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Towards a further understanding of prenatal thyroid theory of homosexuality: Autoimmune thyroiditis, polycystic ovary syndrome, autism and low birth weight
Osman SabuncuogluResearch into the neurobiological origins of same-sex attraction is inconclusive. A recent theory of homosexuality posited that maternal thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy is…
Social anxiety disorder and its impact in undergraduate students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
Ramzi M. Hakami, Mohamed S. Mahfouz, Abdulrahman M. Adawi, Adeebah J. Mahha, Alaa J. Athathi, Hadi H. Daghreeri, Hatim H. Najmi, Nuha A. AreeshiAlthough social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common mental disorder, it is often under diagnosed and under treated. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence, severity…
Psychometric testing of immigrants and natives in an acute psychiatry facility
John E. BergThe diagnostic process after referral to an acute psychiatric treatment facility consists of more than the clinical investigation and laboratory tests. Psychometric tests in a…
Reluctance to change and end psychotherapy
John E. BergReluctance to change therapy has clinical and economic implications. Therapists are expected to deliver treatment in a oneto-one setting ending up with patient improvement. Such…
Treatment of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome-associated schizophrenia with comorbid anxiety and panic disorder
Candace B. Borders, Amanda Suzuki, David Safani22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is a risk factor for psychiatric illnesses, including schizophrenia and anxiety. Small studies have shown that several neuroleptic medications…
Clinical response of clozapine as a treatment for delirious mania
Nabeel Wahid, Garwin Chin, Andia H. Turner, Alexis SeeganDelirious mania is an understudied psychiatric disorder with a mortality rate as high as 75%. Previous case studies suggest that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be an…
Changing focus of symptoms: A rare case report of Munchhausen's syndrome
Melanie Hagen, Beatrice Faust, Nina Kunzelmann, Ozan Y. Tektas, Johannes Kornhuber, Helge H.O. MüllerFactitious disorder, commonly called Munchhausen's syndrome, is a rare disorder that lacks evidence-based guidelines. Reporting clinical cases is important for sharing clinical…
