Publications by authors named "I Salloum"

Background And Objectives: Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States. Not all substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facilities provide treatment in Spanish. This study examined factors associated with SUD treatment facilities having counselors that provide treatment in Spanish.

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A 67-year-old man presented with a week of flu-like symptoms, hypoxia, and fever. Respiratory viral panel was positive for human metapneumovirus. Initial chest imaging showed left lower lobe opacification, suggesting a bacterial superimposed on viral pneumonia.

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Objectives: Alcohol craving is often associated with mood symptoms and predicts alcohol use in individuals with alcohol dependence. However, little is known about the impact of mood symptoms on alcohol craving in comorbid mood disorders and alcohol dependence. This study examines the predictive value of depressive and anxiety symptoms for obsessive and compulsive aspects of alcohol craving in adults with comorbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Alcohol Dependence.

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Article Synopsis
  • Alcohol abuse combined with communication challenges has worsened health outcomes for psychiatric patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • * Recommendations for preventing infection spread may not be effective for those with mental health issues, complicating their management in emergency situations.
  • * A case study highlights the rapid decline of a patient with paranoid schizophrenia after initial discharge for mild COVID-19 symptoms, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches in treating psychiatric patients with alcohol abuse histories.
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