Brain dysfunction behind functional symptoms: neuroimaging and somatoform, conversive, and dissociative disorders.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To increase the expert knowledge-base on intellectual developmental disorders (IDDs) by investigating the typology trajectories of consensus formation in the classification systems up to the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). This expert review combines an analysis ...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Salvador-Carulla L,Bertelli M,Martinez-Leal R

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Third-wave cognitive-behaviour therapies such as dialectical behaviour therapy have demonstrated effectiveness in the treatment of personality disorders, which are considered difficult to treat. These therapies typically incorporate some component of mindfulness practice. The current study examines cu...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Sng AA,Janca A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews recent literature published over the period March 2012-August 2013 on antidepressant pharmacogenetics, with a focus on clinical translation and methodological challenges. RECENT FINDINGS:Recently, various polymorphisms associated with differential antidepressant efficacy, tolerab...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Singh AB,Bousman CA,Ng C,Berk M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review highlights the epidemiologic research on club drug use in the past year, with a focus on clinical epidemiology, social epidemiology, new methodological approaches, and alternative explanations for drug use behaviors. RECENT FINDINGS:Although 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA) o...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Leung KS,Cottler LB

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The comorbidity between psychiatric and substance use disorders remains an important phenomenon to understand, and an active area of investigation. The purpose of this review is to highlight key 2011 issues and novel findings on psychiatric and substance disorders comorbidity from the National Epidemi...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Hasin D,Kilcoyne B

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Clinical registries, routinely collected administrative data and electronic medical records (EMRs) provide new opportunities to investigate medication safety and effectiveness. This review outlines the strengths and limitations of these data, and highlights recent research related to safe and effectiv...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Ilomäki J,Lai EC,Bell JS

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the literature on decriminalization of drug use from 2016 to 2017 and suggest the way forward. RECENT FINDINGS:The systematic review of the literature on decriminalization resulted in seven articles that discuss decriminalization as compared with 57 published articles on legalization. Decri...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Vicknasingam B,Narayanan S,Singh D,Chawarski M

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Sexuality is an essential part of a healthy life. It can contribute significantly to the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of menopausal women, therefore, to their quality of life. This study is an overview of the most recent findings in the literature retrieved from searches of computerize...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Caruso S,Rapisarda AM,Cianci S

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The overview focuses on publications relating to the history of social psychiatry and the mental health movement, respectively. RECENT FINDINGS:The selected works show fundamental developments within psychiatry, which can be conceived in the broadest sense as sociomedical in nature. Main emphases are...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Haack K,Kumbier E

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an update of the recent studies on the olfactory function in Alzheimer's disease, with a focus on the olfactory identification function. RECENT FINDINGS:The studies reviewed here confirm previous reports on the poor olfactory function in Alzheimer's disease compared to health normal contro...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Velayudhan L

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review evidence on the validity and utility of recent approaches to subtyping late-life mild cognitive impairment. RECENT FINDINGS:There is growing evidence that amnestic mild cognitive impairment is associated with biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, while nonamnestic mild cognitive impairment ma...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Hughes TF,Snitz BE,Ganguli M

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent epidemiology, biological and clinical findings correlate high cigarette consumption in patients with schizophrenia, impeding both treatment strategies and the effectiveness of antipsychotics. RECENT FINDINGS:New data suggests that despite world-wide efforts to curb cigarette consumption, smoki...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Sagud M,Mihaljevic Peles A,Pivac N

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In African countries, the biggest killers of young children are respiratory infections and diarrhoeal disease, and both are preventable via hand washing. Regular tooth brushing, at least twice a day, is one of the most effective methods for the control and prevention of dental caries and periodontal d...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Pengpid S,Peltzer K

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to investigate psychopathology in order to illuminate the nature of personal identity. RECENT FINDINGS:Predominantly, the authors reviewed here defend a more robust version of the narrative self against Dennett's claim that narrative self is ultimately a useful fiction. Aut...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Hansen J,Maynes J

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In many regions of the world, wives of alcohol and drug-using men are at an increased risk for HIV/AIDS because of their husbands' high-risk behaviours. These women also tend to be poor, illiterate and dependent on their husbands. Few interventions are designed exclusively for these women. Furthermore...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Varma DS,Chandra PS,O'Leary CC,Reich W,Cottler LB

