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Can Glycosylated Hemoglobin and C-reactive Protein Levels Predict Development of Subclinical Neuropathy in Pre-diabetics?

Ahmed Esmael, Mohammad Abu-Hegazy & Amr Elrabat · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Background: Individuals with elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) have a higher rate of microvascular complications, especially peripheral neuropathy. Objective: To  find the relation  between  elevated   (HbA1c) and the  occurrence of  peripheral  nerve dysfunction in predia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/22316

Prediction of 30-days Mortality of Intracerebral Hemorrhage by a Powerful but Easy to Use Intracerebral Hemorrhage Score

Ahmed Esmael, Mohammed EL Sherif & Mohamed Saad · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Background: Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage (sICH) is one of the main reasons of morbidity and mortality globally. Many anticipating scales developed for sICH to be used in systematic clinical approach. Objectives: To predict the mortality in cases of sICH meanwhile the firs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/22414

Delusional Jealousy: A Brief Literature Review and a Case Report of 'Unfaithful Husband' with Sociocultural Repercussions

Naseem Akhtar Qureshi, Dalal Salem Al-Dossari, Abdullah Mohammad Al-Bedah, Sara O. Salem & Abdulhameed Al-Habeeb · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Background: Pure delusional jealousy [DJL] is an uncommon disorder and is characterized by unshakable false belief of infidelity, lack of hallucination, thought disorder and mood disturbance, and not associated with alcohol or other drug abuse or any co-morbid illness. Objective:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/22583

Diagnostic and Prognostic Significance of Blood Biomarkers in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Mohammed EL Sherif, Ahmed Esmael & Osama Abd-El Salam · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Background: The utilization of biomarker panels in acute ischemic cerebral stroke (AICS) could enhance the proper diagnosis that facilitate the identification of the cause of the cerebral stroke which is essential for rationally manage and avoid stroke recurrence. Objectives: To...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/22766

Magnitude of Attention Deficit Hyper Kinetic Disorder among School Children of Mysore City

Renuka Manjunath, M. Kishor, Praveen Kulkarni, B. M. Shrinivasa & Saigopal Sathyamurthy · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Background: Attention Deficit Hyperkinetic Disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent disorder of Childhood and adolescence. There are only a few studies reporting the prevalence of this condition. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in three primary school; children age...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/21954

A Facility-based Assessment of Internalized Stigma among Patients with Severe Mental Illnesses in Maiduguri, North-Eastern Nigeria

Abdu W. Ibrahim, Yerima M. Mukhtar, Pindar K. Sadique, Bolori M. Tahir, Amodu M. Olabisi, Rabbebe I. Bukar, Wakil M. Abba & Omotara B. Abayomi · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Introduction: Public stigmatization of mental illnesses might lead to the internalization of the stigma by persons with mental illness (PWMIs) which might also lead to erosion of self-esteem and negative consequences on treatment outcome. This study assessed the prevalence of int...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/21958

Alexithymia, the Emotional Blindness among Stroke Survivors: A Preliminary Study

Mohammed M. J. Alqahtani · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Stroke patients suffer from emotional disturbances. Alexithymia is a common impairment after stroke. To date, no Arabic study has examined the potential comorbidity of alexithymia and stroke in a rehabilitation outpatient setting. Methods: Quantitative and qualitative methodologi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/21803

Psychological Assessment and Five Years Follow up of a Client under Vocational Guidance: A Case Study

Manasseh N. Iroegbu · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

This case study was carried out to undertake a psychological assessment and follow up of an undecided client who needed vocational guidance and counseling to make an appropriate and correct career choice. The case study was a one sample study which employed a quasi-experimental d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/15362

Pathways to Psychiatric Care among Patients with Schizophrenia in Uyo, Nigeria

Jombo Henry Effiong & Umoh Kufre Albert · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Background: The pathways patients navigate to access mental health care have been reported to be responsible for the delay in commencing effective treatment following onset of schizophrenia. Objective: This study was conducted to delineate the pathways patients navigate on their...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/21570

Suffering from the Disease and Be Offended of: Stigmatization of Individuals with Mental Illnesses in Cameroon

Blaise Nguendo Yongsi · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Background: Mental illnesses and types of disorders are reported across cultures, and their burden continues to grow with significant impacts on health and major social, human rights and economic consequences in all countries. There is growing evidence that mental health literacy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/21381

Resveratrol Reduces C-reactive Protein and Cholesterol in Schizophrenia

Karine Zortea, Viviane Carvalho Franco, Lenise Petter Francesconi & Paulo Belmonte-de-Abreu · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Patients with schizophrenia (SZ) are generally found with overweight and obesity and several metabolic disorders. Additionally these patients have less life expectancy, with cardiovascular disease (CVD) the main cause of increased mortality in these patients. This is a case-repor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/22181

A Self-Incriminating Case of Mythomania

Sevda Korkmaz, Sadullah Sağlam, Sema Sağlam, Ebru Fındıklı & Murad Atmaca · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

A lie is changing the truth deliberately to reach an objective. This is frequently encountered in childhood period, as much adult individuals could sometimes use innocent lies throughout their lives. This condition that could be encountered often with children, could also be obse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/21501

Evaluation of Oxidative Stress in Liver Cirrhosis Patients to Early Diagnosis of Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy

K. P. Sangeetha, Narayanasamy Krishnasamy, K. Padma & Karthick Rajendran · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Introduction: Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is mildest form of the spectrum of neuropsychiatric and neurocognitive impairment in cirrhosis. Early recognition of this impairment may prevent the progression or may delay the development of the disease to overt hepatic encepha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/19004

Evaluation of Alexithymia in Patients Admitted to the Dermatology Clinic

Pinar Ozuguz, Seval Dogruk Kacar, Ahmet Hamdi Alpaslan, Bahadir Celep & Hanife Uzel · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Background and Aim: Alexithymia has been suggested to be an important symptom in psychodermatological patients. Our study aims to evaluate alexithymia by diseases groups in patients who were admitted at the dermatology clinic. Materials and Methods: The Toronto Alexithymia Scale...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/20406