Among the Severely Mentally Ill, Who Responds to Ziprasidone?

So far, demographic variables have not consistently been found to predict clinical response to antipsychotics. This study examines some differences in response to ziprasidone, which has been shown to be effective, with a better metabolic side effect profile, but was little used in New York State Hospitals. The aim was to study state hospital patients switched to ziprasidone.

Among the severely mentally ill, who responds to ziprasidone?

So far, demographic variables have not consistently been found to predict clinical response to antipsychotics. This study examines some differences in response to ziprasidone, which has been shown to be effective, with a better metabolic side effect profile, but was little used in New York State Hospitals. The aim was to study state hospital patients switched to ziprasidone.

Female genital mutilation and its psychosexual impact.

Two hundred and fifty women, randomly selected from the patients of Maternal and Childhood Centers in Ismailia, were examined gynecologically and interviewed to investigate their psychosexual activity. Results showed that the 80% who were circumcised, complained more significantly of dysmenorrhea (80.5%), vaginal dryness during intercourse (48.

A comparison of the toxinological characteristics of two Cassiopea and Aurelia species.

A comparison of the toxinological properties of nematocyst venoms from Old and New World Cassiopea and Aurelia species was undertaken. The cnidom of venomous Cassiopea andromeda (Ca) and Aurelia (Aa(RS)) from the Red Sea was identical to that of nonvenomous Bahamian Cassiopea xamancha (Cx) and Chesapeake Bay Aurelia aurita (Aa(CB)), respectively. A clean nematocyst preparation of Ca and both Aurelias could be obtained but algal particles could not be separated completely from the Cx nematocysts.

Total synthesis of pyrrolizidines 223H', 239K', 265H', and 267H' found in Madagascan frogs (Mantella) and their affinities for nicotinic acetylcholine receptor.

The total synthesis of pyrrolizidines 223H', 239K', 265H', and 267H' has been achieved starting from 1,5-hexadiene via a common synthetic intermediate 5. The affinity of 1-4 for nicotinic acetylcholine receptor was evaluated.