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Social cognition training is an emerging intervention, which aims to ameliorate impairment in social interaction and improve functional outcomes in persons with a psychosis. This article reviews the research conducted on the impact of this intervention published in English language journals over the p...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Henderson AR

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To examine the influence of personality disorder comorbidity on the general treatment of mood disorders. RECENT FINDINGS:Personality disorders generally have a negative influence on outcome of mood disorders, both unipolar and bipolar. When the personality features are addressed, however, the outcome...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Bajaj P,Tyrer P

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Poor psychosocial functioning in schizophrenia can be conceptualized as an early indicator of chronic neurodevelopmental illness. Alternatively, impaired psychosocial functioning could be the result of social and environmental factors associated with the onset of psychotic illness. We review recent ev...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Lin A,Wood SJ,Yung AR

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We reviewed the recent literature on prevalence rates, and application of evidence-based treatments for eating disorders among Hispanics/Latinos residing in the United States. RECENT FINDINGS:Lifetime prevalence rates of anorexia nervosa are lower among Hispanic/Latinos than non-Hispanic Whites. Ther...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Perez M,Ohrt TK,Hoek HW

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Overview on integrated care trials focusing on effectiveness and efficiency published from 2011 to 2013. RECENT FINDINGS:Eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 21 non-RCT studies were published from 2011 to 2013. Studies differed in several methodological aspects such as study population, psyc...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Schöttle D,Karow A,Schimmelmann BG,Lambert M

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Extensive research exists that collaborative primary care-mental health models can improve care and outcomes for patients. These programs are currently being implemented throughout the United States and beyond. The purpose of this study is to review the literature and to generate an overview of strate...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Franx G,Dixon L,Wensing M,Pincus H

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The government is recognizing the need to deal with the growing numbers of antisocial young people through investing in early preventive parenting support. It is important that the services provided are evidence-based and delivered effectively. This review briefly discusses the contribution of parenti...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Hutchings J,Lane E

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The importance of ensuring robust arrangements for young people's transitions from specialist child and adolescent mental health services to specialist mental health services for adults is well documented in the international literature. Nonetheless, according to young people, there remains great vari...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Muñoz-Solomando A,Townley M,Williams R

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Health disparities are evident between people with intellectual disabilities and the general population. Despite the potential of indicators for measuring disparities and planning interventions to address inequalities- currently a priority health policy target- few studies have mapped the physical or ...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Walsh PN

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes recent progress in the diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome, with a focus on dietary and microbiota aspects. RECENT FINDINGS:From a pathophysiological point of view, IBS is a multifactorial condition with both peripheral (transit) as central (visceral hypersensi...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Van den Houte K,Colomier E,Schol J,Carbone F,Tack J

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The issue of workplace bullying has become an area of research interest in the last 3 decades. Much of the extant literature is published in the business management journals. This is problematic as the targets of workplace bullying may need psychiatric treatment; as a discipline, therefore psychiatris...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Kemp V

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Behavioral medicine is an interdisciplinary field, integrating research from a variety of disciplines. This review focuses on recent advances and developments in behavioral medicine. RECENT FINDINGS:Stress, as well as having a role in the etiology and maintenance of somatic disease and somatoform dis...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Nater UM,Gaab J,Rief W,Ehlert U

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The current review aims to describe and evaluate research on cognitive difficulties associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) published between January 2007 and June 2008. RECENT FINDINGS:The reviewed studies provide additional evidence that negative appraisals and decrements on verbal and...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Moore SA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity. However, 20-30% of patients undergoing bariatric surgery experience premature weight stabilization or weight regain postoperatively. We report on the recent literature of predictors of weight loss and the efficacy of cognitive behav...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Paul L,van der Heiden C,Hoek HW

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Inpatient services constitute the most highly specialized child and adolescent mental health provision and cater for the most severe disorders in this age group. In view of a number of mapping and audit initiatives in the UK in recent years and changing influences on admission policies worldwide, it i...

journal_title：Current opinion in psychiatry

authors： Gowers SG,Rowlands L

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00