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First-Known Hypnopompic Hallucination Occurring In-Hospital: Case Report, Paul Ballas D.O. (Pgy2)

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Despite the high prevalence of hypnopompic hallucinations in the community, to our knowledge there are no reports that have been published in the English literature of these phenomenon observed by staff in the hospital setting. Psychiatric or neurological evaluation often ensues if a patient reports hallucinations in other circumstances, but when they are reported in connection with sleep, further evaluation is rarely performed because such events are common in the general populace. Our report emphasizes the distinction between hypnopompic and hypnagogic hallucination as an ongoing feature of life that someone is aware of, which we believe to be the case …

No More Cuts: The Curious Fate Of Self-Mutilation In Its Development, Zhabiz Kazeminezhad M.D. (Pgy4), Salman Akhtar M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

In this article, we present descriptions of four young women with relatively severe personality disorders. All four were in psychodynamic psychotherapy and all had the symptom of self-cutting. During their treatment, it became evident that their self-cutting had undergone a transformation and a new symptom had appeared in its place. In three, self-cutting was substituted by behaviors that we might call "cutting equivalents" and, in the fourth, by an enhanced self-reflective attitude and by journal-writing. We suggest that symptom-replacement for self-cutting may be common in its developmental course or in its course as it becomes influenced by psychotherapy, and that …

Psychiatric Diagnoses In Patients With Williams Syndrome And Their Families, Janet C. Kennedy M.D. (Pgy1), David L. Kaye M.D., Laurie S. Sadler M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Williams Syndrome (WS) is a genetic disorder associated with mental retardation (MR) and a distinct behavioral phenotype including a friendly and outgoing personality. This population, like others with MR, has been reported to have an increased rate of symptoms of mental illness; however, few studies have used DSM-IV criteria to quantify specific psychiatric diagnoses in WS and the prevalence of psychiatric illness in relatives of individuals with WS and the possible relationship between family and patient diagnoses is currently unknown.

Methods: Twenty-one families participated; the patients’ average age was 16 years. DSM-IV diagnoses were applied by using the Anxiety …

Psychogenic Stuttering Following A Gastric Bypass Operation: Case Report, Deborah B. Raphael M.D. (Pgy2), Frank B. Schoenfeld M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

We evaluated a 44-year-old female with bipolar affective disorder who presented with a 4-month history of severe stuttering and vague neurologic complaints. She had lost 200 pounds after gastric bypass surgery two years before. A childhood sexual-abuse victim, she admits that she "hid" in her weight for most of her life. Neurological evaluation of this patient was negative, and speech-pathology evaluation revealed highly atypical stuttering. Gastric bypass patients with a history of psychiatric disorders and childhood sexual abuse may be particularly vulnerable to somatoform disorders.

What Investigations Are Ordered In Patients With First-Episode Psychosis?, Allan Shefrin M.D. (Pgy2), Derek Puddester M.D., Stephanie Greenham Ph.D., Lise Bisnaire Ph.D., Hazen Gandy M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Psychiatrists are often left with the dilemma of which investigations to order in adolescents presenting with a first episode of psychosis. Blood work, urine studies, and neuroimaging studies were tracked in 13 adolescents admitted with a diagnosis of first-episode psychosis over a 13-month period to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Variation was found in the amount of investigation ordered: 85% of patients received a drug screen; 54% a CT scan; 8% an MRI; 92% a CBC with differential; 92% electrolytes. Abnormalities of CT scans were detected in 2 patients (29%); in neither case did the result lead to a …

Nms, And Why We Should Call It (Malignant) Catatonia, Robert Arnold Johnson M.D. (Pgy4)

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

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University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents Minutes For December 12, 2006, University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the December 12th, 2006 Board of Regents Meeting

Executive Committee - Meeting Minutes, 12/12/2006, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

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2006 Holiday Party, The Rockefeller University

Posters

The Annual Rockefeller University Holiday Party

Sr-06-07-06 Cc, Marshall University

Recommendations

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Sr-06-07-07 Cc, Marshall University

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Sr-06-07-10 Fpc, Marshall University

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Sr-06-07-09 Ac, Marshall University

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Sr-06-07-08 Cc, Marshall University

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The Daily Egyptian, December 12, 2006, Daily Egyptian Staff

December 2006

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December 12, 2006, Council On Teacher Education

Minutes

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2006-07 Unopa General Meeting Agenda, December

UNOPA: Minutes

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Correspondence; 2006-12-12; Nys School Boards Association, Catherine Collins

Correspondence

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Deafdigest: Deaf Sports News December 12, 2006, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Sports 2006

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12/12/2006 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 12/12/2006. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

Minutes, Arts & Sciences Academic Affairs Committee Meeting, Tuesday, December 12, 2006, Arts & Sciences Academic Affairs Committee

Academic Affairs Committee Minutes

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Usa V. Fallon

2006 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Groppi V. Bosco

2006 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Govt Of Vi V. Solis

2006 Decisions

USDC for the District Court of the Virgin Islands

Simmons V. Atty Gen Usa

2006 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

12/12/2006 - Distinguished Service Award.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

2006

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Classified State Senate Minutes, 2006 December 12, Clemson University

Staff Senate Minutes

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Institutional Repository Task Force Report, Connie Foster, Rose Davis, Jack Montgomery, Nelda Sims

TopSCHOLAR® Presentations and Reports

A report of the University Libraries Institutional Repository Task Force, Western Kentucky University, with considerations and recommendations to the dean of University Libraries for launching a digital research repository that captures the scholarly and creative output of the University's faculty, staff, and students, who have faculty sponsors.

Adalah Legal Center For Arab Minority Rights In Israel V. Minister Of Defense, Aharon Barak, Dorit Beinisch, Ayala Procaccia, Edmond E. Levy, Miriam Naor, Salim Joubran, Esther Hayut, David Cheshin, Asher Grunis

Translated Opinions

Facts: In 2005, an amendment was made to the law of torts with regard to the liability of the State of Israel arising from the activities of its security forces in the territories of Judaea, Samaria and the Gaza Strip. Section 5C of the Torts (State Liability) Law, 5712-1952, which was introduced by the amendment, increased the scope of the state’s exemption from liability, which was previously limited to combatant activities, to any activity (subject to some exceptions) taking place in a ‘conflict zone,’ and the Minister of Defence was authorized to determine which areas would constitute ‘conflict zones.’ He …

President Felipe Calderon's 2007 Budget Proposal Comes Under Fire, Ladb Staff

SourceMex

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