No changes in plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in treatment-resistant depression patients who underwent convulsive therapy [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of PsychiatryObjective: To examine changes in plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy or magnetic seizure therapy, as well as any early or late variations in BDNF.
Leonardo Afonso-dos-Santos +6 more
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Clinical effect of non-convulsive electroconvulsive therapy combined with olanzapine in patients with schizophrenia [PDF]
Frontiers in NeurologyObjectiveTo explore the clinical effect of non-convulsive electroconvulsive therapy combined with olanzapine in schizophrenia patients.MethodsFrom September 2021 to August 2023, a total of 112 patients with schizophrenia treated in our hospital were ...
Kecai Tao +4 more
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The electro-convulsive therapy story of Africa, a systematic review [PDF]
Discover Mental HealthOver the years, the use of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has gained increasing acceptance as a viable treatment for managing treatment-resistant mental health conditions, and it is known to deliver more rapid therapeutic benefits than most treatment ...
Joan Abaatyo, Mark Mohan Kaggwa
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Chronic subdural hematoma following electro convulsive therapy
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2012 Subdural hematoma is a rare but serious complication following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a frequently used treatment modality in the management of various psychiatric morbidities including bipolar affective disorder (BAD).
Debasish Saha +4 more
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Electro convulsive therapy in psychiatric manifestations in Wilson′s disease
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2013 Wilson′s disease occurs due to an inborn error of metabolism. Psychiatric symptoms are often the first manifestation of the disease and can obscure the diagnosis. There are five neuropsychiatric symptoms clusters established for Wilson′s disease patients:
Parth Vaishnav, H A Gandhi
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Methods of Quantitation for Carbamazepine [PDF]
, 2017 Carbamazepine is an early anticonvulsant still used today in the treatment of several forms of epilepsy. An active metabolite in the human body contributes to its pharmacological effect.
Ana Vlasceanu +7 more
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Non-convulsive epiletic seizure after electroconvulsive therapy session
European Psychiatry, 2023 Introduction Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure performed under general anaesthesia involving triggering an intentional brief seizure through small electrical currents through the brain.
L. Llovera García +6 more
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Clinical considerations in transitioning patients with epilepsy from clonazepam to clobazam: a case series. [PDF]
, 2014 IntroductionIn treating refractory epilepsy, many clinicians are interested in methods used to transition patients receiving clonazepam to clobazam to maintain or increase seizure control, improve tolerability of patients' overall drug therapy regimens ...
Chung, Steve +4 more
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Treatment of Status Epilepticus [PDF]
Journal of Neurocritical Care, 2016 Status epilepticus is a severe neurological disease associated with substantial mortality and health-care cost. Treatment of status epilepticus should proceed without delay even in the pre-hospital setting because prolonged generalized convulsive ...
Gha-Hyun Lee, Dae Soo Jung
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2012 Introduction Hepatic encephalopathy is usually suspected in patients who are cirrhotic with neuropsychiatric manifestations. We present a case of suspected hepatic encephalopathy that did not respond to standard empiric therapy and was eventually ...
Badshah Maaz B +5 more
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