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OUTLINE Objectives Introduction Epidemiology Risk factors Schizophrenia relapse prevention Use of Long-acting Antipsychotics Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Schizophrenia is a severe psychological illness characterised by disturbance of perception of reality and impairment in thinking, behavior, affect, and motivation. It is a…
The Medical Laboratory Unit of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Benin City recently hosted its second annual scientific conference themed “Quality Healthcare Delivery: A Roadmap to Achieving One Health” on October 19-20, 2023, at the hospital’s conference hall. The event brought together…
Outline Introduction Epidemiology Relevant terms Aetiology Diagnosis Gender identity disorders in children Associated psychopathology Management Conclusion References Introduction Gender dysphoria (formerly gender identity disorder) is a term that denotes persistent discomfort with one’s biologic sex or assigned gender. DSM-5 adopted…
OUTLINE INTRODUCTION HISTORY EPIDEMIOLOGY AETIOLOGY CLINICAL FEATURES DIAGNOSTIC DIFFERENCES DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT PROGNOSIS CONCLUSION REFERENCES INTRODUCTION Early-onset schizophrenia is defined as an onset of schizophrenia before the age of 18years. It is associated with severe clinical course , poor psychosocial…
The Clinical Services Department of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City, has successfully organized a 2-day training programme for staff on Covid-19, hypoxaemia and oxygenation. The training held on Wednesday 8th – Thursday 9thof November 2023 at the new lecture…
The newly elected executive of National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) Edo State Chapter yesterday Tuesday 7th November 2023 paid a courtesy visit to the Management of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin City (FNPH Benin). The visit was…
OUTLINE Introduction Epidemiology Airway anatomy Spirometry Aetiology Pathophysiology Classification Differential diagnosis Investigations Management Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition of the lung airways with 3 classical characteristics; Airflow limitation which is usually reversible spontaneously or with…
It was a joyous occasion in the Department of Nursing Service today, October 31, 2023, as the staff organized a sendoff ceremony in honour of Mrs. Aghama R. I., who served meritoriously and rose to the rank of Chief Nursing…
The Medical Director of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Benin City, Dr Imafidon Osama Agbonile, has been honored with the 2023 Role Model in Neuro-Psychiatric Medical Leadership Merit Award. The award was conferred on him on 25th October, 2023 by the “Africa…
Yesterday, October 24, 2023, The Niger-Delta Youth Vanguard (NDYV), the umbrella body of all youths both at home and in Diaspora, led by the president, Comr. Kenneth Ehiogun, presented an award of excellence, “Grand Icon of Excellence,” to the medical…
