Ali Imam Awan, MD

Original Research

US Mortality Involving Obesity and Psychiatric Disorders

July 1, 2026

Substance use disorders showed the highest burden, followed by mood, organic, and psychotic disorders. Mortality was higher in males and adults aged 65–74.

Original Research

Depression and Cardiovascular Disease in Aging Populations

March 3, 2026

Even infrequent depressive symptoms are associated with elevated CVD risk in older adults, and those with both depressive symptoms and obesity or smoking have higher odds.

Original Research

Postmarketing Safety of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A 10-Year MAUDE Database Analysis

February 11, 2026

This study addresses a key postmarket gap by analyzing real-world TMS adverse event reports from the MAUDE database.

Case Report

LSD-Induced Catatonia in an Adolescent

January 13, 2026

A 16-year-old boy experienced catatonia associated with lysergic acid diethylamide use.