Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the treatment of postpartum psychosis.

Postpartum psychosis is one of the most severe manifestations of postpartum mental illness. A psychiatric emergency, the prompt recognition and treatment of postpartum psychosis is essential in insuring maternal and infant well-being and safety. Here, we review the literature on the phenomenology of postpartum psychosis and the prevalence of use, safety, and efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy as a treatment.

Differential diagnosis of dementia.

Alzheimer's disease is by far the most common degenerative dementia, followed by dementia caused by cerebrovascular disease, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. These dementia subtypes have more overlapping signs and symptoms than defining ones. However, accurate diagnosis is important as each subtype has unique prognostic and treatment considerations.