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Deconstructing Early-onset Dementias

The Sheer Scale of the Problem While dementia is usually regarded as a disorder of old age, it can invariably also affect younger individuals under the age of 65 1 . Early-onset dementia (EOD), also known as young-onset dementia (YOD), is defined as...

Feb 7, 2024
INVEGA HAFYERA

INVEGA HAFYERA (paliperidone palmitate) JANSSEN Indications: INVEGA HAFYERA, an every-six-month injection, is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults after they have been adequately treated with: • A once-a-month paliperidone pal...

Feb 6, 2024
Even Mild Sleep Deprivation Increases Endothelial Oxidative Stress

It is well known that insufficient sleep is linked to increased cardiovascular risks due to the accumulation of oxidative stress, which contributes to endothelial inflammation and dysfunction. However, the underlying mechanism had not been elucidate...

Dec 18, 2023
Physical Activity May Improve Students’ Ability to Cope with Stress

As with working adults, preadolescent children also encounter day-to-day stress, including schoolwork, peer pressure, family situations, health issues and social media. Thus, it is worthwhile to explore ways to cope with stress. The intensity of rea...

Dec 18, 2023
How to take a good nap?

If you are a sleep-deprived office worker, you might find a lunchtime nap gives you an extra energy boost in the afternoon. For those working on shifts, napping is considered indispensable since it helps maintain your alertness and energy throughout...

Oct 24, 2023
Maybe It’s Time to Leave Your Chair to Prevent Dementia

Currently, half of adults spend more than 9.5 hours of their day sitting, and sedentary behaviours have been associated with both cognitive and structural brain aging. Sedentary behaviour is defined as “any waking behaviour characterised by an...

Oct 24, 2023
Treating Treatment-resistant Depression with Subcutaneous Ketamine?

Patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression (TRD) often do not remit from standard treatments. Currently, there is a specific treatment option available for these patients – intranasal esketamine, an enantiomer of ketamine. Meanwhil...

Aug 11, 2023
Controlling Major Depressive Disorder without Tuning Down Emotions

When Emotions Are Fading Out Currently, there is no consensus on the actual definition of emotional blunting, and the condition is prevalent among MDD patients. “Patients experiencing emotional blunting may appear desensitised to emotions. For...

Aug 11, 2023
The Latest Updates on Guideline and Research of ADHD Treatment – From Australia and Hong Kong Perspectives

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children, with an estimated global prevalence of 5–7% in school-aged children. It is characterised by hyperactivity and impulsivity with ...

Aug 11, 2023
Update in the Management of Mood Disorders

The Clinical Challenges in Mood Disorders Prof. McIntyre reminded us of the complexity of BD disorders and how they can be subclassified into BD-1, which is defined by the presence of a syndromal and manic episode, and BD-2, which is characterised b...

Aug 11, 2023