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Pain and Pain Catastrophizing Among Internal Medicine Outpatients With Borderline Personality Symptomatology: A Cross-Sectional Self-Report Survey
September 19, 2013
Individuals with borderline personality disorder generally report higher levels of pain than individuals without this disorder. This study examined relationships between borderline personality symptomatology, pain, and pain catastrophizing.
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Management of Depression Induced by Interferon Hepatitis Therapies
September 5, 2013
Treatment with interferon therapy for hepatitis can induce depression and/or recurrence of affective illness, which could result in cessation of interferon treatment. This article reviews treatment for interferon-induced depression,...
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure: A Review of the Literature
August 15, 2013
In this article, the authors reviewed the prevalence, diagnosis, neurobiology, and treatment of depression associated with congestive heart failure. Particular attention was paid to the safety, efficacy, and tolerability...
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Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Profiles of 2 Adults With Williams Syndrome: Response to Antidepressant Intake
August 1, 2013
In this article, Dr Urgeles and colleagues report the neuropsychiatric profile of 2 adult patients with Williams syndrome who also have generalized anxiety disorder and depressive symptoms, along with...
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Childhood Trauma and Pain and Pain Catastrophizing in Adulthood: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study
July 25, 2013
Previous studies have indicated relationships between trauma in childhood and pain in adulthood, although some studies have reported no such relationships and challenge the methodologies of large-scale community samples....
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A Review of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Its Presentation in Different Clinical Settings
July 18, 2013
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a relatively common psychiatric disorder characterized by preoccupations with perceived defects in physical appearance. This review aimed to explore epidemiology, clinical features, comorbidities, and...
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Open-Label Milnacipran for Patients With Persistent Knee Pain 1 Year or Longer After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Pilot Study
July 11, 2013
Researchers from Duke University conducted a small study of the drug milnacipran in patients who continued to experience knee pain for a year or more despite having an otherwise...
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Bipolar Disorder Comorbid With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adult Inpatients With Acute Relapse
July 4, 2013
The aim of this prospective, observational study was to detect the rate of comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a sample of inpatients diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and to identify...
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Naltrexone/Bupropion Combination Therapy in Overweight or Obese Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: Results of a Pilot Study
June 20, 2013
In this study, 25 overweight or obese women with major depressive disorder received up to 24 weeks of open-label treatment with a combination of 32 mg per day of...
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Educational Impact of a Psychiatric Liaison in the Medical Intensive Care Unit: Effects on Attitudes and Beliefs of Trainees and Nurses Regarding Delirium
June 6, 2013
Despite high rates and increased risk of mortality, delirium remains underdiagnosed and a minimal focus of formal medical education. This is the first study to examine the educational impact...
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Association Between Severity of Depression and Self-Perceived Cognitive Difficulties Among Full-Time Employees
May 30, 2013
Is there a correlation between cognitive difficulties and reduced job performance in individuals with depression? Review results from a survey that evaluated the relationship between the severity of depressive...
