Cognitive Performance in Individuals with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and/or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Background: Individuals with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) share some common pathophysiological features with individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). There is a well-established association between T2DM and cognitive decline, but no corollary data in people with NAFLD without T2DM and whether combination of the two disorders is associated with additive deficits in cognitive performance. The purpose of this investigation is to compare measures of cognitive performance for individuals with NAFLD, individuals with T2DM, individuals with both or neither. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - June 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ali A. Weinstein, Leyla de Avila, James Paik, Pegah Golabi, Carey Escheik, Lynn Gerber, Zobair M. Younossi Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
New-onset anorexia nervosa after living kidney transplantation
Kidney transplantation brings significant improvement of quality of life for patients with end-stage renal failure. However, several psychiatric problems after transplantation have been indicated, such as delirium, depression, or adjustment disorders.1,2 In a 10-year single-center study including outpatients from Japan, 10% of 1,139 recipients underwent psychiatric consultation after kidney transplantation.1 Meta-analyses of interview-based studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of depression in kidney transplant recipients was 25.7%3 and that depression increased the risk of post-transplant mortality and graft loss...
Source: Psychosomatics - June 4, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sayaka Kobayashi, Kotaro Kai, Sachi Okabe, Junko Tsutsui, Takahiro Tsutsumi, Shohei Fuchinoue, Katsuji Nishimura Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Reinitiation of Electroconvulsive Therapy 4 Weeks After the Diagnosis of ECT-Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) involves transient cardiac dysfunction that is experienced most commonly as shortness of breath, chest pain, or syncope.1 Per the International Takotsubo Registry study, a physical source is the most common inciting stressor (36%), followed by triggers that are unknown (28.5%), emotional (27.7%), or both emotional and physical (7.8%).1 The phenomenon is seen most often in postmenopausal women.1,2 (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 31, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kaitlin Clifford, Waseem Chaudhry, Sarah Muscat, Christopher Connors, Dena Whitesell Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Pediatric Catatonia: A Case Series-Based Review of Presentation, Evaluation, and Management
Pediatric catatonia is believed to be a rare condition, but challenges in recognition and variability in presentation may lead to underdiagnosis. Early identification and effective treatment of pediatric catatonia is critical given the significant morbidity and mortality associated with the condition. Given the widespread shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists, at times consultation –liaison (C-L) psychiatrists without child training may be the frontline specialty providers asked to guide treatment of these pediatric patients. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 31, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Emily M. Sorg, Michelle Chaney-Catchpole, Eric P. Hazen Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Reinitiation of Electroconvulsive Therapy Four Weeks After the Diagnosis of ECT-Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) involves transient cardiac dysfunction that is experienced most commonly as shortness of breath, chest pain or syncope.1 Per the International Takotsubo Registry study, a physical source is the most common inciting stressor (36%), followed by triggers that are unknown (28.5%), emotional (27.7%), or both emotional and physical (7.8%).1 The phenomenon is seen most often in postmenopausal women.1,2 (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 31, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kaitlin Clifford, Waseem Chaudhry, Sarah Muscat, Christopher Connors, Dena Whitesell Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Efficacy and tolerability of atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of delirium: A systematic review of the literature
Although haloperidol is the most widely used drug in the treatment of delirium, evidence on the relevance of atypical antipsychotics (AAPs) is growing. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 31, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Julie Rivi ère, Roos C. van der Mast, Joris Vandenberghe, Filip Van Den Eede Source Type: research
A Case Series-Based Review of Presentation, Evaluation and Management
To review the literature on pediatric catatonia using clinical cases to illustrate unique aspects of its presentation, evaluation and management. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 31, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Emily M. Sorg, Michelle Chaney-Catchpole, Eric P. Hazen Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Synthetic Cannabinoid-Associated Coagulopathy: Case Report
