Familial idiopathic basal ganglia calcification (Fahr’s disease) is a rare neurodegenerative
disorder characterized by symmetrical and bilateral calcification of the basal ganglia. …

Background: The role of traditional healers in the community remains an issue of debate as
they have a role in the community that could not be neglected. Traditional medicine can be a …

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during
the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among the general population of the …

Objective: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a relatively common psychiatric disorder
characterized by preoccupations with perceived defects in physical appearance. This review …

Background: Cannabis can be associated with short-term and long-term adverse effects
such as psychotic states, risk of dependence, provoking relapse and aggravating existing …

Background: Dermatological conditions can be associated with high psychiatric comorbidity.
Several studies reported high rates of depression and anxiety particularly for specific …

Methods: In a retrospective cross-sectional case-control study of patients admitted to the
psychiatric ward in Al Ain Hospital between January 2011 and December 2013, we compared …

The skin and the psyche are linked from embryologic, biological, psychological and cultural
perspectives. Both the skin and the brain are developed from the same ectodermic germ …

Psychiatric symptoms can be associated with several systemic and central nervous system
infections and they can be the initial presenting symptoms, occurring in the absence of …

Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder which has a high prevalence among
adolescents and young adults and can be associated with emotional and psychological …