Cognitive Impairment Persists after Depressive Episodes â MM1507
Cognitive dysfunction is a core component of major psychiatric disorders, such as major depressive disorder (MDD), schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (BD). Although it was initially thought that cognitive impairments in MDD were state-related, increasing evidence suggests that cognitive abnormalities persist beyond depressive episodes.
Modern Medicine â July 2015
Improving Positive Affect in a Practical Manner â MM1507
Over the years positive psychology has placed strong emphasis on how positive affect can improve health. This prompted Vista Clinic to develop the Happiness HELPS campaign as a means of improving positive affect in patients. The aim of the campaign is to promote mental health and to reduce the symptoms of depression. The Happiness HELPS concept consists of a set of practical actions that can be carried out on a daily basis in order to combat the negative emotional affects of depression and anxiety. The acronym âHELPSâ provides an easy-to-follow guide which can be used by everyone to promote and maintain their mental health.
HELPS stands for:
⢠Help Others
⢠Exercise
⢠Learn
⢠Play
⢠Spiritual Growth
Modern Medicine â July 2015
Cepheid has announced that Xpert HCV Viral Load, a quantitative test that provides on-demand molecular testing for confirmation of infection and monitoring of Hepatitis C virus (HCV), has achieved CE-IVD status under the European Directive on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. The test runs on the Cepheid GeneXpert System, the worldâs leading molecular diagnostic platform with over 8000 systems deployed globally in both developed and emerging market countries.
Modern Medicine â July 2015
Bidvest company, Bidvest Medical has announced the local launch of the Konica Minolta AeroDR PREMIUM, the worldâs lightest cassette-type digital radiography detector with improved robustness.
Modern Medicine â July 2015
Modern Medicine – June 2015 edition
The June 2015 edition of Modern Medicine is available now.
If youâre keen to complete the CPD questionnaire in the above edition, simply point your browser to Our Online CPD System and follow the prompts from there.
Weâve sourced a few very relevant pieces in the current edition, including articles on off-label drug use, and a pair of articles linked to the spiralling obesity levels in the country.
Features in this edition:
Ethics |  Schizophrenia  |  Bariatrics  |  Cardiology
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Adjunctive Therapies for Obesity VLEDs, Pharmacotherapy and Bariatric Surgery â MM1506
Although lifestyle interventions remain the cornerstone of obesity treatment, this article highlights additional approaches to management that may help reduce and maintain weight. These adjunctive therapies include the role of the multidisciplinary team in obesity management, and the use of very low energy diets, pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery.
Modern Medicine â June 2015
Grappling with Hypertriglyceridaemia Rosetta Stone or Pandoraâs Box? â MM1506
Hypertriglyceridaemia is caused by interactions between many genetic and nongenetic factors and is a common risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD). Treatment of hypertriglyceridaemia relies on correcting secondary factors and unhealthy lifestyle habits, particularly poor diet and lack of exercise. Pharmacotherapy is indicated for patients with established CVD and those at moderate-to-high risk of CVD.
Modern Medicine â June 2015
The Treatment of Schizophrenia An Overlooked âDuty to Careâ â MM1506
Schizophrenia remains a challenging illness causing high levels of chronic disability. Identifying the condition early is difficult, medication adherence is problematic, the availability of psychosocial interventions is limited and the poor physical health of people with schizophrenia is often overlooked.
Modern Medicine â June 2015
Off-label and Off-licence Drug Use â MM1506
Off-licence use of drugs relates to the use of drugs that are unregistered by the MCC for use in humans. Off-label use of drugs is, on the other hand, extremely common especially in paediatric practice. Off-label use means that the medicine is used in another way or for an indication other than those specified in the conditions of registration of the medicine and as reflected on its labelling.
Modern Medicine â June 2015
Modern Medicine – May 2015 Edition
The May 2015 edition of Modern Medicine is currently available.
The edition is a bumper one with plenty of extra reading for you. We also feature some interesting news on the upcoming Titanium Awards, where you can nominate someone you know to be recognised for their dedication to excellence in Healthcare!
Features in this edition:
Cardiology  |  Excellence in Healthcare |  Pain  |  Woundcare  & Diabetes  | CNS  |  Menâs Health  |  …and Much More!
If youâre keen to complete the CPD questionnaire in the above edition, simply point your browser to Our Online CPD System and follow the prompts from there.
Itâs fast and intuitive and itâs only a click away.
Modern Medicine, the journal thatâs with you wherever you go.