Laboratory-created synthetic cannabinoids (SC) were developed in the 1980s for the use in studies on the human endocannabinoid receptor system. They mimic the pharmacological actions of the natural tetrahydrocannabinol at the cannabinoid receptors. Compared to the natural tetrahydrocannabinol they are more potent and their effects are long-lasting as they are metabolized to many active metabolites with full agonist properties for both cannabinoid-1 receptors in the nervous system and cannabinoid-2 receptors located throughout the body. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 30, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Weronika Micula-Gondek, Vanessa Ruales, Colleen Zorn, Andrew Angelino Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to an Adopted Child with Psychosocial Dwarfism: A Case Report
As the first report of 13 children with a short stature with reversible growth hormone deficiency, hyperphagic behavior, and emotional deprivation1, a series of case reports and case-control studies have been published in Western countries on psychosocial dwarfism, hyperphagic short stature, Kaspar Hauser syndrome, abuse dwarfism syndrome, and psychosocial short stature.2 –4 (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 30, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tzu-Hsien Liao, I-Peng Chen, En-Sheng Lin, Yu-Hsin Huang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to an Adopted Child with Psychosocial Dwarfism –a Case Report
As the first report of 13 children with a short stature with reversible growth hormone deficiency, hyperphagic behavior, and emotional deprivation1, a series of case reports and case-control studies have been published in Western countries on psychosocial dwarfism, hyperphagic short stature, Kaspar Hauser syndrome, abuse dwarfism syndrome, and psychosocial short stature.2 –4 (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 30, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tzu-Hsien Liao, I-Peng Chen, En-Sheng Lin, Yu-Hsin Huang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to an Adopted Child with Psychosocial Dwarfism - a case report
Psychosocial dwarfism is a syndrome of short stature and hyperphagic behavior and is associated with emotional deprivation and a stressful child-rearing environment.Herein, we present the case of an adopted female child with psychosocial dwarfism. At the age of 3.5 years, after being raised in a strict environment with a strictly controlled diet, she exhibited hyperphagic behavior and stunted growth. The hyperphagic behavior remitted two days after she was separated from her adoptive parents and was admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 30, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tzu-Hsien Liao, I-Peng Chen, En-Sheng Lin, Yu-Hsin Huang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Synthetic Cannabinoid-Associated Coagulopathy – Case Report,
Synthetic cannabinoids (SC) were developed in the 1980s for the use in studies on the human endo-cannabinoid receptor system. They have since become popular drugs of abuse and have been advertised as natural, safe and promising “legal highs”. The use of SC is increasing worldwide despite documented potential for dependence and harmful effects on health. SC use has been associated with severe adverse events identified through emergency room visits or poison control calls, including seizures, acute kidney injury, cardiot oxicity and deaths. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 30, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Weronika Micula-Gondek, Vanessa Ruales, Colleen Zorn, Andrew Angelino Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation-Induced Charles Bonnet Syndrome
We describe a very unusual presentation of visual hallucinations followed treatment with rTMS in an adolescent. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 23, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hou Yanbin, Lou Zhongze, Ji Yunxin, Ruan Liemin Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Induction of Labor for Psychiatric Indications: A Case Series and Literature Review
Induction of labor (IOL), or the artificial stimulation of uterine contractions for the purpose of vaginal birth, is one of the most common obstetrical procedures performed throughout the world and is considered when the benefits of delivery outweigh the potential risks of continuing the pregnancy. Few studies explore IOL in psychiatric patients. (Source: Psychosomatics)
Source: Psychosomatics - May 23, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Meredith Spada, Monique Simpson, Priya Gopalan, Pierre N. Azzam Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Induced Charles Bonnet Syndrome
We report the case of a 15-year-old girl who has been suffering from depression for 2 years without any medication. She was admitted to the local psychiatric hospital, and then she received 1 Hz rTMS with parameters of 1200 stimuli/day in 15 trains of 10 sec, at 120% stimulation intensity, once a day, and 5 days a week. rTMS was performed over the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. After 6 sessions, she developed severe complex and colored visual hallucinations. She described snakes crawling on the floor, dogs wagging their tails, unfamiliar humans dressed in red clothing and blue hats, ever-changing scenery such as for...
Source: Psychosomatics - May 23, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hou Yanbin, Lou Zhongze, Ji Yunxin, Ruan Liemin Source Type: research
