Shixie Jiang, MD

Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

  • 18Articles
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  • 2020–2026Active
  • 28Collaborators
  • 52Citations

About

Shixie Jiang, MD, is affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Since 2020, Jiang has authored 18 articles focusing on clinical topics including delirium, psychotic disorders, child and adolescent psychiatry, sleep disturbances, addiction, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, and COVID-related psychiatric issues. Jiang’s work addresses the management of psychiatric conditions in various settings, with studies on treatments for delirium, psychosis, insomnia, and complex neuropsychiatric presentations. Frequent collaborators include Matthew Gunther, Theodore A. Stern, and Heather Burke.

Publications

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Modafinil for Hypoactive Delirium in the ICU
Case Report

Modafinil for Hypoactive Delirium in the ICU

July 21, 2026

A 57-year-old woman with severe hypoactive delirium rapidly improved following a split-dosing strategy of modafinil.
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Zolpidem for Severe Insomnia Associated With Delirium in Critical Illness
Case Report

Zolpidem for Severe Insomnia Associated With Delirium in Critical Illness

June 11, 2026

A critically ill patient with sepsis and persistent delirium with treatment-refractory insomnia experienced rapid improvement in sleep continuity, delirium severity, and bedside cognitive performance with zolpidem.
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Tacrolimus-Induced Parasomnia Posttransplantation
Case Report

Tacrolimus-Induced Parasomnia Posttransplantation

March 17, 2026

The authors present a rare case of tacrolimus-induced parasomnia, adding to the body of evidence on its neurotoxic potential.
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Antihistamines: Indications, Interactions, and Adverse Effects
Rounds in the General Hospital

Antihistamines: Indications, Interactions, and Adverse Effects

September 16, 2025

Many antihistamines share a propensity for muscarinic receptor antagonism at higher doses, leading to symptoms of anticholinergic toxicity.
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Managing Psychotic Illnesses in Primary Care
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Managing Psychotic Illnesses in Primary Care

May 22, 2025

Symptoms of psychosis, while often nonspecific, may involve complaints of physical ailments and lead to primary care visits.
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First-Episode Psychosis and Cushing Syndrome
Case Report

First-Episode Psychosis and Cushing Syndrome

March 25, 2025

A 72-year-old man with no prior psychiatric history was diagnosed with new-onset psychosis in the setting of hypercortisolism.
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Pindolol for Treatment-Refractory Panic Disorder
Case Report

Pindolol for Treatment-Refractory Panic Disorder

November 28, 2024

A patient with treatment-resistant panic disorder experienced a significant reduction in the frequency and severity of his attacks after pindolol treatment.
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Steroid-Induced Musical Hallucinosis
Case Report

Steroid-Induced Musical Hallucinosis

August 8, 2024

A 59-year-old man with no prior psychiatric history developed musical hallucinations following the administration of methylprednisolone.
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Management of Autism in Clinical Settings
Rounds in the General Hospital

Management of Autism in Clinical Settings

March 5, 2024

This Rounds in the General Hospital article provides guidance on how best to support your patients with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in clinic or hospital settings.
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Accelerated-Onset Diabetes Insipidus Secondary to Lithium Use
Case Report

Accelerated-Onset Diabetes Insipidus Secondary to Lithium Use

June 22, 2023

Antipsychotic therapy may potentiate the effect of lithium on the kidney, resulting in the development of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
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Delirium in Pediatric Patients
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Delirium in Pediatric Patients

February 16, 2023

Delirium, particularly hypoactive delirium, is frequently underdiagnosed; therefore, routine screening is recommended in pediatric patients.
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Acute Psychosis Precipitated by Lacosamide
Case Report

Acute Psychosis Precipitated by Lacosamide

January 26, 2023

A patient with chronic epilepsy was started on lacosamide and developed paranoid delusions and hallucinations with no other conflicting symptoms.
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