Time-saving algorithm combines efficiency with a thorough evaluation. Current Psychiatry. 2006 February;5(2):35-47 By David A. Fohrman, MD Martin T. Stein, MD Author…
Wilson’s disease: diagnostic errors and clinical implications
L K Prashanth, A B Taly, S Sinha, G R Arunodaya, H S Swamy Author affiliations Abstract Background: Therapeutic outcome of…
Psychological complications of patients with Gaucher disease.
J Inherit Metab Dis. 2006 Feb;29(1):99-105. Packman W1, Wilson Crosbie T, Riesner A, Fairley C, Packman S. Author information Abstract The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory…
Antidepressants Linked to Increased Mania Risk
Nancy A. Melville December 17, 2015 Treatment of unipolar depression with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or venlafaxine (multiple brands) is associated with a significantly increased…
Mania Induced by Citalopram
Christian Bryois, MD; François Ferrero, MD Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1994;51(8):664-665. doi:10.1001/archpsyc.1994.03950080076011 Abstract Citalopram is an antidepressant that acts by inhibiting the reuptake…
Large-scale study of Toxoplasma and Cytomegalovirus shows an association between infection and serious psychiatric disorders
Abstract Background Common infectious pathogens have been associated with psychiatric disorders, self-violence and risk-taking behavior. Methods This case-control study reviews…
“New Study Links Parasite To Mental Illness” Advocate Pete Earley questions: “Who Will Continue Investigating Causes Of Schizophrenia?”
BY PETE EARLEY (3-8-19) Could we be ignoring a likely cause of schizophrenia? For the past two decades, Dr. E. Fuller Torrey has…
The Diagnosis of Psychosis (Cambridge Medicine (Paperback))
Psychosis has many causes. Psychiatrists typically receive the most thorough training in its diagnosis, but the diagnosis of psychosis secondary…
Secondary Schizophrenia (Cambridge Medicine (Hardcover))
Schizophrenia may not be a single disease, but the result of a diverse set of related conditions. Modern neuroscience is…
Zolpidem-induced psychosis.
Ann Clin Psychiatry. 1996 Jun;8(2):89-91. Zolpidem-induced psychosis. Markowitz JS1, Brewerton TD. Author information Abstract Zolpidem is reported to be a safe and…
Two Cases of Zolpidem-Associated Homicide
Cheryl M. Paradis, PsyD, Lawrence A. Siegel, MD, and Stuart B. Kleinman, MD Abstract Zolpidem is the most commonly prescribed medication for…
Steroid-induced psychosis
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Phenylpropanolamine-induced psychosis: Potential predisposing factors
Randall D.MarshallM.D.Carolyn J.DouglasM.D. Abstract Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) is a sympathomimetic drug contained in numerous over-the-counter and prescription decongestants and appetite suppressants.…
When You’re Not Really Bipolar After All: Anatomy of the Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
Written by Dr. Bruce Kehr Categorised Bipolar Disorder For the first few years after I arrived in the DC area, I took…
Mental Health Conditions Similar But Distinct From Bipolar Disorder
RASHMI NEMADE, PH.D. & MARK DOMBECK, PH.D. There are other mental disorders besides bipolar disorder, which can produce mood swings.…
Organic Causes of Mania
ERIC W. LARSON, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Psychology; ELLIOTT RICHELSON, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Department of…
Confusing Medical Ailments With Mental Illness
By Melinda Beck August 9, 2011 An elderly woman’s sudden depression turns out to be a side effect of her…
When medical ailments mimic mental illness
From the Wall Street Journal: More than 100 medical disorders can masquerade as psychological conditions. Studies have suggested that medical…
Recognizing mimics of depression: The ‘8 Ds’
Discuss this article at www.facebook.com/CurrentPsychiatry Dr. Rackley: How to spot conditions that may masquerade as depression Many psychiatric and medical illnesses—as…
Medical Mimics of Psychiatric Conditions, Part 1
In part 1 of this 2-part series, the authors review medical conditions with infectious, pharmacological, metabolic, autoimmune, traumatic, or CNS…
Differential Diagnosis of Psychotic Symptoms: Medical “Mimics”
By Oliver Freudenreich, MD The number of medical diseases that can present with psychotic symptoms (ie, delusions, hallucinations) is legion.…
Medical mimics: Differential diagnostic considerations for psychiatric symptoms
Jerry McKee , PharmD, MS, BCPP1; Nancy Brahm , PharmD, MS, BCPP, CGP2 1(Corresponding author) Assistant Director, Pharmacy Operations and Payer Programs, Community Care of…
HOW TO TELL IF SOMEONE DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS, HAS ANOTHER MEDICAL DISORDER (THAT MAY HAVE LED TO A MISDIAGNOSIS)
Misdiagnosing Mental Illness MIP Org 2019-01-23T09:43:35+00:00 by DR. RON DIAMOND Ronald J. Diamond, MD, is a professor at the University of Wisconsin…
DSM-5 Table of Contents
DSM-5 Classification Preface Section I: DSM-5 Basics Introduction Use of the Manual Cautionary Statement for Forensic Use of DSM-5 Section…
Missing The Diagnosis: The Hidden Medical Causes of Mental Disorders by William Matteson, Ph.D.
Learning Objectives This is an intermediate level course. After taking this course, mental health professionals will be able to: List…
Effects of antipsychotics, antidepressants and mood stabilizers on risk for physical diseases in people with schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder
ABSTRACT People with severe mental illness have a considerably shorter lifespan than the general population. This excess mortality is mainly…
The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster
Shane Kenny Published on Feb 12, 2018 SUBSCRIBE 50 This documentary tells the hidden story of how benzodiazepines can both main…
Misdiagnosis of schizophrenia in a patient with psychotic symptoms.
Duwe BV1, Turetsky BI. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: A case is presented of a 37-year-old black woman with a 5-year history…
Explaining ‘The Inflamed Mind: a radical new approach to depression’
In this game-changing book, University of Cambridge Professor Edward Bullmore reveals the breakthrough new science on the link between…
Benzodiazepines
Brain-Disabling Effects of Benzodiazepines Peter R. Breggin, M.D. from: Brain-Disabling Treatments in Psychiatry The benzodiazepines have for several decades been…
