1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (204+ words) Although valproate-induced hyperammonemia is a common adverse effect, it is rarely associated with potentially fatal encephalopathy. A 22-year-old female with a disturbance of consciousness presented to the emergency department after taking an overdose of sustained-release sodium valproate. Initial laboratory testing…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (235+ words) Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a highly prevalent chronic disease. In patients with comorbid psychiatric disorders, insulin may become a means of suicide due to its potentially lethal effects when overdosed. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems have proven effective for glycemic…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (207+ words) Trance and possession disorder (TPD) is a complex and culturally influenced condition characterized by alterations in consciousness, identity, and behavior, often posing diagnostic challenges in clinical psychiatry. We report the case of a young woman who presented with a 12-hour…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (128+ words) Amanda Kettman " Mario Murakami This cross-sectional comparative study uses SBM'to explore volume and cortical thickness variations between individuals with ADHD and healthy controls. A quantitative approach was used to analyze brain structure using Free Surfer (Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (197+ words) Agomelatine and mirtazapine are antidepressants with complementary pharmacological profiles. However, this combination is rarely reported in clinical practice. We report a case of a 54-year-old man with ischemic heart disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism, who achieved early full remission of major…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (323+ words) Introduction: Schizophrenia is a chronic psychotic disorder characterized by systemic immune activation and significant psychosocial impairment. While peripheral inflammatory indices (PIIs) are cost-effective and accessible markers of systemic inflammation, their relationship with clinical and metabolic parameters remains scarce in the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (132+ words) Hypoglycemia is a rare but potentially serious adverse effect of second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs). Most studies have focused on SGA-induced hyperglycemia and metabolic syndrome, while hypoglycemia in non-diabetic adults remains underreported. We describe a case of severe hypoglycemia following risperidone initiation,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (358+ words) Background: Medical training is commonly associated with increased psychological stress, yet changes in mental health from before to during medical school are not consistently evaluated using within-participant comparisons. This study aimed to assess whether mental health indicators and related behaviors…...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago  (222+ words) Background: Female psychiatric patients face challenges'in reproductive health due to a lack of knowledge and awareness about reproductive rights and limited access to healthcare facilities. Our primary objectives were to explore the level of knowledge and awareness, independence, autonomy, and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (240+ words) Introduction Aggressive acts demonstrated by patients suffering from mood disorders can vary from irritability to homicidal or suicidal behavior. It has been reported that patients with affective disorder, specifically bipolar disorder, most recent episode mixed, have a higher odds of…...