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Clozapine-induced liver injury and pleural effusion
Joseph P.M. Kane, Francis A. O'NeillClozapine, whilst associated commonly with a transient and benign increase in liver enzymes, has also been associated with varying presentations of hepatitis in existing case…
Thyrotoxicosis followed by hypothyroidism in a patient on lithium
Nilamadhab Kar, Surabhi R. Hullumane, Carol WilliamsWhile hypothyroidism is common in lithium-treated patients, thyrotoxicosis is rarely reported. We present a female patient on lithium for maintenance therapy of bipolar affective…
Post-vasectomy depression: a case report and literature review
Subahani Shaik, Ravi Philip RajkumarVasectomy is a commonly performed and relatively safe procedure, with low reported rates of psychological morbidity, though there is some variability across studies. Depression…
Mandatory physical exercise for the prevention of mental illness in medical students
Robert A. Bitonte, Donald Joseph DeSantoMedical students experience higher rates of mental illness than the general population. With competition rising for success in medical school, and residency, increasing incidence…
Lorazepam provocation test in purported schizophrenia with lack of treatment response
John E. BergSome patients with severe mental disorders are refractory to psychotherapeutic or psychopharmacological interventions. We present a patient who at the age of 19 developed several…
