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Editorial Board Dec 2007

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Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

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Evidence-B(I)Ased Medicine: Limitations And Non-Superstition-Based Alternatives, Joshua S. Green M.D., Ph.D. (Pgy4) Dec 2007

Evidence-B(I)Ased Medicine: Limitations And Non-Superstition-Based Alternatives, Joshua S. Green M.D., Ph.D. (Pgy4)

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

The Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) movement crystallized in the early 1990's at McMaster University in Canada. The movement originally challenged practitioners to validate their treatments based on reasoning and clinical studies rather than personal authority. In this essay, I will argue that, contrary to this wholesome intention, EBM is authoritarian in spirit and actually constricts discourse about how to make clinical decisions.


Diphenhydramine-Dependence Resulting From Self-Medication Of Antipsychotic- Induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms, Faisal S. Shaikh M.B.B.S., Ann M. Mortimer M.D. Dec 2007

Diphenhydramine-Dependence Resulting From Self-Medication Of Antipsychotic- Induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms, Faisal S. Shaikh M.B.B.S., Ann M. Mortimer M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Antipsychotic-induced extrapyramidal symptoms should be recognised and adequately treated. We report an unusual complication of not doing so: a patient’s self-medicating to control these symptoms, which produced diphenhydramine-dependence.


Dissociative-Like Spells In A Child With Neurofibromatosis (Type 1), Gregory M. Singleton M.D. (Pgy2), Ann M. Lagges Ph.D., Karen G. Meighen M.D. Dec 2007

Dissociative-Like Spells In A Child With Neurofibromatosis (Type 1), Gregory M. Singleton M.D. (Pgy2), Ann M. Lagges Ph.D., Karen G. Meighen M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Neurofibromatosis, type 1, (NF1) is a common neurocutaneous disorder of childhood. Little is known about the psychiatric aspects of the condition. We present the case of a 10-year-old male with NF1 and complex spells. For two years he had been experiencing self-limited paroxysms of auditory and visual hallucination, assaultiveness, excited undressing, and amnesia. The spells have been refractory to multiple treatments, including antipsychotic medication. The question remains whether this episodic amnestic disorder is comorbid with NF1 or is caused by it.


A Major Event Of Self-Mutilation In A Patient With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Joel P. Johnson M.D. (Pgy4), Steven Sugden M.D., James A. Bourgeois O.D., M.D. Dec 2007

A Major Event Of Self-Mutilation In A Patient With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Joel P. Johnson M.D. (Pgy4), Steven Sugden M.D., James A. Bourgeois O.D., M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

We describe a young adult male with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) who presented with a non-repetitive, major, genital self-mutilation necessitating urological intervention. On formal psychiatric evaluation, he did not have psychosis or suicidality. Most commonly, self-injury in developmental disability is less severe and more stereotypic; major-class self-mutilation is confined, generally, to psychosis. It is this discrepancy that is the unusual feature of our case.


Autocastration And Autoamputation Of The Penis In A Patient With Delusions Of Sexual Guilt, Craig B. Franke M.D. (Pgy4), James A. Rush M.D. (Pgy3) Dec 2007

Autocastration And Autoamputation Of The Penis In A Patient With Delusions Of Sexual Guilt, Craig B. Franke M.D. (Pgy4), James A. Rush M.D. (Pgy3)

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Genital self-mutilation (GSM) is a rare event that is commonly associated with psychotic disorders; we report an occurrence in the context of psychosis and drug use. We also review the etiologies of this phenomenon and how these etiologies differ across gender.


Clozapine, Fluoxetine, And Benztropine- Associated Ileus: Case Report, Pegah Pajouhi M.D. (Pgy1), James A. Bourgeois O.D., M.D. Dec 2007

Clozapine, Fluoxetine, And Benztropine- Associated Ileus: Case Report, Pegah Pajouhi M.D. (Pgy1), James A. Bourgeois O.D., M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Gastrointestinal complications of anticholinergic medications are prevalent, potentially life-threatening, and could be more actively prevented. We present a case report of an ileus that required surgical intervention and developed in the context of clozapine, benztropine, and fluoxetine use. The case exemplifies the potential anticholinergic toxicities of clozapine and benztropine as well as possible pharmacokinetic interactions between fluoxetine, clozapine, and benztropine. We discuss ways to minimize the likelihood of anticholinergic complications with these medications.


