American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience

Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2020

  • A Case of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Presenting as Vascular Parkinsonism

    Talal Meshal Alumri, Rawan Zeinelabdein Mahgoub, Alawi Aqel Al-Attas

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2020
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 24 November 2019
    Accepted: 23 December 2019
    Published: 6 January 2020
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    Abstract: Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is the most common form of hydrocephalus in adults. It is characterized by dilated ventricles and the Hakim triad, which consists of gait disturbance, cognitive impairment, and urinary incontinence. The gold standard treatment for iNPH is shunting, but frequent lumbar punctures (LPs) are helpful for d... Show More
  • The Dynamic Modell of Sleep Disorders - A Therapy-Tool for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Non-organic Sleep Disorders

    Carolin Marx-Dick

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2020
    Pages: 6-11
    Received: 9 December 2019
    Accepted: 25 December 2019
    Published: 21 January 2020
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    Abstract: The dynamic model of sleep disorders was carried out in the framework of the study of the dynamic of sleep disorders. On the basis of this circulation model, deficient sleep areas can be uncovered and a disturbance model can be developed together with the patients. Afterwards an individuell therapeutic rationale for breaking out of the "vicious cir... Show More
  • Influence of External Opinions on an Individual Choice in Conditions of Uncertainty: Experiment and Laser-like Model

    Nikita Solovyev, Dmitrii Gorbatov, Leonid Soms

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2020
    Pages: 12-17
    Received: 9 December 2019
    Accepted: 15 January 2020
    Published: 4 February 2020
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    Abstract: A psychological experiment for quantitative evaluation of degree of external opinions influencing the choice of a participant in conditions of uncertainty was suggested. A computer-driven experiment was performed, with 256 participants. In the experiment participating volunteers were shown a series of images accompanied by two not-evident alternati... Show More
  • The Emotional Impact of Mode of Delivery in Cameroonian Mothers: Comparing Vaginal Delivery and Caesarean Section

    Georges Pius Kamsu Moyo, Nadège Djoda

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2020
    Pages: 18-21
    Received: 7 February 2020
    Accepted: 25 February 2020
    Published: 24 March 2020
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    Abstract: Background: The rate of caesarean section delivery seems to be continuously increasing worldwide over the years. The safety of this method of delivery as far as mothers’ mental state is concerned compared to vaginal delivery has been the subject of a number of studies. This study aimed at evaluating the emotional state of newly delivered women afte... Show More
  • Relationship Between the Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression: A Study Among Cameroonian Women

    Georges Pius Kamsu Moyo, Nadège Djoda

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2020
    Pages: 22-25
    Received: 9 February 2020
    Accepted: 25 February 2020
    Published: 24 March 2020
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    Abstract: Background: The baby blues and postpartum depression are two of the three major entities of psychic disorders related to the puerperium. There exists a chronological distinction of these conditions which equally vary according to severity and prognosis. Objectives: This study aimed at investigating a possible relationship between the baby blues and... Show More