Pedro Câmara Pestana, MD

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  • 2018–2022Active
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About

Pedro Câmara Pestana, MD is affiliated with Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal; Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal. Pedro Câmara Pestana has authored or co-authored 8 peer-reviewed articles published across the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry and the Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders between 2018 and 2022. Their work focuses on Rare Diseases, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Cognition, and Genetics.

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

Sleep in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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.
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Case Report

Schizophrenia in Klinefelter Syndrome

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...
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Case Report

Marchiafava-Bignami Disease: A Case of Success

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.
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Case Report

Delusional Parasitosis Due to Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

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.
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Case Report

When the Bell Rings: Clinical Features of Bell's Mania

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...
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Original Research

Features of Patients With Alcohol-Related Seizures

November 7, 2019

Are patients with alcohol-related seizures a specific subgroup? This study evaluated the clinical features and personality traits of these patients to find out.
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Case Report

Hereditary Features of Bipolar Disorder

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...
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Letter to the Editor

Psychotic Features of Turner Syndrome

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,...
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