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» Simulation of talking faces in the human brain improves auditory speech recognition -- von Kriegstein et al., 10.1073/pnas.0710826105 -- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
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These findings challenge current unisensory models of speech processing, because they show that, in auditory-only speech, the brain exploits previously encoded audiovisual correlations to optimize communication. We suggest that this optimi..

» Dysfunctional Neural Plasticity in Patients With Schizophrenia, Arch Gen Psychiatry -- April 2008, Daskalakis et al. 65 (4): 378
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It is possible that in schizophrenia, these deficits in neural plasticity are related to disturbances of {gamma}-aminobutyric acid, N-methyl-D-aspartate neurotransmission, or dopamine that may potentially account for the aberrant motor per..

» A Review of the Literature on the Selegiline Transdermal System
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The selegiline transdermal system provides several advantages compared to orally administered MAOIs, including minimal interaction with dietary tyramine and prolonged exposure to the parent compound, while offering a favorable side effect ..

» Development of mental health first aid guidelines for suicidal ideation and behaviour: a Delphi study | BioMed Central | Abstract | 1471-244x-8-17
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There are a number of actions which are considered to be useful for members of the public when they encounter someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts or engaging in suicidal behaviour. These guidelines will be useful in revision of c..

» Treatment of chronically depressed patients: a multisite randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of 'Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy' (CBASP) for chronic depressions versus usual secondary care | BioMed Central | Abstra
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'Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy' (CBASP) is a form of psychotherapy specifically developed for patients with chronic depression. In a study in the U.S., remarkable favorable effects of CBASP have been demonstrated. H..

» Spreading the Safety Net -- Obstacles to the Expansion of Community Health Centers -- NEJM
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Bush's commitment persuaded more Republicans to support CHCs, and the result has been a politically effective bipartisanship on this front, since most Democratic legislators have long considered such centers a vital component of any expans..

» Early Treatment With Cognitive Therapies Prevents Chronic PTSD
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The initiation of cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapies within one month of a traumatic event was linked to a significant decrease in the prevalence of chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at four months... Saved By: Joseph..

» How to Interpret a Genome-wide Association Study, JAMA -- March 19, 2008, Pearson and Manolio 299 11 : 1335
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GWA studies are an important advance in discovering genetic variants influencing disease but also have important limitations, including their potential for false-positive and false-negative results and for biases related to selection of st..

» Seeds of PTSD Planted in Childhood -- Holden 2008 (318): 2 -- ScienceNOW
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Not everyone is vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)--the extreme anxiety, depression, and nightmares that can follow a harrowing event. Although some people develop symptoms after seemingly minor traumas, others can handle ..

» The long-term impact of treatment with electroconvulsive therapy on discrete memory systems in patients with bipolar disorder; J Psychiatry Neurosci 2007;32(4):241-249
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been controversially associated with long-lasting memory problems. Verbal learning and memory deficits are commonly reported in studies of people with bipolar disorder (BD). Whether memory deficits can b..

» Mind, Brain, and Personality Disorders -- Gabbard 162 (4): 648 -- Am J Psychiatry
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» Classification in Psychiatry: Does it Deliver in Schizophrenia and Depression? | International Journal of Mental Health Systems | Full text
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Advances in psychiatric knowledge and practice notwithstanding, present classification systems would be enhanced by the incorporation of dimensional components. Minor tinkering with current systems will reflect only a missed opportunity. I..

» Symptoms of somatization as a rapid screening tool for mitochondrial dysfunction in depression | BioPsychoSocial Medicine | Abstract | 1751-0759-2-7
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Somatic symptomatology is common in depression, and is often attributed to the Freudian-inspired concept of "somatization". While the same somatic symptoms and depression are common in mitochondrial disease, in cases with concurrent mood s..

» ACNP White Paper: Update on Use of Antipsychotic Drugs in Elderly Persons with Dementia --Neuropsychopharmacology
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The goal of this White Paper is to review relevant issues and make clinical and research recommendations regarding the treatment of elderly dementia patients with psychosis and/or agitation. The role of shared decision making and caution i..

» Comparison of Strategies for Sustaining Weight Loss: The Weight Loss Maintenance Randomized Controlled Trial, --JAMA March 12, 2008, Svetkey et al. 299 (10): 1139
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The majority of individuals who successfully completed an initial behavioral weight loss program maintained a weight below their initial level. Monthly brief personal contact provided modest benefit in sustaining weight loss, whereas an in..

» Implication of the polyamine system in mental disorders -- J Psychiatry Neurosci 2008;33(2):102-10
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The polyamine pathway has an essential role in many cellular functions and has been implicated in several pathological conditions. Accumulating evidence suggests that the polyamine system also plays a role in the etiology and pathology of ..

» Protein Kinase C Inhibition in the Treatment of Mania: A Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Tamoxifen, Arch Gen Psychiatry -- March 2008, Yildiz et al. 65 (3): 255
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Tamoxifen demonstrated antimanic properties and was remarkably well tolerated. The findings encourage further clarification of the role of PKC in the pathophysiologic mechanism of bipolar I disorder and development of novel anti-PKC agents..

» Recognizing thyrotoxicosis in a patient with bipolar mania: a case report | Annals of General Psychiatry | 1744-859x-7-3
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Physicians should consider a comorbid hyperthyroidism in bipolar manic patients only partially responsive to standard care treatment with a mood stabilizer and antipsychotic. Saved By: Joseph j7uy5 | View Details | Give Thanks Tags: None a..

» Pharmacologic Management of Adult Depression - March 15, 2008 -- American Family Physician
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Major depression is a common and treatable disease. Many patients benefit from pharmacologic treatment and, because there is little variation in antidepressant effectiveness, medication choices should be made based on patient characteristi..