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Cureus
November 2024
Department of Public Health and Environmental Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JPN.
Little is known about the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy in dissociative identity disorder (DID). Zinc is essential for proper brain function. Its deficiency can lead to mental health symptoms, possibly contributing to dissociation.
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August 2024
Psychiatry, Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, Emirates Health Services, Dubai, ARE.
Antipsychotic medications, while crucial in managing severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are frequently associated with extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) and tardive dyskinesia (TD). TD, characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements, especially of the face and limbs, poses a substantial clinical challenge due to its often irreversible nature. Conventional management strategies, including dose reduction and switching to atypical antipsychotics, frequently offer limited success, prompting exploration of alternative therapies.
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July 2024
Psychiatry, Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital/University of Miami Health System, Miami, USA.
Bipolar disorder type 1 (BD-1) is a complex psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. While manic episodes typically present with classic symptoms such as impulsivity, elevated mood, and increased energy, atypical presentations are not as common and when encountered may pose diagnostic challenges. In addition, multiple previous hospitalizations can prove for a more nuanced case with a potentially worse prognosis.
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May 2024
Department of General Medicine, IQRAA International Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
To examine the complexities of psychotropic medication prescription in home-based palliative care for oncology patients. A retrospective analysis of 125 medical records of patients receiving palliative home care for cancer was conducted at a tertiary hospital, with a specific focus on the prescription patterns of psychotropic medications. The data were collected in September 2023.
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