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View article: Anxiety and depression amongst youth as adverse effects of using social media : A Review
Anxiety and depression amongst youth as adverse effects of using social media : A Review Open
Background: Social media use has become widely popularized in modern society and because of that, human interactions have drastically changed. In parallel, depression and anxiety have reached unprecedented levels among the youth, and conce…
View article: A systematic review on gut–brain axis aberrations in bipolar disorder and methods of balancing the gut microbiota
A systematic review on gut–brain axis aberrations in bipolar disorder and methods of balancing the gut microbiota Open
Background Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mood disorder that affects millions worldwide. Up to half of the diagnosed patients are reported to not receive adequate treatment. This study aims to assess the relationship between the gut–brain axis…
View article: The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Management of Psychosis
The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Management of Psychosis Open
Cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBTp) as a modality of treatment is gaining attention. A number of authors have reported their experiences, including challenges, in administering CBTp for psychotic patients. With CBTp still evo…
View article: Use of Skin Bleaching Products in West Africa
Use of Skin Bleaching Products in West Africa Open
Background: The use of skin bleaching products is considered a common trend in dark-skinned women in West Africa, Surprisingly, only a few studies have been carried out on this subject in West Africa. The objectives of the study are to det…
View article: Risk Factors and Mechanism of Hemorrhagic Transformation of Acute Ischemic Cerebral Infarction
Risk Factors and Mechanism of Hemorrhagic Transformation of Acute Ischemic Cerebral Infarction Open
A feared complication of ischemic cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is hemorrhagic transformation and it increases the length of hospital admissions, results in poor clinical outcomes and increases mortality. This study aims to identify risk …
View article: A Narrative Review on Neuromyelitis Optica
A Narrative Review on Neuromyelitis Optica Open
Neuromyelitis Optica, also known as Devic's disease, is a central nervous system (CNS) autoimmune inflammatory disease that primarily affects the optic nerve and spinal cord. The mechanism of the disease is given by the generation of IgG a…
View article: The Effect of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review
The Effect of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review Open
Background: As COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect every nation, Healthcare Workers (HCW) who care for the patients are psychologically impacted. This study aims to assess the psychological impact experienced by HCW and the psychosocial …
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 on Eating Disorder Risks and Symptoms in the General Population: A Systematic Review
The Impact of COVID-19 on Eating Disorder Risks and Symptoms in the General Population: A Systematic Review Open
Aims: This study aims to identify the risk factors of eating disorders, evaluate the impact of the pandemic on those with or without pre-existing eating disorders and compare the impact of COVID-19 on the various eating disorders.
Methodo…
View article: Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Misdiagnosed as Schizophrenia: A Case Report
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Misdiagnosed as Schizophrenia: A Case Report Open
Temporal lobe epilepsy is a neurological disorder of an unprovoked type of focal (partial) epilepsy that begins in the temporal lobe of the brain. Patients with this condition are often misdiagnosed due to similarities in presentation to o…