Neuropsychiatric disorders associated with vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin. Its main function is its crucial role as a coenzyme in a step of normal synthesis of myelin. Myelin is required for neuronal protection as well as normal transmission of impulses in the nerves. The one-carbon cycle is vital for the synthesis of myelin and neurotransmitters. Vitamin B12 is crucial […]
Medicinal cannabis for the treatment of anxiety disorders
Cannabis can exert paradoxical effects when it comes to anxiety. Different constituents of cannabis (THC and CBD) interact differently with receptors and neurotransmitters in the CNS and endocannabinoid system(ECS). Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is considered to be primarily responsible for the anxiogenic effects of cannabis. Studies have demonstrated that high doses of THC, specifically Δ9-THC, can cause […]
Malnutrition in patients with neurological disorders
Neurological disorders can cause problems in chewing and swallowing or impair functionality in daily life. Depression, which is often seen in patients with chronic neurological disorders, also increases the risk of malnutrition. Impairment of cognitive function makes it difficult to prepare food and increases the risk of malnutrition. Gastroparesis due to Parkinson’s disease or diabetes […]
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
The COVID-19 virus infection and the impact of the virus on society causes several different sequels and comorbidities in physical and mental health. Infection with COVID-19 may cause the worsening of neuropsychiatric disorders and the development of neuropsychiatric disorders. Neuropsychiatric disorders in the context of COVID-19 include depression, anxiety, delirium, mood compulsivity, cognitive impairment, and […]
Efficacy of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid in Depression
Omega-3 PUFAs are the essential fatty acids used to produce Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from EPA, they then synthesize DHA. EPA can decrease the production of arachidonic acid by inhibiting delta-5-desaturase activity. In the cyclooxygenase enzyme system, EPA may compete with arachidonic acid for phospholipase A2 (PLA2) and help block the process of proinflammatory eicosanoid synthesis from […]
Effect of deep brain stimulation on female Parkinsonian patients with lower urinary tract symptoms
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in Parkinson’s disease cases as 60% of these patients have bladder storage/ emptying disturbances. The most common symptoms seen in Parkinson’s disease patients are urgency, frequency, and urgency UI. Urodynamic studies have shown that a high proportion of Parkinson’s patients have overactive bladder(OAB). The pathophysiology of OAB symptoms […]