Lewis acidic (BDI)Ae+ cations of the heavier metals Sr and Ba, which are not stabilized by polar solvents, have been obtained double deprotonation (BDI)H2+ with either SrN’’2 or BaN’’2; BDI = HC[C(Me)N(DIPP)]2, DIPP 2,6-diisopropylphenyl, Ae alkaline earth, N’’ N(SiMe3)2. Due to clathrate formation [(BDI)Ae+][B(C6F5)4−] could be crystallized, but pyrene addition gave crystalline [(BDI)Ae+ ⋅ pyr...

BACKGROUND The experience of infertility can be extremely stressful. Some of the risk factors for depression in infertility are being female, repeated unsuccessful treatment cycles or a 2 to 3 year history of infertility, low socioeconomic status, foreign nationality, lack of partner support, life events and previous depression. In this study, we analyzed the Beck Depression Inventory score at ...

BACKGROUND Depression is common among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). AIM To examine how depression may alter outcome of ACS. DESIGN Observational study on how ongoing depression influences the time delay to seeking help and its effects on subsequent treatment compliance after discharge. METHODS Depression was measured by Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) 2 weeks prior to prese...

Background: Accidental injuries to the bile ducts are a rare but devastating complication to cholecystectomy, causing afflicted patients considerable morbidity, with subsequent impaired quality of life and significant health related costs. The knowledge regarding incidence, morbidity and prevention of such injuries is limited. Objectives: To investigate the incidence of bile duct injuries (BDI)...

The psychometric properties of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) as a self-administered screening tool for depressive symptoms were examined in a sample of community-dwelling older and younger adults. Participants completed the BDI-II, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, the Coolidge Axis II Inventory, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Short Psychological Well-Being...

PURPOSE This study investigated the relationships among four methods of detecting depression in patients with fibromyalgia. METHODS Data were obtained from 100 women (mean age 43 years) who had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Instruments included a computerized Diagnostic Interview Schedule (C-DIS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), an adjusted "disease-free" BDI (BDI-A), and Minnesota Multi...