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Prescription Patterns in Adult ADHD: The Reality at CHUC
Faria, Isabela; Morais, Sofia; Silva, Carla; Madeira, NunoIntroduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neuropsychiatric disorders, affecting around 2%‑4% of the adult population. The first‑line therapeutic intervention is psychostimulants such as methylphenidate and amphetamines. Second‑line therapy is used when stimulants are ineffective, intolerant, or contraindicated. Methods: Retrospective observational study of patients ...
Impairment in Social Cognition in People With Substance Use Disorders.
Piñón-Blanco, Adolfo; Rodrigues, Sonia; Teixeira, Joana; Coutinho, Catia; Faria, Isabela; Murta, Ilda; Tavares, Ana Isabel; Iglesias-Rejas, LuisIntroduction: Substance use disorders are associated with impairments in various neuropsychological functions. We evaluated potential alterations in social cognition and differences between men and women in individuals with substance use disorders undergoing treatment at Addiction and Dependency Intervention Centers in Portugal. Methods: The assessment utilized the Ekman 60 Faces Test (EFT), Interpersonal React...
Frontotemporal Dementia and Mania: The Difficulties of the Differential Diagnosis
Jesus, Mariana; Martins, Vera; Faria, IsabelaThe clinical presentation of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can prompt an erroneous diagnosis of mania. With this in mind, and starting from a case report, the authors aim to describe the diagnostic difficulties between these two entities. A 54-year-old male was admitted with euphoric mood, hyperfamiliarity, sexual disinhibition, aggressive behaviours and persecutory delusions. A similar clinical presentation ha...