Volume 3 Issue 6 June, 2013 Do not underestimate physical examination I was called to see a patient, aged around 50 yrs. He appeared unkempt, apathetic and had no emotional expressions. The person accompanying him, his brother, said that he has been complaining of headache for last 2 days. Patient was ill with schizophrenia for […]
From the desk of the Editor
Volume 3 Issue 6 June, 2013 In search of Preventive Science to appreciate what we have, before losing it!!! Some of the greatest works in prose and poetry in almost all languages is based on those experiences involving personal loss. Majority of these great works in literature reflect the void after the loss, with an […]
Can You CROSS the CROSSWORDS ??
Volume 3 Issue 5 May, 2013 Across 2. Widmark formula is used for (7) 4. THERAPEUTIC Community was concept given by (12) 5. Defense mechanism used in OCD (7) 6. Drug of choice in Alzheimer’s Dementia (9) Down 1. Fear of Diseases (10) 3. Leaves of cannabis sativa are used for preparation of (5) ANSWER […]
MINDS QUIZ
Volume 3 Issue 5 May, 2013 1. First Rank Symptom of Schizophrenia described by? a) Jasper b) Schneider c) Kasper d) Pavlov 2. Which of these is not a mature defense mechanism? a) Humor b) Altruism c) Suppression d) Projection 3. According to WHO Profound Mental Retardation means IQ of a) <50 b) <40 c) […]
Awareness Reframe Assumption: Myths & Facts about Cannabis
Volume 3 Issue 5 May, 2013 ❌ Cannabis use is rare among Indian population ✅ Cannabis is most common illegal drug abused in India. ❌ Cannabis does not lead to dependence ✅ Cannabis is known to cause dependence and even in those who have not developed dependence, cannabis can causes adverse impact on their body […]
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Psychiatric co morbidities
Volume 3 Issue 5 May, 2013 Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Focus: Rheumatology Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem disease with protean manifestations and these are a result of circulating pathogenic autoantibodies, deposition of immune complexes and presence of circulating inflammatory cytokines. Psychiatric symptoms are common in SLE and the prevalence shows a great variability ranging […]
Management of Opioid Dependence
Volume 3 Issue 5 May, 2013 Opioids like naturally occurring opium, semi-synthetic heroine and pure synthetics such as fentanyl and methadone are a commonly abused class of substances that activate receptors like μ(mu), κ(kappa) and δ(delta) found mostly in the brain, spinal cord and gut (Goodman et al, 2001). People though initially derive pleasure and […]
Guest Column: Down The Memory Lane…
Volume 3 Issue 5 May, 2013 Self Respect In early 1978, when I was working at occupation therapy & rehabilitation unit, where most patients residing were deserted by their families. None had any reliable residential address. Many inmates would live together as family. One day when I was sitting in my room, two youngsters in […]
From the desk of Editor
Volume 3 Issue 5 May, 2013 To Acknowledge Ignorance All holy books speak nothing but truth. Even though many valuable lessons are conveyed in the form of stories, there are immensely meaningful conversations within these stories. One of the stories on Lord Hanuman is about his great adventures during his childhood. His parents being from […]
Can You CROSS the CROSSWORDS ??
Volume 3 Issue 4 April, 2013 Across 1. DOSMED is about study on this illness (13) 4. Jargon aphasia is called as__________ aphasia (8) 5. Sleep paralysis & cataplexy are seen in (10) 6. First drug approved for Restless leg syndrome (10) Down 2. Gestaut geiswich syndrome is seen in patients with (8) 3. Delusion […]