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Zeroing in on Xylazine
Letter to the Editor

August 15, 2024

Dr Kaur and colleagues discuss the need to raise awareness among US public and health care professionals about xylazine due to its infiltration into the illicit drug supply.
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Delusional Disorder and PMDD With Antipsychotic-Induced Hyperprolactinemia
Case Report

August 15, 2024

A patient diagnosed with PMDD developed delusional disorder, with marked variability in symptom severity correlating with the menstrual cycle, as well as hyperprolactinemia after starting antipsychotic treatment.
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Dementia Mortality Patterns in the United States
Original Research

August 13, 2024

In 1999, about 150,000 Americans died from dementia. By 2020, that number had tripled to over 450,000, with both men and women across various ethnicities affected. Nonmetropolitan areas saw…
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Sexsomnia and Dhat Syndrome in an Adolescent Male
Case Report

August 8, 2024

A 17-year-old boy presented with sexsomnia and Dhat syndrome, a culture-bound syndrome characterized by excessive concerns about semen loss and its perceived health consequences.
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Steroid-Induced Musical Hallucinosis
Case Report

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 ADHD in Adolescents and Young Adults
Narrative Review

August 6, 2024

Drawing on their clinical experiences of implementing evidence-based guidelines and feedback from patients, the authors describe innovative strategies and solutions for improving the management of ADHD in adolescents and…
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Allopurinol for Resistant Mania
Case Report

August 1, 2024

This case report contributes to evidence supporting the therapeutic effectiveness of allopurinol in managing a complex clinical presentation involving comorbid mania, hyperuricemia, and gout.
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Catatonia in a Patient With Hypothyroidism Due to Levothyroxine Nonadherence
Case Report

August 1, 2024

This report describes a case of catatonia in the context of a 72-year-old patient with nonadherence to thyroxine who developed severe hypothyroidism.
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Clozapine: Its Use and Monitoring
Rounds in the General Hospital

July 30, 2024

The authors provide the latest information on clozapine use, including when your patients should receive or avoid taking it, what laboratory tests are required before and during administration, and…
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ECT for Catatonia With NPSLE, Epilepsy, and Cerebral Palsy
Case Report

July 25, 2024

An 18-year-old patient with neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy who developed benzodiazepine-refractory catatonia and immunosuppression experienced complete resolution of symptoms after 20 ECT treatments.
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Tech Gaming Designs, Neurodevelopmental Vulnerabilities, and Internet Gaming Disorder Risk
Narrative Review

July 23, 2024

The authors review the relevant research in the field of internet gaming disorder and provide an approach to identification and management.
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Hallucinations Following IV Tapentadol Use
Case Report

July 23, 2024

The authors describe 2 cases of individuals who developed tapentadol-induced hallucinations in clear consciousness following nonprescribed intravenous use.
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