Evaluation of exoenzyme profiles of species isolated from females with vaginal candidiasis.

Background And Purpose: The three most common causes of vaginitis are bacteria, yeast, and Protozoa. is one of the most common causes of vaginitis and commonly affects millions of females with different signs and symptoms. Secretion of exoenzymes from species plays an important role in virulence and pathogenesis.

Comparison of Theory of Mind between Patients with Major Depressive Disorder and Stimulant-Induced Depressive Disorder.

Theory of mind (ToM) denotes the ability to understand the mental state of others and perceive their unique beliefs and emotions. In this study, we compared ToM between individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) and stimulant-induced depressive disorder (SIDD). This cross-sectional, causal-comparative study included patients with MDD or SIDD admitted to Ostad Moharary Neuropsychiatric Hospital between January and June 2022.

Hemolacria secondary to major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder: A case report.

Key Clinical Message: Hemolacria can occur on the basis of a psychiatric disorder without an organic cause. However, this should be a diagnosis of exclusion. Treatment of the underlying psychiatric illness may relieve this condition.

Complete agenesis of corpus callosum with a rare neuropsychiatric presentation: A case report.

Corpus callosum agenesis is a rare phenomenon that might be associated with neuropsychiatric disorders. We present a 28-year-old woman with complete corpus callosum agenesis who presented with mood disturbance, psychosis, and delusional symptoms with schizophrenia diagnosis. She had a good response to antipsychotic therapy with risperidone.

Potential Pathogenicity of Species Isolated from Oral Cavity of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus.

Introduction: In the recent decade, the increased immunocompromised population such as diabetic patients makes a high incidence of invasive infections. Diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine metabolic disorder, and diabetic patients are more susceptible to oral candidiasis infection. Candidiasis is an opportunistic fungal infection caused by many species of .

Effect of Adjuvant Electroconvulsive Therapy Compared to Antipsychotic Medication Alone on the Brain Metabolites of Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia: A Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study.

Schizophrenia is a common psychiatric disease and is characterized by changes in several brain metabolites detectable by magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a general method of management for most severe psychiatric conditions that may play a role in changing the brain metabolites. This study examined the effectiveness of adjuvant ECT with oral medication compared to that of oral second generation antipsychotic medication alone on brain metabolites in patients with chronic schizophrenia.

Comparing the effect of buprenorphine and methadone in the reduction of methamphetamine craving: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: We sought to test the effectiveness of methadone and buprenorphine in the treatment of methamphetamine withdrawal craving over a 17-day treatment period.

Methods: Patients were randomized into one of two groups. The study sample comprised 40 male subjects dependent on methamphetamine who met criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, for methamphetamine dependence and withdrawal and were seeking treatment.

Memantine as an Adjuvant Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Manic Phase of Bipolar Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Purpose/background: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of memantine as an adjuvant treatment for obsessive compulsive (OC) symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) type I, manic phase.

Methods/procedures: In this 16-week double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial, 58 patients in the manic phase of BD who had OC symptoms were randomly allocated to receive memantine or placebo plus their routine medications (lithium + olanzapine + clonazepam). The Yale Brown Obsessive Compulsive Behavior Scale was used to assess the outcomes.

Comparing the Effects of Sertraline with Duloxetine for Depression Severity and Symptoms: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background And Objective: Selecting the most effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) is a challenge for clinicians. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of sertraline with duloxetine on major depression signs and symptoms.

Methods: The trial was a 6-week, randomized, controlled, double-blind study.

Comparing Gabapentin with Clonazepam for Residual Sleeping Problems following Antidepressant Therapy in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background And Objective: Residual sleeping disturbances after improvement of depression in major depressed patients are associated with more functional problems, increased relapses and more risk of becoming resistant to treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of gabapentin with clonazepam for treating residual sleeping disturbances.

Methods: This comparative trial was designed as a randomized, controlled, double-blind study.