Letter to the Editor

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Letter to the Editor

October 24, 2018

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October 18, 2018

Hypovitaminosis D is associated with depression. Vitamin D prescribed as an adjunct to antidepressant pharmacotherapy may diminish depressive symptoms. Read on to find out the latest information on this...
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October 18, 2018

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder in females characterized by partial or complete X chromosome monosomy. These individuals  are at increased risk for autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, intellectual disability,...
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October 18, 2018

Urine drug screens are often followed by confirmatory gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) tests. Periodically, GC/MS tests can have false-positive results. Read this case of a man with a past...
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October 11, 2018

When monitored appropriately, clozapine may be a safe and effective antipsychotic in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Read this case report and discussion about a clozapine-induced myocarditis monitoring protocol that...
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October 11, 2018

Here, read about a 44-year-old woman with diagnoses of OCD and body dysmorphic disorder who presented for evaluation of depression with suicidal thinking. The case illustrates a multipronged approach...
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September 27, 2018

Thymomas are commonly associated with myasthenia gravis. However, this case highlights that thymomas may also be related to limbic encephalitis. Read on to find out more.
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September 20, 2018

Risperidone is known to cause hyperprolactinemia. However, it rarely causes an elevation to the degree seen in Ms A, a 22-year-old woman with suicidal ideation, auditory and visual hallucinations,...
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September 13, 2018

Raynaud's phenomenon is characterized by episodic spasm or vasoconstriction of the arteries and smaller arterioles of the extremities usually in response to cold or emotional stimuli. Here, read about...
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September 6, 2018

Some patients with bipolar disorder experience ultra-rapid cycling, defined by very brief cycles lasting for days. This report highlights the importance of early recognition of associated clinical features and...
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August 30, 2018

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue. Co-occurrence of schizophrenia with Marfan syndrome within families suggests the presence of a common genetic factor. Read this case...
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August 30, 2018

Could citalopram cause QTc prolongation in a young healthy patient with no known history of heart disease or electrolyte imbalance? Read this interesting case report to find out more.
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August 9, 2018

Corticosteroids and antidepressants are known to induce manic episodes in predisposed individuals. Manic episodes in bipolar patients triggered by tramadol have also been reported. Here, read about a woman...
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August 9, 2018

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is a broad-spectrum antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of uncomplicated infections. Neuropsychiatric side effects are rare but are more common in elderly and immunocompromised patients. Here, read about...
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August 2, 2018

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare but potentially serious reaction to antipsychotic medications. Early recognition and a low index of suspicion are required as the presentation shares symptoms with...
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July 26, 2018

Routine urine drug screening in research trials is an underappreciated risk for trial participants. Here, the authors present a case of lamotrigine cross-reactivity with phencyclidine in a clinical trial...
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July 19, 2018

Read a report on how the nootropic, Tianeptine sodium, led to unintended life-threatening consequences for a patient.
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July 12, 2018

Kratom has emerged in the market as an herbal medication for pain management. However, it is not FDA approved or regulated, and there is very little research and reputable...
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July 12, 2018

Mr A, a 34-year-old deaf mute man, was admitted to the psychiatric hospital after being found incompetent to stand trial for charges of trespassing. He had 3 prior hospital...
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July 5, 2018

Many patients with OCD do not respond to traditional treatment. Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the supplementary motor area appears to be a promising treatment strategy. Here,...
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June 21, 2018

Caffeine is the world's most-consumed psychoactive substance. It is also considered a performance-enhancing substance by athletes and bodybuilders. Here, read about caffeine's psychogenic effect on a bodybuilder who also...
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June 21, 2018

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare type of stroke associated with a diverse range of etiologic factors. Although venous stasis following strangulation has been hypothetically proposed as a...
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June 21, 2018

Use of high-potency cannabis derivatives has become increasingly popular over the past few years; however, their effects are not fully known. Here, read the case of a woman who...
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June 14, 2018

Cognitive remediation therapy has been shown to improve cognition and psychosocial functioning in people with depression. Could it do the same for psychotic depression? Read this case report to...
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