{"title":"Between life and death: aging.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":77182,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychosomatics : official publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute","volume":"37 1-4","pages":"1-95"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13397365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Self-injury in psychiatric in-patients.","authors":"S Roy, A Hahn, D Hanson, J Herrera","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Suicide and self-injury in-patients were identified on the basis of a retrospective content analysis of special incidence reports completed the preceding year at an urban state psychiatric hospital. Select clinical and biodemographic variables were then examined, and in order to determine the importance of these variables in the prediction of incident severity, a multiple regression analysis was performed. Schizophrenic patients were found to be significantly over-represented among both the self-injury and suicide patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":77182,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychosomatics : official publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute","volume":"37 1-4","pages":"35-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13397369","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exogenous corticosteroid effects on mood and cognition: case presentations.","authors":"M D Reckart, S J Eisendrath","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Eight patients who had undergone greater than five years of intermittent treatments with corticosteroids volunteered to be interviewed about their experiences. Seven patients stated they were not warned by their physicians of the possible psychiatric side effects. Five patients did not inform their physicians when symptoms did occur. The patients complained of insomnia, depression, hypomania or euphoria, confusion, and memory problems. Based on these reports, the frequency of affective and cognitive side effects of exogenous corticosteroids may be much higher than has been previously reported. The studies in the literature are discussed and recommendations are given for evaluating these side effects in patients who are treated with corticosteroids.</p>","PeriodicalId":77182,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychosomatics : official publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute","volume":"37 1-4","pages":"57-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13397988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A unified theory of aging.","authors":"D R Morse, H Rabinowitz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the 1988 issue of this Journal, in the article: \"Aging: Causes and control,\" 17 aging theories were presented. Those theories are now amplified, and an additional 7 theories are considered. Utilizing concepts from these theories, a unified theory of aging is then presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":77182,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychosomatics : official publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute","volume":"37 1-4","pages":"5-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13397985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The restoration of control in facial muscles affected by Bell's palsy.","authors":"H J Biedermann, J Inglis","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Electromyographic biofeedback and behavioral control techniques were used to treat two patients who suffered from Bell's palsy. Both patients (one case with a long history of Bell's Palsy which included extensive surgery to her face, the other of more recent onset) appeared to have benefited from these procedures and also perceived themselves as having done so. It is recommended that the noninvasive techniques outlined should be tried at an early stage in this condition in order to: (1) prevent the acquisition of inappropriate behavior; (2) accelerate progress toward normal facial functioning; and (3) reduce the need for any surgical intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":77182,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychosomatics : official publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute","volume":"37 1-4","pages":"73-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13397991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Axiological aspects of comparing psychotherapy and meditation.","authors":"A Kokoszka","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article is a general reflection on meditation and psychotherapy considered from the metatheoretical standpoint of the philosophy of science and axiology. It is concluded that in practice they differ in respect of functions, goals, and relation between participants. While the traditional aim of psychotherapy is to restore health, that of meditation is self-development through a specific way of life and practices. The master passes on his discipline a definite system of values and philosophy of life, whereas the therapist assists the patient in eliminating pathological symptoms through psychotherapeutic maneuver. The pitfalls of unwarranted interpretation of scientific data on meditation are presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":77182,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychosomatics : official publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute","volume":"37 1-4","pages":"78-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13397992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychosomatics of back pain and the use of yoga.","authors":"K Nespor","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this article, a review is given of the psychosomatic aspect of back pain and the use of multi-dimensional methods of managing back pain. Major emphasis is given to the techniques of yoga.</p>","PeriodicalId":77182,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychosomatics : official publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute","volume":"36 1-4","pages":"72-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13676149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multi-cultural methods of treating Vietnam veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.","authors":"S Krippner, B Colodzin","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this article, a review of the various methods of treating Vietnam veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder is presented. In addition, a detailed illustrative case study is given.</p>","PeriodicalId":77182,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychosomatics : official publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute","volume":"36 1-4","pages":"79-85"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13830105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychological modulation of auditory responses.","authors":"H Hall, L Minnes","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In a study of the cyberphysiology (self-regulation) of auditory response, the effects of imagery and suggestion on auditory thresholds were examined in naive subjects (Ss). After a hypnosis-like induction, the Ss, who were not aware of the purpose of the study, were asked to generate and maintain a specific set of images before, during, and after which their auditory thresholds were tested. The Ss were not informed of the purpose of the imagery or audiograms. Following the imagery, which represented cooling and vasoconstriction in the cochlea, audiograms revealed a temporary auditory threshold shift (TTS) in the experimental group only. This TTS response pattern was similar to that produced by exposure to loud noise. Information carried in the image is suggested as the basis for the observed auditory changes. Although a hypnosis-like induction was employed, the Ss' level of hypnotizability did not appear to be related to the findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":77182,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychosomatics : official publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute","volume":"36 1-4","pages":"59-63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13743252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stress among Israeli dental students: a two-year longitudinal study.","authors":"H D Sgan-Cohen","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Forty Hebrew University-Hadassah dental students, graduates of one class, were followed-up over two years of study, during their fourth and fifth years of studies. Students ranked a list of potential stress sources in the dental school environment. Increases in reported stress sources were detected longitudinally for: (1) the requirement system; (2) inconsistent feedback; (3) lack of free time; and (4) treating children. Decreases in reported stressors were found for: (1) manual dexterity; (2) covering the study material; and (3) understanding material. Students reported an increase in stress regarding treating adults from the fourth to the fifth year but then a decrease in stress during the fifth year. Studies have demonstrated dentists as a social group to be especially prone to the effects of stress. This pattern might be initiated in dental school.</p>","PeriodicalId":77182,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychosomatics : official publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute","volume":"36 1-4","pages":"69-71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13743253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}