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Risk of neurodevelopmental disorders increasesd with maternal anaemia

Dr Margaret Shi, 6 days ago

Anaemia diagnosed earlier in pregnancy is associated with increased risk of development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and particularly intellectual disability (ID) in the offspring, according to results of a recent study.

Zolpidem-CR may benefit depressed patients with severe insomnia

04 Oct 2019

Routine prescription of a hypnotic medication does not appear to substantially reduce suicidal ideation in depressed outpatients with insomnia, but coprescription of such drug during antidepressant initiation may help suicidal outpatients, particularly those with severe insomnia, suggest the results of a study.

Functional brain connectivity predicts antidepressant response in major depression

04 Oct 2019

Specific functional network-based moderators of treatment outcome have been identified, and these involve brain networks affected by major depression, reports a study. In addition, a favourable response for an antidepressant medication appears to be influenced by functional connectivity patterns of brain regions between and within networks.

Elemental metabolism dynamics different for ADHD, ASD and neurotypical controls

Natalia Reoutova, 04 Oct 2019

A study of 74 Swedish twins and triplets discordant for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses identified a consistent reduction in regularity and complexity of cobalt, lead and vanadium cycles in individuals with ADHD.

Depression prevalent in mid-to-old aged Chinese women, rural residents

03 Oct 2019

Depressive symptoms appear to be common in middle aged and older Chinese adults, particularly in women and those residing in rural areas, according to a secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study. On the other hand, longer sleep duration and better self-perceived health status confer protective benefits.

Poststroke anxiety linked to greater depressive symptoms, younger age

01 Oct 2019

Generalized anxiety symptoms commonly occur after stroke or transient ischaemic attack and are associated with younger age and greater depressive symptoms, and these relationships persist even among patients without severe comorbid depressive symptoms, as reported in a recent study.

Optimal and sustainable management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder improves the well-being of patients

04 May 2018

Globally, one in four people will be affected by psychiatric or neurological disorders during their lifetime.¹ With an estimated affected population of 450 million people, mental disorders are among the leading causes of ill-health and disability worldwide.¹ At the recent Lundbeck Neuroscience Symposium held at Hilton Kota Kinabalu from 3–5 November 2017, three renowned key opinion leaders from the field of psychiatry shared their insights into the optimal management of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Management of BPSD

02 May 2018

At a recent Lundbeck Neuroscience Symposium at Hilton Kota Kinabalu, Professor Bernhard Baune discussed important clinical considerations in the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), focussing on the role of memantine hydrochloride (Ebixa®; Lundbeck).

MIMS Psychiatry Supplement May 2018

01 May 2018

In this issue of MIMS PsychiatrySupplement, we bring you clinical updates related to managing depression and optimizing functional recovery in patients with depression, as well as a symposium highlight of the Lundbeck Malaysia Neuroscience Symposium.

Vortioxetine and the one-year experience in Malaysia

17 Mar 2017

On 6 November 2016, in conjunction with the first year anniversary of vortioxetine (Brintellix®, Lundbeck) in Malaysia, two distinguished speakers, Professor Gin S Malhi and Dr Pranab Kalita shared updates on depression and the use of vortioxetine in order to help patients with major depressive disorders (MDD) to return to their premorbid functional states. The session was followed by three case presentations.

Multidomain intervention effective for dementia prevention

Dr. Joseph Delano Fule Robles, 28 Nov 2018

Multidomain intervention which includes nutrition, exercise, cognitive training and vascular risk monitoring is effective in preventing dementia, findings from the FINGER study have shown.

Ginkgo biloba extract improves cognition and overall condition after ischaemic stroke

Christina Lau, 23 Nov 2018

Use of a ginkgo biloba extract on top of standard preventive treatment is shown to improve cognitive function and overall condition after acute ischaemic stroke.

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