bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
1272 – Personality Characteristic To Obese Persons
Authors: Cozaru G.C. , Papari A.C. , Papari A. 
Published: July 2013

Most modern studies converge on the view that “the concept that obese people have a specific pattern personality is no longer supported” (G. W. Allport, 1981).Ethio-pathogenic aspect is considered, even if it has proved the existence of common characteristics in obesity, these cannot be considered as the cause of obesity, but rather its consequences. So, the main objective of our work was to demonstrate that there are significant differences in the characteristics of overweight and obese personality compared to normal weight. Two groups of subjects were studied (sex ratio F: M - 1/1) that were set up randomly on a voluntary basis, consisting of 40 subjects overweight / obese and 40 normal weight subjects.We applied the Questionnaire Characterioloy by G. Berger and 16 PF Personality test, developed by IRB Cattell.The results showed that overweight and obese people are spontaneous, sociable, easy accept refusal of others and talk a lot, demonstrating indifference, carelessness, enthusiasm etc., while for the normal weight subjects, these are specific: excessive caution, introspection, non-communication, introversion, character reserved.We believe that the differences with respect to personality traits are due to life situations, stress, different approach to the social environment, both groups shared notes that indicate: originality, violent emotional reactions and maladjustment to environment.
1280 – Neuroticism And Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Of Bosnia-herzegovina Adolescents From Three Different Regions After The 1992–1995 War
Authors: Hasanović M. 
Published: July 2013

AimTo estimate the neuroticism and its relations towards psychological trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Bosnia-Herzegovina (BH) adolescents after the war 1992-1995.MethodsThe sample of 217 pupils (108 females and 109 males) aged 15.1±2.1 years divided in three groups from: Srebrenica (n= 69), Zvornik (n= 79), and Bijeljina (n= 69), who were exposed to the war catastrophes in the 1992-1995 war and became refugees and internally displaced persons during and after the war, were assessed on war traumatic events, PTSD presence, neuroticism, and its’ associations. Data collection took place in June 1999 in the adolescents’ schools, with the ethical aproval.ResultsSrebrenica pupils were significantly more introverted. The prevalence of PTSD statistically significantly differed between groups: Srebrenica (73.9%), Zvornik (60.8%) and Bijeljina (47.6%)(Chi-square=9.854, df=2, p= 0.007). The PTSD prevalence, PTSD symptoms’ and social dysfunction were the most severe in Srebrenica, than in Zvornik and finally in Bijeljina group. In Srebrenica group neuroticism significantly associated with PTSD cluster symptoms and problems in social functioning. Adolescents with PTSD, in all three groups and in whole sample, were more nervous. Los of father significantly increased introversion of adolescents in all three groups, and decreased adolescent's sociability in Zvornik and Bijeljina.ConclusionsBosnia-Herzegovina refugee and internally displaced adolescents, suffer very frequently from PTSD 3.5 years after war. PTSD prevalence is highly reported and significantly differed between groups. PTSD associated positively with neuroticism and introversion. Los of father significantly increased adolescents’ introversion in all three groups, and it decreased adolescent's sociability in Zvornik and Bijeljina.
1281 – Association Between Tobacco Smoking And Bipolar Affective Disorder: Clinical, Epidemiological, Cross-sectional, Retrospective Study In Outpatients
Authors: Kreinin A. , Novitski D. , Rabinowitz D. , Weizman A. , Grinshpoon A. 
Published: July 2013

PurposeAlthough high rates of smoking have been reported among psychiatric patients, only a few studies examined the prevalence of smoking in bipolar disorder, and findings are inconsistent. We investigated smoking among bipolar patients.MethodsWe examined the prevalence of smoking in of 102 patients that met Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition criteria for bipolar I disorder in Israel and evaluated the relationship between smoking and demographic and clinical data.ResultsFifty-five of the bipolar patients (53.9%) smoked, with a rate that is 2.36 times higher than among the general population in Israel (22.8%). Significant relationships were revealed between smoking and lifetime history of alcohol dependence/abuse (P = .02), between smoking and history of drug use (P ≤ .01), and between smoking and age of illness onset (P = .04).LimitationsThe cross-sectional nature of the study and the relatively small sample size preclude generalization of the findings. Nicotine levels were not measured; thus, the information regarding smoking was subjective.ConclusionsBipolar patients smoke more than the general population. Bipolar patients that are moderate or heavy smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to consume alcohol and abuse psychoactive substances. Contrary to findings of previous studies, no association was found between clinical variables of bipolar patients and smoking.
