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Dose-Dependent Valproic Acid–Induced Hyperkalemia
Case Report

Dose-Dependent Valproic Acid–Induced Hyperkalemia

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
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How to Document Complex Cases

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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Succinylcholine Misuse in a Health Care Worker
Case Report

Succinylcholine Misuse in a Health Care Worker

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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Managing FND and Psychiatric Illness
Case Report

Managing FND and Psychiatric Illness

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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Bupropion-Dextromethorphan for Clinically Challenging Apathy
Case Report

Bupropion-Dextromethorphan for Clinically Challenging Apathy

April 2, 2026

This case shows potential benefits of glutamate system–activating medication in addressing clinically challenging apathy in a 44-year-old man with depression.
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Strategies for Managing Dyspnea
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Strategies for Managing Dyspnea

April 2, 2026

Pharmacologic approaches and behavioral and psychological interventions such as mindfulness, relaxation, and CBT can mitigate dyspnea and associated anxiety.
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A Unique Manifestation of Postpartum OCD
Case Report

A Unique Manifestation of Postpartum OCD

March 31, 2026

This report explores the case of a woman with postpartum OCD, who exhibited a unique compulsion of taking excessive photos and videos of her surroundings.
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SUD Referrals Among SMI Inpatients and the NHHSRA
Original Research

SUD Referrals Among SMI Inpatients and the NHHSRA

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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Attitudes of ED Nurses Toward Violent Patients
Original Research

Attitudes of ED Nurses Toward Violent Patients

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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Mesial Temporal Sclerosis and Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Case Report

Mesial Temporal Sclerosis and Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

March 26, 2026

The authors present a rare case of coexisting right mesial temporal sclerosis and juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, underscoring the challenges in dual epilepsy syndromes and the importance of individualized, multidisciplinary…
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Between Crisis and Clarity: Steroid-Induced Psychosis in Addison Disease
Case Report

Between Crisis and Clarity: Steroid-Induced Psychosis in Addison Disease

March 24, 2026

This case highlights a rare but clinically significant dilemma: balancing essential corticosteroid replacement against neuropsychiatric toxicity.
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Health Belief Model and Treatment Adherence in Dissociative Disorders
Original Research

Health Belief Model and Treatment Adherence in Dissociative Disorders

March 24, 2026

This study examined how health belief model constructs influence treatment adherence among patients with dissociative disorders and how demographic variables influence that relationship.
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