Psychiatric comorbidities in patients with Atypical Odontalgia
Atypical Odontalgia (AO) is a condition characterized by tooth pain with no apparent cause. Although psychiatric comorbidity seems to be very common, it has rarely been studied. To clarify the influence of psychiatric comorbidity on the clinical features in patients with AO, we retrospectively evaluated their examination records. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - November 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Anna Miura, Trang T.H. Tu, Yukiko Shinohara, Lou Mikuzuki, Kaoru Kawasaki, Shiori Sugawara, Takayuki Suga, Takeshi Watanabe, Motoko Watanabe, Yojiro Umezaki, Tatsuya Yoshikawa, Haruhiko Motomura, Miho Takenoshita, Hidefumi Maeda, Akira Toyofuku Source Type: research
The working alliance and Clinician-assisted Emotional Disclosure for rheumatoid arthritis
The working alliance predicts improvement following general psychotherapy, but how it operates in brief interventions conducted with medically ill patients is unknown. Also, the role of the working alliance may differ in emotion-focused versus educational interventions. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - November 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mark A. Lumley, Timothy Anderson, Brett Ankawi, Gregory Goldman, LisaCaitlin M. Perri, Joseph A. Bianco, Francis J. Keefe Source Type: research
Efficacy of an internet-based cognitive behavioral stress management training in women with idiopathic preterm labor: A randomized controlled intervention study
This randomized controlled trial aimed at evaluating the efficacy of an internet-based cognitive behavioral stress management program (IB-CBSM) for pregnant women with preterm labor (PTL) on birth outcome and stress-related psychological and biological parameters. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 28, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Corinne Urech, Sandra Scherer, Emmenegger Martina, Jens Gaab, Sibil Tschudin, Ir ène Hoesli, Berger Thomas, Judith Alder Source Type: research
Depression and anxiety symptom trajectories in coronary heart disease: Associations with measures of disability and impact on 3-year health care costs
As mortality from coronary heart disease (CHD) falls, years lived with disability increase. Depression and anxiety are known indicators of poor outcomes in CHD, but most research has measured distress symptoms at one time point, often following acute events. Here we consider the long-term trajectories of these symptoms in established CHD, and examine their association to distinct measures of disability and impact on costs. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jorge Palacios, Mizanur Khondoker, Anthony Mann, Andre Tylee, Matthew Hotopf Source Type: research
Classifying post-stroke fatigue: Optimal cut-off on the Fatigue Assessment Scale
Post-stroke fatigue is common and has debilitating effects on independence and quality of life. The Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS) is a valid screening tool for fatigue after stroke, but there is no established cut-off. We sought to identify the optimal cut-off for classifying post-stroke fatigue on the FAS. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Toby B. Cumming, Gillian Mead Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Psychological and psychiatric symptoms of terminally ill patients with cancer and their family caregivers in the home-care setting: A nation-wide survey from the perspective of bereaved family members in Japan
The psychological and psychiatric symptoms of terminally ill cancer patients are highly problematic and have been associated with greater burden among caregivers. Until now, the extent of these problems in the home care setting was unclear. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 23, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Makoto Kobayakawa, Asao Ogawa, Michiko Konno, Akiko Kurata, Jun Hamano, Tatsuya Morita, Yoshiyuki Kizawa, Satoru Tsuneto, Yasuo Shima, Maho Aoyama, Mitsunori Miyashita Source Type: research
Inverse association between hyperthymic affective temperament and coronary atherosclerosis: A coronary computed tomography angiography study
A bidirectional relationship exists between psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular diseases, however less is known with regards to personality traits. Accumulating data suggest that affective temperaments are both associated with psychiatric and somatic diseases. The aim of our study was to evaluate the associations between different affective temperaments and the presence of coronary atherosclerosis. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 21, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: J ános Nemcsik, Milán Vecsey-Nagy, Bálint Szilveszter, Márton Kolossváry, Júlia Karády, Andrea László, Beáta Kőrösi, Zsófia Nemcsik-Bencze, Xénia Gonda, Béla Merkely, Zoltán Rihmer, Pál Maurovich-Horvat Source Type: research
Oral contraceptives positively affect mood in healthy PMS-free women: A longitudinal study
