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View article: Proactively Evaluating the Impact of Source Water Changes on Lead–Tin Solder Corrosion
Proactively Evaluating the Impact of Source Water Changes on Lead–Tin Solder Corrosion Open
View article: El Niño-driven phase shift to algal dominance on Isla del Caño’s coral reefs: implications for urgent restoration
El Niño-driven phase shift to algal dominance on Isla del Caño’s coral reefs: implications for urgent restoration Open
Background The 2023–24 El Niño event caused extreme marine heat stress and widespread coral bleaching. Coral reefs at the Reserva Biológica Isla del Caño and the northern coast of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, underpin critical ecosystem …
View article: Burnout: At times a physical state
Burnout: At times a physical state Open
Objective While physical symptoms are not uncommonly reported by those experiencing burnout, the syndrome is essentially defined by a set of psychological symptoms. We therefore undertook a study to quantify physical symptoms associated wi…
View article: The history of psychomotor symptoms in depression and its implications for modern neuroscience
The history of psychomotor symptoms in depression and its implications for modern neuroscience Open
Motor signs have been central to descriptions of melancholia since antiquity, yet their significance and presumed causes have varied considerably across history. Until today and despite their robust link with worse outcomes, the origin of …
View article: Current issues in relation to burnout’s definition, measurement, prevalence and management: A narrative review
Current issues in relation to burnout’s definition, measurement, prevalence and management: A narrative review Open
In response to high contemporary levels of interest in burnout we overview key issues in relation to its definition, measurement, psychiatric status and management. Defining burnout remains problematic and compromises prevalence estimates.…
View article: Antibiomania: An update
Antibiomania: An update Open
Background Antibiomania, whereby an antibiotic induces a manic/hypomanic episode in those with or without a pre-existing bipolar condition, is a little-known phenomenon, diagnostically elusive, may be more prevalent than recognised and thu…
View article: On the Origins of MAOI Misconceptions: Reaffirming their Role in Melancholic Depression
On the Origins of MAOI Misconceptions: Reaffirming their Role in Melancholic Depression Open
The first monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) used for the treatment of depression in the 1950–60s were credited with treating severe melancholic depression (MeD) successfully and greatly reducing the need for electroconvulsive therapy (E…
View article: Landscape of clinical trials in cancer cachexia: assessment of trends from 1995–2024
Landscape of clinical trials in cancer cachexia: assessment of trends from 1995–2024 Open
View article: A critique of International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision criteria for the mood disorders
A critique of International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision criteria for the mood disorders Open
In 2024, WHO published the Clinical Descriptions and Diagnostic Requirements for International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision Mental, Behavioural and Neurodevelopmental Disorders manual. Stated objectives were to determine valid …
View article: Integrated therapy for lumbar strain in young/ middle-aged patients
Integrated therapy for lumbar strain in young/ middle-aged patients Open
Objective, This study aims to investigate the long-term therapeutic effects of conventional medical techniques—muscle release therapy and Pilates exercise, as well as their combination, on lumbar muscle strain in middle-aged and young pati…
View article: Comorbid ADHD and Bipolar Disorder - An Update
Comorbid ADHD and Bipolar Disorder - An Update Open
Objective To note the strong comorbid link between ADHD and the bipolar disorders, consider candidate mechanisms and nominate a preferred management approach. Conclusions Comorbid ADHD and bipolar disorder is distinctly higher than expecte…
View article: 696 | OUTCOME DISPARITIES IN PRIMARY CNS LYMPHOMA: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS AT AN ACADEMIC CENTER WITH A PREDOMINANTLY HISPANIC PATIENT POPULATION
696 | OUTCOME DISPARITIES IN PRIMARY CNS LYMPHOMA: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS AT AN ACADEMIC CENTER WITH A PREDOMINANTLY HISPANIC PATIENT POPULATION Open
View article: A review of longitudinal studies assessing personality and burnout
A review of longitudinal studies assessing personality and burnout Open
Burnout is generally conceptualized as the consequence of precipitating work stressors. However, most psychiatric conditions are best captured by an interaction between predisposing factors and environmental stressors (i.e., a diathesis-st…
View article: Judged effectiveness of help-seeking strategies employed by those experiencing differing burnout phases and the suggested benefits of antidepressant medication
Judged effectiveness of help-seeking strategies employed by those experiencing differing burnout phases and the suggested benefits of antidepressant medication Open
This study supports a two-phase, if not a staging, model for burnout in indicating differing clinical profiles, differential rates of trialling listed strategies and differential benefit rates for trialled strategies. The suggested effecti…
