International journal of psychiatry in medicine
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Int J Psychiatry Med · Jan 2012
Associations between plasma cytokines and depressive mood in patients with breast cancer.
The few studies on the associations between cytokines and depressive mood in patients with cancer have produced conflicting results. This study investigated the associations between plasma cytokines and depressive mood in patients with breast cancer using a large panel of pro-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating cytokines. ⋯ The findings suggest that depressive mood is associated with a generally decreased inflammatory reaction or immune function in patients with breast cancer.
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Int J Psychiatry Med · Jan 2012
Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the 42 item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-42) in a clinical sample.
To study the psychometric properties of the Turkish translation of the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-42) in a clinical group. ⋯ The Turkish version of the DASS-42 appears to be an excellent instrument for measuring features of depression, hyperarousal, and tension in clinical groups.
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Int J Psychiatry Med · Jan 2012
A mindfulness course decreases burnout and improves well-being among healthcare providers.
Healthcare providers are under increasing stress and work-related burnout has become common. Mindfulness-based interventions have a potential role in decreasing stress and burnout. The purpose of this study was to determine if a continuing education course based on mindfulness-based stress reduction could decrease burnout and improve mental well-being among healthcare providers, from different professions. ⋯ A continuing education course based on mindfulness-based stress reduction was associated with significant improvements in burnout scores and mental well-being for a broad range of healthcare providers.
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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.