The field of psychiatry is in crisis. The case for causal modelling in observational data as a supplement to psychiatric epidemiology and clinical trials

Introduction The field of psychiatry is in a crisis.Developments in pharmacology and psychotherapy, reforms in services, increased spending and reduced treatment-gap have not substantially improved prognosis for patients in psychiatry.Mental disorder remains lethal short-term and disabling long term.In comparison, prognosis has improved dramaticall

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Virtual reality-assisted assessment of paranoid ideation in forensic psychiatric inpatients: A mixed-methods pilot study

BackgroundReliable and valid assessment of paranoia PLANT STEROLS is important in forensic psychiatry for providing adequate care.VR technology may add to current assessment procedures, as it enables observation within realistic (social) situations resembling the complexity of everyday life.VR constitutes a promising tool within forensics, due to t

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Diagnostic dilemma in postpartum associated hemolytic uremic syndrome in a 38th week pregnant 31-year-old Congolese: a case report

Abstract Background Thrombotic microangiopathy is associated with HELLP syndrome, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, or atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) during pregnancy.Standard laboratory and physical examinations can help distinguish between these three Sandal diseases promptly and guide their management.This is critical because their

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