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Topical anti-inflammatory agents for seborrhoeic dermatitis of the face or scalp.
CONCLUSIONS: Topical steroids are an effective treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis of the face and scalp in adolescents and adults, with no differences between mild and strong steroids in the short-term. There is some evidence of the benefit of topical calcineurin inhibitor or lithium salt treatment. Treatment with azoles seems as effective as steroids concerning short-term total clearance, but in other outcomes, strong steroids were more effective. Calcineurin inhibitor and azole treatment appeared comparable. Lithium salts were more effective than azoles in producing total clearance.Steroids are similarly effective to c...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - May 19, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Kastarinen H, Oksanen T, Okokon EO, Kiviniemi VV, Airola K, Jyrkkä J, Oravilahti T, Rannanheimo PK, Verbeek JH Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Practitioner Review: Long‐term pharmacological treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder
ConclusionAccording to the limited empirical evidence, aripiprazole can be useful for relapse prevention in children with PBD. Given the lack of consistent efficacy data, clinical decision making should be based on individual clinical aspects and safety concerns.
Source: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry - June 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Covadonga M. Díaz‐Caneja, Carmen Moreno, Cloe Llorente, Ana Espliego, Celso Arango, Dolores Moreno Tags: Practitioner Review Source Type: research

Lithium: A review of pharmacology, clinical uses, and toxicity.
This study also focuses on the provision of instruction to psychiatric care givers, such as junior doctors in residency, nurses in psychiatric units, psychiatric emergency personnel and, additionally, medical and pharmacy students. PMID: 24991789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Pharmacology - June 30, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Oruch R, Elderbi MA, Khattab HA, Pryme IF, Lund A Tags: Eur J Pharmacol Source Type: research

The Case Files: A Patient with Not-So-Benign Low Back Pain
By Chung, Arlene S. MD; Raukar, Neha P. MD   A 20-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia and polysubstance abuse presented to the ED complaining nonradiating, left-sided low back pain for one week. He denied any trauma, inciting event, intravenous drug use, tuberculosis exposure, or prior history of back pain or surgery. He also denied systemic symptoms such as fevers, sweats, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, leg pain, or difficulty walking.   He was taking risperidone and lithium, smoked a pack of cigarettes a day, did not drink alcohol, and occasionally used marijuana. Family history was negative for malignancy....
Source: The Case Files - June 12, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: research

The Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project at the Harvard South Shore Program: An Algorithm for Acute Mania
Abstract: This new algorithm for the pharmacotherapy of acute mania was developed by the Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project at the Harvard South Shore Program. The authors conducted a literature search in PubMed and reviewed key studies, other algorithms and guidelines, and their references. Treatments were prioritized considering three main considerations: (1) effectiveness in treating the current episode, (2) preventing potential relapses to depression, and (3) minimizing side effects over the short and long term. The algorithm presupposes that clinicians have made an accurate diagnosis, decided how to manage contribut...
Source: Harvard Review of Psychiatry - September 1, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research

Superhalogens as Building Blocks of Halogen-Free Electrolytes in Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Abstract Most electrolytes currently used in Li-ion batteries contain halogens, which are toxic. In the search for halogen-free electrolytes, we studied the electronic structure of the current electrolytes using first-principles theory. The results showed that all current electrolytes are based on superhalogens, i.e., the vertical electron detachment energies of the moieties that make up the negative ions are larger than those of any halogen atom. Realizing that several superhalogens exist that do not contain a single halogen atom, we studied their potential as effective electrolytes by calculating not only the en...
Source: Angewandte Chemie - October 14, 2014 Category: Chemistry Authors: Giri S, Behera S, Jena P Tags: Angew Chem Int Ed Engl Source Type: research

Drug-Induced Cerebellar Ataxia: A Systematic Review
Conclusions It is important to be aware of the possibility that ataxia might be drug-induced, and for some drugs the relative frequency of this particular ADR is high. In most patients, symptoms occur within days or weeks after the introduction of a new drug or an increase in dose. In general, ataxia tends to disappear after discontinuation of the drug, but chronic ataxia has been described for some drugs.
Source: CNS Drugs - November 12, 2014 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Extracorporeal Treatment for Lithium Poisoning: Systematic Review and Recommendations from the EXTRIP Workgroup.
Abstract The Extracorporeal Treatments in Poisoning Workgroup was created to provide evidence-based recommendations on the use of extracorporeal treatments in poisoning. Here, the EXTRIP workgroup presents its recommendations for lithium poisoning. After a systematic literature search, clinical and toxicokinetic data were extracted and summarized following a predetermined format. The entire workgroup voted through a two-round modified Delphi method to reach a consensus on voting statements. A RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method was used to quantify disagreement, and anonymous votes were compiled and discussed in pers...
Source: Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - January 12, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Decker BS, Goldfarb DS, Dargan PI, Friesen M, Gosselin S, Hoffman RS, Lavergne V, Nolin TD, Ghannoum M, on behalf of the EXTRIP Workgroup Tags: Clin J Am Soc Nephrol Source Type: research

