Transient Serotonin Toxicity Evoked by Combination of Electroconvulsive Therapy and Fluoxetine
The serotonin syndrome has been described only in rare instances for electroconvulsive therapy combined with an antidepressant medication. We describe a case of serotonin toxicity induced by electroconvulsive therapy in combination with fluoxetine.
René Klysner +2 more
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Maintenance deep transcranial magnetic stimulation sessions are associated with reduced depressive relapses in patients with unipolar or bipolar depression [PDF]
Introduction: Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) is a new form of TMS allowing safe stimulation of deep brain regions. The objective of this preliminary study was to assess the role of dTMS maintenance sessions in protecting patients with ...
ANGELETTI, Gloria +11 more
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Abstract Background Mild behavioral impairment (MBI) is a syndrome characterized by the later‐life onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) and serves as a potential marker for dementia. In Parkinson's disease (PD), MBI has been associated with worse cognition, cortical atrophy, and altered connectivity.
Gabriel D. Pinilla‐Monsalve +4 more
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The Study of Education Effect on Knowledge of, and Attitudes Toward Electroconvulsive Therapy Among Iranian Nurses and Patients’ Relatives in a Psychiatric Hospital, 2009-2010 [PDF]
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a cost effective method in the treatment of some psychiatric disorders. Although, service users such as health providers and nurses, also patients and their relatives may refuse ECT when indicated, due to the myths and ...
Adank, Muriel A. +13 more
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This study demonstrated significant treatment efficacy and safety of incobotulinumtoxinA injection in Japanese patients with chronic sialorrhea caused by Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. Suppression of salivary secretion and improvement in drooling symptoms were also observed throughout 48 weeks.
Nobutaka Hattori +15 more
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Clinical predictors of seizure threshold in electroconvulsive therapy: a prospective study [PDF]
At the start and during the course of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), estimation of the seizure threshold (ST) is useful in weighing the expected effectiveness against the risks of side effects. Therefore, this study explores clinical factors predicting
Bastiaan Verwey +4 more
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Abstract Background Telemedicine has improved access to care, yet device usage for virtual visits remains underexplored. Objective To characterize device usage patterns for video televisits across sociodemographic factors in a tertiary Movement Disorders clinic in the United States.
Mitra Afshari +4 more
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Accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation for suicide risk in therapy-resistant depressed patients : a randomized, sham-controlled trial [PDF]
Objectives: We aimed to examine the effects and safety of accelerated intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) on suicide risk in a group of treatment-resistant unipolar depressed patients, using an extensive suicide assessment scale.
Audenaert, Kurt +5 more
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Ethnic and Gender Disparities in Access to Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson's Disease
Abstract Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) in appropriately selected patients. DBS may be underused in certain patient populations, especially women and racialized groups. Barriers and biases to receiving DBS that could account for underuse among these groups are not well studied in Canada.
Fang Ba +14 more
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Prediction of electroconvulsive therapy response and remission in late-life depression: a review
Electroconvulsive therapy is an effective and well-tolerated antidepressant treatment for the elderly population. The place of electroconvulsive therapy in the treatment sequence for depression in the elderly is currently not well established.
Beatriz Pozuelo Moyano +4 more
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