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Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome as a Complication of Anorexia Nervosa: A Ca...
Ramos, Ana Lúcia; Tavares Coelho, Joana; Timóteo, Sertório; Nunes, Patrícia; Peixoto, Maria João; Salgado, HenriqueAnorexia nervosa is a complex eating disorder that, despite being primarily a psychiatric diagnosis, can lead to significant medical complications, which contribute to the highest mortality rate among these disorders. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare and underdiagnosed complication of Anorexia Nervosa, resulting from weight loss–induced atrophy of the mesenteric fat pad. It can be potentially fatal...
The Involuntary-To-Voluntary Hospitalization Transition and the Risk of Psychia...
Castro, Margarida; Tavares Coelho, Joana; Ferreira, Ana Rita; Salgado, HenriqueIntroduction: Involuntary hospitalization of a patient with a mental disorder is broadly defined as the admission to an inpatient unit without the patient’s consent. Literature suggests that involuntary hospitalizations are associated with low levels of treatment satisfaction, avoidance of mental health care, and an increased risk of emergency involuntary re-hospitalization. Despite being a lifesaving treatment...