Publications by authors named "Kaouthar El Mir"
Article Synopsis
- Serotonin syndrome is a potentially dangerous condition caused by certain medications that increase serotonin levels, leading to a mix of confusing symptoms that can mimic other disorders.* -
- A specific patient case demonstrated symptoms like confusion, agitation, and muscle spasms after taking both paroxetine and amitriptyline simultaneously.* -
- The case emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to be aware of serotonin syndrome's symptoms for prompt diagnosis and treatment to improve patient outcomes.*
Introduction: chronic haemodialysis patients are a vulnerable population significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a severe impact on people with co-morbidities and immune system depression, which increases the risk of infection and of developing severe form of COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and quality of life of chronic haemodialysis patients.
Methods: we conducted a descriptive cross-sectional survey among 175 chronic hemodialysis patients using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Moroccan Arab Version 5.
Psychiatrist manifestations-especially acute psychotic episode-of primary hyperaldosteronism is not very common in the scientific literature. The main symptoms are high blood pressure and hypokalemia, the diagnosis seems to be based on the determination of aldosterone and plasma renin activity, also the treatment includes majorly adrenalectomy. The take-away lesson from this case is to think of organic cause in front of acute psychotic episode.
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