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Delusion of Pregnancy in a 60 Years Old Lady 60岁妇女的怀孕妄想

American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Pub Date : 2019-06-21 DOI: 10.11648/J.AJPN.20190702.11

Madhurima Khasnobis, Prosenjit Ghosh, H. A. Choudhury

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Prevalence and Profile of Migraine Patients in Brazzaville, Congo 刚果布拉柴维尔偏头痛患者的患病率和概况

American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Pub Date : 2019-06-18 DOI: 10.11648/J.AJPN.20190701.15

Ossou-Nguiet Paul Macaire, Mpandzou Ghislain Armel, Ongoly Ikora Heloise Stephanie, Diatewa Josue Euberma, Obondzo Aloba Karen Lise Charmel, Motoula Latou Dinah Happhia

{"title":"Prevalence and Profile of Migraine Patients in Brazzaville, Congo","authors":"Ossou-Nguiet Paul Macaire, Mpandzou Ghislain Armel, Ongoly Ikora Heloise Stephanie, Diatewa Josue Euberma, Obondzo Aloba Karen Lise Charmel, Motoula Latou Dinah Happhia","doi":"10.11648/J.AJPN.20190701.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/J.AJPN.20190701.15","url":null,"abstract":"Migraine is a chronic disease evolving through recurrent seizures; it constitutes a frequent reason of consultation in neurology. Epidemiological data on migraine in the world are available, but no study has been conducted in general population in Congo. To determinate the prevalence of migraine in population of Brazzaville, we conducted a prospective cross-sectional, door-to-door study. This study took place from March 1st to July 31st, 2018, in the city of Brazzaville. Regarding all subjects over 18 years old, living in Brazzaville for over ten years. The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0 software for Mac. The prevalence of migraine was 11,3% in Brazzaville, with 6% definite migraine and 5,3% of probable migraine. Women are more affected than men respectively 63,5% and 36,5%. Migraine without aura is more common than migraine with aura. Migraine is a public health problem because of its prevalence. Its affects the young adult and more preferably the woman The knowledge of the epidemiology of migraine in Brazzaville will lead to better awareness-raising actions.","PeriodicalId":256299,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132420299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Perceptions of Appropriateness of Psychiatric Referrals by Healthcare Professionals in a General Hospital 综合医院医护人员对精神病转诊的适当性的看法

American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Pub Date : 2019-06-13 DOI: 10.11648/J.AJPN.20190701.14

L. Lim, Jeremy Heng, Y. Chan

{"title":"Perceptions of Appropriateness of Psychiatric Referrals by Healthcare Professionals in a General Hospital","authors":"L. Lim, Jeremy Heng, Y. Chan","doi":"10.11648/J.AJPN.20190701.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/J.AJPN.20190701.14","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: We assessed hospital staff recognition of certain psychiatric symptoms and whether they considered it appropriate to refer patients with these symptoms to the consultation-liaison psychiatric service. Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to all healthcare professionals working in the hospital. We presented several vignettes describing the typical symptoms and behaviors of a case of schizophrenia, major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, delirium and dementia. Staff were asked whether they considered it appropriate for a patient with these symptoms to be referred to the psychiatrist. Results: Doctors were significantly more likely to endorse psychiatric referrals for depression (p = 0.023) and schizophrenia (p < 0.001). Although there appeared to be non- significant responses for the remaining conditions, within group analyses suggested that the more experienced staff and foreign born and foreign trained staff were more likely to endorse psychiatric referrals for anxiety, dementia and delirium. Conclusions: Knowledge deficits exist among hospital staff in our hospital. This highlights the possibility of non- detection and non-referral of certain psychiatric comorbidities among patients receiving medical care.","PeriodicalId":256299,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121369069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Community Services, Progression Rate, and Nursing Home Placement In Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease 阿尔茨海默病患者的社区服务、进展率和养老院安置

American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Pub Date : 2019-06-13 DOI: 10.11648/J.AJPN.20190701.13

