, unexplained death in Psychiatric Hospital inpatient? 1- Co -incident 2- High dose neuroleptics, first generation antipsychotics in high dose block the cell membrane sodium pump and this will decrease the cardiac conduction velocity with consequent decrease of heart rate and contraction. This might alter or result in ventricular […]
Glutamate and schizophrenia
Henry A Nasarallah,MD. Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Vice chair for education, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Henry Nasrallah explains a new technique revolutionize our understanding in psychopharmcology in updates in psychiatry, chicago,2012
The Unbreakable link – Dermatopsychiatry- Dr. Adel Serag
4 issues have been discussed in this short lecture, dermatillomania, trichotillomania, trichophagia, and pschoactive drug rash Lecture was presented, in April, 2012 , saudia arabia, jeddah
Trichotillomania Dermatology-Psychiatry Interface
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Introduction to sports’ psychology:
Why sport Psychology: The application of sport psychology can aid in the peak of the acquisition, development and performance of fundamental athletic skills. What is sport psychology? It is the application of psychological principles and techniques to assist athletes in developing fundemental athletic skills and enhancing performance in compettive situations. What does sport […]
THE ART OF COMMUNICATION AND INTERVIEWING
COMMUNICATION AND INTERVIEWING: COMMUNICATION: This should be adequate, accurate, understandable, imperative and satisfying the patient. INTERVIEWING: Magic skill… to establish interaction, gather data and develop doctor patient relationship. PRIMARY GOALS OF THE PATIENT INTERVIEW: At the Beginning […]