Publications by authors named "Aruna Kaki"
Dr. Antapur Venkoba Rao, born on August 20, 1927, in Andhra Pradesh, was a pioneering figure in Indian psychiatry, often recognized as the "Father of Indian Psychiatry" and the "Father of Geriatric Mental Health." His exceptional academic achievements led him to specialize in psychiatry, where he made substantial contributions, particularly in the study of depressive disorders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdolescence is a critical transition period between childhood and adulthood. They experience biological, emotional, and social changes and require constant affection, support, and supervision during this period. Adolescents often face stressors from various sources, which can exacerbate behavioral issues.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis case highlights the need for thorough medical and neurological screening before making any psychiatric diagnosis, even if the patient has a classical syndromic presentation. Presented here is a case of a female in her late 40s coming to our psychiatric outpatient with symptoms suggestive of catatonia. She was treated at a private clinic for depression.
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- Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) may involve the purinergic system and elevated blood uric acid levels, which can affect behaviors in individuals with these mood disorders.
- The study aims to explore the relationship between blood uric acid levels and the severity of BPAD and MDD symptoms, as well as the impact of various treatments on these levels.
- Results show a positive correlation between illness severity and uric acid levels, with BPAD-mania patients exhibiting the highest levels, and all patient groups showing changes in uric acid levels following treatment.
The Arnold Chiari malformation is a congenital neurological condition. It occurs due to a defect in the cerebellum. Our patient is a 19-year-old postpartum female who presented to our ER with headaches, crying spells, reduced interaction, poor self-care, and neglect of her newborn for the past five days.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia exhibit different patterns of cognitive impairment, with schizophrenia demonstrating more profound deficiencies in verbal memory and bipolar disorder in social cognition. Understanding these patterns may guide the development of interventions to enhance cognition in these disorders. Aim This study aims to assess and compare the cognitive abilities of persons diagnosed with bipolar illness and schizophrenia.
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