Traumatic Carotid-Cavernous Fistula:Clinical Presentation And Outcome, Atta A. Bhatti, S. Soulat Raza, Ehsan Bari, S. Ather Enam, Tanveer Ul Haq, Zafar Sajjad Dec 2007

Traumatic Carotid-Cavernous Fistula:Clinical Presentation And Outcome, Atta A. Bhatti, S. Soulat Raza, Ehsan Bari, S. Ather Enam, Tanveer Ul Haq, Zafar Sajjad

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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Neurosurgical Training In Pakistan, Syed Ather Enam Dec 2007

Neurosurgical Training In Pakistan, Syed Ather Enam

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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Role Of Video-Eeg Monitoring In Themanagement Of Intractable Seizures Andnon-Epileptic Spells, Mughis Sheerani, Ali Hassan, Ameer Jan, Royala Zaka Dec 2007

Role Of Video-Eeg Monitoring In Themanagement Of Intractable Seizures Andnon-Epileptic Spells, Mughis Sheerani, Ali Hassan, Ameer Jan, Royala Zaka

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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Etiology And Disturbance Of Consciousnessin Stroke: A Hospital-Based Study, Hamzullah Khan, Muhammad Zarif Dec 2007

Etiology And Disturbance Of Consciousnessin Stroke: A Hospital-Based Study, Hamzullah Khan, Muhammad Zarif

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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Fluorosis: A Rare Cause Of Spinal Cordcompression, Maimoona Siddiqui, Azra Zafar, M. Salman, Yaseen Pathan Dec 2007

Fluorosis: A Rare Cause Of Spinal Cordcompression, Maimoona Siddiqui, Azra Zafar, M. Salman, Yaseen Pathan

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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Vasculitic Neuropathy Secondary Topolyarteritis Nodosa In Association Withhepatitis B Antigenemia, Azra Zafar, Farrukh Shohab Khan, Syed Mehfooz Alam, Feroza Saleem Dec 2007

Vasculitic Neuropathy Secondary Topolyarteritis Nodosa In Association Withhepatitis B Antigenemia, Azra Zafar, Farrukh Shohab Khan, Syed Mehfooz Alam, Feroza Saleem

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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Neurology, Ayeesha K. Kamal Dec 2007

Neurology, Ayeesha K. Kamal

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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Neuroradiology, Zafar Sajjad Dec 2007

Neuroradiology, Zafar Sajjad

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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Psychiatry, Syed Ahmer Dec 2007

Psychiatry, Syed Ahmer

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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14thannual Meeting Pakistan Society For Neurologyapril 5-6, 2008peshawar, Pakistan Dec 2007

14thannual Meeting Pakistan Society For Neurologyapril 5-6, 2008peshawar, Pakistan

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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Download The Pdf Of The Entire Issue Oct 2007

Download The Pdf Of The Entire Issue

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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Jss Editorial Board & Credits Oct 2007

Jss Editorial Board & Credits

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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News In Brief Oct 2007

News In Brief

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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Those Who Give Oct 2007

Those Who Give

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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On The Job Oct 2007

On The Job

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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More Veggies, Less Breast Cancer: Unlocking One Secret To Prevention Oct 2007

More Veggies, Less Breast Cancer: Unlocking One Secret To Prevention

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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Meet Our Surgical Interns Oct 2007

Meet Our Surgical Interns

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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Comprehensive Breast Program Continues To Set The Trend Oct 2007

Comprehensive Breast Program Continues To Set The Trend

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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Overview From The Chairman Oct 2007

Overview From The Chairman

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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Heart Transplant Program Offers A New Lease On Life Oct 2007

Heart Transplant Program Offers A New Lease On Life

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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Medically Unexplained Symptoms, Murad M Khan Sep 2007

Medically Unexplained Symptoms, Murad M Khan

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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Marriage Patterns And Pediatric Neurologicdisease In Damascus, Syria, Muhammad Talal Al-Rifai, Robert C. Woody Sep 2007

Marriage Patterns And Pediatric Neurologicdisease In Damascus, Syria, Muhammad Talal Al-Rifai, Robert C. Woody

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

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Pituitary Gland Volume On Magneticresonance Imaging: Normative Observations, Muhammad Faisal Ikram, Zafar Sajjad, Ishrat S. Shokh, Amir Omair Sep 2007

Pituitary Gland Volume On Magneticresonance Imaging: Normative Observations, Muhammad Faisal Ikram, Zafar Sajjad, Ishrat S. Shokh, Amir Omair

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

No abstract provided.