Aims: The objective of these case studies is to explore the possibility of using neurostimulants during the acute stage of stroke to facilitate effective rehabilitation of patients with severe strokes. Presentation of Cases: In Case 1, methylphenidate was administered to a 63 yea...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2016/20621
The levels of BDNF, copper, zinc and common blood tests of two different groups of patients were considered: those with dementia syndrome and healthy older people. It would be premature to conclude that these indicators, with the exception of high density lipoprotein (HDL), are d...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2016/20121
Background: Association between epilepsy and psychiatry has a long history that required a comprehensive care of patients with epilepsy. This would include special attention to the psychological and social consequences besides the control of seizures. Aim: This study aimed at ide...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2016/20542
Background and Goals: Many studies have examined how types of parent-child attachment bond are transmitted from one generation to the next, and how this may be associated with the occurrence of psychological disorders and dysfunctional relationships. In this study, we proposed to...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2016/18058
Introduction: Social support has often been identified as a key determinant of important stroke outcomes such as health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Information on the influence of the specific sources of social support on poststroke HRQoL is however scarce. This study examin...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2016/20240
Aims: Transcranial direct stimulation (tDCS) is recently discussed as a therapeutic option in psychiatric disorders and has brought preliminary convincing results in the treatment of depressive disorders. Hence the optimal stimulation parameters still remain elusive as randomized...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2015/19719
Aims: Studies on perceptions and attitudes towards people with epilepsy have focused mainly on students/teachers in the south and Northern Nigeria. This study aimed at assessing community members’ perceptions and attitudes towards epilepsy and persons living with epileptsy disord...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2015/19472
Aim: Despite the adverse mental health consequences of sexual violence, the majority of cases are unreported by victims. Non-disclosure prevents access to appropriate therapeutic and legal interventions. The design of interventions to facilitate reporting of sexual abuse is hinge...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2015/19291
Aim: Literature data on the anxiety levels and pain perception during punch biopsy are lacking. Thus, the aim of the present study is to evalute the anxiety levels and pain perception during punch biopsy. Study Design: This is a prospective, single-center pilot study conducted wi...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2015/19500
Background: It has been established that diabetes mellitus occurs frequently among psychiatric patients; however, little is known about diabetes mellitus among psychotropic drug naive patients with psychiatric disorders in Nigeria. Objectives: This is to determine the prevalence...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2015/16918