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The prevalence of impulsive compulsive behaviors in patients treated with apomorphine infusion: a retrospective analysis

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 80 (1), 2022
ABSTRACT Background: Impulsive compulsive behaviors (ICBs) can affect a significant number of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. Objective: We have studied brain samples from a brain bank of PD patients who received apomorphine via continuous infusion in life to assess the prevalence and outcome of ICB...

Psychiatric and socioeconomic aspects as possible predictors of compulsive buying behavior

Abstract Introduction: Compulsive buying can be characterized as an almost irresistible urge to buy various items. Compulsive buying disorder is a subject of growing interest to health professionals. It is a current issue and the prevalence rate in the global population is around 5 to 8%. Objectives: T...

Prevalence study of compulsive buying in a sample with low individual monthly income

Introduction: Compulsive buying can be characterized as an almost irresistible impulse to acquire various items. This is a current issue and the prevalence rate in the global population is around 5 to 8%. Some surveys indicate that the problem is growing in young and low-income populations. Objectives: T...