Lithium Effects On Renal Function In Geriatric Patients Overview The practice of augmenting antidepressant therapy with lithium, known as Lithium Augmentation (LA), is considered a primary treatment option for individuals suffering from Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). However, in the case of geriatric patients, this approach is notably underutilized due to concerns surrounding potential
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Binge Eating Habits And Diabetic Implications
Binge Eating Habits And Diabetic Implications Overview This study was carried out to assess the prevalence and health outcomes associated with binge eating habits among adults suffering from diabetes mellitus. Data obtained from this study was assessed via an online survey from the diabetes MILES subsample in the Netherlands. Binge eating prevalence was
Autistic Adults: A Study On Cognitive Therapy Experiences
Autistic Adults: A Study On Cognitive Therapy Experiences Adults living with autism stand a high chance of experiencing mental health disturbances alongside their illness. Owing to this, autistic adults require access to adequate mental health therapy. The efficacy and inclusivity or acceptance of mental health therapies for autistic adults, however, have not
Olfactory Dysfunction And Screening For Depression: A QOL Study
Olfactory Dysfunction And Screening For Depression: A QOL Study Smell loss is a disease that severely impacts a person's quality of life (QoL). Recently, the number of smell loss cases has surged making it one of the most critical public health concerns during the last few years. There are many different
cancer diagnosis and mental health
cancer diagnosis and mental health Introduction Cancer diagnosis and treatment evokes despair in patients. Compared with healthy individuals, cancer patients are at a high risk of psychological problems. It has been estimated that approximately one-third of cancer patients in the world are affected by mental disorders, with depression and anxiety being the
Mental Health Screening in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Mental Health Screening in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Studies have shown that psoriatic arthritis (PsA) does increase the psychological burden of psoriasis, however, there isn’t enough data about how it affects a person’s overall mental health. Psoriasis patients with comorbid psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are a subpopulation with distinct clinical needs and putatively
Lung Cancer with Brain Metastasis After Late-Onset Bipolar Disorder: A Case Report
Lung Cancer with Brain Metastasis After Late-Onset Bipolar Disorder: A Case Report Background Bipolar disorder is a multifactorial illness with uncertain etiology and geriatric new-onset manic episodes are highly associated with secondary organic causes. The presented case demonstrates the importance of excluding secondary causes during the entire disease course. Overview Bipolar disorder is a
Levothyroxine Therapy and Depression
Levothyroxine Therapy and Depression Subclinical hypothyroidism is a condition defined as elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in combination with free thyroxine levels within the reference range. It is an early form of hypothyroidism, a condition in which the body doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones. The term “subclinical” refers to the serum
