Traditionally, criminologists have studied criminal behavior using methods that derive from a variety of scientific disciplines, such as, psychology, sociology, medicine, and psychiatry. Currently, there exist numerous schools of thought that each have developed a distinct theoretical paradigm for analyzing criminal behavior. Most of them attribute the causes of any given crime to the interacti...

The causes for zoster remain largely unknown. Psychological stress is one commonly considered risk factor. We used self-controlled case series methods to look for increases in zoster following death or catastrophic health event occurring in a previously healthy spouse. We found no increase, although this stressor led to increased mental health visits.

Over the past 25 years, substantial evidence has established that psychological factors atTect clinically relevant itnmune and neuroendocrine outcomes. In particular, psychosocial stress reliably causes immunological changes that are not only measurable, but also meaningful in terms of health' Moreover, alterations in neuroendocrine function are primary mediators of immune changes seen in respo...

Background: Psychological factors associated with low social status have been proposed as one possible explanation for the socio-economic gradient in health. The aim of this study is to explore whether different indicators of psychological distress contribute to socio-economic differences in mortality. Methods: The data source is a nationally representative, repeated cross-sectional survey, “He...

OBJECTIVES We tested the hypothesis that psychological stress alters plasma levels of opioid peptides and that these plasma levels are related to pain perception in patients with coronary artery disease. BACKGROUND Public speaking psychological stress has previously been shown to be associated with silent ischemia. METHODS After instrumentation and a 30-min rest period, venous blood samples...

Tinnitus represents one of the most common and distressing otologic problems, and it causes various somatic and psychological disorders that interfere with the quality of life. Treatments for tinnitus include pharmacotherapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, sound therapy, music therapy, tinnitus retraining therapy, massage and stretching, and electrical suppression. In this case report we pre...

Physical and sexual violence against women is a public health problem that has reached epidemic proportions. An estimated 8 to 12 million women in the United States are at risk of being abused by their current or former intimate partners. This violence causes serious physical, psychological, and social sequelae for these women and their families.

Androgenetic alopecia is a fairly common disorder which causes serious aesthetic and psychological problems. The paper discusses the etiology, diagnostics and possible treatment of androgenetic alopecia in women. Preparations for both general and external use in treatment of this dermatosis have been presented herein.

In a prospective long-term follow-up of 84 patients 21 years after first hospitalisation for anorexia nervosa, we found that 50.6% had achieved a full recovery, 10.4% still met full diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, and 15.6% had died from causes related to anorexia nervosa. Predictors of outcome included physical, social, and psychological variables.

introduction hydrops fetalis is a serious condition in fetal period, characterized by the presence of serous fluid accumulation in at least two potential spaces in fetus including pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and ascites. the incidence of hydrops fetalis is one per 2500-3000 pregnancies. this condition is followed by different diseases. fetal hemolytic anemia and its hypoxemia due to...