Case Reports
Case Reports
Postpartum Psychosis in a Young VA Patient: Diagnosis, Implications, and Treatment Recommendations
Consider including a mood stabilizer with an antipsychotic medication because of the close association with bipolar disorder.
Case Reports
Pulmonary Mucormycosis in a Patient With Uncontrolled Diabetes
Prompt diagnosis of a patient presenting with rhinocerebral, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and central nervous system manifestations is critical...
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She’s Not My Mother: A 24-Year-Old Man With Capgras Delusion
This uncommon delusion is associated with varied psychiatric, medical, iatrogenic, and neurologic conditions and may be difficult to fully resolve...
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Medication-Induced Pruritus From Direct Oral Anticoagulants
Prescribing an antihistamine that is taken at the time of the anticoagulant dose may allow patients with possible direct oral anticoagulant-...
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Shoulder Pain—Is It From the Shoulder, Neck, or Both?
A thorough history and physical examination, revisited on subsequent follow-up, was necessary to properly diagnose pain emanating from both the...
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Duodenal Perforation After Endoscopic Procedure
After upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, clinical suspicion for pneumoperitoneum is needed even in the absence of identifiable...
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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
The convergence of legislative efforts, increasing prevalence, and tetrahydrocannabinol toxicity make this difficult-to-diagnose condition...
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A Case of Streptococcus pyogenes Sepsis of Possible Oral Origin
The importance of integrating the dental service in overall case management is highlighted in this case of infection.
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A Severe Case of Paliperidone Palmitate-Induced Parkinsonism Leading to Prolonged Hospitalization: Opportunities for Improvement
When administering long-acting injectable antipsychotics to patients with psychiatric illnesses, careful consideration of the risks vs benefits...
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Practitioner Cognitive Reframing: Working More Effectively in Addictions
I am a behavioral health-licensed clinical social worker, an approved motivational enhancement therapy provider, and the point of contact for...