January 01, 2015

Efficacy of Modafinil on Fatigue and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

Efficacy of Modafinil on Fatigue and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

This meta-analysis was aimed to assess drug safety and effects of modafinil on fatigue and EDS associated with neurological disorders.


  • Title: Efficacy of Modafinil on Fatigue and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Associated with Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  • Authors: Ping Sheng, Lijun Hou, Xiang Wang, Xiaowen Wang, Chengguang Huang, Mingkun Yu, Xi Han, and Yan Dong
  • Date: 2013
  • Source: PLoS One. 2013; 8(12): e81802. doi:  10.1371/journal.pone.0081802

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Depression and Borderline Personality Disorder

Depression and Borderline Personality Disorder

We suggest taking a therapeutic stance to MDD co-occurring with BPD that promotes reflection on the patient’s mind and the minds of others.


  • Title: Depression and borderline personality disorder
  • Authors: Josephine A Beatson and Sathya Rao
  • Date: 2012
  • Source: Med J Aust 2013; 199 (6 Suppl): S24-S27. doi:10.5694/mja12.10474




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Depression and Anxiety

Depression and Anxiety

Comorbid depression and anxiety are common and affect up to a quarter of patients attending general practice.


  • Title: Depression and anxiety
  • Authors: John W G Tiller
  • Date: 2012
  • Source: Med J Aust 2013; 199 (6 Suppl): S28-S31. doi:10.5694/mja12.10628




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A Patient with Intractable Attacks of Cataplexy

A Patient with Intractable Attacks of Cataplexy

A 29-year-old white man presents for evaluation of refractory daily generalized convulsions and drop attacks previously diagnosed as cataplexy.



  • Title: A Patient with Intractable Attacks of Cataplexy
  • Authors: Lourdes M. DelRosso, Syeda Munir, Andrew L. Chesson, F.A.A.S.M., and Romy Hoque
  • Date: 2013
  • Source: J Clin Sleep Med. Oct 15, 2013; 9(10): 1098–1101.




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December 23, 2014

The Cognitive Psychology of Internet Gaming Disorder

The cognitive psychology of Internet gaming disorder


This review aimed to synthesise research evidence on Internet gaming cognition toward identification of cognitive factors underlying IGD.



  • Title: The cognitive psychology of Internet gaming disorder
  • Authors: Daniel L. King, Paul H. Delfabbro
  • Date: 2014
  • Source: Clinical Psychology Review 34 (2014) 298–308 Elsevier




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