Lithium and sexual dysfunction: an under‐researched area
ConclusionThe findings of this systematic review reveal the paucity of information about the incidence, associated factors and management of sexual dysfunction with lithium treatment and highlight the need for well‐designed studies in this area. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental - January 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hesham Y. Elnazer, Anthony Sampson, David Baldwin Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Postpartum psychosis in clinical practice: diagnostic considerations, treatment and prevention.
CONCLUSION: Inpatient screening for somatic (co)morbidity is essential in patients with postpartum psychosis. With adequate treatment, almost all patients achieve complete remission and the prognosis is optimistic. Initiation of prophylaxis immediately postpartum in women with a history of postpartum psychosis with lithium was highly effective for preventing postpartum relapse. PMID: 25601625 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie - January 27, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Wesseloo R, Burgerhout KM, Koorengevel KM, Bergink V Tags: Tijdschr Psychiatr Source Type: research

Obesity and Overweight are Highly Prevalent in Pediatric Secondary Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome (I12-1B)
CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric patients diagnosed with secondary PTCS were on average significantly overweight compared to their peers. Hence excess body weight may contribute to PTCS even when a potential secondary cause is identified. Study Supported by:5-K12-DK-94723-2(SEM)Disclosure: Dr. Paley has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sheldon has nothing to disclose. Dr. Burrows has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chilutti has nothing to disclose. Dr. Liu has received personal compensation for activities with Ipsen as a consultant. Dr. McCormack has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Paley, G., Sheldon, C., Burrows, E., Chilutti, M., Liu, G., McCormack, S. Tags: Obesity and Neurological Disorders Data Blitz Presentations Source Type: research

Obesity and Overweight are Highly Prevalent in Pediatric Secondary Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome (P5.304)
CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric patients diagnosed with secondary PTCS were on average significantly overweight compared to their peers. Hence excess body weight may contribute to PTCS even when a potential secondary cause is identified. Study Supported by:5-K12-DK-94723-2(SEM)Disclosure: Dr. Paley has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sheldon has nothing to disclose. Dr. Burrows has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chilutti has nothing to disclose. Dr. Liu has received personal compensation for activities with Ipsen as a consultant. Dr. McCormack has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Paley, G., Sheldon, C., Burrows, E., Chilutti, M., Liu, G., McCormack, S. Tags: Neuro-ophthalmology/Neuro-otology II Source Type: research

Topical antifungals for seborrhoeic dermatitis.
CONCLUSIONS: Ketoconazole and ciclopirox are more effective than placebo, but limited evidence suggests that either of these agents is more effective than any other agent within the same class. Very few studies have assessed symptom clearance for longer periods than four weeks. Ketoconazole produced findings similar to those of steroids, but side effects were fewer. Treatment effect on overall quality of life remains unknown. Better outcome measures, studies of better quality and better reporting are all needed to improve the evidence base for antifungals for seborrhoeic dermatitis. PMID: 25919043 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - April 28, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Okokon EO, Verbeek JH, Ruotsalainen JH, Ojo OA Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Comparative efficacy, acceptability, and tolerability of augmentation agents in treatment-resistant depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis.
CONCLUSIONS: Quetiapine and aripiprazole appear to be the most robust evidence-based options for augmentation therapy in patients with treatment-resistant depression, but clinicians should interpret these findings cautiously in light of the evidence of potential treatment-related side effects. PMID: 25919841 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry - May 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: J Clin Psychiatry Source Type: research

The effect of antidepressants and antipsychotics on weight gain in children and adolescents
In conclusion, prescribing of SSRIs and SNRIs may be associated with improvements in weight status in children and adolescents but trials assessing their use in obesity, outside of established psychiatric illness, are limited and still experimental. Youth prescribed antipsychotic medication should be monitored for exaggerated weight gain and in those where obesity is a pre‐existing concern agents other than olanzapine, clozapine and risperidone may be advantageous.
Source: Obesity Reviews - May 28, 2015 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: J. Reekie, S. P. M. Hosking, C. Prakash, K.‐T. Kao, M. Juonala, M. A. Sabin Tags: Review Article Source Type: research