Psychosomatics
Psychosomatics
Audio Summaries
Every issue of Psychosomatics moves the field forward, but reading every paper cover-to-cover isn't realistic. OSLR turns each article into a 3-minute audio summary so you can stay current while you commute, round, or work out.
Recent summaries
The latest articles summarized from Psychosomatics.
Clinical Approach to Personality Change Due to Another Medical Condition
Nov 10, 2021
The authors aim to highlight the significance of medical personality change (MPC) as a diagnosis that is often overlooked in clinical practice, despite its potential to severely impact a patient's life. They categorize MPC into subtypes based on behavioral correlates of specific brain circuits and discuss common causes, such as traumatic brain injury and Huntington disease, while advocating for increased clinical attention and research to improve assessment and treatment strategies.
WITHDRAWN: Psychosis: A Presentation of COVID-19?
Apr 9, 2021
The article titled "Psychosis: A Presentation of COVID-19?" aimed to explore the potential link between COVID-19 and the onset of psychotic symptoms. However, it has been withdrawn at the request of the authors and/or editor, and no further details or findings are available.
Coronavirus and Its Implications for Psychiatry: A Rapid Review of the Early Literature
Sep 18, 2020
The authors aim to synthesize the early literature on the implications of the coronavirus pandemic for psychiatric practice and outcomes. They found that while there is a growing body of evidence regarding the psychological effects of COVID-19, particularly among vulnerable populations, most studies are of weak quality and lack data on diagnostic or functional impairments. The review highlights significant gaps in knowledge and suggests that consultation-liaison psychiatry could enhance understanding of the relationship between the pandemic and psychiatric care.