1298 – Analysis Of Sexual Dysfunctions In Patients With Psoriasis Compared With Patients With Other Chronic Dermatological Diseases
Authors: Pyrkosz K. , Chudy N. , Kosteczko K. , Bednarz A. , Krysta K. , Krupka-Matuszczyk I. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionPsoriasis is a chronic disease with major importance for society. The extent of impaired functioning of patients with psoriasis is comparable with the extent of impairment of patients with cancer or heart disease. Patients with this illness show the highest intensification of various psychiatric disorders among patients suffering from dermatological diseases.ObjectivesTo estimate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among patients with psoriasis compared with patients with other chronic dermatological diseases. An attempt to link sexual dysfunction with selected factors.MethodsThe study included 32 patients diagnosed with psoriasis. A questionnaire, consisting of four parts, has been used: I- used for the assessment of dermatological condition of patient, II - Questionnaire for the valuation of the indicator of the impact of skin conditions on quality of life (DLQI), III - Beck Scale - for the assessment of depression (BDI), IV - Mell-Krat Scale for the assessment of sexual disorders. Part I has been filled by the interviewer, other - by the tested person independently. The results were compared with the control group (people suffering from other chronic dermatological diseases), matched in terms of sex and age.ResultsNone of the persons belonging to the control or tested group has declared taking advice from a sexologist, despite the presence of sexual dysfunction in both groups (identified by Mell-Krat scale).ConclusionsThe above findings are results of a pilot study and it is needed to confirm them in a larger group of patients.
1300 – Depressive Symptoms In Schizophrenia
Authors: Sabic E. , Idrizi E. , Zahiragic A. , Cesir A. , Halilovic I. , Dzubur Kulenovic A. , Kucukalic A. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionDepressive symptoms in schizophrenia are important not only because they contribute significantly to the suffering caused by the illness but also because they exacerbate deficits in psycho social functioning and commonly precede attempted and completed suicide.ObjectivesIt is important to define and clinically assess such symptoms accurately as there is now increasing evidence that they can be treated successfully.AimsThe authors assessed the presence and severity of depressive symptoms, as well as their associations with other clinical and socio-demographic measures, in a group of patients with schizophrenia, who were not in a major depressive episode or diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. And also possible differences in frequency of depressive symptoms in inpatient and outpatient group.MethodsThirty adult inpatients with schizophrenia and 30 comparison subject with schizophrenia in outpatient treatment were studied. Depressive symptoms were rated primarily with the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. M.I.N.I. Screen and M.I.N.I were used to screen out other disorders and confirm the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Socio-demographic questionnaire that was used was designed specifically for this study.ResultsOur results indicate significant presence of depressive symptoms in all study subjects. Mean value of total HAM-D score for the whole sample was 15,63±7,724, corresponding to mild depression. Average total score was significantly higher in the subgroup of inpatients (18.97±6,636) compared with (12,3±7,373) in outpatients.ConclusionsThe results indicate significant presence of depressive symptoms in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. This should probably be reflected in guidelines for evaluation and treatment of these patients.
1301 – Structural And Functional Imaging Studies In Chronic Cannabis Users: a Systematic Review Of Adolescent And Adult Findings
Authors: Batalla A. , Bhattachayyria S. , Yucel M. , Fusar-Poli P. , Crippa J.A. , Nogué S. , Torrens M. , Pujol J. , Farré M. , Martín-Santos R. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionThe growing concern about cannabis use, the most used illicit drug worldwide, has led to an increase in the number of cannabis studies using neuroimaging techniques to determine its effect on brain structure and function.AimsWe conducted a systematic review to assess the evidence of the impact of chronic cannabis use on brain structure and function in adults and adolescents.MethodsPapers published until August 2012 were included from EMBASE, Medline, PubMed and LILACS databases following a comprehensive search strategy and pre-determined set of criteria for article selection. Only neuroimaging studies involving chronic cannabis users with a matched control group were considered.ResultsOne hundred and forty-two studies were identified, of which 43 met the established criteria. Eight studies were in adolescent population. Neuroimaging studies provide evidence of morphological brain alterations in both population groups, particularly in the medial temporal and frontal cortices, as well as the cerebellum. These effects may be related to the amount of cannabis exposure. Functional neuroimaging studies suggest different patterns of resting global and brain activity during the performance of several cognitive tasks also in both groups, which may indicate compensatory effects in response to chronic cannabis exposure. The results pointed out methodological limitations among studies and high heterogeneity in the findings.ConclusionChronic cannabis use may alter brain structure and function in adult and adolescent population. Further studies should consider the use of convergent and multimodal methodology, prospective large samples involving adolescent to adulthood subjects, and data-sharing initiatives. Grants: PNSD/2011/050, PNSD2006/101, SGR2009/1435.
1303 – Depression, Anxiety And Multiple Sclerosis-serbian Experience
Authors: Miljatovic A.M. 
