U Werneke

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Affiliation: East London
Country: UK

Publications

  1. ncbi Behavioural management of antipsychotic-induced weight gain: a review
    U Werneke
    Centre for the Economics in Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Maudsley Hospital, London, UK
    Acta Psychiatr Scand 108:252-9. 2003
  2. ncbi Potential health risks of complementary alternative medicines in cancer patients
    U Werneke
    Homerton Hospital, East Wing, Department of Psychiatry, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR, UK
    Br J Cancer 90:408-13. 2004
  3. ncbi How effective is St John's wort? The evidence revisited
    Ursula Werneke
    Centre for the Economics in Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, London, United Kingdom
    J Clin Psychiatry 65:611-7. 2004
  4. ncbi Complementary medicines in psychiatry: review of effectiveness and safety
    Ursula Werneke
    Division of Psychiatry, Homerton University Hospital, East Wing, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR, UK
    Br J Psychiatry 188:109-21. 2006
  5. ncbi Uptake of screening for breast cancer in patients with mental health problems
    Ursula Werneke
    Homerton Hospital, East Wing, Department of Psychiatry, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR, UK
    J Epidemiol Community Health 60:600-5. 2006
  6. ncbi A systematic review and meta-analysis of Hypericum perforatum in depression: a comprehensive clinical review
    E Whiskey
    Pharmacy Department, Maudsley Hospital, London, UK
    Int Clin Psychopharmacol 16:239-52. 2001
  7. ncbi Options for pharmacological management of obesity in patients treated with atypical antipsychotics
    U Werneke
    Pharmacy Department, Maudsley Hospital, London, UK
    Int Clin Psychopharmacol 17:145-60. 2002
  8. ncbi Potential health risks of complementary alternative medicines in HIV patients
    D Ladenheim
    St Bartholomew s Hospital, London, UK
    HIV Med 9:653-9. 2008
  9. ncbi Antidepressants and sexual dysfunction
    U Werneke
    Department of Psychiatry, Homerton University Hospital, London, UK corrected
    Acta Psychiatr Scand 114:384-97. 2006
  10. ncbi A decision analysis of long-term lithium treatment and the risk of renal failure
    U Werneke
    Division of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences, Umea University, Sweden
    Acta Psychiatr Scand 126:186-97. 2012

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Publications13

  1. ncbi Behavioural management of antipsychotic-induced weight gain: a review
    U Werneke
    Centre for the Economics in Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Maudsley Hospital, London, UK
    Acta Psychiatr Scand 108:252-9. 2003
    ..This review aims to summarize the evidence on effectiveness of behavioural interventions for weight gain in the general population and in-patients treated with atypical antipsychotics...
  2. ncbi Potential health risks of complementary alternative medicines in cancer patients
    U Werneke
    Homerton Hospital, East Wing, Department of Psychiatry, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR, UK
    Br J Cancer 90:408-13. 2004
    ..In conclusion, medical practitioners need to be able to identify the potential risks of CAMs. Equally, patients should be encouraged to disclose their use. Also, more research is needed to quantify the actual health risks...
  3. ncbi How effective is St John's wort? The evidence revisited
    Ursula Werneke
    Centre for the Economics in Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, London, United Kingdom
    J Clin Psychiatry 65:611-7. 2004
    ..However, 3 recently published large studies failed to demonstrate robust efficacy. Updated meta-analysis and assessment of publication bias may help determine the true effect of St. John's wort...
  4. ncbi Complementary medicines in psychiatry: review of effectiveness and safety
    Ursula Werneke
    Division of Psychiatry, Homerton University Hospital, East Wing, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR, UK
    Br J Psychiatry 188:109-21. 2006
    ..The use of complementary medicines in those with mental health problems is well documented. However, their effectiveness is often not established and they may be less harmless than commonly assumed...
  5. ncbi Uptake of screening for breast cancer in patients with mental health problems
    Ursula Werneke
    Homerton Hospital, East Wing, Department of Psychiatry, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR, UK
    J Epidemiol Community Health 60:600-5. 2006
    ..There is little information on screening attendance among the mentally ill population. An audit was conducted of a breast screening service in inner London to determine uptake rates in women with mental illness...
  6. ncbi A systematic review and meta-analysis of Hypericum perforatum in depression: a comprehensive clinical review
    E Whiskey
    Pharmacy Department, Maudsley Hospital, London, UK
    Int Clin Psychopharmacol 16:239-52. 2001
    ..The mechanism of action of St John's wort remains unknown. Future research should include large scale, appropriately powered comparisons of St John's wort and standard antidepressants...
  7. ncbi Options for pharmacological management of obesity in patients treated with atypical antipsychotics
    U Werneke
    Pharmacy Department, Maudsley Hospital, London, UK
    Int Clin Psychopharmacol 17:145-60. 2002
    ..It is concluded that the current evidence does not support the general use of pharmacological interventions for overweight patients treated with antipsychotic medication, although individually selected patients may benefit...
  8. ncbi Potential health risks of complementary alternative medicines in HIV patients
    D Ladenheim
    St Bartholomew s Hospital, London, UK
    HIV Med 9:653-9. 2008
    ..To identify and quantify potential health risks of CAM use in this population and to explore options for improved pharmacovigilance...
  9. ncbi Antidepressants and sexual dysfunction
    U Werneke
    Department of Psychiatry, Homerton University Hospital, London, UK corrected
    Acta Psychiatr Scand 114:384-97. 2006
    ..The aim of this review was to examine the prevalence of psychosexual dysfunction associated with antidepressants, and to review treatment options which are specific to the affected component of sexual functioning and antidepressants...
  10. ncbi A decision analysis of long-term lithium treatment and the risk of renal failure
    U Werneke
    Division of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences, Umea University, Sweden
    Acta Psychiatr Scand 126:186-97. 2012
    ..To establish whether lithium or anticonvulsant should be used for maintenance treatment for bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) if the risks of suicide and relapse were traded off against the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD)...
  11. ncbi Risk management of nutritional supplements in chronic illness: the implications for the care of cancer and depression
    Ursula Werneke
    Department of Psychiatry, Vrinnevi Hospital, 60182 Norrköping, Sweden
    Proc Nutr Soc 66:483-92. 2007
    ..These dimensions have to be addressed in an illness- and case-specific context. This task can be complex given the emerging clinical evidence, patients' own preferences and expectations and current prescribing guidelines...
  12. ncbi Complementary alternative medicine and nuclear medicine
    Ursula Werneke
    Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London, SE5 8AF, UK
    Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 31:599-603. 2004
    ..The potential effect of CAMs should be considered when unexpected therapeutic or diagnostic results are found...
  13. ncbi A guide to using complementary alternative medicines in cancer
    Ursula Werneke
    Homerton University Hospital, East London and The City Mental Health NHS Trust
    Nurs Times 101:32-5. 2005
    ..Good communication skills and sensitivity are essential to discuss the patient's needs and preferences and suggest solutions that are safe and legally defensible...