Somatic Disorders

Psychiatric illness or thyroid disease? Don’t be misled by false lab tests

Thyroid dysfunction is often in the differential diagnosis of psychiatric disorders. The author reviews the practical aspects of workup, diagnosis...

Concern has grown about the cardiac effects of antipsychotics as more is learned about rare but deadly torsade de pointes. Which patients require...

Suppose you are called to testify in the trial of a suspect, abused as a child, who has been charged with aggravated assault. How would you...

Although a metabolic illness, patients with hypothermia usually present with cognitive impairment and bizarre behavior that mimic psychiatric...

Diabetes mellitus is often associated with psychiatric problems and psychiatric treatment can complicate diabetes management. This case-based...