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More Articles from The Primary Care Companion for DNS Disorders
Letter to the Editor
I Have Never Used Methamphetamine, But My Urinalysis Says I Do
October 18, 2018
Urine drug screens are often followed by confirmatory gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) tests. Periodically, GC/MS tests can have false-positive results. Read this case of a man with a past…
Letter to the Editor
Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis: The Heartfelt Silent Assassin
October 11, 2018
When monitored appropriately, clozapine may be a safe and effective antipsychotic in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Read this case report and discussion about a clozapine-induced myocarditis monitoring protocol that…
Article
Emergency Department Wait Times for Geriatric Patients
September 20, 2018
Older adults with complicated illnesses often require specialized treatment in geriatric facilities when inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is needed. However, given the shortage of available beds in these facilities, patients…
Brief Report
Cushing’s Syndrome and Psychosis
September 13, 2018
Psychiatric complications of Cushing’s syndrome include irritability, anxiety, depressed mood, and cognitive impairment. Psychosis is a rare manifestation. This report describes a case of Cushing’s syndrome misdiagnosed as schizophrenia-like…
