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View article: Morphological Changes of the Retina in Alcohol Use Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Studies Using Optical Coherence Tomography
Morphological Changes of the Retina in Alcohol Use Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Studies Using Optical Coherence Tomography Open
Purpose of the Review: Chronic alcohol use is associated with various structural and functional changes in the brain. Retinal morphology assessed by optical coherence tomography (OCT) non-invasively detects alcohol related damage to the br…
View article: Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Improving Depression and Anxiety in Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Improving Depression and Anxiety in Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Purpose of the Review: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a third-wave psychological therapy that has shown effectiveness in managing psychological distress across various conditions, including chronic illnesses. Traumatic brain in…
View article: From resistance to response: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulus in obsessive-compulsive disorder – A case series
From resistance to response: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulus in obsessive-compulsive disorder – A case series Open
Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic and debilitating mental health condition that affects approximately 1%–3% of the population, leading to significant impairment in quality of life and daily functioning. While fir…
View article: A cross-sectional study to explore the association between parasocial interaction and big five personality traits toward K-wave/Hallyu
A cross-sectional study to explore the association between parasocial interaction and big five personality traits toward K-wave/Hallyu Open
Background: Hallyu or Korean wave (K-wave) is the term used to describe diffusion and export of South Korean popular culture into the global market and includes music (K-pop), TV shows (K-drama), cuisine (K-cuisine), video games, and carto…
View article: Impact of Spine Surgery on Psychosexual Functioning, Marital Satisfaction, and Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Study
Impact of Spine Surgery on Psychosexual Functioning, Marital Satisfaction, and Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: A sedentary lifestyle among young and middle-aged individuals contributes to spinal pathologies, significantly affecting quality of life (QOL). Sexuality is a key determinant of well-being, and spinal conditions—characterized…
View article: Intravenous Ketamine as an Adjunctive Treatment for Dysthymia: A Case Report
Intravenous Ketamine as an Adjunctive Treatment for Dysthymia: A Case Report Open
Background: Dysthymia, characterized by persistent low mood without reaching the severity of depression, poses a challenge in terms of prolonged symptom duration and limited response to conventional antidepressant therapies. Case descripti…
View article: A cross-sectional study of stressful life events and quality of life among FGID and non-FGID patients
A cross-sectional study of stressful life events and quality of life among FGID and non-FGID patients Open
Background: Gastrointestinal disorders, both non-functional and functional, are prevalent among the general population, and understanding these in relation to psychological factors is crucial for clinicians to design effective management s…
View article: A prospective open-label study to evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous ketamine as an adjunct in treating severe depression
A prospective open-label study to evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous ketamine as an adjunct in treating severe depression Open
Background Ketamine, an emerging pharmacotherapeutic agent for depression, has demonstrated rapid and substantial improvement in mood and suicidal ideation, particularly in severe cases. While previous studies have established its efficacy…
View article: Intravenous Ketamine for Suicidal Behavior in Severe Depression with Psychotic Features
Intravenous Ketamine for Suicidal Behavior in Severe Depression with Psychotic Features Open
Depression is the leading cause of suicide, and antidepressants and modified electroconvulsive therapy (mECT) are the preferred treatment modalities. Ketamine is an established anesthetic agent and evidence for its use in depression is evo…
View article: Dataset for the study titled: A prospective open label study to evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous ketamine as an adjunct in treating severe depression.
Dataset for the study titled: A prospective open label study to evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous ketamine as an adjunct in treating severe depression. Open
This is open-label prospective study exploring the effectiveness of IV ketamine in treating severe depression.
