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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 112, Issue 2

August 1955

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August 1955

THE ACADEMIC LECTURE

R. W. GERARD

Pages:81–90
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.81

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August 1955

EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN EPILEPSY: PHYSIOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

W. T. LIBERSON

Pages:91–106
Published Online:1 April 2006

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.91

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1. An elementary seizure discharge is characterized by high amplitude, synchronized activity expressed by interlocking brain wave rhythms of different frequencies. Among various components of the electrical changes associated with convulsions, slow waves ...

August 1955

AN EVALUATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE THERAPY

ALBERT A. LAVERNE, and
MORRIS HERMAN

Pages:107–113
Published Online:1 April 2006

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.107

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1. One hundred and thirty-three patients were treated experimentally with carbon dioxide therapy. The Meduna and rapid coma techniques were used exclusively. Twenty per cent of the patients received simultaneous psychotherapy. 2. Prior to carbon dioxide ...

August 1955

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONCOMITANTS OF THE PHASIC DISTURBANCES SEEN IN PERIODIC CATATONIA

A. BONKALO,
J. W. LOVETT DOUST, and
A. B. STOKES

Pages:114–122
Published Online:1 April 2006

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.114

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1. A longitudinal clinico-physiological study in the kinetic tradition has been made on 3 cases of periodic catatonia over a 2-year period. Twice-or thrice-weekly EEG records were analysed mainly for alpha rate, incidence, and amplitude, and for activity ...

August 1955

MARGINAL MANPOWER IN THE MILITARY FORCES

E. L. CAVENY

Pages:123–128
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.123

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August 1955

SCHIZOPHRENIA IN THE YOUNGEST MALE CHILD OF THE LOWER MIDDLE CLASS

BERTRAM H. ROBERTS, and
JEROME K. MYERS

Pages:129–134
Published Online:1 April 2006

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.129

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August 1955

AN EVALUATION OF SUBCOMA INSULIN THERAPY

DONALD C. GREAVES,
PETER F. REGAN, and
LOUIS J. WEST

Pages:135–139
Published Online:1 April 2006

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.135

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In contrast with the accepted definition and efficacy of coma insulin therapy, the status of subcoma therapy is still not clear. From 1942 to 1952, subcoma insulin therapy at the Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic was considered to be that which produced a ...

August 1955

VAGOTOMY—FIVE YEARS LATER

WILLIAM M. SHANAHAN

Pages:140–143
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.140

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On an average of 5 years after complete vagotomy, 24 of 25 peptic ulcer patients had no physical recurrence; 6, or 64%, of all men, achieved an excellent functional result with improved vigor, amiability, and total adjustment. No new psychiatric morbidity ...

August 1955

CASE REPORT

PHILIP E. HERTZ,
ENDRE NADAS, and
HENRY WOJTKOWSKI

Pages:144–145
Published Online:1 April 2006

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.144

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1. A case of Cushing's Syndrome in a 23-year old male is presented. 2. Proper diagnosis was delayed by an overwhelming psychotic picture, resembling schizophrenia. 3. Initial treatment consisting of a 2-stage roentgen irradiation of the pituitary region ...

August 1955

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