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Pharmacological treatments for ADHD
Abstract In the second of this series of updated reviews on the major psychiatric drug groups, in association with the College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP; www.cmhp.org.uk), Caroline Parker discusses the use of drug treatments in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including their indications, efficacy, adverse effects and recommended dosing regimens. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - July 19, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Caroline Parker Tags: Review Source Type: research

The role of multidisciplinary team care in stroke rehabilitation
Abstract Co‐ordinated multidisciplinary team working has made a significant contribution to improvements in the quality of care within stroke services over the past five years. Here, Dr Clarke reviews the evidence for the efficacy of multi disciplinary team care in stroke rehabilitation within both inpatient services and community settings. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - July 19, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: David J Clarke Tags: Multidisciplinary care Source Type: research

Delivering an effective stroke rehabilitation service in the community
Abstract Our series of Commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on neurology articles featured in Progress. Here, Dr Nassif Mansour discusses ‘The role of multidisciplinary team care in stroke rehabilitation’ (see page 5). (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - July 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Nassif S Mansour Tags: Comment Source Type: research

Digest
Abstract The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM‐5) has now been released by the American Psychiatric Association after more than a decade of development. Several new disorders have been added to the new edition, including binge eating disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder and hoarding disorder. The bereavement exclusion of DSM‐IV has also been removed from the diagnosis of major depressive disorder. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - June 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Tags: Digest Source Type: research

Beyond seizures: understanding cognitive deficits in epilepsy
Abstract Cognitive impairment can pose lifelong problems for people with epilepsy. However, researchers are now beginning to understand the nature of these impairments, which may ultimately lead to new management approaches. Mark Greener reports. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - June 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Mark Greener Tags: Research Source Type: research

Continuation therapy for mania: a survey of psychiatrists' current practice
This report summarises the main findings of the survey. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - June 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Allan H Young, Karine AN Macritchie Tags: Survey Source Type: research

Characteristics and duration of mania: implications for continuation treatment
Abstract In the continuation phase of treatment for acute mania, knowledge of the natural duration of an untreated episode and the recognition of mixed states are key issues. Steve Titmarsh reports on Professor Allan Young's lecture on this important topic given at a satellite symposium organised by Lundbeck at the 12th Latest Advances in Psychiatry meeting in London in March. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - June 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Steve Titmarsh Tags: Satellite symposium Source Type: research

Providing neurology services in primary care
Abstract Neurology as a collective entity needs to brand itself more successfully. This was the main take‐home message of the latest Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) conference ‘Providing Neurology Services in Primary Care’, held at Woburn House in London in April. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - June 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Tags: Conference Source Type: research

Polydipsia with water intoxication in treatment‐resistant schizophrenia
Abstract Primary polydipsia affects a significant proportion of patients with chronic schizophrenia and is associated with the use of conventional antipsychotics and acute relapse. This case report describes a man with treatment‐resistant paranoid schizophrenia who developed hyponatraemia as a consequence of drinking copious volumes of water following his admission to hospital due to an acute relapse of schizophrenia. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - June 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Adeniyi Adetoki, Robert Evans, Geraldine Cassidy Tags: Case notes Source Type: research

Antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia
Abstract In the first of a new series of updated articles on the major psychiatric drug groups, produced in association with the College of Mental Health Pharmacy (www.cmhp.org.uk), Caroline Parker summarises the use of antipsychotics through a review of the clinical literature. Pharmacology, interactions and side‐effects as well as drug choice and information to give to patients are discussed. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - June 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Caroline Parker Tags: Review Source Type: research

Preserving cognitive function in epilepsy
Abstract Our series of Commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on neurology articles featured in Progress. Here, Dr Karen Lanyon discusses the issues raised in ‘Beyond seizures: understanding cognitive deficits in epilepsy’ (see page 31 of this issue). (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - May 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Karen Lanyon Tags: Comment Source Type: research

Digest
Abstract NICE has published new quality standards and commissioning support to help improve the standard of care for people with epilepsy. The updated guide for commissioners focuses on diagnosis, tailoring treatment and review for adults and children with epilepsy. Commissioners must work with a wide range of administrative and clinical partners if they are to achieve the outcomes set out in the NHS, Public Health and Adult Social Care Outcomes Frameworks and the improvement areas in the Clinical Commissioning Group outcomes indicator set. The guide includes two commissioning and budgeting tools to determine local service...
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - April 15, 2013 Category: Neurology Tags: Digest Source Type: research

Neuropsychiatric symptoms in a patient with primary antiphospholipid syndrome
Abstract Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an immune disorder that commonly manifests with a variety of CNS effects. Here, the authors present the case of a patient with primary APS who presented with epileptic seizures, psychosis, depression and anxiety. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - April 15, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Karen Stanley, Ratna Ghosh Tags: Case notes Source Type: research

Clarifying the link between Alzheimer's and vascular disease
Abstract Recent studies suggest that managing vascular risk factors reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Mark Greener investigates the links between the two conditions. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - April 15, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Mark Greener Tags: Research Source Type: research

Epilepsy Action: campaigning for and supporting people with epilepsy
Abstract Epilepsy Action is the UK's leading epilepsy organisation, providing advice, information and social opportunities to people with epilepsy, their families and carers. Here, Pete Scott explains how Epilepsy Action is engaging in social research, campaigns for positive change and promoting quality care to key decision makers in order to secure a better future for people with epilepsy in the UK. (Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry)
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - April 15, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Pete Scott Tags: Patient groups Source Type: research