Aim: This study investigated the relationship between iron metabolism and psychiatric disorder and whether iron saturation indices could predict disease severity. Study Design: The study was a case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted between Decemb...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2426
This original paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the prevalence and trends in mental health disorders (n=6,420) from 1990 to 2019. Utilizing a sourced dataset, statistical methods are used to explore the increasing rates of mental health disorders, with a focus on...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2425
In 2008, the World Health Organization (WHO) stressed major depressive disorder (MDD) as the third most important cause of disease burden worldwide. Based on their projections, it is expected that by 2030, MDD will take the lead among the rest of the world’s health concerns. Brai...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2424
Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common neurologic disorder which leads to physical disability in children. Children with CP require more care and attention from their care givers. Hence the quality of life (QoL) of the care givers can be adversely affected. Aim: The aim of...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2423
Mohamed I.A. Ismail, Mohammed O.J. Almardi, Mohammed M.A. Jabir, Sara Lavinia Brair, Intisar. A. Bashir, Moneer A. Abdalla & Almoeiz Y. Hammad·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2024
Aim: This research was designed to study addiction to the drug Tramadol among university students in Khartoum State. Introduction: Tramadol is an atypical opioid that binds to μ-opioid receptors on neurons. It has a bioavailability of 70% and undergoes extensive first-pass metabo...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2422
Aims: This study aimed to assess the causes, consequences, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of substance abuse among male adolescents in Dhaka North City and compare the knowledge between male adolescents attending schools and colleges who do not use drugs and substance abus...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1421
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the abrupt loss of hair in distinct patches, which can manifest on the scalp or any other place of the body with hair. Although it is essentially a dermatological condition, its psychological effects on individuals go bey...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1420
Aim: Social and economic motivational factors can influence the performance of health workers. This and has special importance in mental health. In low and middle-income countries, health professionals are essential for the delivery of mental health interventions. However, inadeq...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1419
Karina Fonseca de Souza Leite, Rubia Laine de Paula Andrade, Mariana Gaspar Botelho Funari de Faria, Igor Simões da Silva Isaac, Kamila Santos Ferreira, Juan Lacalle Remigio, Millene Rodrigues Camilo, Octavio Marques Pontes Neto & Aline Aparecida Monroe·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2024
Background: Given the importance of acute stroke care for public health in terms of its burden and consequences like disability and death, evidence-based practice has directed the development of clinical protocols and operational guidelines to care of the populations affected by...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1418
Aim: To assess and compare the quality of life (QOL) of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) patients and healthy control. Methods: This is an observational study carried out in MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bengaluru, India. The WHOQOL-BREF...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1416