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November 11, 2021

Zolpidem has been used to treat insomnia due to its reported lower risk of tolerance and withdrawal. In this report, the authors present a case of zolpidem dependence that...
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November 11, 2021

Here, read about a patient in whom acceleration of bipolar cycles appeared after neurosurgical lesions of the right frontal region. The authors discuss the significant clinical challenges associated with...
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November 4, 2021

Klinefelter syndrome is the most common sex chromosome disorder in males, typically characterized by an extra X chromosome. The authors of this report present a case of early onset...
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November 4, 2021

Here, read about a schizophrenia patient taking antipsychotic medication who needed a total colectomy due to paralytic ileus. This case highlights the importance of monitoring signs of constipation and...
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October 21, 2021

Patients with high dental anxiety can be difficult to treat, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, read about the challenges the authors faced during the management...
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October 14, 2021

Turner syndrome is a genetic syndrome that can present with a plethora of physical and psychiatric manifestations. This report explores the psychiatric manifestations and comorbidities in patients with Turner...
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October 14, 2021

Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH) is characterized by symptoms of sympathetic stimulation and agitation, hypertonia, and spasticity. In this case, valproate was used to treat aggression in a patient with...
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September 30, 2021

The relationship between INF-β and depression and suicidality has not been strongly established. Here, read about a woman with multiple sclerosis with new-onset depression who was taking fluoxetine in...
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September 30, 2021

Psychosis is a state primarily defined by the presence of delusions and hallucinations, and viral infections have been suggested as one etiology. Here, the authors present a case of...
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September 23, 2021

The diagnosis of hypoactive delirium versus catatonia versus encephalopathy can be challenging. Here, read about a patient with metronidazole-induced leukoencephalopathy whose diagnosis was delayed due to the assumption his...
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September 23, 2021

During times of stress, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, there is often a surge in substance use. Here, read about a patient with a history of hallucinogen use disorder...
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September 23, 2021

Psychostimulants are an FDA-approved treatment for ADHD. Secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon is a rare but distressing adverse effect of stimulants. Read this informative case report to find out more.
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September 16, 2021

Ekbom syndrome, or delusional parasitosis, is a rare disorder in which patients believe that their body, mainly the skin, is infested by small organisms or bugs. Here, the authors...
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September 2, 2021

Here, read about the case of a child with metabolic-prone essential autism spectrum disorder and mild intellectual disability with a severe behavioral component that responded to low-dose sulpiride.
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August 26, 2021

This case highlights the unspecific presentation of Marchiafava-Bignami disease, its challenging diagnosis, and how a high-dose course of parenteral thiamine might be required to achieve clinical improvement.
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August 19, 2021

Here, read about a patient with bipolar disorder who was maintained on lithium, but changes in the salt content of her food when she was in the hospital resulted...
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August 19, 2021

Although schizophrenia can begin at any stage of life, its usual onset is between 15 and 54 years. However, a considerable minority of patients first present psychiatric symptoms in...
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August 12, 2021

Here, read about a case of pathological regression with infantile speech that improved with methylphenidate.
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August 12, 2021

Here, read about a patient who presented to the emergency department with acute onset of confusion, visual distortions, derealization, and worsening symptoms of anxiety. Could nutritional supplements containing Uncaria...
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August 5, 2021

Huntington’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder inheritable in an autosomal dominant fashion. Although not very common, psychosis can potentially precede the motor manifestation of the disease. Read this...
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July 29, 2021

Psychodermatology is an emerging area in dermatology that involves the complex interaction of the skin and mind. Here, read about a case of a 14-year-old boy with dermatitis neglecta...
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July 22, 2021

In this case report, the authors describe the management of a patient with bipolar disorder with comorbid secondary adrenal insufficiency. Read on to find out more.
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July 22, 2021

Here, the authors present a case of catatonia that failed treatment with several antipsychotics, resulting in the development of neuroleptic malignant syndrome and rhabdomyolysis. Read on to find out...
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July 15, 2021

Shared delusional disorder is a rare condition wherein a similar delusion system is shared by 2 or more patients in a close and often long-term relationship. Here, read about...
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