Background: Psychiatric rehabilitation has emerged as an important superspeciality of psychiatry in last few decades. There is a growing commitment to evidence-based practices in psychiatric rehabilitation. There is sufficient amount of literature, though not overwhelming, to have evidence based conclusions. Aims & Objectives: To do a systematic review of interventions available in psychiatric ...

This retrospective study of patients with Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii infections revealed a predominance of mastitis and a potential association with psychiatric illnesses. At least one third of our patients with C kroppenstedtii mastitis had psychiatric illness, and >92% received antipsychotic medications. Drug-induced hyperprolactinemia may be an important modifiable risk factor in these p...

The power and appeal of the molecular biology mantra, ‘‘DNA to RNA to protein,’’ to explicate cell biology comes from its universal appearance and application in all species, from microorganisms to human beings. Based on this mantra, the genomes of viruses, bacteria, fruit flies, and now humans are being mapped and sequenced, so that all the genes and, ultimately, their corresponding biological...

ïndividuals with factitious disorder fake illnesses to assume a sick role. they simulate, induce, or aggravate illness, often inflicting painful, deforming, or even life-threatening injury on themselves or those under their care. factitious disorders are diagnosed in about one percent of patients who are seen in psychiatric consultation in general hospitals. ône of the features, that are overre...

The recognition of psychiatric illness by physicians and surgeons comes about either by the doctor noticing some cue that suggests psychological disorder or because the patient's complaints cannot be accounted for by known organic disease. In either case the doctor must be able to follow up with appropriate questions which will enable him to make a confident diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder....

Emergency department (ED) health care professionals often care for patients with previously diagnosed psychiatric illnesses who are ill, injured, or having a behavioral crisis. In addition, ED personnel encounter children with psychiatric illnesses who may not present to the ED with overt mental health symptoms. Staff education and training regarding identification and management of pediatric m...

Abstract Purpose of Review People with mental illness are vulnerable to periodontal diseases. Explanations include the direct effects psychiatric illness, side psychotropic medication, lifestyle (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use), shared risk factors, difficulties activities daily living access dental care. Recent Findings Latest findings confirm bi-directional relationship betwe...