Bipolar disorder (BD) involves altered reward processing and decision-making, with inconsistencies across studies. Here, we integrated hierarchical Bayesian modelling with magnetoencephalography (MEG) to characterise maladaptive belief updating in this condition. First, we determined if previously reported increased learning rates in BD stem from a heightened expectation of environmental changes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) is one of the most common procedures in operative dentistry, and a deep understanding of the normal anatomical variation of the pterygomandibular space (PM) is essential for its safe and successful administration. This cadaveric anatomical study aimed to use A-silicone injections to evaluate the volume of the PM. This study was conducted using 46 human cadaver heads (25 males and 21 females).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova
March 2024
On the example of a patient with a mixed affective episode within the framework of bipolar affective disorder, the clinical features of this psychopathological condition, the difficulties of diagnosis and selection of therapy in mixed states are presented. The use of the modern atypical antipsychotic ziprasidone in this category of patients is argued.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: The aim the study. Evaluate the effectiveness of biofeedback therapy in the complex rehabilitation of masticatory muscle hypertonicity in patients with a high level of anxiety.
Material And Methods: The study included 40 patients aged 20 to 32 years with complaints of fatigue and discomfort in the area of chewing muscles, teeth compression during the day, nocturnal bruxism, crowding of teeth.