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We report the case of a 23-year-old man who developed orofacial dyskinesia secondary to aripiprazole whilst being treated for psychosis in the hospital. He was known to mental health services and had suffered a relapse of bipolar affective disorder. Upon cessation of aripiprazole and commencement of quetiapine, there was a rapid reversal of his movement disorder.

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Objective: We aimed to estimate the incidence of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in children and adolescents (CA) presenting to secondary care in the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI).

Design: This observational surveillance study used the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit and the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Surveillance System. Monthly electronic reports were submitted by consultant paediatricians and child and adolescent psychiatrists from 1 March 2021 to 31 March 2022, with outcomes assessed at a 1-year follow-up.

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Objective: To compare the clinical presentations, management and outcomes of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) across paediatric and child and adolescent (C&A) psychiatric settings.

Study Design: Prospective surveillance study.

Methods: Data were collected during a 13-month prospective surveillance study of children and adolescents with ARFID in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

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  • The study examines the rising use of emergency departments (EDs) for psychiatric emergencies in the U.S., highlighting data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS).
  • In 2021, there were about 7.98 million ED visits for psychiatric issues, primarily involving substance abuse, severe bipolar disorder, and anxiety or panic attacks, with roughly equal representation of men and women but notable age and health disparities.
  • Men were more frequently admitted for substance abuse and had higher comorbidities, while women showed higher rates of severe depression and anxiety; these findings underline important gender differences in psychiatric emergency presentations.
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Background: Seclusion is a restrictive practice that many healthcare services are trying to reduce. Previous studies have sought to identify predictors of seclusion initiation, but few have investigated factors associated with adverse outcomes after seclusion termination.

Aims: To assess the factors that predict an adverse outcome within 24 h of seclusion termination.

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Background: Motor neuron disease is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease for which there is no cure. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a psychological therapy incorporating acceptance, mindfulness, and behaviour change techniques. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ACT plus usual care, compared with usual care alone, for improving quality of life in people with motor neuron disease.

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Background: Given the degenerative nature of the condition, people living with motor neuron disease (MND) experience high levels of psychological distress. The purpose of this research was to investigate the cost-effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), adapted for the specific needs of this population, for improving quality of life.

Methods: A trial-based cost-utility analysis over a 9-month period was conducted comparing ACT plus usual care (n = 97) versus usual care alone (n = 94) from the perspective of the National Health Service.

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Background: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) describes three primary avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) subtypes including sensory sensitivity, lack of interest in food or eating, and fear of aversive consequences. Studies exploring these subtypes have yielded varying results. We used latent class analysis (LCA) based on the psychopathology of ARFID in a sample of children and adolescents to empirically identify classes.

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Current thinking about medicolegal aspects of temporomandibular joint surgery.

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg

February 2024

The Priory Hospital, Birmingham B5 7UG, United Kingdom. Electronic address:

This paper considers the current situation regarding medicolegal risks in temporomandibular joint surgery from three perspectives: the law, the patient, and the surgeon. The law relating to successful claims of clinical negligence requires that a cause-and-effect relationship is demonstrated by the claimant. Complications are considered in the light of recent research on their stratification in other fields of surgery.

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  • Motor neuron disease (MND) is a serious condition that weakens muscles, and there's a lack of effective strategies for managing the psychological distress faced by those living with it.
  • This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a treatment for individuals with MND, involving 29 participants who received ACT sessions along with their usual care.
  • Results showed that the study successfully recruited participants and most engaged with the therapy, indicating potential benefits in reducing anxiety and improving psychological quality of life, although some participants experienced a decline in their physical health status.
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Background: Studies investigating cognitive impairments in psychosis and depression have typically compared the average performance of the clinical group against healthy controls (HC), and do not report on the actual of cognitive impairments or strengths within these clinical groups. This information is essential so that clinical services can provide adequate resources to supporting cognitive functioning. Thus, we investigated this prevalence in individuals in the early course of psychosis or depression.

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Specialist early intervention teams consider clinician-patient engagement and continuity of care to be a driving philosophy behind the treatment they provide to people who have developed schizophrenia or a related psychotic illness. In almost all countries where this service model has been implemented there is a dearth of available data about what is happening to patients following time-limited treatment. Information on discharge pathways in England indicates that some early intervention specialists are discharging most of their patients from all psychiatric services after only 2 or 3 years of input.

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Myocardial infarction (MI) is usually discussed in light of some occlusion to the coronary circulation. It usually occurs in the setting of well-established risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, coronary atherosclerosis, smoking, and male gender. However, a subset of this population does not follow the clinical presentation seen in traditional MI.

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Background: Depressive symptoms are common in patients with Parkinson's disease and depression is a significant predictor of functional impairment, reduced quality of life and general well-being in Parkinson's disease. Despite the high prevalence of depression, evidence on the effectiveness and tolerability of antidepressants in this population is limited. The primary aim of this trial is to establish the clinical and cost effectiveness of escitalopram and nortriptyline for the treatment of depression in Parkinson's disease.

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Clinical negligence in temporomandibular joint surgery.

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg

January 2023

BMI Priory Hospital, Birmingham B5 7UG, UK. Electronic address:

This study reviewed the medical reports of 25 patients (21 female and 4 male) who were found to have been treated inappropriately by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery. One of more Breaches of Duty and resultant harms (Causation) were identified for each of the patients in this series. Their ages ranged from 18-64 (mean 36.

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Background: Motor neuron disease (MND) is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease that predominantly affects motor neurons from the motor cortex to the spinal cord and causes progressive wasting and weakening of bulbar, limb, abdominal and thoracic muscles. Prognosis is poor and median survival is 2-3 years following symptom onset. Psychological distress is relatively common in people living with MND.

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The Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire (GPSQ) is a 14-item measure used to assess the effectiveness of medical, surgical, social, and psychological interventions in trans and gender diverse adults who experience gender dysphoria. One major limitation of the GPSQ is that it was not developed for use with adolescents. This study aims to validate a revised version of the GPSQ, the Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire-2 Edition (GPSQ-2) with the aim of adapting the measure to be applicable to individuals aged 13 and above.

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Psychological distress, including depression and anxiety, and Type-D personality are prevalent in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes. Worry and rumination may be among the core features responsible for driving psychological distress in these patients. However, the nature of associations between these constructs remains to be delineated, yet they may have implications for the assessment and treatment of CHD patients.

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Educational experiences often influence self-concept. Thus, readers with dyslexia can have low self-esteem and self-efficacy, and perceive themselves as less intelligent than their peers. They may develop creativity to succeed despite their difficulties but findings are inconsistent and rarely consider the effect of age of assessment on self-perception.

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