N. A. Uvais, MBBS, DPM

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PCC
Thought Broadcasting and Cultural Beliefs
Case Report

March 18, 2025

A 42-year-old woman attributed her thought broadcasting to the possession of a Ruhani, a type of jinn believed to have the power to influence human thoughts and behaviors.
PCC
Cannabis Withdrawal Psychosis: Reply to Gorelick
Letter to the Editor

March 13, 2025

The authors reply to a letter to the editor commenting on their case report.
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PCC
Cannabis Withdrawal–Induced Psychosis
Case Report

January 23, 2025

A 36-year-old man presented with complaints of suspiciousness, irritability, and reduced sleep for more than 2 months, which began within 3 days of stopping heavy marijuana use.
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PCC
Breast Cancer and Depression
Systematic Review

September 26, 2024

This scoping review explores depression prevalence, correlates, impact, and interventions in breast cancer patients, with a focus on the Indian context.
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PCC
Psychotropic Medication Prescriptions for Oncology Patients
Original Research

May 2, 2024

In palliative home care, psychotropic medications are frequently prescribed by palliative doctors primarily for symptom management, with limited psychiatric consultations and challenges in accessing psychological evaluations.
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PCC
Stress-Induced Autoimmune Encephalitis
Case Report

March 26, 2024

A 20-year-old woman with no previous neuropsychiatric history presented to the ED with violent outbursts and incoherent speech followed by mutism and urinary incontinence. She had significant stressors prior...
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PCC
Commentary on Catatonia and Competency to Stand Trial
Letter to the Editor

December 26, 2023

N. A. Uvais, MBBS, DPM, comments on a recent publication in the PCC.
PCC
Exploring the Addictive Nature of Fantasy Games Beyond Skill Mastery
Case Report

December 21, 2023

The rise of fantasy game culture has had a significant impact on society and has transformed the perception of gaming from a recreational activity to a legitimate career option.
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PCC
Shared or Induced Olfactory Reference Syndrome
Academic Highlights

December 7, 2023

Olfactory reference syndrome (ORS) is an underrecognized condition characterized by preoccupation with body odor accompanied by significant distress and functional impairment This is a case of 2 sisters with...
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PCC
Auditory Hallucinations Induced by Hyponatremia
Case Report

October 24, 2023

An elderly woman with no past or family history of psychiatric illness presented with well-formed auditory hallucinations in the setting of profound hyponatremia.
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PCC
Mental Health of Hospital Staff During COVID
Original Research

September 19, 2023

Psychological morbidities during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic were significantly higher among nurses compared to other hospital staff.
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PCC
Exacerbation of Essential Tremor With Sertraline Use
Case Report

September 14, 2023

A woman was started on sertraline for prolonged grief reaction, which resulted in exacerbation of tremor.

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