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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