OUTLINE •LEARNING OBJECTIVES •INTRODUCTION •NEUROTRANSMITTERS AND THEIR RECEPTORS •CONCLUSION • REFERENCES LEARNING OBJECTIVES •Describe synthesis, storage, release, reuptake and degradation of major neurotransmitters. •Define neurotransmitters and receptors and explain their role in chemical communication. •Review major monoamine, cholinergic and amino-acid…

OUTLINE •Introduction •Epidemiology •Risk factors •Relevant anatomy •Pathophysiology •Signs and symptoms •Stages of Osteoarthritis •Diagnosis •Management •Progression and monitoring •Prevention •Conclusion •References INTRODUCTION •Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and one of the leading causes of pain…

OUTLINE Objective Introduction Specific Roles and Benefits of Natural Plants in Psychiatric Beautification Important Considerations in Psychiatric Hospital Settings/Environmental Design Principles Recommendations for Implementation Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Natural plants play a crucial role in environmental beautification within psychiatric hospital settings…

OUTLINE Aim Introduction Bilirubin Metabolism Assay Methods for Bilirubin Haematological Significance of Bilirubin Bilirubin Assay & Its Relevance in Psychiatric Practice Ways to Mitigate Hyperbilirubinaemia Conclusion Recommendation Selected References INTRODUCTION Bilirubin is a yellow compound that is a byproduct of…

Introduction to ECT What is ECT? Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical procedure used to treat severe, treatment-resistant mental health conditions, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. It involves passing small electric currents through the brain to induce…

OUTLINE INTRODUCTION DEFINITIONS OF SOME TERMS ANTEPARTUM PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS RISKS FACTORS MDD,PSYCHOSIS,BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISODER DILEMMAS PSYCHOTROPICS IN PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING NAVIGATING THE DILEMMAS RECOMMENDATIONS CONCLUSION REFERENCES INTRODUCTION AS ESTIMATED 500,000 PREGNANCIES IN THE UNITED STATES EACH YEAR INVOLVE WOMEN…

  Introduction   Description of Bedbugs   Causes of Infestation   Identification/Diagnosis   Control measures   Preventive measures   Challenges   Integrated Pest Management (IPM)   Recommendations   Conclusion   References Introduction Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, nocturnal, blood-feeding insects that infest…

Introduction Objectives Definition Types of Healthcare Data Analytics Application of the Four Types of Healthcare Data Analytics in Psychiatry Tools and Technologies in Heathcare Data Analytics Important of Data Analytics in Healthcare decision making Benefit of using Data Analytics Challenges…

OUTLINE Introduction Definition of terms Causes of patients abscondment Negative effects of abscondee cases to the hospital, patients and patients relatives. The role of social worker in handling absondee cases How to address cases of abcondees Recommendation Conclusion INTRODUCTION Over…

OUTLINE Introduction Definition Core principles and theoretical foundation of PCM Barriers and implementation strategies of PCM Clinical applications Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Psychiatry goes beyond symptoms and diagnosis. PCM- Shift from paternalistic to collaborative and humanistic care model. Emphasize autonomy, shared…