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Diagnosis and assessment of apathy in Chinese patients with Alzheimer's disease
03 February 2012
Hongyi Zhao, Zhongxin Zhao, Liuqing Huang, Maurice Preter
Abstract: Background: Apathy is a major component of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and other types of dementia. Most researchers have reached a consensus on a n...
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The diurnal salivary cortisol pattern of adolescents from families with single, ill and healthy parents
01 February 2012
Dominik S. Sieh, Johanna M.A. Visser-Meily, Frans J. Oort, Anne Marie Meijer
Abstract: Objective: Adolescents of single and/or chronically ill parents (target groups) reportedly have elevated psychological stress. However, their salivary cortisol pattern as part of the physiol...
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Body image, emotions and thought control strategies in body dysmorphic disorder compared to eating disorders and healthy controls
30 January 2012
Ines Kollei, Stefan Brunhoeber, Elisabeth Rauh, Martina de Zwaan, Alexandra Martin
Abstract: Objective: A disordered body image, emotions such as shame and disgust, and intrusive thoughts are described as important and interdependent features of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Howev...
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Effect of obstructive sleep apnea on response to cognitive behavior therapy for depression after an acute myocardial infarction
30 January 2012
Kenneth E. Freedland, Robert M. Carney, Junichiro Hayano, Brian C. Steinmeyer, Rebecca L. Reese, Annelieke M. Roest
Abstract: Objective: To determine whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) interferes with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for depression in patients with coronary heart disease. Methods: Patients who w...
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Posttraumatic growth in coronary artery disease outpatients: Relationship to degree of trauma and health service use
30 January 2012
Yvonne W. Leung, David A. Alter, Peter L. Prior, Donna E. Stewart, Jane Irvine, Sherry L. Grace
Abstract: Objectives: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is frequently reported after the strike of a serious medical illness. The current study sought to: 1) assess the relationship between degree of cardiac...
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