Preventive Approaches for Post-Stroke Depression: Where Do We Stand? A Systematic Review
Background Post-stroke depression (PSD) occurs in one-third of stroke survivors, leading to a substantial decrease in quality of life as well as delayed functional and neurological recovery. Early detection of patients at risk and initiation of tailored preventive measures may reduce the medical and socioeconomic burden associated with PSD. Objective To review the current evidence […]
Motor Functional Characteristics in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review
Background The development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has various influences on physical abilities. Identification of specific physical abilities of people with ADHD/ASDs as biomarkers for diagnosing these conditions is necessary. Therefore, in the present review, we aimed firstly to extract the difference in physical abilities of people with ADHD or […]
Risperidone for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
Background Various clinical trials suggested that risperidone was beneficial in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents. Objective The aim of this systematic review was to determine the efficacy, acceptability and tolerability of risperidone in the treatment of children and adolescents with ASD. Data Sources The databases of Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL […]
High dose of vitamin b6 supplementation reduces anxiety
Taking high-dose of Vitamin B6 tablets has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and by new research. Scientists measured the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and found that they reported feeling less anxious after taking the supplements every day for a month. Vitamin B6 helps the body produce a […]
ROLE OF CALCIUM HOMEOSTASIS IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease associated with senile plaques (SP) and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in the brain. Abnormal accumulation of a specific protein, β-amyloid (Aβ), in brain neurons plays a central role in the pathogenesis of this neurodegenerative disease. Changes in intracellular calcium signalling are related to Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have demonstrated that […]
Risk factors for depression in tuberculosis patients
Mental illness is an important global health concern, with depression affecting nearly 322 million people worldwide. Studies on the comorbidity of TB and depression reveal a significant correlation between depression and poor adherence to TB treatment, as well as higher rates of treatment failure, development of antimicrobial resistance, and higher mortality rates TB infection causes […]