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More Articles from The Primary Care Companion for DNS Disorders
Letter to the Editor
Psoas Abscess as a Differential Diagnosis of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
November 1, 2018
Diagnosis of NMS is complicated by coexisting pathologies that have a similar clinical picture. This report describes a woman with schizoaffective disorder who presented with a psychotic episode and…
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ECT in Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders
October 18, 2018
Obsessive-compulsive-related disorders include conditions such as body dysmorphic disorder and skin-picking disorder, as well as tic disorders and self-injurious behaviors. Could electroconvulsive therapy be an effective treatment option? Read…
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…
