Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist. Enjoy reading, running and learning more about most things.
Manchester, England
Joined December 2009
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Mahesh Gopakumar retweeted
What sets Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) apart as a third-generation antipsychotic?
Brexpiprazole is a partial dopamine D2 agonist classified as a serotonin-dopamine activity modulator (SDAM).
Its unique receptor profile offers a therapeutic edge by addressing:
✅ Positive symptoms (hallucinations, delusions).
✅ Negative symptoms (emotional withdrawal, lack of motivation).
✅ Cognitive deficits, an often-overlooked challenge in schizophrenia.
But how does Brexpiprazole achieve these outcomes? Let’s break it down 👇
Mahesh Gopakumar retweeted
⭐️ Exciting SALT opportunity ⭐️
Come and join us in the North Manchester Older Adults CMHT & inpatients service to utilise your SALT expertise in a unique and rewarding setting at band 6 level 😀 ⬇️@GMMH_NHS #TeamNorthManchester #SALT
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The new Delirium Hub has launched! bgs.org.uk/policy-and-media/… #BGSconf
Mahesh Gopakumar retweeted
Talked to a lovely nurse on the train- we were the only ones wearing masks in our carriage in England. She’s seen many people die of Covid incl a close colleague. People are deluded thinking the pandemic is over. Let’s use tools to manage COVID. Not pretend it doesn’t exist.
Mahesh Gopakumar retweeted
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.
Swallowing the horse caused her to die, of course.
But by what mechanism did she die/what would you put on the certificate?
Mahesh Gopakumar retweeted
Over 50s who were more anxious and depressed during height of #COVID19 pandemic saw memory and attention decline by equivalent of six years.
Sign up to the online @ProtectStudy to help lean what keeps brain sharp in later life.
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This is important and uncomfortable news - but we also must not forget that psychiatric hospitals here and elsewhere have been in this state, at or over capacity, for about a year - or much longer
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Dr Gray’s in Elgin have both entered ‘code black’ status - with both "at capacity" for days amid a third wave of Covid cases.
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Mahesh Gopakumar retweeted
Important vaccination update❗
🔔 There are lots of walk in clinics taking place from tomorrow (Friday 18 June), over the weekend and next week 🔔
See the below poster for more details! 👀
Full info 👉 orlo.uk/JBG55
Mahesh Gopakumar retweeted
“Knowledge Specialist” “Athens Administrator” not the roles that springs to mind when you think ‘NHS’ yet their work gives clinicians important tools to treat patients-evidence and time. Welcome to Day 4 #KLSNAW #HEEKLS #AMillionDecisions tinyurl.com/2nvjc2zm @PennineCareNHS
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OPEN LETTER📃! As a group of academics, health & social care providers, 3rd sector, carers, and people with dementia, we have published an Open letter to urge for an overhaul and prioritisation of the #socialcare sector. Pls share and sign our letter now:
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Mahesh Gopakumar retweeted
Maternal mental illness is common, carries significant morbidity & mortality &, importantly, is treatable. We urge women to come forward to get help from our GM and GMMH services #gmmh #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek #journeystorecovery manchesterlocal.tv/2021/05/0…
Mahesh Gopakumar retweeted
Geriatric Medicine tip of the day: Zopiclone and benzodiazepines should not be used routinely to treat acute insomnia & can impact on recovery and risk. Assessment for secondary causes and instigating sleep hygiene & behavioural interventions are key. Consider the environment.
Mahesh Gopakumar retweeted
After 35 years of deregulated buses in Greater Manchester ...
35 years of rising fares and routes being cut ...
We are bringing our buses back under public control. 👍🏻
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Want to ask #icanpreventDelirium a question? We can ask our panel of experts as part of our #deliriumMarchathon live event for #WDAD2021. We are here to help you achieve your Delirium goals this year! Please ask by replying to this tweet or at menti.com/2c7han2wjr
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Novichok nerve agent poisoning thelancet.com/journals/lance…