Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease: Amantadine to Sheath the Double-edged Sword Dr. Nupur Rajoria31 Jan 2022 10:47 AM ISTParkinson's disease (PD) is a movement disorder and the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in adults over the age of 60 years (1). India is...
Review: The complex liaison of Nicotine and Diabetes and role of NRT Dr. Shivi Kataria24 Jan 2022 11:45 AM ISTSmoking tobacco has been linked with diabetes for the last two decades backed by sound research data. The detrimental effects of cigarette smoking on...
Psychostimulant Adrafinil: is it safe as a dietary supplement? AJP explores the scientific background Dr. Shivi Kataria25 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTAdrafinil is a psychostimulant prodrug of modafinil marketed as a dietary supplement with purported effects on concentration, productivity, cognition,...
Reviewing Depression in Adolescent: contemporary treatment and future directions Dr. Shivi Kataria17 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTDepression is a major source of impairment and suffering in adolescence and is considered to be an important remediable risk factor for suicide. A...
Reviewing the triple A in cardiology: The role of amlodipine-atenolol in angina relief dr. Abhimanyu Uppal27 July 2021 12:45 PM ISTAmlodipine, a charged dihydropyridine-type (DHP) calcium channel blocker (CCB), has been widely used to treat hypertension. (1) Amlodipine...
An update on Perinatal depression: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment for "Baby Blues" Dr Nirali Kapoor19 July 2021 8:45 AM ISTCoumary A et al. published an editorial article describing and discussing Perinatal Depression in Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ...
Higher incidence of Neuropsychiatric disorders linked to spectrum of preterm births: JAMA Dr Nirali Kapoor13 July 2021 8:45 AM ISTGestation is a critical period for brain growth and development. Nonoptimal gestational duration might have lifelong health consequences, including...
"Teen dating", partner violence and mental health issues in COVID era Dr. Shivi Kataria28 Jun 2021 9:45 AM ISTIntimate partner violence is described as physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, or psychological aggression by a current or former intimate...
Prenatal Secondhand Smoke exposure tied to higher odds of ADHD in Children: JAMA Dr Nirali Kapoor30 May 2021 6:30 PM ISTAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, or both, is a...
Hiding in plain sight: Decoding the unrecognized yet prevalent "chronic" serotonin syndrome. Dr. Shivi Kataria4 May 2021 7:15 PM ISTChronic serotonin syndrome (SS) is an evolving concept. It may present with nonspecific symptoms such as generalized body pain, stiffness/rigidity,...
Indian culture, inability to express feelings and depression: explaining the complex relationship. Dr. Shivi Kataria24 April 2021 12:30 PM ISTAlexithymia has been described as difficulty in expressing as well as experiencing feelings. It has been studied in relation with medical as well as...
"Screen-time" for students in the pandemic era: How much is too much? Dr. Shivi Kataria19 April 2021 7:00 AM ISTThe lockdown following the COVID-19 has changed the way education is delivered in our country. Among the continued school closure the educational...
