BirSingh Chavan
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View article: Comparison of effect of etomidate with propofol on hemodynamics during modified electroconvulsive therapy
Comparison of effect of etomidate with propofol on hemodynamics during modified electroconvulsive therapy Open
Background and Aims: Studies comparing the effect of propofol and etomidate on hemodynamic parameters during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) have shown ambiguous results. Although some studies observed a larger increase in blood pressure a…
View article: Brief Flooding with Exposure and Response Prevention in Vivo in OCD
Brief Flooding with Exposure and Response Prevention in Vivo in OCD Open
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a commonly encountered psychiatric illness. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)/exposure and response prevention (ERP) is first-line treatment option for OCD. When facilities are available, CBT/ERP monot…
View article: Pain threshold and pain tolerance as a predictor of deliberate self-harm among adolescents and young adults
Pain threshold and pain tolerance as a predictor of deliberate self-harm among adolescents and young adults Open
Background: Recently, the assessment of pain has been used as a parameter to differentiate adolescents who indulge in deliberate self-harm from healthy individuals. Aims and objectives: The present study was conducted to compare pain sensi…
View article: Authors' reply to commentary on “Gulati P, Chavan BS, Sidana A. Comparative efficacy of baclofen and lorazepam in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome”
Authors' reply to commentary on “Gulati P, Chavan BS, Sidana A. Comparative efficacy of baclofen and lorazepam in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome” Open
Sir, Zolpidem has been used in baclofen group for sleep purpose only. Since zolpidem has quick onset of action and short half-life, it is unlikely to affect the pervasive alcohol withdrawal syndrome.[1] Patients with a history of complicat…
View article: Eating attitudes and body shape concerns among medical students in Chandigarh
Eating attitudes and body shape concerns among medical students in Chandigarh Open
Background/Objectives: Eating disorders are rarely encountered in the Indian subcontinent. Surprisingly, there is sparse literature related to eating attitude distortions and body dissatisfaction in the Indian population. The objective of …
View article: Clinical profile of patients seeking services at urban community psychiatric services in Chandigarh
Clinical profile of patients seeking services at urban community psychiatric services in Chandigarh Open
Patients of substance use disorder prefer to be seen in the outreach clinics and it is possible to manage them in these clinics with very little need to refer them to tertiary care hospitals.