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Source: Psychosomatics - March 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation among symptomatic patients with a history of Lyme disease versus two comparison groups
Depression has been reported in 8 –45% of patients with post-treatment Lyme symptoms (PTLS), but little is known about suicidal ideation in these patients. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - March 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Shreya Doshi, John G. Keilp, Barbara Strobino, Martin McElhiney, Judith Rabkin, Brian A. Fallon Source Type: research
Serotonin Syndrome Following Septal Myectomy in Association With Fentanyl and Methylene Blue: A Case Report
We report a case of serotonin syndrome following septal myectomy in a patient with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. We attribute the emergence of the syndrome to the combined use of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), fentanyl, methylene blue, bupropion, and herbal supplements. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - February 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lindsay Haacker, MaryJo Maliekel, Christina E. Hantsch Bardsley, Ryan Bergren, Edwin Meresh, Angelos Halaris Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Serotonin syndrome following septal myectomy in association with fentanyl and methylene blue: A case report
The present case report describes a case of serotonin syndrome which developed post septal myectomy in a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This case contributes to an emerging awareness of serotonin syndrome in the context of prescribed serotonergic agents, such as SSRIs, and triggered by the addition of fentanyl and methylene blue, particularly in conjunction cardiological procedures. Clinicians should be aware of such interactions which increase the emergence of the serotonin syndrome and the appropriate management of comorbid delirium post-serotonin syndrome. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - February 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lindsay Haacker, MaryJo Maliekel, Ryan Bergren, Christina Hantsch Bardsley, Edwin Meresh, Angelos Halaris Source Type: research
A Case of Mast Cell Leukemia: A Review of the Pathophysiology of Systemic Mastocytosis and Associated Psychiatric Symptoms
Mast cells, a type of white blood cell, are activated by allergens and stimulate the immune system. Once activated, these cells release immune mediators in a process called degranulation. These immune mediators include tryptase, histamine, serotonin, and cytokines and are responsible for producing inflammation. Mast cells are found throughout the body, including in the brain, especially around blood vessels and nerve endings. Mast cell degranulation is responsible for common allergic responses including eczema and anaphylaxis. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - February 12, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nathan K. Jamison, Emily G. Holmes Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Psychiatric Illness in Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy: A Review
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC), also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, has been increasingly described in relation to psychiatric illness. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - February 3, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Arash Nayeri, Eric Rafla-Yuan, Srikanth Krishnan, Boback Ziaeian, Martin Cadeiras, John A. McPherson, Quinn S. Wells Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Delirium Tremens and Takotsubo Syndrome: A Role of Monitoring the Autonomic Sympathetic Nervous System?
TO THE EDITOR: I read with great interest the report by Ishida et al.1 about the 57-year-old man with a past medical history of alcohol dependence, hypertension, and diabetes, who suffered ventricular fibrillation, in the setting of takotsubo syndrome (TTS), associated with a prolonged QTc interval and torsades de pointes ventricular tachycardia, precipitated by delirium tremens, following alcohol withdrawal. Herein there are some inquiries and comments for the authors ’ kind consideration: (1) There is reference to the role of the increased blood catecholamines in the pathophysiology of TTS,1,2 although direct intense s...
Source: Psychosomatics - February 2, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John E. Madias Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Delirium Tremens and Takotsubo Syndrome: A Role of Monitoring the Autonomic Sympathetic Nervous System?
To the Editor: (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - February 2, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John E. Madias Source Type: research
Associations of Physical and Psychologic Symptom Burden in Patients With Philadelphia Chromosome-Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
The physical symptom burden of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) may last for extended periods during their disease trajectories and lead to psychologic distress, anxiety, or depression or all of these. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - January 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Daniel C. McFarland, Kelly M. Shaffer, Heather Polizzi, John Mascarenhas, Marina Kremyanskaya, Jimmie Holland, Ronald Hoffman Tags: Original Research Report Source Type: research
Anxiety and Depression in Young Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study
Young adults with cancer experience disruptions in their normal developmental trajectories and commonly experience psychologic distress related to their diagnoses. Young women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) are at particular risk of adverse mental health outcomes. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - January 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Eliza M. Park, Shari Gelber, Shoshana M. Rosenberg, Davinia S.E. Seah, Lidia Schapira, Steven E Come, Ann H Partridge Tags: Original Research Report Source Type: research
Associations of Physical and Psychologic Symptom Burden in Patients With Philadelphia Chromosome-Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
The physical symptom burden of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) may last for extended periods during their disease trajectories and lead to psychologic distress, anxiety, or depression or all of these. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - January 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Daniel C. McFarland, Kelly M. Shaffer, Heather Polizzi, John Mascarenhas, Marina Kremyanskaya, Jimmie Holland, Ronald Hoffman Tags: Original Research Report Source Type: research
Associations of Physical and Psychological Symptom Burden in Patients with Philadelphia Chromosome Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
This study evaluated the relationship between physical symptom burden captured by the Physical Problem List (PPL) on the Distress Thermometer and Problem List (DT&PL) and psychological outcomes (distress, anxiety, and depression) in the MPN setting. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - January 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Daniel C. McFarland, Kelly M. Shaffer, Heather Polizzi, John Mascarenhas, Marina Kremyanskaya, Jimmie Holland, Ronald Hoffman Source Type: research
Anxiety and Depression in Young Women with Metastatic Breast cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study
Young adults with cancer experience disruptions in their normal developmental trajectories and commonly experience psychological distress related to their diagnoses. Young women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) are at particular risk of adverse mental health outcomes. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - January 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Eliza M. Park, Shari Gelber, Shoshana M. Rosenberg, Davinia S.E. Seah, Lidia Schapira, Steven E Come, Ann H Partridge Source Type: research
