Pedro Câmara Pestana, MD

Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal; Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

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Sleep in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Original Research

May 31, 2022

This study measured the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sleep and how it correlates with the feeling of isolation in individuals aged 50 years and older.
Catarina Rodrigues Cordeiro, Pedro Câmara Pestana, Beatriz Côrte-Real, et al
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Case Report

November 4, 2021

Klinefelter syndrome is the most common sex chromosome disorder in males, typically characterized by an extra X chromosome. The authors of this report present a case of early onset...
Beatriz Côrte-Real, Pedro Câmara Pestana, Catarina Cordeiro, et al
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Case Report

August 26, 2021

This case highlights the unspecific presentation of Marchiafava-Bignami disease, its challenging diagnosis, and how a high-dose course of parenteral thiamine might be required to achieve clinical improvement.
Inês Simões, Carlos Silva, Pedro Câmara Pestana, et al
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Case Report

August 6, 2020

Delusional parasitosis is an uncommon syndrome characterized by a delusion of infestation. In this report, the authors describe a case of delusional parasitosis due to a mild neurocognitive disorder.
Pedro Câmara Pestana, Beatriz Côrte-Real, André Bonito Ferreira, et al
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Case Report

April 9, 2020

Bell's mania, also known as delirious mania, is characterized by the overlap of the symptoms of delirium and mania. This case report highlights the importance of proper diagnosis and...
Catarina R. Cordeiro, Rodrigo Saraiva, Beatriz Côrte-Real, et al
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Case Report

September 12, 2019

Family history plays an important role in bipolar disorder, with apparent polygenic interactions. This case report highlights the importance of monitoring family members of patients with bipolar disorder as...
Beatriz Côrte-Real, Gabriela Andrade, Pedro Câmara Pestana, et al
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Letter to the Editor

October 18, 2018

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder in females characterized by partial or complete X chromosome monosomy. These individuals  are at increased risk for autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, intellectual disability,...
Pedro Câmara Pestana, Inês Duarte Silva, André L. B. Ferreira, et al
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Letter to the Editor

September 6, 2018

Some patients with bipolar disorder experience ultra-rapid cycling, defined by very brief cycles lasting for days. This report highlights the importance of early recognition of associated clinical features and...
Pedro Câmara Pestana, Inês Duarte Silva, André Bonito Ferreira, et al

Celebrating
85 Years

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