Efficacy of adjunctive D-Cycloserine for the treatment of schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

D-Cycloserine is a partial agonist at the glycine site of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. Results have been inconsistent in trials on the efficacy of D-Cycloserine in patients with schizophrenia. We examined the efficacy of D-Cycloserine against negative and cognitive symptoms (primary and co-primary outcomes).

Frequency and correlates of mother-infant bonding disorders among postpartum women in India.

Purpose: Disorders of mother-infant bonding have been described since early 20th Century. Previous studies have looked at the prevalence of bonding disorders among mothers with postpartum psychiatric disorders. However, its frequency among healthy postpartum mothers is less studied.

Cytokine alterations in first-onset postpartum psychosis-clues for underlying immune dysregulation.

Background: Emerging evidence suggests a possible role for immune system dysregulation in the pathogenesis of postpartum psychosis (PP) but the evidence is limited. The current study sought to determine the serum cytokines/ chemokine changes associated with first-onset PP.

Methods: Women with first onset PP were recruited as cases and the cytokines/ chemokine changes were compared against healthy postpartum (HP) and healthy non-postpartum (HNP) women.

Role of Yoga and Mindfulness in Severe Mental Illnesses: A Narrative Review.

Background: Yoga has its origin from the ancient times. It is an integration of mind, body, and soul. Besides, mindfulness emphasizes focused awareness and accepting the internal experiences without being judgemental.

Is menstrual Psychosis a Forgotten Entity?

The connection between menstruation and psychosis has been recognized since the 18 Century. However, there are few case reports available in modern times describing about 30 patients with this condition. The psychosis may occur in the premenstrual phase in some patients and in others it begins with the onset of menses.

Immune system aberrations in postpartum psychosis: An immunophenotyping study from a tertiary care neuropsychiatric hospital in India.

Postpartum psychosis (PP) is associated with significant morbidity to both mother and infant. Immune system dysregulation during PP is reported in recent studies. This study attempted to determine immune signatures associated with first-onset PP by flow cytometry.

Antipsychotic dose in maintenance treatment of schizophrenia: A retrospective study.

The dose of antipsychotic required for acute phase treatment of schizophrenia is well established, but there is no consensus on dose required for maintenance phase. Current guidelines do not provide definitive recommendations on the dose of antipsychotics needed in the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia, possibly due to limited research. In this retrospective study, minimum antipsychotic dose prescribed in maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in a real life situation was examined.