Exponential use of internet has resulted in addiction recent times. Students are particularly at risk because their unique personal, social, and academic needs.The study was designed to evaluate the prevalence its determinants among medical students.A cross-sectional conducted 282 students with help semi-structured questionnaire consisting questions related demographic information, information use, Young's test.We found be 58.87% (mild - 51.42%, moderate -7.45%) significantly associated...

<b>Background:</b> Pregnancy and childbirth produce a variety of physiological, psychological social consequences. Attitudes toward pregnancy vary from culture to culture. There is evidence suggest mothers with young infants experience depressive symptoms 10-15% major depression. <b>Aim:</b> To study the incidence factors contributing postpartum depression <b>Materials Methods:</b> Married women 18-35 years age attending antenatal postnatal out-patient clinic were studied during 2007 January...

Background: Easy accessibility to Medicare and better living conditions has increased life expectancy in recent years. There are over 60 million postmenopausal women above 55 years India. Obesity, physical inactivity, altered estrogen metabolism play an integrated role contributing the disease risk profile of women. These same factors also affect modulation autonomic nervous system. A study was undertaken test hypothesis whether there is indeed alteration functions obese Materials Methods:...

The aim is to study the quality of life (QoL) and disability in persons with alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS).This cross-sectional, analytical, case-control a tertiary hospital suburb Maharashtra included 100 cases ADS equal number age- sex-matched healthy controls fulfilling various inclusion exclusion criteria.The revealed that individuals commonly initiate drinking between 20 30 years first present for seeking medical attention age group 30-40 after 10-12 when they are moderately or...

To assess the levels of alcohol consumption and level stress faced by male patients hospitalized with psychiatric disorders in a military hospital.This cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 consecutive admitted to tertiary care center controls. The ailments were first stabilized mentally physically then assessed. For collection demographic data, questionnaire prepared which administered all patients. Armed Forces Medical College Life Events scale used for assessment stressful life...

Enuresis is a common childhood condition which usually treatable. at any age can lead to embarrassment. This coupled with teasing by peers resulting in social withdrawal, avoidance of overnight stay relatives, and friends have long term effect relationships than the enuresis itself. Organic psychological causes should be considered, especially late onset or exacerbation existing enuresis. Principles management focused address precipitating maintaining factors also provide appropriate advice...

General hospital psychiatry has grown significantly over the years. It led to changes in our understanding provide a comprehensive and holistic approach physically mentally ill. The developments West India have been traced with an attempt understand appreciate evolving patterns of referral facilitating management ill manner.

Background: Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes death worldwide, more so in an aging population with mental health issues. Objectives: We aimed to study influence depression, anxiety, and stress levels on cardiovascular profile elderly patients attending a peripheral medical college West Bengal. Methodology Participants: This cross-sectional was conducted among 197 participants. The examined Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale-21 scores were estimated. Results: One hundred...

ABSTRACT Background: The COVID-19 pandemic was not merely limited to physical health concerns, and after the pandemic, mental consequences of are still reverberating within our societies, especially in India. college students India were left grapple with unforeseen circumstances, facing abrupt uncertainties respect their education careers. Although relatively more robust, status unexplored. Aim: To assess depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation aftermath pandemic. Materials Methods: An...

Depression is a significant public health issue that needs to be taken care of, as it poses great economic burden on the society at large. Early identification and treatment of patients will reduce mental morbidity disability.The aim study prevalence functional status subjects with major depressive disorder in community.After sample population, sociodemographic details were recorded. Subsequently, assessment was carried out by General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), Patient Questionnaire-9...

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, is an alteration in function, caused by external force. With rapid surge urbanization, motorization economic liberalization India, risk TBI increased, raising for concern about its neurological as well psychiatric sequelae.&#x0D; Aims Objectives: This study was planned to understand the magnitude problem which could give us insights manage/ rehabilitate it more comprehensive manner.&#x0D;...

Delusional parasitosis (DP), also known as delusional infestation, monosymptomatic hypochondriacal psychosis, or Ekbom's syndrome, is a rare primary psychiatric disorder.[1] It characterized by patients' fixed belief that their skin and body rarely close personal environment are infested small, vivid, less frequently inanimate pathogens, although there no medical microbiological evidence for this.[2] Most, but not all, patients blame the pathogens causing various tactile sensations itching....

A BSTRACT Background: Healthcare decisions need to be based not only on clinical and technical grounds but also ethical considerations. Aims: To develop a module for teaching ethics newly admitted medical students help recognize the importance of being sensitive issues in daily practice ability address concerns patients efficiently. Methodology: An interactive was developed introduced among first-phase MBBS over period 4 weeks after taking institutional clearance informed consent...

Background: Viral infections of respiratory affects Central Nervous system (CNS), precipitating a spectrum psychiatric and neurological disorders. Some patients with COVID-19 develop various CNS abnormalities serious long term consequences. Aim: To study neuro-psychiatric manifestations in post RT-PCR positive patients. Materials Methods: 100 consecutive all age groups were taken as cases who positive, duration 12 months. The symptoms, MRI findings CSF the recorded. Subjects assessed scales...