Magstim FDA Cleared for 3 Minute Magnetic Stimulation Protocol for Major Depression
The FDA has cleared Magstim, a company based in Wales, to introduce its intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) as a treatment for Major Depressive Disorder. The therapy is available on the company’s Horizon transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) systems and only takes about three minutes per session.
Previously, so-called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) using the Horizon would take up to 38 minutes to complete, and even accelerated TMS would require 19 minutes. This is certainly a major benefit to patients and providers, as patients don’t have to put up with unpleasantly long treatment...
Source: Medgadget - May 20, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Editors Tags: Psychiatry Rehab Source Type: blogs
Pale tussock, Calliteara pudibunda
Long before I adopted mothing as one of the slightly weirder of my various hobbies (one that combines biology and photography with a bit of citizen science though), I still occasionally snapped lepidoptera if they turned up somewhere I had my camera. Back in May 2004, I caught sight of a huge, hairy moth in our conservatory. Got a snap and then spent ages trying to find out what species it was. Turned out to be Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda).
The second time I saw one was 15 years later, on the corner of the actinic trap in the middle of May. As you can probably guess, it being the same month was no coincidence, the ...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - May 19, 2019 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Sciencebase Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Humanizing the Patient Experience
Being hospitalized for any reason is never a fun time, but there are some instances where it can be a harrowing experience. This is especially true for psychiatric patients, who are already in a crisis even before being plunged into the hospital atmosphere, which can overwhelm them. This disconnect between patients and hospital staff has long been an issue. Today’s guest shares some insights on her work to improve this relationship.
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Since 2017, Gretchen L. Ramsey, MPS has been the Director of Patient Experience at Geisinger Holy S...
Source: World of Psychology - May 16, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Show Tags: General The Psych Central Show Treatment Gabe Howard patient experience Vincent M. Wales Source Type: blogs
Progress delivering the Emergency Services Network
This report finds that delayed ESN is likely to be even later than expected and the gove rnment’s already increased forecast costs are highly uncertain. It recommends that the Home Office test its overall programme plan to determine whether the new schedule for launching ESN and shutting down Airwave is achievable.ReportPress release (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - May 12, 2019 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Information & Knowledge Service Tags: NHS finances and productivity Source Type: blogs
Podcast: What Do We Know About Trauma?
Emotional trauma can have many sources, and it affects people of all ages. But it doesn’t express itself the same way for everyone. Pulling from his years as a psychologist and hundreds of personal interviews, this week’s guest discusses the different forms of trauma, the correlations between trauma and psychosis, and much more.
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Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis...
Source: World of Psychology - May 9, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Show Tags: General Mental Health and Wellness The Psych Central Show Trauma Emotional Trauma Gabe Howard Vincent M. Wales Source Type: blogs
Podcast: What ’s it Like to Work in a Psych Hospital?
It’s a sad fact that many people still think a psych hospital is like what they saw in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. But modern psychiatric care is nothing like that. This week’s guest worked for years in a psychiatric emergency facility and joins us to share his thoughts about the experiences he had while employed there.
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Gabe Nathan is an author, editor, actor, playwright, director and a lover of commas. He has worked as an Allied Therapist and Developmental Specialist at Montgomery County Emergency Service, Inc., a non...
Source: World of Psychology - May 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Show Tags: Caregivers General The Psych Central Show Treatment Gabe Howard inpatient psychiatric hospital Vincent M. Wales Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Self-Care for Your Mental Health
Self-care is important for everyone, but our hosts feel it is extra important for people managing mental illnesses and other mental health issues. It stands to reason that, if you don’t take care of yourself, then the symptoms of an illness will have an easier time making our lives miserable.
In this episode, our hosts discuss what self-care is, what self-care isn’t, and what they personally do to care for themselves. Listen now!
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“Would it be self-care for me to watch a bunch of guys getting hit in the privates?’”
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Source: World of Psychology - April 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Tags: A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Schizophrenia Self-Help Source Type: blogs
Podcast: What is Mental Health First Aid?
We all know what first aid is. Many of us even have first aid kits that we’ve purchased or put together ourselves. We pull them out when we have a minor injury and grab the bandages or whatever we need. But what about first aid for the mind? It’s not a kit you can pick up at the pharmacy, but there is mental health first aid that you can learn. Find out more about it in this episode.
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Michael Cox is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas and is the co-founder and therapist in private practice at Whole Life Pr...
