Skip to main content

Psychiatry

Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis complicated with fulminant type 1 diabetes

A rare case of fulminant type 1 diabetes induced by SJS/TEN, which had developed in a patient taking carbamazepine and phenytoin. Glucose monitoring should be considered for patients with SJS/TEN.

Read more

Editor's Choice

Enhancing functional recovery of SCI due to neuromyelitis optica

Trans-spinal magnetic stimulation combined with kinesiotherapy improved balance, walking independence, and functional mobility of a 23-year-old with spinal cord injury due to neuromyelitis optica-associated transverse myelitis.

How can you establish trust with children?

Establishing trust is a foundational skill for healthcare providers who work with children, but there’s no formal training on how to do it. Now there’s a framework to help you.

Cognitive impairment and affective disorders in Parkinson’s disease

Mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and affective disorders are the most common and debilitating non-motor symptoms in PD. Here are the DGN's recommendations on diagnosis and treatment.

Reducing risk of SUDEP

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy is responsible for most epilepsy-related deaths. How do antiseizure medications, non-epilepsy concomitant drugs, and seizure detection devices affect SUDEP risk?

Our tailored content service will keep you up to date…

Receive newsletters curated for the busy specialist by our expert editorial team

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on modern management of frailty

  • Live
  • Webinar | 17-10-2024 | 18:00 (CEST)

Live: Thursday 17th October 2024, 18:00-19:30 (CEST)

Frailty has a significant impact on health and wellbeing, especially in older adults. Join our experts to understand the factors that contribute to the development of frailty and find out how to manage the condition and reduce the risk of disability, dependency, and mortality.

Prof. Alfonso Cruz-Jentoft
Prof. Barbara C. van Munster
Prof. Mirko Petrovic
Developed by: Springer Medicine
Join the webinar

Case Studies

Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis complicated with fulminant type 1 diabetes

A rare case of fulminant type 1 diabetes induced by SJS/TEN, which had developed in a patient taking carbamazepine and phenytoin. Glucose monitoring should be considered for patients with SJS/TEN.

Enhancing functional recovery of SCI due to neuromyelitis optica

Trans-spinal magnetic stimulation combined with kinesiotherapy improved balance, walking independence, and functional mobility of a 23-year-old with spinal cord injury due to neuromyelitis optica-associated transverse myelitis.

Ulcerative colitis in a transgender woman

A transgender woman with a sigmoid neovagina developed bloody diarrhea and neovaginal bleeding 10 years after sex reassignment surgery, highlighting the need for long-term vigilance.

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on sleep in brain health

  • Webinar | 02-05-2024 | 17:30 (CEST)

Quality sleep is essential for health. But what happens to our brains when sleep patterns are disturbed? Join our experts to explore the interplay between sleep disruption and neurological diseases, and the questions that you need to be asking your patients to help you prevent the harmful effects of sleep deprivation.

Dr. Rolf Fronczek
Dr. Renata Riha
Dr. Sven Rupprecht
Developed by: Springer Medicine
Watch now

Current Reviews

Rett Syndrome: The Emerging Landscape of Treatment Strategies

Rett syndrome (RTT) has enjoyed remarkable progress in achieving specific therapies. RTT, a unique neurodevelopmental disorder first described in 1966, progressed slowly until the landmark paper of Hagberg and colleagues in 1983. Thereafter, rapid …

Navigating the Landscape of Plasma Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease: Focus on Past, Present, and Future Clinical Applications

As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and its impact on healthcare systems increase, developing tools for accurate diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression is a priority. Recent technological advancements have allowed for the …

Behavioral disorders in dementia with Lewy bodies: old and new knowledge

  • Dementia
  • Neurology and Preclinical Neurological Studies - Review Article

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), the second most common primary degenerative neurocognitive disorder after Alzheimer disease, is frequently preceded by REM sleep behavior disorders (RBD) and other behavioral symptoms, like anxiety, irritability …

Prevalence of thiamine deficiency in anorexia nervosa: a systematic review and narrative synthesis

Thiamine is an essential vitamin that plays a crucial role in many biochemical processes in the body. Anorexia nervosa (AN) is one potential cause of a state of deficiency which can result in grave medical sequelae. There is limited available …

Neuroimaging for Alzheimer’s disease: eLearning (Link opens in a new window)

Neuroimaging plays an increasingly critical role in clinical practice. PET Pearls is an interactive activity designed to improve your confidence and accuracy when interpreting imaging for early signs of cognitive impairment.

Supported by:
  • Lilly
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME
Start activity

CME & eLearning

News | Vodcasts | Podcasts (Link opens in a new window)

1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Emerging biomarkers and disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease promise significant changes in how the condition is diagnosed and managed.

Guide yourself through this transition with our education program, led by world renowned experts and covering the biggest international conferences.

This content is intended for healthcare professionals outside of the UK.

Supported by:
  • Lilly
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

Webcast | eLearning | Infographic (Link opens in a new window)

PET biomarkers are fast becoming critical in the new era of disease modification for Alzheimer’s disease. Techniques around amyloid and tau require the expertise of nuclear medicine and radiology physicians to investigate and interpret PET scans in clinical settings. This program examines current and emerging biomarkers and assists in identifying patterns from different PET tracers in an interactive perceptual learning environment.

Supported by:
  • Lilly
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

eLearning | Infographic (Link opens in a new window)

Animated, interactive expert-led website focusing on  neuroinflammation and its role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

This program is not available to users in the UK and US.

Supported by:
  • Novo Nordisk Health Care AG
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

Further Reading

Predictive value of perilesional edema volume in melanoma brain metastasis response to stereotactic radiosurgery

  • Open Access
  • Edema
  • Research

Brain metastases from melanoma represent a significant clinical challenge due to their poor prognosis and the complexities of treatment. Melanoma, known for its aggressive nature, frequently metastasizes to the brain, complicating management and …

Soccer and Vocational Training are Ineffective Delivery Strategies to Prevent HIV and Substance Abuse by Young, South African Men: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

HIV and substance abuse are common among young men, associated with a cluster of risk behaviors. Yet, most services addressing these challenges are delivered in setting underutilized by men and are often inconsistent with male identity. This …

Comparison of Caregiver and General Population Preferences for Dependency-Related Health States

  • Open Access
  • Addiction
  • Original Research Article

The rapid ageing of the population will bring new challenges, one of which will be to delay as much as possible the loss of health-related quality of life (QoL) for older people. A frequent consequence of this deterioration in health associated …

Impact of Gambling on the Internet on Middle-Term and Long-Term Recovery from Gambling Disorder: A 2-Year Longitudinal Study

Online gamblers are more likely to experience gambling problems. The main objective was to compare the frequency of recovery one (middle-term) and two (long-term) years after treatment initiation, according to the gambling medium (Internet vs.