American Journal of Psychiatry
Volume 116, Issue 4
October 1959
Article
October 1959
DURHAM PLUS FIVE YEARS: DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAW OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
- Pages:289–297
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October 1959
THE PLACEBO EFFECT IN THE HISTORY OF MEDICAL TREATMENT IMPLICATIONS FOR PSYCHIATRY
- Pages:298–304
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.298
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A brief history of the word placebo was presented and the placebo effect was defined. Characteristic examples of prescientific medical treatment were described. The following conclusions were reached: The normative history of medical treatment until ...
October 1959
DRUGS AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
- Pages:305–308
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.305
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In summary, I feel there are those cases where drugs can be effectively combined with psychotherapy without detriment to the treatment situation. In fact very often therapy is enhanced if such an integrated approach is used with these patients. ...
October 1959
SERUM TOXICITY IN VARIOUS PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
- Pages:309–311
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.309
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The serum of schizophrenic, alcoholic, and mongoloid patients had no inhibiting effect on the respiratory activity of surviving rat brain. The serum of patients treated with chlorpromazine enhanced the respiratory activity. A slight tendency to elevated ...
October 1959
CLINICAL FINDINGS IN THE USE OF TOFRĀNIL IN DEPRESSIVE AND OTHER PSYCHIATRIC STATES
- Pages:312–317
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.312
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1. Preliminary observation would indicate that Tofrānil is a useful drug in the treatment of depressive states. It is not a tranquilizer and, therefore, is of little value in other conditions. It is a promising drug which can be used as an anti-...
October 1959
EFFECT OF TRIFLUOPERAZINE ON AUDITORY HALLUCINATIONS IN SCHIZOPHRENICS
- Pages:318–321
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October 1959
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN DYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY IN ITS RELATIONSHIP TO PSYCHOANALYSIS
- Pages:322–325
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October 1959
SENSORY DEPRIVATION AND SCHIZOPHRENIA: SOME CLINICAL AND THEORETICAL SIMILARITIES
- Pages:326–329
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.326
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It would seem, in fact, that we now have an experimental model of the schizophrenic syndrome superior to the "model psychoses" induced with mescaline or LSD. Not only will perceptual interference reproduce more closely the primary symptoms of ...
October 1959
A STANDARDISED TECHNIQUE FOR MODIFIED ELECTROSHOCK THERAPY USING SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
- Pages:330–333
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.330
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A standardised technique for modified ECT using succinylcholine chloride without an anaesthetic is described in detail. Differences from previous techniques are explained. The advantages of a safer, easier and quicker administration of ECT are stressed.
October 1959
CROSS TRANSFUSION IN SCHIZOPHRENIA
- Pages:334–336
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.334
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In this study of cross-transfusion in schizophrenia no clinically significant changes occurred in the non-psychotic volunteer, during or after the cross-transfusion. The patient became psychiatrically more ill during the 24 hours immediately following the ...
October 1959
AKATHISIA: THE SYNDROME OF MOTOR RESTLESSNESS
- Pages:337–338
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.337
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1. The syndrome of akathisia has been defined and described. It appears to be a manifestation of the Parkinson syndrome. 2. Two cases of akathisia are reported. They both occurred during administration of phenothiazine tranquilizing drugs, and were ...
October 1959
THE REACTIONS OF GENERAL PRACTITIONERS TO A PSYCHIATRIC ABSTRACTING SERVICE
- Pages:339–343
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.339
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In conclusion and summary then, the Carrier ClinicAbstracts of Psychiatry for the General Practitioner seems to be fairly successful in meeting a recognized need of the general practitioner for practical information and guidance about commonly ...
October 1959
FACTORS IN THE SUCCESS OF A PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
- Pages:344–351
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.344
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The following factors have likely been paramount in the operational success of the Philadelphia regional mental health program: 1. Excellent timing of the program coinciding with the peak development of interest and goodwill on the part of an informed ...
October 1959
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL AGENTS: A SELECTIVE SURVEY
- Pages:352–354
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October 1959
ISOCARBOXAZID (MARPLAN) IN AMBULATORY PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS
- Pages:355–356
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.355
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Isocarboxazid appears to be a very workable hydrazine derivative for treating ambulatory depressions, and is of use as well in certain cases of schizophrenia. Relatively high doses are possible with relatively few side effects. The isocarboxazid for this ...
October 1959
PROBLEMS IN EVALUATION OF R-1625
- Pages:356–357
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.356
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It was not possible to influence the clinical picture in 21 of 30 acute and chronic female psychotic patients following treatment with R-1625.
October 1959
A COMPARISON OF REST AND ECT IN THE TREATMENT OF SCHIZOPHRENICS
- Pages:358-a–359
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October 1959
TREATMENT OF DRUG-INDUCED EXTRAPYRAMIDAL HYPERKINETIC REACTIONS WITH UK-738 (N-ETHYL-NORTROPINE-BENZHYDRYLETHER-HYDROBROMIDE)
- Pages:360–361
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October 1959
HAIRY TONGUE IN PATIENTS RECEIVING PHENOTHIAZINES: PRELIMINARY REPORT
- Pages:362–363
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.362
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1. In an Indiscriminate survey of 896 patients at Pilgrim State Hospital, 20 patients possessed a hairy tongue. 2. Three of these patients were onno drugs whatsoever. 3. Seventeen patients were on chlorpromazine or chlorpromazine and mepazine. 4. Five of ...
October 1959
EMBOLIC CEREBRAL SEQUEL IN RHEUMATIC MITRAL STENOSIS PRECIPITATING SENILE MENTAL DETERIORATION
- Pages:364–365
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October 1959
SCHIZOPHRENIA ASSOCIATED WITH ADDISON'S DISEASE
- Pages:365–367
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.116.4.365
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A patient is presented who showed an acute schizophrenic reaction. Treated with ECT, there was marked improvement. Four weeks later the schizophrenic symptoms returned accompanied by signs and symptoms of Addison's disease. Treated with hormones, there ...
October 1959
Difficult Diagnosis. A guide to the interpretation of obscure illness
- Page:382
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