Source: World of Psychology - April 25, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Show Tags: General Mental Health and Wellness The Psych Central Show Gabe Howard mental health first aid Vincent M. Wales Source Type: blogs
Podcast: There ’s More to Trauma than PTSD
Most of us are familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD (deservedly) gets a lot of attention, largely focused on soldiers returning from service. But trauma comes in many forms, and most people have experienced it in one form or another. In this episode, learn about the differences between PTSD and other forms of trauma, how to identify it, and what can be done about it.
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Robert T. Muller, Ph.D., is the author of the psychotherapy book, “Trauma & the Struggle to Open Up: From Avoidance to Recovery & Gro...
Source: World of Psychology - April 18, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Show Tags: General PTSD The Psych Central Show Trauma Gabe Howard Vincent M. Wales Source Type: blogs
What's new in midwifery - 17th April 2019
Some recent things you might want to know about...NHS England Atlas of Shared Learning (Case studies)Introduction of the ‘RAPP’ (Respiration, Activity, Perfusion, Position) Tool to minimise the risk of Sudden Unexpected Postnatal Collapse (Bedford)NICE ConsultationsComment invited on these draft guidelines:Preterm labour and birth (update): draft guidance consultation. Closing date for comments: 30 April 2019.Intrapartum care: women with existing medical conditions or obstetric complications and their babies: topic engagement. Closing date for comments: 2 May 2019.Twin and triplet pregnancy (updat...
Source: Browsing - April 17, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: blogs
Violence in England and Wales in 2018: an accident and emergency perspective
This report finds that despite the recent spate of knife violence and homicide in some UK cities, the number of people injured in serious violence in England and Wales dropped by 1.7 per cent between 2017 and 2018. The study, which examines data by age and sex, is produced from a scientific sample of 126 emergency departments, minor injury units and walk-in centres in England and Wales. All are certified members of the National Violence Surveillance Network (NVSN), which has published an annual report for the past 18 years.ReportPress release (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - April 14, 2019 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Information & Knowledge Service Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Can Selfishness Be a Good Thing?
As children, we are told that being selfish is a bad thing. We’re told to share our toys with our siblings, for example. And we’re told that putting others before yourself is the way to be. But is selfishness always wrong? Can it be that, sometimes, being selfish is a healthy thing, even in relationships? This week’s guest believes this to be so. Listen in to learn why.
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Dr. Laura Dabney has been in practice in Virginia Beach for almost twenty years and has treated patients in more than a dozen cities across Virginia. Her p...
Source: World of Psychology - April 11, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Show Tags: General Relationships The Psych Central Show Gabe Howard Selfishness Vincent M. Wales Source Type: blogs
Podcast: From Homeless to Prisoner to Olympic Coach
In his teens, Tony Hoffman was a BMX Amateur being featured on magazine covers. But soon after, he was a drug addict living in the streets and ultimately ending in prison. After his parole, a now clean Tony returned to the BMX world in a big way: by taking the silver medal in the 2016 UCI BMX World Championships. Since then, Tony has dedicated his life to helping others with addiction issues with his motivational speaking and special projects.
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After paroling prison on December 13, 2008, Tony Hoffman started living out his dream, with h...
Source: World of Psychology - April 4, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Show Tags: General Recovery Sports The Psych Central Show Addiction BMX Gabe Howard Olympics prison Tony Hoffman Vincent M. Wales Source Type: blogs
Podcast: From Homeless to Prisoner to Olympian
In his teens, Tony Hoffman was a BMX Amateur being featured on magazine covers. But soon after, he was a drug addict living in the streets and ultimately ending in prison. After his parole, a now clean Tony returned to the BMX world in a big way: by taking the silver medal in the 2016 Olympics. Since then, Tony has dedicated his life to helping others with addiction issues with his motivational speaking and special projects.
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After paroling prison on December 13, 2008, Tony Hoffman started living out his dream, with his addiction behind...
Source: World of Psychology - April 4, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Show Tags: General Recovery Sports The Psych Central Show Addiction BMX Gabe Howard Olympics prison Tony Hoffman Vincent M. Wales Source Type: blogs
Kunjin Virus Infection
The following background information on Kunjin virus infection is abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series [1] Primary references are available on request.
Kunjin virus (KUN), a subtype of West Nile virus, was first isolated in Australia in 1960, from mosquitoes (Culex annulirostris). The virus is named for an Aboriginal clan living on the Mitchell River in Kowanyama, northern Queensland
Most cases of human infection are reported in Australia, with sporadic reports from Nepal. Serosurveys suggest the presence of human infection in Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
In Australia...
Source: GIDEON blog - April 3, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Dr. Stephen Berger Tags: Ebooks Epidemiology ProMED Source Type: blogs
