Chittaranjan Andrade, MD
Dr Andrade is Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India, and Senior Professor (Retd), Department of Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neurotoxicology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Epilepsy, Antiepileptic Drugs, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, 2: Major Congenital Malformations
July 3, 2024
This article reviews evidence from a large registry, a population-based study, and a meta-analysis on the risks of major congenital malformation with untreated epilepsy and with exposure to antiepileptic...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Epilepsy, Antiepileptic Drugs, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, 1: Recent Research
June 5, 2024
This article provides women who have epilepsy and who use antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy with information about the many risks to which they and their fetus/neonate are exposed at...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Diabetic medications and major congenital malformations
March 11, 2024
Diabetes is prevalent and poses risks to both mother and child during pregnancy. Evidence shows that diabetes is best treated during pregnancy, with insulin a first-line treatment and metformin...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Physical Exercise and Health, 5: Sedentary Time as a Risk Factor for Adverse Physical and Mental Health Outcomes
January 29, 2024
Topics include why sedentariness is important, how it is defined and assessed, and why sedentary behaviors are common in daily life.
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Physical Exercise and Health, 4: A Guide to Understanding What to Do, How, and Why—Part 2
December 11, 2023
Subjects covered include how cardiorespiratory, muscle-strengthening, balancing, and other exercises benefit the heart, strengthen muscles and bones, improve balance, and reduce risk of falls and fractures. Guidance is provided...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Physical Exercise and Health, 2: Benefits of Different Levels and Patterns of Activity
October 11, 2023
This article provides guidance about exercise for adults, including how many steps per day are enough, whether bursts of activity during the day improve health, and whether “weekend warrior”...
