Publications by authors named "G Djokic"
In this paper, we will discuss the pharmacologic properties of antipsychotics, including those that are the same in structure and those that differentiate one from another. We will bring to you how differential pharmacologic properties can explain differential efficacy and differential tolerability. We will review how to use plasma drug levels and long-acting injectables to enhance compliance early in the illness, and to manage both forms of treatment resistance (pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic failures).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Effects of Magnesium - Melatonin - Vit B Complex Supplementation in Treatment of Insomnia.
Open Access Maced J Med Sci
September 2019
Insomnia means difficulty in falling asleep and/or stays asleep. Insomnia commonly leads to daytime sleepiness, lethargy, and a general feeling of being unwell. The most common treatment of insomnia includes GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators or Melatonin agonists.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPathways to care for people with dementia: An international multicentre study.
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
February 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how people with dementia navigate different healthcare systems to access specialized care across 15 countries.
- Findings revealed that it took an average of 56 weeks from the first symptoms for patients to see a specialist, with general practitioners being the primary point of access.
- The research highlights significant barriers to care and emphasizes the need for localized strategies to improve dementia care and treatment outcomes.
Background: The purpose of this study was to examine functional capacity of cardio-respiratory system in patients with schizophrenia, and to evaluate the effects of 12 weeks prescribed physical activity on aerobic capacity and symptoms of schizophrenia.
Subjects And Methods: Study involved 80 hospitalized patients with any of the subtypes of schizophrenia (42 men, 38 women). They were divided into two groups: exercise and control group, both with 40 patients.
Background: S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) acts as a methyl donor, with dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin elevating properties, with potential antidepressant effects. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of SAMe-vitamin B complex supplement for improving mild and moderate depressive symptoms.
Subjects And Methods: The study included 60 patients diagnosed with depression, with mild or moderate depressive symptoms, randomly allocated into two groups.