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Capgras syndrome in substance-induced psychosis
Bharat R. Sampathi, Anna Sofine, John Alvarez, Robert BotaCapgras Syndrome is a subcategory of delusional disorder. People affected by this syndrome believe that a close associate such as a friend or family member has been replaced by an…
Deep brain stimulation for obsessive compulsive disorder: A review of results by anatomical target
Candace Borders, Frank Hsu, Alexander J. Sweidan, Emily S. Matei, Robert G. BotaStudies suggest deep brain stimulation (DBS) as a treatment modality for the refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is unclear where to place the DBS. Various sites…
Psychological and psychopathological sequelae in cardiovascular acute disease
Pasquale CaponnettoThe burden of mental illness is profound and growing. Each year, almost one in three adults in the non-institutionalized community has a diagnosable mental or addictive disorder…
Fully-integrated medical home for people with severe and persistent mental illness: A description and outcome analysis of a Medicare Advantage Chronic Special Needs Program
Robert MyersPeople with severe persistent mental illness pose a significant challenge to managed care organizations and society in general. The financial costs are staggering as is the…
Improving neurocognitive functioning in schizophrenia by addition of cognitive remediation therapy to a standard treatment of metacognitive training
Pasquale Caponnetto, Marilena Maglia, Roberta Auditore, Marta Bocchieri, Antonio Caruso, Jennifer DiPiazza, Riccardo PolosaCognitive dysfunctions are a common clinical feature of schizophrenia and represent important indicators of outcome among patients who are affected. Therefore, a randomized…
Extreme prolongation of expiration breathing: Effects on electroencephalogram and autonomic nervous function
Teruhisa KomoriTo clarify the physiological and psychological effects of deep breathing, the effects of extreme prolongation of expiration breathing (Okinaga) were investigated using…
Quality of life, work motivation, burn-out and stress perceptions benefits of a stress management program by autogenic training for emergency room staff: A pilot study
Pasquale Caponnetto, Rosanna Magro, Lucio Inguscio, Maria Concetta CannellaEmergency room have particularly stressful work situations. Emergency room personnel cope with stressors on a daily basis. These stressors can be risks factor for burn out and for…
Scale for retrospective assessment of immediate concussion symptoms
Zack Zdenek Cernovsky, Paul Victor Fayez Istasy, Yves Bureau, Simon ChiuThe retrospective diagnosis of concussion is often missed by clinicians. We present a brief scale for retrospective assessment of the immediate concussion symptoms (ICS) to…