View article: Disulfiram-Like Reaction with Cefixime
Disulfiram-Like Reaction with Cefixime Open
INTRODUCTION The disulfiram-like reaction (DLR) can be mimicked by some medications such as – metronidazole and cephalosporins (cefamandole, cefoperazone, and moxalactam).[1] It manifests with symptoms of severe headache, increased heart r…
View article: A cross-sectional study to explore the association of peer pressure with Internet gaming
A cross-sectional study to explore the association of peer pressure with Internet gaming Open
Background: Gaming is a new phenomenon and there are increasing concerns over its negative impact. After the official recognition by diagnostic and statistical manual-5 and International Classification of Disorder-11, much of the research …
View article: Parental apprehension, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19 infection in children: A cross-sectional study
Parental apprehension, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19 infection in children: A cross-sectional study Open
Background: With the anticipation of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) third wave, there were reports of increased rates of infection among children. So naturally, there will be apprehension among parents regarding this. Knowledge, a…
View article: A cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ophthalmic preventive measures during COVID-19 pandemic among general population
A cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ophthalmic preventive measures during COVID-19 pandemic among general population Open
Context: Every new wave of COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) infection brings a new set of challenges, which requires a better understanding of the disease and taking necessary measures to curtail the damage. This KAP study tries to unde…
View article: Association of Screen Time with Physical and Mental Health Among Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Association of Screen Time with Physical and Mental Health Among Children: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The effects of digital screen use on the physical and mental health of a child are a debated area of research. Studies have established few harmful effects, but the usage among children remains to be high. There is less underst…
View article: A Cross Sectional Study on the Psychological Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Schoolteachers in Andhra Pradesh
A Cross Sectional Study on the Psychological Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Schoolteachers in Andhra Pradesh Open
BACKGROUND COVID-19 is a novel disease caused by Coronavirus. It was declared a pandemic by WHO in March 2020. To reduce the impact of the disease lockdown was imposed by various governments. This has a psychological impact on various grou…
View article: Association of “Big Five” Personality with Perceived Stress in Medical Postgraduates: A Cross-sectional Study
Association of “Big Five” Personality with Perceived Stress in Medical Postgraduates: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Background: Medical postgraduates are exposed to more time in patient care and thereby higher stress. Personality is one of the important factors associated with stress. Studies exist in profiling personality traits and also assessing stre…
View article: What Do Non-Psychiatric Doctors of Andhra Pradesh Think about Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Medications and Mental Illness? A Cross-Sectional Study
What Do Non-Psychiatric Doctors of Andhra Pradesh Think about Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Medications and Mental Illness? A Cross-Sectional Study Open
BACKGROUND Mental and behavioural disorders are prevalent in all societies. The stigma and poor attitude towards mental illness and those with mental illness is well known. Similarly, there also exists poor opinions about psychiatrists and…
View article: Psychological Impact during the Late Phase of Covid-19 Pandemic among the Hospitalised Patients and General Public in Andhra Pradesh - A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study
Psychological Impact during the Late Phase of Covid-19 Pandemic among the Hospitalised Patients and General Public in Andhra Pradesh - A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study Open
BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is a novel coronavirus, which became a pandemic within few days. Being a novel virus, the disease pathophysiology and psychological impact are not completely known. Studies conducted till now …
View article: Attitudes toward Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Medications, and Mental Illness among Medical Undergraduates
Attitudes toward Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Medications, and Mental Illness among Medical Undergraduates Open
Context: Varying attitude exists regarding psychiatrists, psychiatric medications, and mental illness among different groups of people. Attitudes are in more of a negative domain when we look from the laypersons' perspective. The study exp…
View article: Oxcarbazepine-induced Steven–Johnson syndrome
Oxcarbazepine-induced Steven–Johnson syndrome Open
Carbamazepine has been well documented to be associated with Steven–Johnson Syndrome (SJS). The newer anti-epileptic oxcarbazepine has not been demonstrated to be associated with this rare side effect except in some case reports. We presen…
View article: A follow-up study to evaluate psychological impact among patients admitted for COVID-19 treatment to a tertiary care hospital
A follow-up study to evaluate psychological impact among patients admitted for COVID-19 treatment to a tertiary care hospital Open
Introduction: Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is a pandemic caused by a novel virus. It is associated with higher infectivity and mortality, which has led to a rise in psychological problems. This study is an attempt to assess and compar…
View article: Attitude towards COVID-19 vaccine among the general public in south India
Attitude towards COVID-19 vaccine among the general public in south India Open
Introduction: Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is a novel infection that sets off a pandemic in a short period. Research has been going on to develop safe and effective vaccines and around 150 are in the process of development. In India, …
View article: Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction Open
Background: Antidepressant drugs are frequently associated with sexual dysfunction. Sexual side effects affect the patients' quality of life and in the long term and can lead to noncompliance and relapse. However, studies covering many ant…