2020
Commentary on “Window to His World: Using a Patient’s YouTube Channel to Help Diagnose Chronic Mania”
Garakani A. Commentary on “Window to His World: Using a Patient’s YouTube Channel to Help Diagnose Chronic Mania”. Journal Of Psychiatric Practice 2020, 26: 324-328. PMID: 32692131, DOI: 10.1097/pra.0000000000000480.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersThe effects of augmenting clozapine with oxytocin in schizophrenia: An initial case series.
Marotta RF, Buono FD, Garakani A, Collins E, Cerrito B, David Rowe DR. The effects of augmenting clozapine with oxytocin in schizophrenia: An initial case series. Annals Of Clinical Psychiatry 2020, 32: 90-96. PMID: 32343282.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAdultAntipsychotic AgentsBrief Psychiatric Rating ScaleClozapineFemaleHumansMaleOff-Label UseOxytocinRetrospective StudiesSchizophreniaYoung AdultConceptsTreatment-resistant schizophreniaNegative symptomsAtypical antipsychoticsRetrospective chart reviewInitial case seriesAugmentation of clozapineChronic psychotic illnessNegative Syndrome ScaleYoung adult inpatientsSymptoms of schizophreniaParent/guardian reportsChart reviewCase seriesAdult inpatientsProspective studyAntipsychotic medicationClinical reviewTherapeutic responsePsychotic illnessTreatment approachesSyndrome ScalePositive symptomsTreating psychiatristSymptomsSustained treatment
2019
Retrospective Chart Review of Voluntary Admissions to an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital in New York City: A Demographic Breakdown
Garakani A, Cerrito B, Aloysi A, Martinez J, Buono FD. Retrospective Chart Review of Voluntary Admissions to an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital in New York City: A Demographic Breakdown. Community Mental Health Journal 2019, 56: 448-455. PMID: 31654251, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-019-00498-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatient Requests for Discharge from Voluntary Psychiatric Hospitalization: a Chart Review
Garakani A, Appel JM, Aloysi AS, Martinez JM, Larkin K, Buono FD. Patient Requests for Discharge from Voluntary Psychiatric Hospitalization: a Chart Review. Psychiatric Quarterly 2019, 90: 849-859. PMID: 31468251, DOI: 10.1007/s11126-019-09671-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatric hospitalizationAdmission dayUrine toxicologyVoluntary Psychiatric HospitalizationSuicidal ideationNew York City hospitalsPositive urine toxicologyPrevious psychiatric hospitalizationInpatient psychiatric admissionStepwise linear regression analysisCalendar year 2007Chart reviewEarly dischargePsychiatric admissionsPatient outcomesInpatient careTobacco useCity HospitalPatient's requestInpatient servicesLinear regression analysisCigarette usePsychiatric inpatientsVoluntary admissionHospitalization