The Antimanic Effect of Endoxifen in Patients with Bipolar Disorder with Renal Comorbidities: Case Series.

The conventional and standard pharmacological approaches in the management of bipolar disorders include mood stabilizers and second-generation antipsychotics. However, renal problems owing to the gold standard mood stabilizer, lithium, is three times that of the general population. As bipolar I disorder (BPD I) is associated with overactive protein kinase C (PKC) intracellular signaling, a novel approach in the management of acute mania/mixed affective states of bipolar disorder includes the use of PKC inhibitors, such as Tamoxifen and its derivative metabolite molecule, Endoxifen.

Delusional Procreation Syndrome: A Citation Analysis and Review from the First 12 Years of Publication.

Background: Delusional procreation syndrome (DPS) consists of sequential delusions related to human procreation. It was first coined in a case series in 2010. The most common delusion among DPS is related to pregnancy.

Efficacy and safety of endoxifen in bipolar disorder: A systematic review.

Background: Endoxifen, a protein kinase C inhibitor and selective estrogen receptor modulator, primarily used in breast cancer treatment, has recently emerged as a potential therapeutic option for managing manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder (BD). This review aims to assess the existing evidence base for endoxifen in BD treatment and evaluate the strengths and limitations of current research findings.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted on Medline, Embase, and Web of Science databases.

A summer of acute and transient psychosis: A case series.

The association between the season and the occurrence of acute transient psychotic disorder (ATPD) has been sparsely studied. We would like to report five patients who presented with acute psychotic symptoms during the summer and discuss other risk factors that could be associated with this seasonal predilection.

Peripheral edema associated with antidepressant use: Systematic review of case reports.

Background: Oedema associated with psychotropics can impose a considerable burden, leading to increased morbidity and cost. Peripheral oedema is sometimes related to the use of antidepressants, which are among the most prescribed psychotropic medications. We reviewed the reported cases of antidepressant-associated oedema to understand the risk factors, aetiology and outcome.

Pattern of acquisition of theory of mind in pre-schoolers: A cross-sectional study from South India.

Background: Theory of Mind (ToM) is an important part of children's social cognitive development. The pattern of ToM acquisition depends on many factors including culture, the number of family members, and siblings. This study aimed to examine the pattern of ToM acquisition in Indian culture.

Are remote psychotherapy/remediation efforts accessible and feasible in patients with schizophrenia? A narrative review.

Background: Cognitive remediation (CR) therapy provides an effective way to improve cognitive impairments in schizophrenia. With the advent of telehealth services, especially during COVID 19 pandemic, a suitable alternative can be found in computer and cell phone-based mental health interventions. Previous studies have proven that remote mental health interventions have by and large been successful.