International journal of psychiatry in medicine
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Int J Psychiatry Med · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyThe relationship between religious attendance and blood pressure: the HUNT Study, Norway.
Research from the United States shows a possible relationship between religious attendance (RA) and blood pressure (BP). The religious context in the United States differs widely from Scandinavia. The aim was, therefore, to test whether the relationship between RA and BP is specific to the religious culture in the United States or whether a similar relationship exists between RA and BP in a Norwegian context. ⋯ In a large population-based survey in Norway, RA was associated with lower DBP and SBP after adjusting for relevant variables.
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Int J Psychiatry Med · Jan 2011
Cytokine levels as potential biomarkers for predicting the development of posttraumatic stress symptoms in casualties of accidents.
Traumatic injuries are usually associated with increased secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and are sometimes followed by the development of acute stress symptoms (ASS) and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). ⋯ High levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6 and IL-8 and lower levels of the regulatory cytokine TGF-beta should be further assessed as a possible risk factor or a bio-marker of PTSS in accident casualties.
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Int J Psychiatry Med · Jan 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyIdentifying symptom profiles of depression and anxiety in patients with an acute coronary syndrome using latent class and latent transition analysis.
To identify symptom profiles of depression and anxiety in patients with an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), to examine changes in symptom profiles over time, and finally, to examine the effects of age and sex on patients' symptom profiles. ⋯ Identifying symptom profiles of depression and anxiety in patients with an ACS may improve diagnostic practices and help to design tailored interventions.
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Int J Psychiatry Med · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyA comparison of the acute stress reactions between the Han and Tibetan ethnic groups in responding to devastating earthquakes.
The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether there were differences in the acute stress reaction (ASR) between the Tibetan and the Han ethnic groups after experiencing devastating earthquakes. ⋯ Cultural factors may play significant roles in the acute stress reaction of survivors with different cultural backgrounds following an earthquake.