Menstrual cycle phase and oral contraceptives (OC) use influence mood and cognition and these effects may be moderated by the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) genotype. The effect of menstrual cycle phase on mood may be increased if participants know that this is the focus of study. We assessed aspects associated with reproductive depression such as mood, interpersonal sensitivity, affect lability and depressive cognitions in MR-genotyped OC-users and naturally cycling (NC) women in a carefully masked design. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 20, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Danielle A. Hamstra, E. Ronald de Kloet, Mischa de Rover, Willem Van der Does Source Type: research
Autonomic nervous system function, activity patterns, and sleep after physical or cognitive challenge in people with chronic fatigue syndrome
To explore changes in autonomic functioning, sleep, and physical activity during a post-exertional symptom exacerbation induced by physical or cognitive challenge in participants with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 19, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Erin Cvejic, Carolina X. Sandler, Andrew Keech, Benjamin K. Barry, Andrew R. Lloyd, Ut é Vollmer-Conna Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
The burden of suicidal ideation among persons with type II diabetes: A scoping review
Diabetes is a major global health concern. People with diabetes have worse mental health outcomes than those without diabetes. Researchers have recently sought to examine the relationship between diabetes and suicidal ideation (SI). The aim of this study is to determine the burden of suicidal ideation among adults with type II diabetes (T2DM) from existing literature. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 19, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Karen M. Tabb, Nancy Perez-Flores, Yang Wang, Hsiang Huang Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Summary of fifth annual EAPM conference in Barcelona 2017
After the successful events in Cambridge, Sibiu, N ürnberg and Lulea, Barcelona had the honor to organize the 5th Annual Scientific Conference of the European Association of Psychosomatic Medicine (EAPM) from June 28 to July 1, 2017. The host of this meeting was the Catalan Society of Psychiatry and Mental Health (SCPiSM), which co-organized the me eting with the Spanish Society of Psychosomatic Medicine (SEMP). The theme of the Conference was “Bridging the Split between Soma and Psyche”. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 17, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jordi Blanch Source Type: research
Promoting empathy among medical students: A two-site randomized controlled study
To assess the effects of Balint groups on empathy measured by the Consultation And Relational Empathy Measure (CARE) scale rated by standardized patients during objective structured clinical examination and self-rated Jefferson's School Empathy Scale - Medical Student (JSPE-MS ©) among fourth-year medical students. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 17, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: C éline Buffel du Vaure, Cédric Lemogne, Lucie Bunge, Annie Catu-Pinault, Nicolas Hoertel, Christian Ghasarossian, Marie-Eve Vincens, Eric Galam, Philippe Jaury Source Type: research
Discrimination and anger control as pathways linking socioeconomic disadvantage to allostatic load in midlife
Recent evidence suggests that experiences of discrimination contribute to socioeconomic status health disparities. The current study examined if the experience and regulation of anger —an expected emotional response to discrimination—serves as an explanatory factor for the previously documented links between socioeconomic disadvantage (SED), discrimination, and allostatic load. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 14, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Samuele Zilioli, Ledina Imami, Anthony D. Ong, Mark A. Lumley, Tara Gruenewald Source Type: research
Cerebral gray matter changes in persistent postural perceptual dizziness
Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is the most common vestibular syndrome in middle-aged patients. Multisensory maladjustment involving alterations of sensory response pattern including vestibular, visual and motion stimuli is thought to be a key pathophysiological correlate of this disorder. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 14, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sebastian Wurthmann, Steffen Naegel, Benedict Schulte Steinberg, Nina Theysohn, Hans-Christoph Diener, Christoph Kleinschnitz, Mark Obermann, Dagny Holle Source Type: research
Insecure attachment style and cumulative traumatic life events in patients with somatoform pain disorder: A cross-sectional study
This study aimed to investigate the distribution of attachment style and the frequency of traumatic life events, especially childhood adversities, in patients with SPD compared to healthy controls. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Yeliz Nacak, Eva Morawa, Daniela Tuffner, Yesim Erim Source Type: research
