Volume 1 Issue 6 December, 2011 An exclusive Section for Undergraduates and Postgraduates 1. Which of these is not approved for Nicotine De-addiction? Naltrexone 2. Bupropion 3. Buspiron 4. Nicotine 2. International Pilot Study on Schizophrenia {IPSS} was conducted in India at? Bengaluru 2.Chennai 3. Agra 4. Chandigarh 3. Persistent low mood for least 2yrs […]
MIND CROSSWORD
Volume 1 Issue 6 December, 2011 Can you CROSS the CROSSWORD?? !! Across: 5. Filling up of Gaps in Memory! Seen in Korsakoff’s (13) 6. Exaggerated feeling of well being (8) 7. Penchant desire to eat nonfood substance (4) Down: 1. A dissociative state wherein a person begins a new life altogether (5) 2. A […]
Awareness Reframes Assumption Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (0CD) – Myths & Facts
Volume 1 Issue 6 December, 2011 ❌ OCD is classified under psychotic group of disorders. ✅ OCD is classified under anxiety group of disorders. ❌ OCD is seen only in adults. ✅ OCD is seen across all age groups including children. ❌ Patient suffering from OCD do not have treatment option. ✅ Patient with OCD […]
ALCOHOLIC LIVER DISEASE
Volume 1 Issue 6 December, 2011 Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Focus: PATHOLOGY Problems due to alcohol have been a worldwide phenomenon for generations. The consumption of alcohol is on the rise with the economic developments, more so in countries like India. Intake of alcohol beyond certain limits has serious health hazard, the liver being the most […]
Demystifying Electro Convulsive Therapy!
Volume 1 Issue 6 December, 2011 ECT: How is it given? What happens during ECT administration? Is ECT painful? In the contemporary practice of ECT it is administered under general anaesthesia, which is called modified ECT and is the standard recommended by many International Guidelines. The central point is to induce a seizure. As convulsions […]
From the Desk of Editor
Volume 1 Issue 6 December, 2011 Internal(s) External(s) & Exam(s)! What might ease the exit for students? Examination is around the corner in few days for undergraduates, they are already neck deep in preparation & just few more weeks later, its post graduates turn. Student’s life looks so exciting, except when it comes to internal […]
Awareness Reframes Assumption – SCHIZOPHRENIA
Volume 1 Issue 4 October, 2011 ❌ Individuals affected with Schizophrenia are dangerous & violent. ✅ Violence is uncommon among patients with Schizophrenia in comparison to general population. They tend to bemore distressed, frightened, confused & lack insight about their condition. ❌ Patients with Schizophrenia are mad. ✅ Patients with Schizophrenia are neither mad nor […]
Brain of Schizophrenia! What’s inside?
Volume 1 Issue 4 October, 2011 Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Focus: NEUROANATOMY Schizophrenia is a fascinating disorder for clinicians & researchers in various field of medicine as it is a complexpsychiatric disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations and or negative symptoms, with high personal andsocietal costs. Even the patients and their relatives are curious to know the […]
Developmental regression in children
Volume 1 Issue 4 October, 2011 Two cases seen in our hospital recently are briefly described. These lead to increased discussions within us on the approach to such cases. The focus in this brief write up is to encourage the readers to inform themselves about autism when faced with such clinical scenarios. Recognizing that information […]
From the desk of editor
Volume 1 Issue 4 October, 2011 September is a memorable month in Indian calendar wherein we celebrate Teachers Day. As we know Doctor means “to teach”. As doctors, we are not sure where a hand of healer ends and role of teacher begins. A Teacher may not be the one who just taught us “What […]