J. McGee, Dennis R. Myers, Haley Groce

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Peduncular Hallucinosis and Overlapping Antiganglioside Antibody Syndrome 花梗幻觉和重叠抗神经节苷脂抗体综合征

American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Pub Date : 2019-05-27 DOI: 10.11648/J.AJPN.20190701.12

A. Demas, Guillaume Costentin, V. Langlois, Y. Vaschalde, J. Cochin

{"title":"Peduncular Hallucinosis and Overlapping Antiganglioside Antibody Syndrome","authors":"A. Demas, Guillaume Costentin, V. Langlois, Y. Vaschalde, J. Cochin","doi":"10.11648/J.AJPN.20190701.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/J.AJPN.20190701.12","url":null,"abstract":"Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS), Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS) and Bickerstaff Brainstem Encephalitis (BBE) form part of the same disease spectrum, sharing some clinical signs and auto-immune based mechanisms with antiganglioside antibodies. GBS, the most common cause of subacute flaccid paralysis, is a well-known and extensively described syndrome. MFS is characterized by subacute ophthalmoplegia, ataxia and areflexia. In 1957, Bickerstaff described some patients who, in addition to ataxia and ophthalmoplegia, had abnormal mental status, corresponding to brainstem involvment. Neurological manifestations associated with anti-GQ1b antibodies can occur in isolation or in association. We report the case of a woman with an unusual psychiatric presentation (peduncular hallucinosis) of anti-GQ1b antibody syndrome, with features of these three diseases, and a dramatic improvement with immunoglobulin therapy. Peduncular hallucinosis are a rare form of visual hallucination. They are often described as colourful visions of people and animals, and are usually associated with vascular lesions in the midbrain and thalamus. This provides further evidence of the broad spectrum of neurological diseases associated with antiganglioside antibodies. To the best of our knowledge this is the first description of PH complicating BBE. Clinicians should be aware of the existence of overlapping syndrome with combined central and peripherical neurological system involvement.","PeriodicalId":256299,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123505298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparative Study of Prevalence and Correlates of Mental Health Problems in Deaf and Hearing Adolescents in a Semi-Inclusive Setting in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria 尼日利亚西南部伊巴丹半包容性环境中聋人和听力健全青少年心理健康问题患病率及其相关因素的比较研究

American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Pub Date : 2019-03-05 DOI: 10.11648/J.AJPN.20190701.11

Y. Adeniyi, O. Omigbodun, A. Adeosun

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Primary Psychiatric Behavioral Disorders Indicative of Neuropathological Processes: A Review of 125 Cases 指示神经病理过程的原发性精神行为障碍:125例回顾

American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpn.20221001.14

Brahim Samuel Traoré, Dion Aristide Gonce, Constance Yapo-Ehounoud, Ahou Rita Aka, Yves Stephane Ipou, Lou Gonova Berthe Djehoua, Kouame Leonard Kouassi, Yessonguilana Jean-Marie Yéo-Ténéna

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Recurrent Paternal Puerperium Psychosis: A Case at the Goma Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Center 复发性父亲产褥期精神病:戈马神经精神病院中心一例

American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpn.20221001.11

Francois Polepole Maheshe, Albert Yemba Baruani Ahuka, Eugene Bashombe, Jean Marie Ciza

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Machado Joseph's Disease in a Togolese Family: A Case Report 一个多哥家庭的马查多·约瑟夫病:一个病例报告

American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpn.20210904.17

Vinyo Kodzo Kumako, Kokouvi Panabalo Waklatsi, K. Apetse, Komi Igneza Agbotsou, K. Assogba, Agnon Ayelola Koffi Balogou

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Correlates of Re-hospitalization and Dis-engagement During the First Three Years of Psychotic Illness, in a Psychiatric Facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE 在阿联酋阿布达比的精神病院，精神病患者前三年再住院和脱离的相关因素

American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpn.20221001.16

Aisha Al Dhufairi, Hadir Abdel Rahman, Mohamed Al Khaaldi, Reem Aldullqader, Eman Al Houti

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