Specialized early intervention (SEI) approach to treatment of a First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) consists of two equally important components, namely, a phase specific treatment program and early case identification. In this article we report a brief update on our knowledge about both aspects of SEI services. We then provide a description of a prototypical SEI service within the Canadian contex...

invasive aspergillosis (ia) are a major complication in immunocompromized patients where can be serious and rapidly fatal. early diagnosis and early appropriate antifungal treatment is important in reducing mortality and morbidity. but despite many efforts to develop detection methods, the diagnosis of ia still remains challenging and current conventional methods are limited for adequate diagno...

OBJECTIVES The objective of this article is to discuss the rationale/background for early intervention in bipolar disorder. METHOD Narrative review. RESULTS There are often significant delays before the diagnosis of bipolar disorder is made and effective management initiated. Growing evidence from both preclinical and clinical literature points to a clear need for improved early identificat...

background: lipophilic yeasts of the genus malassezia has been placed among the basidiomycota phylum in the family of cryptococcaceae. the genus malassezia comprises yeasts with a natural habitat of the skin of many warm-blooded vertebrates, and human, but they are also associated with several skin diseases such as tinea versicolor, seborrehoeic dermatitis and even systemic infections. the genu...