American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience

Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2018

  • The Demographic Characteristics and the Risk Factors of Dementia in SAUDI Elderly

    Muneerah Albugami, Najeeb Qadi, Fahed Almugbel, Alaa Mohammed, Alawi Alttas, Abdelazeim Elamin, Mumin Siddiquee, Usama El Alem, Yasmin Al Twaijri

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 1-8
    Received: 30 November 2017
    Accepted: 8 December 2017
    Published: 10 January 2018
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    Abstract: There is a little information about dementia in Saudis. This is a retrospective chart review study from1995 -2010. to describe the demographic characteristics and the risk factors of dementia, the prevalence of different types of dementia, and the current clinical practice of dementia in Saudi tertiary care hospital. A total of 418 demented patient... Show More
  • Comparative Evaluation of Glibenclamide and Insulin on the Pups’ Liver Cytoarchitectonic Properties and Some Dams’ Parameters in Pregnant Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

    Lawal e Sodiq Kolawol, Adeniji Adeoluwa Akeem, Sangoyomi Oluwaseun Adewoye, Adeyemo Rasheed Omotayo, Buhari Muhammad Olanrewaju, Sulaiman Sheu Oluwadare, Osinubi Abraham Adewale

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 9-14
    Received: 21 November 2017
    Accepted: 6 December 2017
    Published: 11 January 2018
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    Abstract: Despite the significant achievements in the treatment modalities and preventive measures, the prevalence of gestational diabetes in Africa has continued to rise exponentially in the last few decades. There is growing concern on the use of oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) during pregnancy, due to the potential of the agents in causing adverse effect ... Show More
  • Caregiver’s Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Care of Schizophrenia at Mathari Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya

    Edna Anab, Agatha Christine Onyango, Catherine Mwenda

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 15-27
    Received: 20 November 2017
    Accepted: 8 December 2017
    Published: 16 January 2018
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    Abstract: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which is a major public health concern since it affects the quality of life of the schizophrenic patient. The patient requires a caregiver to support them in the entire phase of the condition. Caregiver’s knowledge facilitate recognition of mental illness and health-seeking behavior. The aim of the study was to as... Show More