Om Prakash, MD
@ompsychiatrist
Prof. Om Prakash 🧠 | Psychiatrist | Geriatric & ECT Specialist ⚕️ | Mental Health Advocate | Bridging science, care & compassion | #MentalHealthForAll
🌟 Demystifying Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): A Vital Conversation on Mental Health | 20.12.2024 🌟 Catch the insightful discussion on Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), aired on DD Morning Show’s Mental Health Segment. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/qbw0P-umYB0…
While reading @the_hindu opinion, must read Prakash @ompsychiatrist & Kumar's 2024 perspective on MPhil Course in Clinical Psychology published in Indian Journal of Psychiatry @IndianPsychiat1 👇 journals.lww.com/indianjpsychia… @the_hindu link: www-thehindu-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.thehin…
He was the only politician I met as a school student: gracious, grounded, and sharp. Years later, he became the Vice-President of India. Today, he resigns. Some memories stay with you longer when history comes full circle. Respect Shri #JagdeepDhankhar @VPIndia jee 🇮🇳
Indian elderly diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are typically prescribed medications to help manage behavioral and psychological symptoms, since there is no cure or specific drug approved for FTD itself. The most commonly used medications include antidepressants…
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis in Indian elderly typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, neuropsychological assessment, and brain imaging (typically MRI or CT scans) to detect frontal and temporal lobe atrophy. Other supportive investigations include…
In Indian clinics and OPDs, elderly patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) most commonly present with marked changes in behavior and personality, such as apathy, impulsivity, repetitive or socially inappropriate actions, and loss of interest in normal activities. Carers and…
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) in Indian elderly is linked to a mix of genetic, lifestyle, and medical risk factors. Key causes and risk factors include: Genetic predisposition: About 10–20% of FTD cases have a strong family history and specific gene mutations (like C9orf72,…
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) accounts for about 7% to 26% of dementia cases diagnosed in clinical and research groups across India, according to recent studies. FTD is especially common in people under 65, but it is often underdiagnosed because its symptoms can look like other…
FTD से संबंधित अधिक जानकारी के लिए 14416 पर कॉल करें। जनहित में जारी संदेश @TeleManas_Delhi
"बीमारियां उम्र नहीं देखतीं, और प्यार लड़ाई जीत सकता है। ब्रूस विलिस की कहानी, हर भारतीय परिवार की सीख।" कभी डाई हार्ड के सुपरस्टार रहे ब्रूस विलिस आज फ्रंटोटेम्पोरल डिमेंशिया (FTD) से जूझ रहे हैं। अब वे न बोल सकते हैं, न पढ़ सकते हैं, न चल सकते हैं। शायद उन्हें अपने अभिनय के…
Waiting for your call on 14416 to share more information related to Frontotemporal Dementia #FTD & it’s management @TeleManas_Delhi
"Die Hard" hero Bruce Willis can no longer speak, read, or walk. He may not even remember his acting days. He’s battling Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) — a lesser-known but devastating brain condition. It doesn’t start with memory loss. It begins with something we often ignore:…
"बीमारियां उम्र नहीं देखतीं, और प्यार लड़ाई जीत सकता है। ब्रूस विलिस की कहानी, हर भारतीय परिवार की सीख।" कभी डाई हार्ड के सुपरस्टार रहे ब्रूस विलिस आज फ्रंटोटेम्पोरल डिमेंशिया (FTD) से जूझ रहे हैं। अब वे न बोल सकते हैं, न पढ़ सकते हैं, न चल सकते हैं। शायद उन्हें अपने अभिनय के…
🔥 Antidepressants: Let’s talk real risks and real care! Patients deserve clarity. Here’s what clinicians need to know: 🟢 Side Effect: Extra effects while on antidepressants, like better sleep or annoying nausea and sexual issues. 🚨 Adverse Effect: Harmful stuff, from…
#AI can accelerate search for more effective #Alzheimer medicines by streamlining clinical trials | University of Cambridge @ompsychiatrist @KantheeMD @wendyburn cam.ac.uk/research/news/…