A rare clinical presentation after COVID-19 infection: Manic episode with psychotic features
A 58-year-old male with no previous mental illness or substantial psychiatric history was admitted with complaints of sudden onset of altered behavior including increased activity and energy, unusual talkativeness,
What is Klotho Protein in Neuropsychiatric Disorders?
Neuropsychiatric disorders have both neurological and psychiatric indications. The increasing burden of the disease on the population makes it essential to adopt measures to reduce its prevalence. The Klotho is a single-pass transmembrane protein that decreases with age and is associated with various pathological diseases like cardiac problems, reduced bone mineral density, and cognitive impairment.
Case Report: Famotidine for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in COVID-19
Case Presentation An 18-year-old man presented for psychiatric evaluation with complaints of “I’ve been anxious, irritated and sad most of the time…” and “…inability to get motivated/concentrate and retain information.” Other Symptoms Mentioned Medical History Timeline Of Clinical Case History Clinical Exam Diagnosis Treatment Follow Up 1 Week Later After 3 Weeks At 4 Weeks […]
Cariprazine as a treatment option for depressive episodes associated with bipolar 1 disorder in adults
Depressive episodes are the most frequent episodes in bipolar disorder. Few treatments, however, have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of bipolar depression. Cariprazine, a broad-spectrum dopamine antagonist/partial agonist with dopamine D3/D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptor partial agonist properties, was recently approved. Partial agonism/antagonism at D3 receptors inhibits the activity of somatodendritic D3 […]
Patient with Bipolar Disorder Demonstrating Lithium-Associated Hypercalcemia
Case Presentation A 68-year-old woman was presented with a vicious onset of sub confusion, insomnia and visual hallucinations. Medical History Clinical Exam Her evaluation revealed: Her imaging revealed: Diagnosis The patient was diagnosed with parathyroid adenoma. Treatment Five days after admission, Follow-Up
Gut Dysbiosis Markers in Severe Mental Illness
Introduction Gut dysbiosis has been correlated with innumerable poor health outcomes including severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, depression amongst others. It is believed to trigger a chronic low-grade pro-inflammatory status by increasing the gut-barrier permeability. Based on previous studies, elevated pro-inflammatory cytokine levels have been observed in patients suffering from schizophrenia, depression and […]