- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
- Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema
- Education and Digital Technologies
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Counseling Practices and Supervision
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Urban Development and Societal Issues
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Deception detection and forensic psychology
- Social Media in Health Education
- Ecocriticism and Environmental Literature
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- RNA regulation and disease
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
2024
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
2024
Pennsylvania State University
2024
Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga
2021-2023
Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz
2019
Introduction Although evidence of cannibalism in humans dates back millennia, for most civilized societies, it is an unthinkable act violence and strictly taboo. It commonly relegated to the domain horror films literature, often associated with likes Jeffrey Dahmer or Hannibal Lecter. However, some, this theme encompasses a pathological sexual realm. Vorarephilia is, at its simplest level, psychosexual disorder characterized by erotic desire be consumed by, personally consume, another human...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common and chronic psychiatric disorder with significant morbidity characterized by intrusive, uncontrollable reoccurring thoughts (i.e., obsessions) and/or ritualistic behaviours compulsions). Conradi-Hünerman-Happle Syndrome (CHHS) rare inherited X-linked dominant variant of chondrodysplasia punctata, heterogeneous group bone dysplasias punctate epiphyseal calcifications complex etiology pathophysiology that remain to be defined. Available...
Introduction Life is a stage in which we are all actors and online can choose who want to be. Catfishing modern phenomenon individuals present themselves as someone they not means of engaging with others through an idealized avatar. This term has gained prominence since its portrayal documentary television series. With the emergence catfishing, expectation betrayal relationships anticipated increasing caution being exercised by those that engage forums. Objectives The authors aim explore...
Introduction The word cringe has suffered alterations in its colloquial application, with most recent version, adopted by generation Z and millennials, as a response to embarrassment or social awkwardness proxy. This odd emotion is interesting that it translates vicarious which elicited whenever one the presence of blunder, public failures threats another’s integrity. Objectives authors aim explore novel concept cringe, briefly discussing what currently known about emotional response. A...
Background: The pandemic caused by the sars-cov2 coronavirus can be considered biggest international public health crisis. Outbreaks of emerging diseases trigger fear reactions. Strict adherence to strategies cause harmful consequences, particularly for people with pathology on spectrum obsessive-compulsive disorder. Case presentation: We describe clinical case a woman, history anxiety disorder, who develops symptoms, she started cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacological therapy,...
Introduction Haloperidol is a high-potency first generation antipsychotic and one of the most frequently used medications. It potent central antagonist type 2 dopamine receptors, with low alpha 1 adrenergic activity has no antihistamine or anti-cholinergic activity. widely drug proven efficacy. Angioedema very rare side effect, occurring in <1% cases. Objectives Case report reflection on its etiology Methods A Pubmed search was performed MeSH terms “haloperidol” “Anaphylactic reactions”....
Introduction Existing as an emerging topic in the field and undergoing constant evolution, Transcultural Psychiatry addresses how social cultural factors influence mental illness. During second half of twentieth century, phenomena such globalization, massive migrations immigration, occurring ever increasing frequency, continue to bring this forefront discussion challenges treatment patients from varying backgrounds emerge. Viewed biopsychosocial perspective, culture delineates a framework...
A presente pesquisa busca avaliar a expansão urbana na zona sul de Ilhéus e sua consolidação em Áreas Preservação Permanente (APP). proposta da delimitação dessas áreas foi adaptada Resolução n° 303, do CONAMA, adotando duas categorias APPs, nascentes cursos d’água. Nos resultados pesquisa, através mapeamento declividade, possível identificar um relevo onde maioria encontra-se categoria plano ondulado, acordo com metodologia EMBRAPA. Foi quantificar as os d’água realização mapa rede drenagem...
<ns7:p><ns7:bold>Background: </ns7:bold>Cancer patients are at risk of developing some level psychological dysregulation, depending on a series variables related to the tumor, environment, and patient. In this context, it becomes important define difference between psychiatric disorder study its prevalence. The primary endpoint is evaluate prevalence disorders in sample Portuguese with metastatic breast cancer assess relationship these characteristics oncological disease.</ns7:p><ns7:p>...
O haloperidol é um antipsicótico de primeira geração e dos medicamentos mais usados dentro dessa categoria. É potente antagonista ação central recetores dopamina tipo 2, com baixa atividade anti alfa 1 adrenérgica sem anti-histamínica ou anticolinérgica, regularmente utilizado em casos agitação. angioedema efeito colateral especialmente grave, caracterizado por edema acentuado do tecido subcutâneo submucoso, pode afetar várias partes corpo, podendo até culminar, nos graves, morte. Já foi...
Introduction The capacity for lying is a common human phenomenon with evolutionary explanations, in which one seeks to deceive usually avoid harmful or undesired consequences. spectrum of lies vast and varies from the content motivation. Pathological has potential affect mental evaluations thus motivating an important discussion regarding this behaviour. Objectives authors aim explore psychopathological concept pathological lies, their underlying motives implications challenges psychiatric...
Introduction Folie à deux is a clinical condition that was first described in 19th century. It psychotic disorder which two closely associated individuals share similar delusional system. However, folie still matter of study and debate today as it remains challenge for psychiatrists. Objectives The aim this article to report case deux, between na inducer son an induced mother. Review the nosological significance explore among patients with psychosis. Methods Search PubMed/MedLine Medscape...
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in a sample Portuguese patients with metastatic breast cancer and assess relationship between these characteristics oncological disease. Methods: Cross-sectional, single-center study female diagnosed carcinoma under palliative treatment November 2020 May 2021. Psychiatric were screened by applying filling-out MMSE, HADS, BSI, WHOQoL-Bref instruments at outpatient daycare unit when present for treatmen. Results: A total...
Introduction The first description of syphilis was made in Europe around the year 1493, and although perceived as a disease relegated to its historical importance, recent studies demonstrate that prevalence these infections is on rise. Spanning decades after initial infection, 30% affected individuals without treatment may develop tertiary syphilis, which includes neurosyphilis. Its notoriously “chameleon-like” presentation implies necessity not overlook neurosyphilis differential diagnosis...
Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease involving the production of autoantibodies with consequent involvement multiple organ systems. Although not an uncommon condition, its pleomorphic neuropsychiatric manifestations imply consideration SLE as relevant differential diagnosis. As many 50% patients have neurological throughout their course and it associated impaired quality life, high morbidity mortality rates. Objectives Case report study discussion....