Ginkgo biloba for Preventing Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: RCT – Most read article

Ginkgo biloba for Preventing Cognitive Decline in Older Adults, An RCT, JAMA, 2004;291:1464-1470. Beth E. Snitz Abstract: Context  The herbal product Ginkgo biloba is taken frequently with the intention of improving cognitive health in aging. However, evidence from adequately powered clinical trials is lacking regarding its effect on long-term cognitive functioning. Objective  To determine whether [...]

Combat Stress – is the leading charity specialising in the care of British Veterans who have been profoundly traumatised by harrowing experiences during their Service career

Combat Stress   New Website, Partnership between the NHS and Combat Stress Click on the title above to access the website Combat Stress is the leading charity specialising in the care of British Veterans who have been profoundly traumatised by harrowing experiences during their Service career. Many Veterans leave the Armed Forces with highly debilitating conditions such as [...]

Impulsive aggression in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Impulsive aggression in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2010, Volume 121 Issue 2, Pages 103 - 110 J. H. Dowson, A. D. Blackwell Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK Abstract: Objective: DSM-IV criteria for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) include examples of ‘impulsivity’. This term can refer to various dysfunctional behaviours, including some examples of aggressive behaviour. However, impulsive [...]

START – Assessments of risk for violence, suicide, self-harm, and unauthorized leave

Confidence and accuracy in assessments of short-term risks presented by forensic psychiatric patients, Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, early view, 2009 Sarah L. Desmarais;  Tonia L. Nicholls;  J. Don Read; Johann Brink Abstract: Forensic mental health professionals are asked to estimate with appropriate confidence the likelihood of adverse outcomes. But what is an ‘appropriate’ [...]