Optical coherence tomography findings in conversion disorder: are there any differences in the etiopathogenesis of subtypes?
This study involved 50 conversion disorder patients and 50 healthy volunteers as the control. The parameters were measured and recorded automatically by a spectral optical coherence tomography device. Results: There was no difference in the retinal nerve fiber layers between the conversion disorder group and the control group (p> 0.05). The left and right choroid layer thickness acquired from three regions of the choroid layer was higher in patients compared with controls (p< 0.05). The ganglion cell layer and inner plexiform layer volumes were also significantly lower in the patient group (p< 0.05). Discussion:...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - December 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Evaluation of body image, sexual dysfunctions and quality of life in female patients with generalized anxiety disorder
This study aimed to compare the patients with GAD in terms of SD, body perception and quality of life with healthy controls. Methods: The study included 41 female patients and 40 healthy female individuals with an aged between 18-50 years, regular sexual life and married. The Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale(ASEX), Short Form 36(SF-36), Body Cathexis Scale(BCS) and Beck Anxiety Inventory were used in the subjects. Patients with chronic illness, comorbid psychiatric, endocrine, alcohol or substance use disorder, drug use that could impair sexual function, pregnant, lactation, were not included in the study. Results: In AS...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - December 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Metabolic syndrome in bipolar disorder: prevalence, demographics and clinical correlates in individuals with bipolar I, bipolar II, and healthy controls
This study showed that MS was more prevalent among BD I individuals compared to BD II and controls, and highlighted the importance of regular screening for MS in individuals with BD. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - December 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The relationship between eating attitudes and distress tolerance in obsessive compulsive disorder
Discussion: Our study found that the eating habits of the OCD patients were more irregular than those of the healthy individuals. Further, the distress tolerance of the patients with irregular eating attitudes was significantly lower. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - December 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
A call to action for publishing study designs and preliminary results in the Archives of Clinical Psychiatry
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Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - December 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Creutzfeldt Jakob disease masquerading as severe depression: a case report
Discussion: Results indicate high prevalence rates of severe traumatic experiences and possible psychiatri c disorders among child survivors of Syrian war which in its seventh year now. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - September 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The number of war-related traumatic events is associated with increased behavioural but not emotional problems among Syrian refugee children years after resettlement
Discussion: Results indicate high prevalence rates of severe traumatic experiences and possible psychiatri c disorders among child survivors of Syrian war which in its seventh year now. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - September 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Persistent and multisite homophobic harassment during childhood and adolescence and its association with school difficulties in gay and bisexual men in Taiwan
This study examined the rates of persistent and multisite homophobic harassment and their associations with school difficulties during childhood and adolescence among gay and bisexual men in Taiwan. Methods: Participants were recruited through advertisements on the Facebook, Bulletin Board Systems, and the home pages of health promotion and counseling centers for the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community. The experiences of traditional and cyber harassment based on gender role nonconformity and sexual orientation of 500 gay or bisexual men were examined. The associations of multisite and persistent harassment victimization...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - September 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Association of synaptosomal-associated protein 25 (SNAP-25) gene polymorphism with temperament and character traits in women with fibromyalgia syndrome
Discussion: SNAP-25 might be an etiological factor in FMS pathogenesis and might affect personality traits of FMS patients by mediating neurotransmitter release. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - September 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Living with the elderly is related to a better performance in the recognition of facial expressions of emotion among older individuals
Discussion: Cohabitation with an elderly individual seems to offer benefits to older adults in terms of recognizing facial expressions of emotion. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - September 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Relationship between panic disorder and plasma neuropeptide-S level
In this study we aimed to determine whether there is a relationship between blood NPS levels and panic disorder. Methods: Twenty nine patients with panic disorder and thirty two healthy control subjects who were age and gender matched were enrolled to the study. Blood samples were taken from participants and plasma NPS levels were quantified by using an ELISA kit. Results: In the study group, median NPS blood level was 16.7 pg/mL and in the control group it was 32.5 pg/mL. There was a statistically significant difference (p = 0.021). Using receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve, sensitivity and specificity of NPS...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - September 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Capgras syndrome in a first-episode, late-onset and super-refractory schizophrenia case
Discussion: Knowing the variables which exert influence on competitive anxiety can be relevant to plan specific treatment and intervention programs, enabling the athlete's development beyond technical and physical preparation. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - July 16, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Convergent validity of the Brazilian version of the Theory of Mind Task Battery for the assessment of social cognition in older adults
Discussion: Knowing the variables which exert influence on competitive anxiety can be relevant to plan specific treatment and intervention programs, enabling the athlete's development beyond technical and physical preparation. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - July 16, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Associations between competitive anxiety, athlete characteristics and sport context: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis
Discussion: Knowing the variables which exert influence on competitive anxiety can be relevant to plan specific treatment and intervention programs, enabling the athlete's development beyond technical and physical preparation. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - July 16, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The effect of obsessive compulsive symptoms on psychopathology in patients with schizophrenia
This study determined the prevalence of OCS in schizophrenia patients and the clinical outcomes of the comorbidity. Methods: A total of 220 schizophrenia patients were recruited. All the participants completed Structure Clinical Interview version, Yale Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale, Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and World Health Organization Quality of Life – Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF). Results: Significantly higher number of schizophrenia patients with OCS were taking Clozapine (p = 0.023) and antidepressants (p = 0.013). Schizophrenia patients with OCS showed ...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - July 16, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
