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Epidemiology and treatment of mood disorders in a day hospital setting from 1996 to 2007: an Italian study

Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2013
Maria Luca,1 Giuseppa Prossimo,1 Vincenzo Messina,1 Antonina Luca,2 Salvatore Romeo,1 Carmela Calandra11Department of Medical and Surgery Specialties, Psychiatry Unit, 2Department of Neuroscience, University Hospital Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele ...
Luca M, Prossimo G, Messina V, Luca A, Romeo S, Calandra C   +5 more
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Insights from a 6‐year hair drug analysis compendium in drug‐facilitated sexual assault cases

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Drug‐facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) may involve a diverse array of substances, including illicit drugs, prescription medications, and over‐the‐counter pharmaceuticals. Hair analysis has emerged as a valuable forensic tool, offering an extended window of detection spanning several months. However, interpreting drug concentrations in hair can
Amandine Fort, Coralie Boudin, Hélène Eysseric‐Guerin, Virginie Scolan, Jérémy Borges, François Chiron, Pierre Henry, Françoise Stanke‐Labesque, Théo Willeman   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long‐term regular follow‐up yields important benefits in forensic psychiatric patients with psychosis: A 2‐year longitudinal study on psychopathology, general health, quality of life, and functioning

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Forensic psychiatric patients often present with severe psychopathology, functional impairment, and poor quality of life. Longitudinal follow‐up studies in forensic psychiatric outpatient populations remain limited. The objective is to assess psychopathology, quality of life, global functioning, and general health in forensic psychiatric ...
Panagiota Bali, Maria Markopoulou, Phoebe Douzenis, Konstantinos Tasios, Emmanouil Rizos, Ioannis Michopoulos, Athanasios Douzenis   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Problems associated with the diagnosis and the prescribing of anti-psychotic medication in children and adolescents for psychiatric conditions, by non-psychiatric specialists [PDF]

, 2009
Aim: The objective of this study is to assess the accuracy of the diagnosis and appropriateness of antipsychotic medication prescribed to children and adolescents referred to child guidance clinic, and how many of these remained on the said medication ...
Camilleri, Nigel, Cassar Parnis, Abigail, Cassar, Joseph R.   +2 more
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Effectiveness of a Psychiatrist‐Led Clinic for Metabolic Health in Severe Mental Illness: A Retrospective Chart Review Study

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Psychotropic medications are associated with serious metabolic adverse effects, which contribute to an increased risk of cardiometabolic comorbidities in patients with severe mental illness (SMI). Several intervention strategies are available to mitigate these metabolic adverse effects; however, data on their utility in real‐world ...
Nicolette Stogios, Femin Prasad, Riddhita De, Kateryna Maksyutynska, Akash PrasannaKumar, Vittal Korann, Tariq Ahmed, Marcos Sanches, Leah Burton, Mohammed A. Alarabi, Tanner Isinger, Michelle Desanti, Rebecca Oliveira, Daphne J. Korczak, Ariel Graff‐Guerrero, Gary Remington, Margaret K. Hahn, Sri Mahavir Agarwal   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Therapeutic drug monitoring of atypical antipsychotic drugs

Acta Pharmaceutica, 2014
Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder often associated with cognitive impairment and affective, mainly depressive, symptoms. Antipsychotic medication is the primary intervention for stabilization of acute psychotic episodes and prevention of ...
Grundmann Milan, Kacirova Ivana, Urinovska Romana   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cost-Offsets of New Medications for Treatment of Schizophrenia [PDF]

Broad claims are frequently made that new medications will offset all or part of their costs by reducing other areas of Medicaid spending. In this paper we examine the net impact on spending for new drugs used to treat schizophrenia.
Richard G. Frank, Sharon-Lise Normand, Thomas G. McGuire   +2 more
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A case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome on withdrawal of benzhexol [PDF]

, 2010
The neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare and potentially lethal reaction which is usually associated with the use of medications with antidopaminergic properties.
Falzon, Stephanie, Ferry, Peter, Lofaro, Thomas   +2 more
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Psychiatric History and Postpartum Depression: The Mediating Role of Obstetric Complications

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Psychiatric history is the strongest risk factor for postpartum depression (PPD). Obstetric complications, more prevalent among women with a psychiatric history, are also independent risk factors. However, the mechanisms linking these factors to PPD remain unclear.
Mette‐Marie Zacher Kjeldsen, Katrine Holde, Line Bager, Veerle Bergink, Emely Ek Blæhr, Janne Tidselbak Larsen, Kathrine Bang Madsen, Merete Lund Mægbæk, Liselotte Vogdrup Petersen, Trine Munk‐Olsen   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psilocybin in alcohol use disorder and comorbid depressive symptoms: Results from a feasibility randomized clinical trial

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Aims Psilocybin has emerged as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD), but early efficacy data are inconsistent. Depression following alcohol detoxification significantly increases the risk of relapse. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of psilocybin‐assisted
Amandine Luquiens, Dahbia Belahda, Carine Graux, Noe Igounenc, Chris Serrand, Paul Rochefort, Thibault Mura, Felix Sergent   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source