Decreased plasmatic spermidine and increased spermine in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease patients
Discussion Our results suggest dynamic changes in the expression of polyamines in the MCI-AD continuum. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 25, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on the functional status and mindfulness of primary health care professionals: a before and after study
The objective is to evaluate the effect of a mindfulness-based intervention program on functional status and mindfulness levels in primary health care (PHC) professionals in Ribeir ão Preto, Brazil. Methods This is a quasi-experimental study, with 26 PHC professionals, using quantitative methods and an analytical before and after approach of an 8-week mindfulness program. Results There were significant differences in mindfulness facets after the intervention: Observe (p = 0.002); Describe – positive formulation (p = 0.01); Acting with awareness – automatic pilot (p = 0.01) and distraction (p = 0.05); Nonreactiv...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 25, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Erratum
Discussion There is in adequate awareness of anxiety and depressive disorders among non-psychiatric clinicians in general hospitals in China. This awareness/understanding increased with increasing hospital level. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - August 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Chikungunya fever and mental illness: a poorly understood relationship needing additional study
Discussion There is in adequate awareness of anxiety and depressive disorders among non-psychiatric clinicians in general hospitals in China. This awareness/understanding increased with increasing hospital level. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - August 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Mental health resources and awareness of anxiety and depressive disorders in general hospitals in China
Discussion There is in adequate awareness of anxiety and depressive disorders among non-psychiatric clinicians in general hospitals in China. This awareness/understanding increased with increasing hospital level. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - August 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Parental attitudes in children with persistent developmental stuttering: a case-control study
In conclusion, there was an important difference in parental styles of study group and this difference was related to the severity of stuttering. Clinicans should address parental attitudes in this samples. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - August 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Relationships of homophobic bullying during childhood and adolescence with problematic internet and smartphone use in early adulthood among sexual minority men in Taiwan
Discussion: Victimization of traditional and cyber homophobic bullying during childhood and adolescence predicts problematic internet and smartphone use during early adulthood among sexual minority men. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - August 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Dutch translation and adaptation of the Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS)
This study created and analyzed a Dutch translation and adaptation in conformance with official guidelines. Methods The Dutch and English BDEFS were completed by 25 bilingual Dutch adults to evaluate semantic correspondence. Consequently, 60 Dutch participants completed the Dutch BDEFS, Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-Eleventh edition (BIS-11) and the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX) to evaluate concurrent validity and internal consistency. Results The versions demonstrated sufficient semantic equivalence and Spearman ’ s rho of total scores was high; items mostly showed moderate-to-high correlations. Regression analysis...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - August 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
A study of drug attitude and medication adherence and its relationship with the impact of illness among the mentally ill
Discussion Impact of illness has an inverse relationship with the level of drug attitude and medication adherence. Improving drug attitude and adherence may buffer the impact of illness. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - August 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Erratum
Discussion The standardization of the diagnostic criteria for MCI, as well as the tests used in the cognitive evaluation, could allow the comparison between the studies and would be an important step in the researches of this area. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - July 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Treating akathisia with pregabalin – A case report
Discussion The standardization of the diagnostic criteria for MCI, as well as the tests used in the cognitive evaluation, could allow the comparison between the studies and would be an important step in the researches of this area. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - July 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Drug-induced psychotic disorder after administration of Vitex agnus castus (chasteberry) medication to treat premenstrual syndrome: a case report
Discussion The standardization of the diagnostic criteria for MCI, as well as the tests used in the cognitive evaluation, could allow the comparison between the studies and would be an important step in the researches of this area. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - July 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Diagnostic criteria and prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in older adults living in the community: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Discussion The standardization of the diagnostic criteria for MCI, as well as the tests used in the cognitive evaluation, could allow the comparison between the studies and would be an important step in the researches of this area. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - July 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Serum level of cathelicidin LL-37 is increased in euthymic patients with bipolar disorder irrespective of their cardio-metabolic status
Discussion Results of this study indicate that LL-37 serum level is increased in euthymic bipolar disorder patients. We found that this increase could not be attributed to analyzed anthropometric or body composition parameters. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - July 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Personality beliefs as a predictor of smartphone addiction
Discussion The obtained results show that dependent, passive-aggressive and paranoid personality beliefs are a significant predictor of smart phone addiction. Research findings are discussed in the light of relevant literature. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - July 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
