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Epilepsy
Epilepsy Epilepsy is a physical condition which comprises sudden depolarization of groups of cerebral neurons which may remain localized (focal) or which may spread to cause generalized seizures OR Abnormal, spontaneous, recurrent abnormal activity in the central nervous system which may clinically manifest as motor, sensory or psychomotor experiences. Seizure is defined as when there…
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Anxiety Disorders
ANXIETY DISORDERS All children have worries and fears from time to time. Whether it’s the monster in the closet, the big test at the end of the week, or any other thing, kids have things that make them anxious, just like adults. But sometimes anxiety in children crosses the line from normal everyday worries to a disorder…
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Mental Retardation
Mental Retardation Mental retardation is a generalized neurodevelopment disorder characterised by significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive disorder present before age of 18yrs. Mental retardation refers to significantly sub-average general intellectual functioning resulting in or associated with concurrent impairments in adaptive behaviour as manifested during the developmental period This is characterised by below mental ability and…
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Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse Substance abuse, as a disorder, refers to the abuse of illegal substances or the abusive use of legal substances. Alcohol is the most common legal drug of abuse. SUBSTANCE ABUSE/CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE IN ADOLESCENTS Alcohol and other drug use pose a serious threat to health of children and adolescents. In addition to health risks,…
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Narcotics
Narcotics Narcotics or Narcotic drugs are drugs that react with different type of opioid receptors, receptor sites that respond to naturally occurring peptides, enkephalins, and endorphins. These are found in the CNS, peripheral nerves, and GI tract cells. In the spinal cord, they integrate and relate pain information. Pain relief and side effects depend on…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder characterized hyper-arousal, re-experiencing of images of the stressful events and avoidance of reminders. > It is a disorder that develops after a person sees, is involved in or hears(experiences) of an extreme traumatic stressor.> Is a condition occurring when an individual experiences extreme…
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ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTIC
Atypical or second generation or novel Atypical or ‘2nd generation’. These medications have been used since the 1990s. These are newer types of antipsychotics. These are sometimes referred to as ‘atypicals’ These are newer antipsychotic drugs on the Ugandan market and are less commonly used because they are expensive. They are however the best antipsychotics…
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Classifications of Antipsychotics.
Classification of Antipsychotics Typical (first generation)(conventional) antipsychotics. Atypical (second generation) antipsychotics. Typical Antipsychotics or first-generation (conventional) Also called typical, conventional or traditional antipsychotic agents Their antipsychotic effects reflect competitive blocking of D2 receptors More likely to be associated with extra pyramidal side effects (EPS) or movement disorders, such as Parkinsonism, neck stiffness, protrusion of the tongue,…
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Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics Antipsychotics are a type of psychiatric medication which are available on prescription to treat psychosis. Anti psychotic drugs are psychiatric drugs used in treatment of mental disorders that are characterized by disturbance of reality and perception, impaired cognitive functioning, and diminished mood They are licensed to treat certain types of mental health problem whose…
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis Lecture Notes Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease that primarily affects the skin, characterized by periods of exacerbation and remission. It is not simply a skin condition; it is a systemic disease that manifests most visibly on the skin and can also impact joints (psoriatic arthritis) and other organ systems. Psoriasis is…