Published: July 2013

It is well known that patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have frequently affective and anxiety spectrum disorders.The aim of our study was to assesss the links between anxious and depressive symptoms on one hand and the quality of life (QOL) and daily activities and abilities on the other, in patients diagnosed with MS.We measured the intensity of depression using HAMD-17 item., and the intensity of anxiety using HAM-A scale. We also measured the expanded disability status scale (EDSS) score for each patient.MethodsOur batch was composed of 98 patients diagnosed with different forms of multiple sclerosis. The patients with relapsing remitting MS were free of acute neurological deficits during the examination. For every patient we performed neurological examination (EDSS) and the assessment of depression, of anxiety, of daily activities (activities of daily living-ADL and instrumental activities of daily living-IADL) and of the quality of life-score and grade (QOL score and QOL grade).ResultsFirst we found strong correlations between neurological deficit (measured by EDSS) and HAM-A, HAM-D, ADL, IADL,QOL score and QOL grade (using Pearson method: p= 0.0001 for each. For different levels of EDSS score we tried to correlate HAM-A and HAm-D with ADL, IADL, QOL (score and grade). The correlations were all valid with a stronger connection in the groups with a higher EDSS score.ConclusionsAnxiety and depression levels grow together with the EDSS score. Anxiety and depression spectrums are interrelated by increasing each other;s level regardless of MS severity.
1304 – Histochemical Study Of Substance Cholecystokinin Immunoreactive Neurons In The Cortex Of Human Inferion Parietal Lobule And Their Importance In The Clinic
Authors: Alexopoulos C.G. , Puskas L. , Sazdanovic M. , Sazdanovic P. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionCholecystocinine is a neuropeptide which function in cortex has not yet clarified, although its relation with some psychic disorders has been noticed.AimThe aim of this study was a precise examination of morphology and typography of neurons which contain cholecytocinine in human cortex of inferior parietal lobule.Material and methodsThere were six human brains on which we did the immunocystochemical research of shape and laminar distribution of cholecystocinine immunoreactive neurons on serial sections of supramarginal gyrus and angular gyrus. Morphological analysis of neurons whicha are immunoreactive to cholecystocinine is done on frozen sections using avidin- biotin technique, by antibody to cholecystocinine diluted in proportion 1:6000 using diamine-benzedine.ResultsNeurons that are immunorective to cholecystocinine were found in the first three layers of cortex inferior parietal lobule, and their densest concentration was in the 2nd and 3rd layer. The following types of neurons were found: bipolar neurons, then its fusiform subtype, Cajal-Retzius neurons (in the 1st layer), reverse pyramidal (triangular) and unipolar neurons. The diameters of some types of neurons were from 10 to 28 μm, and the diameters of dendritic arborization were from 80-201 μm.ConclusionRegarding the numerous clinical researches, in which it has clearly been evinced about the role of cholecystokinine in pathogenesis of schizophrenia, and according to the findings of the great number of neurons, which are immunoreactive to cholecystokinine in cortex of inferior parietal lobule, it is suggested that cholecystokinine has a significant role in pathogenesis of schizophrenia.
1305 – Short-term Intervention Program For In-patient Setting Targeting To Promote Everyday Functions And Participation In Daily Life
Authors: Lipskaya-Velikovsky L. , Krupa T. , Kotler M. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionPeople with mental health conditions are at a high risk to experience occupational restrictions. Involvement in meaningful occupations contributes to health and well-being and appears to be an important component of recovery from mental illness. Today, various services are offered in hospitals; however, there is little evidence for occupation-oriented interventions for in-patient settings.ObjectivesDevelopment and initial establishment of a short-term intervention program for in-patient setting, targeting to promote everyday functions and participation in daily life of people who experience restrictions in occupational patterns due to mental health conditions.AimsInvestigate initial intervention effectiveness for currently admitted people with psychosis.MethodsThe intervention protocol was developed based on theoretical and practical background, participants’ feedback and fidelity registration. Initial intervention effectiveness was evaluated using a small subject design (N= 10). The participants were approached during hospitalization period. They completed the evaluation battery at a base-line, participated in the intervention program as long as they were hospitalized and were re-evaluated at the end of the program.ResultsAfter development of the intervention protocol with adequate documentation, the program was found to be contributing to the following parameters: number of participated occupations, enjoyment in occupation participation, functional capacity, functioning and schizophrenia symptoms (0.11< ES< 0.36).ConclusionThe pilot study showed that the occupational issues may be approached with favourable results already during hospitalization. The future research should be directed toward further establishment of the occupation-oriented interventions in order to promote recovery and well-being of people with schizophrenia.
