Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry

Abstract

Widely recognised as the standard text for trainee psychiatrists, the Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry stands head and shoulders above the competition. Honed over five editions it displays a rare fluency, authority and insight, and it makes the process of assimilating information as smooth and enjoyable as possible. The resource provides an introduction to all the clinical topics required by the trainee psychiatrist, including all the sub-specialties and major psychiatric conditions. Throughout, the authors emphasize the basic clinical skills required for the full assessment and understanding of the patient. Discussion of treatment includes not only scientific evidence, but also practical problems in the management of patients their family and social context. It emphasizes an evidence-based approach to practice and gives full attention to ethical and legal issues. Introductory chapters focus on recognition of signs and symptoms, classification and diagnosis, psychiatric assessment, and aetiology. Further chapters deal with all the major psychiatric syndromes as well as providing detailed coverage of pharmacological and psychological treatments. It also gives equal prominence to ICD and DSM classification - often with direct comparisons.

Medications used in dementia: a review of evidence

“…Most trials were on patients with mild-moderate dementia. Benefits were also seen on measures of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and behaviour, with small effect sizes (5). The metaanalyses reported no significant differences in efficacy between different AChE (8-11), a finding that may have been influenced by the small effect sizes.…”

“…The prevalence of AD is 1 to 2% at the age of 65, but the prevalence doubles every 5 years after that (4). Memory impairment is prominent although it is not the only cognitive domain that is affected (5). Vascular dementia (VaD) accounts for about 20-25% of all dementias.…”

“…Vascular dementia (VaD) accounts for about 20-25% of all dementias. The management options include controlling of cerebrovascular and metabolic risk factors (5,6). The clinical features of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson's disease with dementia (PDD) are similar.…”

Adaptation and Validation of the Bangla Version of the Depression Literacy Questionnaire

“…Depression is a common, chronic, recurrent, treatable disorder linked to diminished role functioning and quality of life, medical morbidity, and mortality [1][2][3][4][5][6]. It been ranked as the 4th leading cause of disability worldwide by World Health Organization (WHO) and again it is forecasted that by 2020, it will be the second leading cause [1,2,7].…”

“…It been ranked as the 4th leading cause of disability worldwide by World Health Organization (WHO) and again it is forecasted that by 2020, it will be the second leading cause [1,2,7]. Symptoms comprised of low mood, lack of interest or pleasure, reduced energy, guilty feelings, disturbed sleep or appetite, and difficulties in attention and concentration [2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Depression presents typically in the early to mid-20s, becomes chronic and recurrent and causes substantial impairments and at its worst, depression can lead to suicide as almost 1 million lives are lost yearly due to suicide [1,2].…”