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Editorial

Quality of life: the numbers tell the tale?

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
L. Gabriëls
New research

An observational study of 'assertive outreach' with remission as outcome measure

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
M. Bak, M. Drukker, A. de Bie, J. à Campo, G. Poddighe, J. van Os, PH. Delespaul

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background Systems of intensive care such as the Function Assertive Community Treatment (Function-act) are advocated because they are reported to have achieved very promising results. However, comparative studies aimed at measuring the eff...

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Review article

Filicide; psychiatric disorders in parents who murder their children

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
L.M. Dil, Th.A.H. Doreleijers, R.A. Schoevers

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background In the Netherlands between 1992 and 2001 there were 70 reported cases of child murder by parents, the total number of victims being 86. The crime of filicide is rare but has enormous impact on society. It is not known whether th...

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Review article

Energy drink effects on cognitive performance

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
F. van den Eynde, P.C. van Baelen, M. Portzky, K. Audenaert

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background Energy drinks have become more and more popular since the late nineties. The manufactures claim that these drinks improve physical endurance, reaction speed and concentration. The main ingredients of energy drinks are caffeine, ...

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Case report

Treating chronic suicidality involves taking risks

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
B.W. Koekkoek, A.J.A. Kaasenbrood

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Chronic suicidality in patients with borderline personality disorder differs substantially from acute suicidality and therefore requires a different approach. On the basis of a case study and a review of the literature, we argue that treat...

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Commentary

Treating chronic suicidality requires continuity in care

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
A.J.F.M. Kerkhof
Commentary

Augmentation with atypical antipsychotics: a realistic option in resistant depression?

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
W.A. Nolen
Case report

Subdural hematoma and depression

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
J.A. Brunekreeft, S.M. Peerdeman, D. Rhebergen

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Chronic subdural haematoma (csdh) is difficult to diagnose because patients with this disorder, in particular the elderly, present with such a wide variety of symptoms. The subject of this case study is an 89-year-old man with a history of...

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Abstract

Epidemiologie en verloop van anorexia nervosa in de algemene bevolking

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
L. Jeurissen, G. Pieters
Abstract

Publicatiebias en de ogenschijnlijke effectiviteit van antidepressiva

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
A. Vellinga, H.L. Van
Abstract

Cognitieve verbetering na behandeling met atypische antipsychotica bij patiënten met schizofrenie en een eerste psychotische episode: is het een leereffect?

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
M. Morrens, B.G.C. Sabbe
Letter to the editor

Reaction on 'Is psychiatry off course?'

ISSUE 2008/5
2 mei 2008
J.A. Swinkels