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A Case of Amnesia after SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Henriques, Virgínia; Vieira, Maria da Paz Saldanha; Gonçalves, Ana Célia; Freitas, CarinaIntroduction: SARS-CoV-2 infection can manifest with neuropsychiatric symptoms since the virus can reach the central nervous system. As for the occurrence of memory disorders in these patients, data are very scarce in the literature.Case Description: We describe the clinical case of a male adolescent who presented amnesia after infection with SARS-CoV-2. The amnesia had a peculiar pattern, not described in the ...
Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children in the Azores islands (Portu...
Conde, Ana Rita; Mota, Pilar; Botelho, Tânia; Caldeira, Suzana; Rego, Isabel; Silva, Osvaldo; Sousa, Áurea Sandra Toledo de; Freitas, CarinaPrevalence studies are essential to provide objective indicators about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and are a source of information for public policies. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of ASD among children in the Azores Islands (Portugal). Administrative data on the number of children with a proven diagnosis of ASD were collected from all schools. Parents completed a questionnaire about the child...
A case of amnesia after SARS-CoV-2 infection
Henriques, Virgínia; Vieira, Maria da Paz Saldanha; Gonçalves, Ana Célia; Freitas, Carina; Freitas, CarinaIntroduction: SARS-CoV-2 infection can manifest with neuropsychiatric symptoms since the virus can reach the central nervous system. As for the occurrence of memory disorders in these patients, data are very scarce in the literature. Case Description: We describe the clinical case of a male adolescent who presented amnesia after infection with SARS CoV-2. The amnesia had a peculiar pattern, not described in the...
Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children in the Azores Islands (Portu...
Conde, Ana Rita; Mota, Pilar; Botelho, Tânia; Caldeira, Suzana; Rego, Isabel; Silva, Osvaldo; Sousa, Áurea Sandra Toledo de; Freitas, Carina<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Prevalence studies are essential to provide objective indicators about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and are a source of information for public policies. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of ASD among children in the Azores Islands (Portugal). Administrative data on the number of children with a proven diagnosis of ASD were collected from all schools. Parents...
Music therapy for adolescents with psychiatric disorders: an overview
Freitas, Carina; Fernández-Company, José Fernando; Pita, Marisela Figueira; García-Rodríguez, MaríaBackground: Although it is true that adolescence is a stage of evolutionary development in which there are innumerable windows of opportunity, it is also the peak age at which some psychiatric disorders may appear. On the other hand, music is an auditory stimulus that interests and motivates youngsters, as it is used for identity, social connection, and emotional regulation. Methods: We conducted a strategic se...
Atypical functional connectivity during unfamiliar music listening in children ...
Freitas, Carina; Hunt, Benjamin A. E.; Wong, Simeon M.; Ristic, Leanne; Fragiadakis, Susan; Chow, Stephanie; Iaboni, Alana; Brian, JessicaBackground: Atypical processing of unfamiliar, but less so familiar, stimuli has been described in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), in particular in relation to face processing. We examined the construct of familiarity in ASD using familiar and unfamiliar songs, to investigate the link between familiarity and autism symptoms, such as repetitive behavior. Methods: Forty-eight children, 24 with ASD (21 males, mean...
Discontinuation of chronic benzodiazepine use in primary care
Fernandes, Milene; Neves, Inês; Oliveira, Joana; Santos, Osvaldo; Aguiar, Pedro; Atalaia, Paula; Matos, Fátima; Freitas, Carina; Alvim, AntónioBackground: Chronic benzodiazepine use is a challenge in primary care practice. Protocols to support safe discontinuation are still needed, especially in countries with high utilization rates. Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of a benzodiazepine discontinuation protocol in primary care setting. Methods: Nonrandomized, single-arm interventional study, at primary care units. Fami...
Complex auditory musical hallucinations with ambivalent feelings
Canas-Simião, Hugo; Nascimento, Sandra Teles; Reis, João; Freitas, CarinaA 78-year-old woman with hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2 and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss was referenced to geriatric psychiatry consultation. She presented cognitive dysfunction, erotomanic delusion and complex musical hallucinations (MH), described as hearing her neighbour singing a familiar church song along with bells in the background, making comments and talking to her. A computed tomograph...
Cortical gyrification morphology in individuals with ASD and ADHD across the li...
Gharehgazlou, Avideh; Freitas, Carina; Ameis, Stephanie H; Taylor, Margot J.; Lerch, Jason P.; Radua, Joaquim; Anagnostou, EvdokiaAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are common neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) that may impact brain maturation. A number of studies have examined cortical gyrification morphology in both NDDs. Here we review and when possible pool their results to better understand the shared and potentially disorder-specific gyrification features. We searched MEDLINE, PsycINF...
Complex auditory musical hallucinations with ambivalent feelings
Canas-Simião, Hugo; Nascimento, Sandra Teles; Reis, João; Freitas, CarinaA 78-year-old woman with hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2 and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss was referenced to geriatric psychiatry consultation. She presented cognitive dysfunction, erotomanic delusion and complex musical hallucinations (MH), described as hearing her neighbour singing a familiar church song along with bells in the background, making comments and talking to her. A computed tomograph...