The Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia Phenocopy Syndrome: A Review.

Objectives: The relatively recent identification of a subgroup of patients with apparent behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) that fails to progress with time has led to a reevaluation of our understanding of bvFTD, and a growing body of research that attempts to characterize the mimic or "phenocopy" syndrome. In this article, we review the literature relating to the phenocopy syndrome, focusing in particular on distinguishing characteristics and potential etiologies.

Methods: Published articles were identified via a systematic search of PubMed and Embase.

Bones of Contention: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Non-SSRI Antidepressant Use and Bone Health.

Osteoporotic fractures are associated with major morbidity and mortality, particularly among older age groups. In recent decades, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants have been linked to reduced bone mineral density and increased risk of fragility fracture. However, up to one-third of antidepressant prescriptions are for classes other than SSRIs.

Prosopagnosia as a Type of Conversion Disorder.

Background: Conversion disorder is a common and debilitating condition that remains poorly understood. We present a previously undescribed form of conversion disorder to highlight the complexity of the condition and consider the interplay of factors that produce conversion symptoms.

Case: A 50-year-old male presented with acquired prosopagnosia and language impairment.

The detection, diagnosis, and impact of cognitive impairment among inpatients aged 65 years and over in an Irish general hospital - a prospective observational study.

Background: The diagnosis of dementia remains inadequate, even within clinical settings. Data on rates and degree of impairment among inpatients are vital for service planning and the provision of appropriate patient care as Ireland's population ages.

Methods: Every patient aged 65 years and over admitted over a two-week period was invited to participate.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for critically ill patients with influenza A (H1N1) 2009: a case series.

In this case series, we report on five patients with influenza A (H1N1) who received extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment between July and December 2009 in the intensive care unit of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, Western Australia. In considering these cases, we highlight the indications, risks and potential benefits associated with ECMO, whose role remains, as yet, largely undefined in the setting of H1N1 critical illness.