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Publikováno v:
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 11, Iss 2, Pp 4-12 (2020)
Rating scales are widely used in psychiatric practice to screen, diagnose, monitor symptoms, and for research purposes. Most scales utilized in psychiatry have been formulated in the West. Many rating scales are limited with regards to local use, as
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https://doaj.org/article/dc5ddeffff3b4167b74a241280f4966a
Autor:
R. Hanwella
Publikováno v:
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 11, Iss 2, Pp 1-3 (2020)
The efficacy of lithium for treating the acute symptoms of mania, as well its use as a mood stabiliser is well established. However, lithium has a narrow therapeutic index and there is potential for fatal toxicity, as well as serious side effects inc
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https://doaj.org/article/4827265fc60e4a38a34a76c239bed58b
Publikováno v:
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 21-25 (2017)
BackgroundFirst episode psychosis (FEP) is the first episode of a psychiatric illness with psychotic symptoms. Delay in diagnosis increases the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) and leads to poorer outcome. AimsTo explore the psychopathology of p
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https://doaj.org/article/96f3b09742054895865760605f3ccd9d
Publikováno v:
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 6, Iss 2, Pp 3-8 (2015)
Background Dementia is an acquired global impairment of intellect, memory and personality, without impairment of consciousness. It is usually progressive in nature. The management of dementia is mainly two faceted; pharmacological and non-pharmacolog
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https://doaj.org/article/fa4329d84edd46958afc6c177072a834
Publikováno v:
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 7, Iss 2, Pp 20-22 (2016)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare yet potentially lethal medical emergency encountered by psychiatrists. NMS is commonly associated with potent first generation antipsychotics, especially haloperidol and fluphenazine. However, there are
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https://doaj.org/article/bec1091df0234deeabbcd6b06829933c
Publikováno v:
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 7, Iss 2, Pp 26-28 (2016)
The geneses, treatment and outcome of pica remains the subject of much debate. Data regarding pica in adults and in schizophrenia is limited. We present the case of a forty-year old male who presented with subacute intestinal obstruction. Having met
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https://doaj.org/article/caf1742c6db54c8998fb58698d9c7329
Publikováno v:
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 6, Iss 2, Pp 30-32 (2015)
We describe the case of a sixty-five year old male presenting with acting out his violent dreams over a period of twelve years, causing injury to himself and his spouse. His case was not conducive to sleep studies, and the diagnosis of idiopathic REM
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https://doaj.org/article/b644576747e0414c91f1d63ca775a7a3
Autor:
R. Hanwella, C. Suraweera
Publikováno v:
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 8, Iss 2, Pp 31-32 (2017)
A professional has had prolonged specialized training in an abstract body of knowledge and or service orientation. As professionals, there are duties and responsibilities placed on us towards those we serve, our colleagues and ourselves.
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https://doaj.org/article/8a67c71760d949a7bb1622ff51ace81b
Autor:
R. Hanwella
Publikováno v:
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 6, Iss 2, Pp 41-42 (2015)
Speech delivered to the Faculty Board of the Medical Faculty, Colombo on theretirement of Prof. Hemamali PereraSL J Psychiatry 2015; 6(2) 41-42
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/7e7d29b2789c4a5aa47ba8b1c39633e7
Autor:
R. Hanwella
Publikováno v:
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry. 13:1-3
Hysteria has been described from biblical times. It has changed its name many times over the years. Possession states and pseudoseizures are subtypes of hysteria. With the two major diagnostic classifications, the DSM 5 and the ICD 10 separating hyst
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https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::a3369235f4bfc3a2b8690b4311cb2d3c
https://doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v13i2.8394
https://doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v13i2.8394