research Summary of Findings on Psychotropic Medications
Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
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60-73 / 73 results research Case Report: A Deletion Variant in the DCAF17 Gene Underlying Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome in a Chinese Consanguineous Family
A genetic mutation in the DCAF17 gene caused Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a Chinese patient from a related family.
research Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism with Extensive Intracranial Calcification in Children
An 11-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia has a rare case of hypoparathyroidism with severe brain calcifications but normal development and no known cause.
research Blockbuster Weight-Loss Drugs Not Tied to Suicidality, Studies Show
Weight-loss drugs are not linked to suicidal thoughts.
research Cluster Headache: Acute and Prophylactic Therapy
Sumatriptan injections, high-flow oxygen, and verapamil effectively treat cluster headaches.
research Direct Vasodilators and Sympatholytic Agents
Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
research Shortcutting the Diagnostic Odyssey: The Multidisciplinary Program for Undiagnosed Rare Diseases in Adults (UD-PrOZA)
The UD-PrOZA program successfully diagnosed 18% of adult patients with rare diseases, often using genetic testing.
research Trichotillomania: What Do We Know So Far?
Trichotillomania treatment is most successful with a mix of behavioral therapy, medication, and social support.
research Pregnenolone for the Treatment of L-DOPA-Induced Dyskinesia in Parkinson's Disease
Pregnenolone might help manage movement issues caused by Parkinson's disease treatment without reducing the medicine's effectiveness.
research Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine in Prophylaxis and Treatment of COVID-19
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are not recommended for COVID-19 treatment due to insufficient evidence and safety concerns.
research A Case of Delusional Parasitosis Secondary to Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia in a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Area for Clinical Vigilance
Iron deficiency can cause psychiatric symptoms that improve with proper treatment.
research Doctor, You Must Examine My Creature Collection!: A Case Report of Delusional Infestation
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
research Selection of Antidepressants in Geriatric Dermatoses: A Questionnaire Study of Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan, India
Most dermatologists in Western Rajasthan prefer the anti-depressant Doxepin for elderly skin conditions and often refer patients to a psychiatrist.