Volume 4 Issue 11 Nov 2014 MEMORY: USE IT OR LOSE IT!! Memory is an important cognitive function in all the stages of life, although we feel its ultimate need only in studentship. The popular image of memory is a neural super-computer of huge capacity and speed. However, there are high chances to lose the […]
Can you cross the crosswords!!
Volume 4 Issue 10 Oct 2014 Across: 3. unconscious internalisation of the qualities of an object or person (12) 4. procedure which brings unconscious conflicts and associated emotions to conscious awareness for the first time (10) 5. this term was coined by James Braid (8) 7. coined the term psychiatry (10) 8. a method used […]
MINDS QUIZ
Volume 4 Issue 10 Oct 2014 1. A type of anxiety disorder with a history of sudden palpitation, feeling of impending doom and constriction in chest, lasting about 10-15 minutes, after which patient becomes alright is? a. Generalized anxiety b. Phobic disorder c. OCD d. Panic attack 2. A female presents with the history of […]
Myths & Facts about “Mood Disorders”
Volume 4 Issue 10 Oct 2014 ❌Depression and bipolar disorder are just states of mind or tendency to be ‘moody’. A person just needs to “thinkpositive” and they can do away with the problem. ✅Depression and Bipolar disorder are real, treatable illnesses that affect the brain. Significantly excessive fluctuations in the mood state for certain […]
Epileptic vs. Non Epileptic Seizures in Children: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Volume 4 Issue 10 Oct 2014 Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) often misdiagnosed as epilepsy, are episodes which alter neurologic function resembling an epileptic seizure but are not accompanied by electrophysiological changes seen with epilepsy.Majority of patients are females of age 15 to 35 years. The pre-disposing factors may include prior abuse (sexual andnon-sexual), psychiatric co-morbidities, […]
Eyeing Psychiatry… A Must ‘SEE’ Association!!
Volume 4 Issue 10 Oct 2014 Eyes are the windows of soul. Various factors like holding of the gaze, frequency of blinking and the change in pupilsize have all being linked to the attention and interest with which a person looks at something. One of the first things assessed by the psychiatrist which demonstrates the […]
Guest Column: Down The Memory Lane..
Volume 4 Issue 10 Oct 2014 A manic episode- a blessing in disguise! Suman was brought to our department by an attendant from an institute for the destitute women. About five years back she was admitted in institute by a social worker, being found on road in a dishevelled condition, not able to tell her […]
From The Desk of the Editor
Volume 4 Issue 10 Oct 2014 (SIDE) Q!! Surprised with the jargon? Throughout the development of a child, important parameters are monitored are child’s developmental quotient (DQ) and social quotient (SQ). It is the child’s ability to develop various motor, social and language functions as desired appropriate for their age. Later, as child starts attending […]
MINDS QUIZ
Volume 4 Issue 9 Sept 2014 1. 75 yrs old male was operated for fracture neck of femur and since next day develops irritability, disorientation & has been talking to imaginary people. Diagnosis is a. Senile dementia b. Late onset psychosis c. Delirium d. Post operative stress 2. A 20 yrs old female is nervous […]
Can you cross the crosswords!!
Volume 4 Issue 9 Sept 2014 Across: 3. ‘Restless Legs’ syndrome (5) 6. a culture bound syndrome (4) 7. gait disturbance (6) 8. anti psychotic used for treatment resistant schizophrenia (9) Down: 1. WHO Headquarters (6) 2. memory loss (7) 4. a water soluble vitamin (8) 5. pervasive feeling tone which is sustained and colors […]