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Contents: August 2008, Volume 11, Number 3 [Index by Author]

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HeadtoHead
Steven Reid
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 65. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.65
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So careless of the single trial
Peter Tyrer
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 65-66. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.65-a
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Do antidepressants work? A commentary on "Initial severity and antidepressant benefits: a meta-analysis of data submitted to the Food and Drug Administration" by Kirsch et al
R H McAllister-Williams
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 66-68. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.66
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A letter from America: rescuing inpatient psychiatry
J C Markowitz
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 68-69. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.68
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Et al
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 69-71. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.69
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Prognosis: Back

Prognostic factors for progression to psychosis in high risk youth
Alison Yung (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 72. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.72
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Mortality in people with dementia taking antipsychotics higher than in those taking other psychiatric medications
James Warner (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 73. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.73
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Therapeutics: Back

Collaborative consultation increases use of medication titration trials but not behaviour in children with ADHD
Thomas J Power and Heather A Jones (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 74. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.74
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No long-lasting effects of classroom-based cognitive behavioural and interpersonal prevention programmes on depressive symptoms in adolescents
P Stallard (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 75. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.75
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Review: Cognitive behavioural therapy for adolescents with depression
V Robin Weersing and Patrick N Walker (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 76. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.76
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Treatment-resistant depression: adding low dose risperidone improves symptoms
James G Barbee (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 77. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.77
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Adding repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to antidepressants does not improve response in people with depression
José Luis R Martín (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 78. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.78
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Review: Psychosocial and psychological interventions reduce postpartum depressive symptoms
Kathryn M Abel (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 79. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.79
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Six-month multicomponent intervention improves postnatal depression in low-income settings
Luis H Zayas (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 80. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.80
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Review: Children and adolescents with schizophrenia spectrum disorders respond to antipsychotics, but are susceptible to adverse events
Ginger Nicol and John Newcomer (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 81. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.81
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Metformin and lifestyle changes reduce antipsychotic-related weight gain in adults with schizophrenia
Mary Weber (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 82. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.82
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Occupational therapy is cost-effective for older people with dementia and their caregivers
Brian Draper (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 83. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.83
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Donepezil is no more effective than placebo for agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease
Anthony Pelosi (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 84. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.84
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Antipsychotics for aggressive behaviour: no better than placebo for non-psychotic adults with learning difficulties
Anne D Hurley (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 85. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.85
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Intramuscular haloperidol plus promethazine is more effective and safer than haloperidol alone for rapid tranquillisation of agitated mentally ill patients
Corrado Barbui (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 86-87. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.86
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Tranquilising agitated mentally ill patients: intramuscular haloperidol plus promethazine reduces need for additional medication or medical attention compared to olanzapine
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 87. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.87
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Review: Screening and intervention for alcohol misuse in emergency rooms reduces alcohol-related injuries
Mike J Crawford (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 88. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.88
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Structured patient-clinician communication using DIALOG improves patient quality of life
Carma Bylund (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 89. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.89
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Review: Psychotherapy may be beneficial for people with hypochondriasis
Theo K Bouman (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 90. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.90
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Aetiology: Back

Post-traumatic stress disorder increases the risk of new drug problems in young adults
Grant J Devilly and Richard Gist (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 91. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.91
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Sudden infant death syndrome is associated with parental psychiatric admission
Lena J Rane and Louise M Howard (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 92. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.92
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Schizophrenia associated with increased risk of colon cancer but reduced risk of respiratory cancer
Jeff J Guo (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 93. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.93
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Prevalence: Back

Immigrants in areas of low immigrant density have a greater incidence of psychotic disorders than native Dutch
Marie-Louise Essink-Bot and Karien Stronks (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 94. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.94
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Increased risk of sexual offending in men with psychotic disorders
Seena Fazel and Niklas Långström, (commentator)
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 95. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.95
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Miscellaneous: Back

Glossary
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: 96. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.96
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Purpose and procedure
Evid Based Ment Health 2008; 11: e1. doi:10.1136/ebmh.11.3.e1
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