The Case of a 28‐Year‐Old Woman With Medically Refractory Focal Epilepsy
ABSTRACT We present the case of a 28‐year‐old right‐handed woman with medically refractory focal epilepsy. Her seizure semiology and electroencephalography (EEG) indicated a seizure onset zone in the right central‐parietal area. However, both MRI and PET scans were unremarkable, showing no focal lesions or areas of altered metabolism.
Rishi Sharma +5 more
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Neuromodulation of the Cerebellum for Motor Applications: A Systematic Review
Background: Despite the connections and clear importance of the cerebellum in motor function, research utilizing cerebellar neuromodulation for treatment of movement disorders is still underdeveloped.
Katherine G. Warthen +7 more
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Mothers and fathers do not accurately report each other’s psychopathology
It is unclear whether information obtained from a one parent can be used to infer the other parent’s history of psychopathology. Two hundred and one parental dyads were asked to complete psychiatric interviews. Based on maternal report, non-participating
Sharon K. Hunter +3 more
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Use of Symptomatic Drug Treatment for Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis and Patterns of Work Loss
ABSTRACT Objective To describe the use of central stimulants and amantadine for fatigue in MS and evaluate a potential association with reduced work loss in people with MS. Methods We conducted a nationwide, matched, register‐based cohort study in Sweden (2006 to 2023) using national registers with prospective data collection.
Simon Englund +3 more
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The Psychiatrization of Poverty: Rethinking the Mental Health-Poverty Nexus [PDF]
The positive association between ‘mental illness’ and poverty is one of the most well established in psychiatric epidemiology. Yet, there is little conclusive evidence about the nature of this relationship. Generally, explanations revolve around the idea
Alkire +62 more
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Psychiatric factors predict type 2 diabetes mellitus in US Veterans
Co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and serious mental illnesses (SMI) is prevalent yet underappreciated, and significantly contributes to increased morbidity and reduced lifespan.
Lora Lee Pless +5 more
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Mental health utilization among older Veterans with coexisting depression and dementia
Objective: We compared mental health service utilization among older, depressed Veterans (60 years or older) with and without coexisting dementia. Methods: This retrospective study examined data from the 2010 Veterans Health Administration National ...
Elizabeth A DiNapoli +8 more
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Reactions of psychiatric patients to telepsychiatry
Telepsychiatry could offer a viable medical service to remote or isolated social communities if it does not generate adverse reactions such as delusional ideation, particularly in patients in settlements without adequate exposure to mainstream culture ...
Robbie Campbell +2 more
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Will Memantine Exacerbate Seizures in People With Epilepsy? A Prospective Cohort Study
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate whether add‐on memantine would exacerbate seizures in people with epilepsy. Methods This was a prospective cohort study. People with epilepsy diagnosed with cognitive impairment were consecutively invited. Those who agreed were followed up for at least 24 weeks.
Peiyu Wang +7 more
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Portrayal of Mental Illness on Television: A Review of the Literature [PDF]
The focus of this thesis is to present peer-reviewed studies relating to mental illness and television. Up to this point there has not been a review paper exclusively examining mental illness and television exclusively.
Oostdyk, Alicia Marie
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