http://www.progressnp.com Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry EarlyView RSS Feed http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/836451/Digest_.html Abstract Psychosis Consensus on antipsychotic doses Interpreting evidence would be easier if the clinically equivalent doses of antipsychotics were known. There are not enough data from clinical trials to provide a rigorous comparison so an international clinical panel convened to develop a consensus (Am J Psychiatry 2010;167:686‐93). Using... 2010-09-02T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/836449/Physical_examinations_of_mental_health_service_users_.html Abstract The Royal College of Psychiatrists recommends that every psychiatric inpatient should have a thorough physical examination within 24 hours of admission. Here, the authors present their cross‐sectional audit to assess the timing and quality of physical examinations within an inner London inpatient mental health unit. Copyright © 2010 Wiley Interface Ltd 2010-09-02T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/836447/Agomelatine_more_than_just_another_antidepressant_.html Abstract Professor Anthony Hale, Consultant Psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Kent, reviewed some recent trial data for agomelatine at a Servier Laboratories‐sponsored satellite meeting at the Latest Advances in Psychiatry Symposium IX held in London in March 2010. Professor Hale explained how his views about the drug and its place in therapy have changed as a result of the new data. Steve Titmarsh... 2010-09-02T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/836445/Seizure_control_is_important_but_dont_forget_the_patient_.html Abstract Control of epileptic seizures is not the only issue facing patients with epilepsy: they often suffer a range of comorbidities that affect quality of life as much as the seizures themselves. Dr Johnston explains how involving a wider multidisciplinary team of professionals in the management of patients with epilepsy can significantly improve patients' well‐being and quality of life. Copyright © 2010 Wiley Interface Ltd ... 2010-09-02T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/836443/The_clinical_manifestations_of_anoxic_brain_injury_.html Abstract Anoxic brain injury can cause diffuse injury to the brain resulting in widespread neurological, behavioural and cognitive impairments. In this article, the authors describe the principal clinical manifestations of anoxic brain injury and illustrate this with two case histories. Copyright © 2010 Wiley Interface Ltd 2010-09-02T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/836441/Medicinetaking_behaviour_in_schizophrenia__part_1_.html Abstract In this, the first of two articles, Celia Feetam and Hannah Roberts focus on factors contributing to poor medicine‐taking behaviour in schizophrenia and the consequences of this. The second article will consider treatment variables that may influence such behaviour and the interventions that have been proposed to improve medicine‐taking behaviour in those diagnosed with schizophrenia. These articles follow on from two... 2010-09-02T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/738025/An_update_on_sleep_disorders_and_their_treatment_.html Abstract Over the past year, Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry has been running a series of articles on the major psychiatric drug groups, produced in association with the College of Mental Health Pharmacy. In the final article in the series, Michele Sie describes the main types of sleep disorder and their features, and provides an overview of their treatment. Copyright © 2010 Wiley Interface Ltd 2010-06-09T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/738023/Compliance_and_how_to_achieve_it_the_commercial_approach_.html 2010-06-09T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/738027/Computerised_cognitive_behavioural_therapy_and_its_uses_.html Abstract The use of computer software programmes to deliver cognitive behavioural therapy to people with mental health disorders is becoming increasingly popular. Here the authors describe what conditions computerised cognitive behavioural therapy may be useful for, discuss its advantages and disadvantages and outline the current NICE guidance on its use. Copyright © 2010 Wiley Interface Ltd 2010-06-09T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/738029/Digest_.html Abstract Depression Antidepressant use and learning disability Analysis of the records of 221 adults attending the Welsh Centre for Learning Disability in Cardiff identified 241 episodes of treatment with an antidepressant within the past five years (The Psychiatrist 2010;34:123‐6). Antidepressants were prescribed for depression in 61 per cent of cases,... 2010-06-09T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/738021/Digest_.html Abstract Depression Antidepressant use and learning disability Analysis of the records of 221 adults attending the Welsh Centre for Learning Disability in Cardiff identified 241 episodes of treatment with an antidepressant within the past five years (The Psychiatrist 2010;34:123‐6). Antidepressants were prescribed for depression in 61 per cent of cases,... 2010-06-09T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/738015/Compliance_and_how_to_achieve_it_the_commercial_approach_.html 2010-06-09T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/738017/An_update_on_sleep_disorders_and_their_treatment_.html Abstract Over the past year, Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry has been running a series of articles on the major psychiatric drug groups, produced in association with the College of Mental Health Pharmacy. In the final article in the series, Michele Sie describes the main types of sleep disorder and their features, and provides an overview of their treatment. Copyright © 2010 Wiley Interface Ltd 2010-06-09T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/738019/Computerised_cognitive_behavioural_therapy_and_its_uses_.html Abstract The use of computer software programmes to deliver cognitive behavioural therapy to people with mental health disorders is becoming increasingly popular. Here the authors describe what conditions computerised cognitive behavioural therapy may be useful for, discuss its advantages and disadvantages and outline the current NICE guidance on its use. Copyright © 2010 Wiley Interface Ltd 2010-06-09T00:00:00Z http://www.progressnp.com/details/journalArticle/685985/Crisis_resolution_in_older_peoples_mental_healthcare_.html Abstract The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) team's role in acute mental healthcare services for working age adults is well established throughout England, but this is less so for older adults despite government policy and initiatives promoting equality of care. The authors highlight the need to extend this care model to older people's mental healthcare and suggest some possible ways of achieving this. Copyright © 2010... 2010-04-16T00:00:00Z