Numerous delusions have been studied which are highly specific and which can present in isolation in people whose beliefs are otherwise entirely unremarkable - "monothematic delusions" such as Capgras or Cotard delusions. We review such delusions and summarize our 2-factor theory of delusional belief which seeks to explain what causes these delusional beliefs to arise initially and what prevent...

The present study investigated the relationship between delusion proneness, as assessed using the Peters et al. Delusions Inventory [Peters, E.R., Joseph, S.A., Garety, P.A., 1999. The measurement of delusional ideation in the normal population: Introducing the PDI (Peters et al. Delusions Inventory). Schizophr. Bull. 25 553-576], and cognitive insight, as assessed using the Beck Cognitive Insi...

There is considerable variation in the findings over years of study prevalence school-aged children different parts Nepal. Recent progress living standards citizen may affect intestinal parasitosis. This was aimed to determine species gastrointestinal parasites among school Janakpurdham, A prospective carried out by collecting 155 stool samples from 10 randomly selected schools Janakpurdham. Th...