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Newest firstChronic use of high-potency cannabinoids has been consistently associated with an increased risk of psychosis, particularly with early onset, daily use and prolonged exposure. However, atypical somatic presentations may be underrecognised and can create diagnostic challenges in clinical practice. We reported the case of a 49-year-old man with long-standing daily cannabis use who developed delusional infestation ch…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background: Agitation is a frequent and challenging symptom in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, characterized by heightened motor activity, emotional distress, and potential aggression. This symptom is most observed during acute episodes, representing a significant burden on patients, caregivers, and healthcare systems. Agitation is a leading cause of emergency department visits and psychiatric hospitalizations…
Open article record in new tab ↗Black hairy tongue (BHT) is a benign, self-limiting, and usually asymptomatic condition, characterized by abnormally hypertrophied and elongated filiform papillae on the surface of the tongue. In this article, we present the case of a woman diagnosed with hebephrenic schizophrenia who developed BHT after using olanzapine to treat an acute episode of the disease. The temporal coincidence between the development of…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown mixed evidence on ethnic disparities in antipsychotic prescribing among patients with psychosis in the UK, partly due to small sample sizes. This study aimed to examine the current state of antipsychotic prescription with respect to patient ethnicity among the entire population known to a large UK mental health trust with non-affective psychosis, adjusting for multiple poten…
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with poor mental health and dysmetabolism. Several metabolic abnormalities are associated with psychotic diseases, which can be compounded by atypical antipsychotics that induce weight gain and insulin resistance. These side-effects may be affected by vitamin D levels. The gut microbiota and endocannabinoidome (eCBome) are significant regulators of both metabolism and mental heal…