View article: Ré-imagination
Ré-imagination Open
View article: Landscape of Clinical Trials in Cancer Cachexia: Assessment of Trends From 1995-2024
Landscape of Clinical Trials in Cancer Cachexia: Assessment of Trends From 1995-2024 Open
Background Cancer cachexia, a multifactorial syndrome characterized by unintentional weight loss, is a frequent complication of cancer that impacts patients’ quality of life and survival. Methods In this retrospective review, we evaluated …
View article: Effects of Stimulus Temperature and Skin Hydration Levels on Wetness Perception at the Underarm
Effects of Stimulus Temperature and Skin Hydration Levels on Wetness Perception at the Underarm Open
Background Experiencing wetness on the skin because of sweating or contact with fluids can induce thermal discomfort. Millions of people apply antiperspirant deodorant products to the underarm to minimise this negative experience. However,…
View article: Journeying with a bipolar disorder: The quest plot
Journeying with a bipolar disorder: The quest plot Open
Objective Many with a bipolar disorder embark on a quest, most commonly during elevated mood states, and sometimes driven by a prescient delusion. This essay draws a parallel with a prominent literary plot – the Quest. Method Reference to …
View article: A revisionist model for treatment-resistant and difficult-to-treat depression
A revisionist model for treatment-resistant and difficult-to-treat depression Open
Objective: The aim of this study is to consider limitations to the heuristics ‘treatment-resistant depression’ (TRD) and ‘difficult-to-treat’ depression (DTD) and to offer a revisionist model. Methods: A number of limitations to the two co…
View article: Differentiating ‘pure’ and comorbid self-identified burnout: Diagnostic and management implications
Differentiating ‘pure’ and comorbid self-identified burnout: Diagnostic and management implications Open
Objective A previous study identified categorically differing scores on the Sydney Burnout Measure (SBM) between individuals with self-identified burnout with ( n = 354) or without ( n = 188) a history of mental illness. The current study …
View article: Does theta burst stimulation have differential benefit for those with melancholic or non-melancholic depression?
Does theta burst stimulation have differential benefit for those with melancholic or non-melancholic depression? Open
TBS appears to be non-specific, in that we failed to quantify any statistically significant differential benefit for those with melancholic compared to those with non-melancholic depression.
View article: A naturalistic effectiveness study of maintenance therapies for the bipolar disorders
A naturalistic effectiveness study of maintenance therapies for the bipolar disorders Open
Background Treatment decision‐making for individuals with bipolar disorder can be difficult. Recommendations from clinical practice guidelines can be affected by multiple methodological limitations, while pharmaco‐epidemiological data sugg…
View article: ADDing up?
ADDing up? Open
Objective To hypothesise that a possible increased prevalence of adult-onset attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may reflect mobile technology and digital media use being an aetiological fac…
View article: Impact of mood stabilizers on creativity
Impact of mood stabilizers on creativity Open
Objective While a DSM-5 criterion for both hypomania and mania is impaired functioning, the majority of those with a bipolar condition report improved functioning. When offered a mood stabilizer, many express concerns about any impact on t…
View article: A chat about bipolar disorder
A chat about bipolar disorder Open
Objectives This study aimed to assess the capabilities of ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre‐Trained Transformer) in generating informative content related to bipolar disorders. The objectives were to evaluate its ability to provide accurate inf…
View article: An observer-rated strategy for differentiating schizophrenic and manic states in inpatient settings
An observer-rated strategy for differentiating schizophrenic and manic states in inpatient settings Open
Objectives: Differentiating schizophrenia from mania in acutely psychotic patients can be difficult, but is important in determining immediate and subsequent management. Such differentiation is generally addressed by clinical interviews, b…
View article: Treatment‐resistant depression invites persistent reflection
Treatment‐resistant depression invites persistent reflection Open
As admirably detailed by McIntyre et al1, most definitions of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) weight failure to respond to a set of antidepressant medications and other physical treatment options. Is this the optimal paradigm when maj…
View article: Australian dental practitioners experience of burnout
Australian dental practitioners experience of burnout Open
Background The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with burnout in Australian dental practitioners. Methods A cross‐sectional survey of 1483 Australian dental practitioners was conducted from Oct to Dec 2021. Participan…
View article: Bipolar eyes: Windows to the pole?
Bipolar eyes: Windows to the pole? Open
View article: Issue Information
Issue Information Open