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Kratom-Induced Serotonin Syndrome
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Kratom-Induced Serotonin Syndrome

September 24, 2026

A 38-year-old man on a stable regimen of psychotropic medication developed serotonin syndrome after heavy kratom use.
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Esketamine For Depression in MS
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Esketamine For Depression in MS

September 22, 2026

This case of a 42-year-old man introduces intranasal esketamine as a potentially useful treatment option for depressive symptoms in a patient with multiple sclerosis.
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Olfactory Reference Syndrome Responding to Amisulpride
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Olfactory Reference Syndrome Responding to Amisulpride

September 17, 2026

The authors describe a case of olfactory reference syndrome in a 22-year-old woman, who presented with prominent referential beliefs and poor insight, closely resembling a first-episode psychosis.
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Lorazepam in Chronic Catatonia Reversal
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Lorazepam in Chronic Catatonia Reversal

September 10, 2026

This report describes chronic organic catatonia following cerebral malaria in a 17-year-old male, who experienced a marked response to lorazepam.
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When Obsession and Psychosis Become Indistinguishable
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When Obsession and Psychosis Become Indistinguishable

September 8, 2026

Differentiating obsessions from delusions is essential for accurate diagnosis and management, as comorbid obsessive-compulsive symptoms in schizophrenia complicate treatment and may influence cognitive and affective outcomes.
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Managing 7-hydroxymitragynine Withdrawal
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Managing 7-hydroxymitragynine Withdrawal

August 27, 2026

A 49-year-old man taking “7-OH” experienced significant opioid withdrawal symptoms that resolved with high-dose buprenorphine-naloxone treatment.
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Oral Glutamatergic Modulation with Dextromethorphan and Piracetam for Refractory Bipolar Disorder With OCD
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Oral Glutamatergic Modulation with Dextromethorphan and Piracetam for Refractory Bipolar Disorder With OCD

February 23, 2026

Three patients with combined bipolar disorder and OCD experienced remission of depressive, anxious, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms after piracetam was added to dextromethorphan.
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Zuranolone for Postpartum Depression in Real-World Clinical Practice
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Zuranolone for Postpartum Depression in Real-World Clinical Practice

July 2, 2025

Three cases of successful treatment of postpartum depression with zuranolone are presented and discussed.
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Administering Semaglutide With Long-Term Olanzapine Use
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Administering Semaglutide With Long-Term Olanzapine Use

June 9, 2025

This report describes use of the GLP-1R agonist semaglutide in a patient with schizophrenia and severe, olanzapine-induced weight gain that was resistant to alternative treatments.
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Testosterone-Induced Psychosis in Klinefelter Syndrome
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Testosterone-Induced Psychosis in Klinefelter Syndrome

July 30, 2026

The authors report a rare case of acute psychosis following long-term parenteral testosterone replacement in a patient with undiagnosed Klinefelter syndrome.
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Abrupt Smoking Cessation With Tirzepatide
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Abrupt Smoking Cessation With Tirzepatide

July 30, 2026

The authors present a case of sudden, sustained smoking cessation associated with the initiation of tirzepatide in a 53-year-old woman.
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Decision-Making Capacity in the Operating Room
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Decision-Making Capacity in the Operating Room

July 28, 2026

This case illustrates that patients may retain decision-making even when refusing life-sustaining interventions in emergent contexts
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Cannabis Use and Time to Psychiatric Rehospitalization: A Survival Analysis
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Cannabis Use and Time to Psychiatric Rehospitalization: A Survival Analysis

September 28, 2026

In young adults with psychotic or bipolar disorders, cannabis use is a predictor of early psychiatric readmission. The first 3 months post-discharge are critical for follow-up and intervention.
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Psychotherapy Must Remain an Integral Part of Psychiatry
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Psychotherapy Must Remain an Integral Part of Psychiatry

September 28, 2026

Dr Markowitz argues that although psychotherapy is neglected in research and declining in psychiatric practice, it is well worth fighting for and preserving as a medical intervention.
Combining Clozapine and Xanomeline/Trospium Chloride: Mechanisms of Action and the Genesis of Catatonia
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Combining Clozapine and Xanomeline/Trospium Chloride: Mechanisms of Action and the Genesis of Catatonia

September 25, 2026

Warren Cheng, MD Candidate, on a case where abruptly stopping clozapine while continuing Cobenfy (xanomeline-trospium) preceded severe catatonia, and the rebound-cholinergic hypothesis that may explain the risk as Cobenfy...
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Aripiprazole-Induced Hiccups
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Aripiprazole-Induced Hiccups

August 25, 2026

A 29-year-old man hospitalized for psychotic symptoms in the context of methamphetamine experienced persistent hiccups after starting aripiprazole.
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Renal Agenesis, Dysmorphism, and Schizophrenia
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Renal Agenesis, Dysmorphism, and Schizophrenia

August 18, 2026

The authors report a case of treatment-resistant schizophrenia with unilateral renal agenesis and minor physical anomalies, highlighting this rare association as well as treatment implications.
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Unexpected Improvement in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptoms Following Initiation of Bupropion
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Unexpected Improvement in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptoms Following Initiation of Bupropion

August 18, 2026

A 23-year-old woman with OCD and comorbid depression experienced an unexpected improvement in OCD symptoms following initiation of bupropion.
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Peduncular Hallucinosis With Right Thalamic Cavernous Angioma
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Peduncular Hallucinosis With Right Thalamic Cavernous Angioma

August 18, 2026

A 56-year-old woman developed visual and auditory hallucinations, delusions of jealousy and possession, and cognitive impairment associated with a thalamic lesion
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Volitional Mutism in Adulthood
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Volitional Mutism in Adulthood

August 6, 2026

The authors present a case of volitional mutism in a 42-year-old woman and highlight the differential diagnosis.
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Mushroom-Based Supplement Worsens Psychosis
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Mushroom-Based Supplement Worsens Psychosis

August 4, 2026

This case illustrates potential neuropsychiatric risks associated with mushroom-based dietary supplements in individuals with neurological vulnerabilities such as cerebral palsy.
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