1306 – The Comparison Of β-endorphin And Cgrp Levels In Patients With Severe Symptoms Of Schizophrenia And In Stable Mental State After Treatment
Authors: Urban-Kowalczyk M. , Śmigielski J. , Rabe-Jabłońska J. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionLinks between endorphins and dopaminergic transmission have not been fully explored in schizophrenia.ObjectivesBoth endorphins excess and deficiency were postulated in schizophrenia. CGRP is probably involved in dopaminergic transmission.AimsEvaluation of β-endorphin and CGRP blood concentrations before and after treatment of severe schizophrenia.Methods70 patients treated with various antipsychotics, with severe symptoms of schizophrenia (51 with positive symptoms, 19 with negative symptoms), 15 first degree relatives and 44 healthy controls were included to the study. β-endorphin and CGRP blood concentrations were measured in severe schizophrenia and in stable mental state. The results were compared with relatives and controls.Resultsβ-endorphin and CGRP concentrations in patients with negative symptoms were higher than in relatives and controls. β-endorphin levels in patients with positive symptoms were lower than in patients with negative symptoms (p< 0,000005) and controls (p< 0,0006). No significant changes in CGRP concentration were found in patients samples. CGRP levels in these samples were independent of treatment but they were significantly higher than in relatives and controls. After the treatment β-endorphin levels decreased in patients with negative symptoms (p< 0.0001) and increased in patients with positive symptoms (p< 0,000002). No differences in β-endorphin concentration between patients in stable mental state, relatives and controls were found.ConclusionsEffective antipsychotic treatment results in “normalization” of β-endorphin level. Specific changes in β-endorphin concentration could be involved in dopaminergic transmission and related to some symptoms of schizophrenia.
1309 – Mirror Neurons, Verbalization Filter And Biofeedback
Authors: Enatescu V. , Enatescu V.R. 
Published: July 2013

In previous papers we described the verbalization filter as an integronic informational level of psychic model conceived by us. Its particularity consists in awareness of logical informational process, not reflected by verbalization or figurative representation. Filter verbalization generates the “silent speech” and eidetic process of psychic.The localization of mirror neurons in the proximity of the two centers of language could confirm their role in the learning and development of speech and implicitly of the thought process based on words or on inner speech.Verbalization filter involves three feedback loops. First loop is in part an extern loop that encompasses pronunciation, the sonorous model and auditory reception of words.Closing of this first loop during the first years of childhood coincides with gradually internalize of this circuit between subliminal motor commands and direct perception from periphery screen of sounds that subject wants to pronounce, hence forming the second loop.The third loop develops once with maturity and is established by direct connection between motor programs and sensory programs of the same word. This phenomenon is certainly based on mirror neurons function. Thus it could be explain why even without periphery the filter can continue to work for a while.Including of noosphera level in our model of psychic generates other debates about the role of mirror neurons. The generous idea regarding the bio-psycho-social model, conceived and published by Engel, was anticipatory described by our model of informational levels of psychic.
1319 – Psychiatric Legacy Of Chernobyl: Fukushima Projections
Authors: Loganovsky K.N. , Loganovskaja T.K. 
Published: July 2013

BackgroundPsychiatric legacy of the Chernobyl disaster (April 26, 1986, Ukraine) remains global burden for the society till now, however its causes are at issue. The Great East Japan Earthquake with trio impact (earthquake, tsunami and radiation accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, March 11, 2011) provides the new challenges to emergency psychiatry.GoalImplementation of the Chernobyl disaster psychiatric lessons into the mental health care in Fukushima.MethodsAnalysis of own studies in interaction with current evidences on cerebral radiation effects.ResultsStress-related (somatoform, anxiety, PTSD) disorders, depression and suicides, cognitive impairment, cerebrovascular pathology, and alcohol abuse are the main neuropsychiatric aftermath in exposed adults. Chernobyl survivors exposed at the brain development period (in utero and 0-1 years at the accident) have somatoform disorders, emotional and behavioural disorders, including attention deficit and hyperactive disorder (ADHD), cognitive impairments, paroxysmal disorders, and congenital abnormalities. Is there an increased risk of epilepsy, schizophrenia, neurodegenerative diseases, and multiply sclerosis among exposed individuals should be explored in further international studies.ConclusionsPsychiatric aftermath of Fukushima will be similar to the Chernobyl disaster one. Recommendations include: annual general medical and neuropsychiatric examinations, early diagnostic and treatment of physical and mental problems, mother’s mental health care, psychological care for children and their parents, individual relevant educational programs, never separate children from parents and relatives, radiation risk perception management. There is a strong necessity to develop and implement the international mental health care system for the survivors of radiation accidents.