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Healthline
Hair ingestion can lead to the formation of gastric trichobezoars, which may cause life-threatening complications if left untreated.
Gastroenterology July 24th 2024
MDLinx
Rapunzel syndrome, though rare, presents significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment, involving both psychiatric and gastrointestinal expertise. Understanding its clinical and psychological aspects is vital for effective management.
Gastroenterology May 7th 2024
Psychiatrist.com
This case underscores the importance of understanding PANDAS and its management. Despite multiple rounds of treatment including antibiotics, intravenous immunoglobulin treatment (IVIG), plasmapheresis, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antidepressants/anxiolytics, adenotonsillectomy, individual psychotherapy, and partial hospitalization programs, the patient’s condition remained resistant.
Infectious Diseases October 24th 2023
Psych Congress Network
Explore the latest systematic review and meta-analysis on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in OCD treatment, revealing promising results and emphasizing the need for further research to identify optimal neural targets and protocols.
Psychiatry August 22nd 2023
In this study, participants with OCD were seen to have a complex imbalance affecting the brain pathways and regions that are linked to emotion regulation and reward. The findings point to better targets for drug therapy since current medications interventions fail to benefit many OCD sufferers.
Neurology May 2nd 2023
In a study of more than 22,000 patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, 24% also had obsessive-compulsive symptoms; 12% had a diagnosis of OCD. Both co-morbidities were associated with higher rates of aggressive behavior, cognitive problems, and hallucinations or delusions.
Psychiatry October 3rd 2022