Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jul 2020
Efficacy of the 'Children in Disaster: Evaluation and Recovery (CIDER)' Protocol for Traumatized Adolescents in Korea.
We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of trauma-focused group therapy in adolescents exposed to traumatic events in Korea. ⋯ CIDER is a potentially effective intervention for adolescents exposed to traumatic events. Larger controlled trials are needed.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jul 2020
Comparison of Serum Uric Acid in Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder: a Retrospective Chart Review Study.
Uric acid (UA) has been suggested as a possible biomarker of bipolar disorder (BD) in recent studies. We aimed to provide a clearer comparison of UA levels between BD and major depressive disorder (MDD). ⋯ Our study confirms that BD patients are significantly more likely to show higher serum UA levels than MDD patients. The high UA levels in BD point to purinergic dysfunction as an underlying mechanism that distinguishes BD from MDD. Further research is recommended to determine whether UA is a trait or a state marker and whether UA correlates with the symptoms and severity of BD.