Restless Leg Syndrome: How to Diagnose, Evaluate & Treat
Restless leg syndrome is a common neurological condition, which can be easily missed or misdiagnosed as insomnia. On the other hand, most antidepressants and antipsychotics…
Category: Neurology
Neuroanatomy of Addiction
Understanding the neuroanatomy of the reward pathway and related circuitry is important in psychiatry, as abnormalities in these pathways are known to have a role…
(Q.3): Neuro-anatomical Correlates of Traumatic Brain Injury
Question Series on Traumatic Brain Injury Continues…. Read below for answer and other details: Symptom 1: Patient with impairments of consciousness following traumatic brain injury.…
Basal Ganglia Structures and Diseases Associated with Damage.
This diagram will answer basic overview of diseases associated with damage to basal ganglia structures: <img width=”1024″ height=”851″ src=”https://psychiatryeducationforum.com/project1/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Basal-Ganglia-1024×851.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/www.psychiatryeducationforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Basal-Ganglia.jpg?resize=1024%2C851&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.psychiatryeducationforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Basal-Ganglia.jpg?resize=300%2C249&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.psychiatryeducationforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Basal-Ganglia.jpg?resize=768%2C638&ssl=1…
FDA Approved EPIDIOLEX® (Cannabidiol) for Epilepsy
June 25, 2018: FDA approved EPIDIOLEX® (Cannabidiol) oral solution for treatment of seizures associated with: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. in patients 2 yr and…
Non-Epileptic vs Epileptic Seizures
BEFORE SCROLLING DOWN ==> SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS FIRST 🙂 . . . . (1) ONSET: Gradual Onset: common in non-epileptic seizures but…
Treatment of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME)
Avoid Triggers:○ Sleep deprivation ○ Alcohol○ Recreational drugs: Stimulants such as cocaine, amphetamines, GHB, and ketamine may exacerbate or trigger seizures and should be…
Serotonin Pathway: Medications Mechanism of Action
Serotonin Pathway: Medications Mechanism of Action A: Tryptophan Hydroxylase Inhibitors: p-Chlorophenylalanine B:5 Hydroxy-Tryptaphan Decarboxylase Inhibitors: Alpha Methyl 5-HT C:Mono Amine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI): Tranylcypromine, Pargyline…
The Effect of Antipsychotic Treatment on Cortical Gray Matter Changes in Schizophrenia: Does the Class Matter?
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Basal Ganglia Pathways & Pathology
Basal Ganglia Pathways & Pathology Copyright © Psychiatry Education Forum Please do post your questions or comments below. Dr. Harvinder Singh, M.D. (Admin) Enroll in…
NeuroAnatomical Location of Depression Symptoms
NeuroAnatomical Location of Depression Symptoms Amygdala and Prefrontal cortex: Guilt, Suicidality and Worthlessness. Nucleus accumbens: Pleasure, Interest, and Energy. Hypothalamus: Sleep and Appetite. Functional…