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November 23, 2016

While the epidemic of opioid overdoses is becoming well recognized, another epidemic may be overlooked: the procurement of intoxicants and nootropics through the Internet. Goldenberg and colleagues outline the...
Matthew Goldenberg, Sameer Hassamal, Waguih William IsHak, et al
PCC
Letter to the Editor

November 17, 2016

Research is scarce with regard to long-term suicidal ideation associated with continued antidepressant therapy. Does risk vary by level of adherence or by the class of antidepressant medication? Read...
Fady Henein, Deepak Prabhakar, Edward L. Peterson, et al
PCC
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November 10, 2016

Aside from the psychiatric manifestations, catatonia can be accompanied by medical comorbidities such as urinary retention. Read about a case of urinary retention associated with catatonia in which both...
Edgar A. Torres Villamil, Robert Gonzalez
PCC
Letter to the Editor

November 3, 2016

In this case of reverse sleep state misperception, the patient thought he was sleeping adequately and didn' t realize he couldn' t keep his eyes open during the day....
Muhammad Ubaid Hafeez, Helena Molero, Thomas D. Hurwitz, et al
PCC
Letter to the Editor

November 3, 2016

Lamotrigine is recommended for use in the maintenance treatment of both bipolar I and bipolar II disorders. Because of its low teratogenic risk and relative safety during lactation, lamotrigine...
Verinder Sharma, Christina Sommerdyk
PCC
Letter to the Editor

October 27, 2016

Most integrated care programs do not include dental care services, presumably due to a variety of economic factors. Here, read the results of a survey on dental health to...
Asa L. Cordle, Brian B. Sheitman, Beat D. Steiner
PCC
Letter to the Editor

October 27, 2016

In nondirective pregnancy counseling, various alternatives for the outcome of the pregnancy are discussed with the patient, but no recommendations are made. This case report shows how directive counseling...
Yu-Chih Shen
PCC
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October 27, 2016

Malingering is characterized by the intentional production of false or exaggerated symptoms to achieve external incentives. Read about a patient with schizophrenia who feigned symptoms in order to gain...
Robert J. Jaffe, Amy L. Johnson
JCP
Letter to the Editor

October 26, 2016

Cynthia O. Siu, Ofer Agid
JCP
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October 26, 2016

Joshua T. Kantrowitz, Alice Medalia, Richard S. E. Keefe, et al
PCC
Letter to the Editor

October 20, 2016

Research and recommendations regarding prevention, as well as clinical and radiologic sequela of osmotic demyelination syndrome, are ongoing and ever evolving. Here, read the case of Ms A. Are...
Kellie L. Nelson, Varun Monga, Ashish Sharma, et al
PCC
Letter to the Editor

October 13, 2016

Crack cocaine is a serious public health problem in the United States. Read about patient with a long history of intravenous powder cocaine use who presented with bilateral upper...
Justine Wittenauer Welsh, Claudia Rodriguez, Joji Suzuki
PCC
Letter to the Editor

October 6, 2016

Lithium and antipsychotics are often prescribed concomitantly, and while lithium-induced hyperthyroidism is a rare occurrence, antipsychotic-induced akathisia is more prevalent. Read about a woman with a history of schizoaffective...
O. Greg Deardorff, Nicolas Gwozdziewycz, Narayana Adusumilli
PCC
Letter to the Editor

September 29, 2016

Could new-onset psychosis and dementia be an indicator for Fahr's disease? Read this case report of a patient who presented with primarily neuropsychiatric disease and rapidly progressive psychosis and...
Shumaila Younas, Nasuh M. Malas, Dilawer Abbas
JCP
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September 28, 2016

Ali Doruk
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September 28, 2016

Keith Fluegge
JCP
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September 28, 2016

JCP
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September 28, 2016

Chia-Hung Kao
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September 28, 2016

Andrea E. Spencer, Joseph Biederman
JCP
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September 28, 2016

Is the severity of symptoms in schizophrenia greater for patients who have a parent with the illness? Learn more in this study.
Elena Canga, Marissa Puerto, Laura Ortega, et al
JCP
Letter to the Editor

September 28, 2016

Opioid-dependent patients and those undergoing opioid substitution therapy (OST) have been reported to also abuse pregabalin, creating a combination that can lead to death. These physicians, in an attempt...
Jochen Mutschler, Salome Gastberger, Markus R. Baumgartner, et al
PCC
Letter to the Editor

September 22, 2016

Is there a link between psychiatric illness and laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery? Read the case of a man who developed first-onset psychotic symptoms following the procedure.
Meghan A. Conroy, Pedro A. Duran, Jonathan D. Avery
PCC
Letter to the Editor

September 1, 2016

Cannabis withdrawal symptoms are clinically significant because they may act as negative reinforcement for relapse to cannabis use. Here, the authors present data on psychoactive substance use before and...
Maju Mathew Koola, Deanna L. Kelly, Robert P. McMahon, et al
PCC
Letter to the Editor

August 25, 2016

Mr A has cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) and major depressive disorder. Read about his treatment course and the importance of psychiatric evaluation in...
Ali Najafian Jazi, Shady S. Shebak, William L. Tingler

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