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Dose-Dependent Valproic Acid–Induced Hyperkalemia
Case Report

April 9, 2026

The authors present the case of a young man with bradycardia and Jacobs syndrome, in which a clear, dose-dependent relationship between valproic acid and hyperkalemia was observed.
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How to Document Complex Cases
Rounds in the General Hospital

April 9, 2026

Case presentations often drive differential diagnosis creation by what is said (and not said) and by whether information given is the “lead” or merely a (potentially interesting) tidbit.
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Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Its Association with Suicidal Ideation and Negative Affect
Original Research

April 8, 2026

Desire to self-harm was associated with nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) episodes. Further, NSSI was related to higher negative affect and negative interpersonal experience, which decreased across follow-up.
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Using Natural Language Processing to Evaluate Differences in Psychotherapeutic Services for PTSD in a Suicide-Risk-Stratified Veteran Sample
Original Research

April 8, 2026

Psychotherapeutic care for PTSD differed for patients who did and did not die by suicide, suggesting the importance of developing risk-tier-specific care.
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Bridging Research and Reality in Mental Health Care with A. John Rush, MD
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April 7, 2026

A. John Rush, MD, explores how measurement-based care and pragmatic trial design can bridge the gap between psychiatric research and clinical practice.
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Succinylcholine Misuse in a Health Care Worker
Case Report

April 7, 2026

A health care worker with a history of PTSD and substance use misused succinylcholine for stress relief and sleep, highlighting the risks of occupational access to high-risk medications among…
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SUD Referrals Among SMI Inpatients and the NHHSRA
Original Research

March 31, 2026

This study evaluates the performance of the New Hampshire Hospital Screening and Referral Algorithm and describes the characteristics of inpatients with serious mental illness referred for substance use disorder…
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Correlates and Predictors of Criminal Legal Involvement in First-Episode Psychosis
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March 30, 2026

More than 10% of people with first-episode psychosis are involved in the legal system before (11%) and while (14%) receiving mental health treatment, which can interrupt access to specialty…
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Attitudes of ED Nurses Toward Violent Patients
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March 26, 2026

Staff attitudes significantly influence aggression management, with over half of surveyed nurses holding neutral—not positive—views on causes and management.
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Inconsistent MAOI Dietary Guidance from Major AI Chatbots
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April 6, 2026

The evaluation reveals significant inconsistencies in AI-generated MAOI dietary guidance, raising clinical safety concerns.
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Metformin for Prevention of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain: The Optimal Strategy
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April 6, 2026

Dr Huang discusses the potential for B12 deficiency in patients coprescribed antipsychotics and metformin.

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Psychopharmacotherapy Updates
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April 7, 2026

The authors provide an update for busy prescribers on the latest FDA-approved psychotropic medications.
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Managing FND and Psychiatric Illness
Case Report

April 7, 2026

This case of a 54-year-old woman with schizoaffective disorder illustrates how stigma around psychiatric conditions can impact patient disposition, particularly in patient populations with complex neurological disorders.
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