American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 112
Number 2
August 1955

Article

THE ACADEMIC LECTURE

R. W. GERARD

Publication date: 01 August 1955

Pages81–90https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.81

EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN EPILEPSY: PHYSIOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

W. T. LIBERSON

Publication date: 01 August 1955

Pages91–106

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 ...

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

AN EVALUATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE THERAPY

Publication date: 01 August 1955

Pages107–113

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 ...

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

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONCOMITANTS OF THE PHASIC DISTURBANCES SEEN IN PERIODIC CATATONIA

Publication date: 01 August 1955

Pages114–122

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 ...

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

MARGINAL MANPOWER IN THE MILITARY FORCES

E. L. CAVENY

Publication date: 01 August 1955

Pages123–128https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.123

SCHIZOPHRENIA IN THE YOUNGEST MALE CHILD OF THE LOWER MIDDLE CLASS

Publication date: 01 August 1955

Pages129–134https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.129

AN EVALUATION OF SUBCOMA INSULIN THERAPY

Publication date: 01 August 1955

Pages135–139

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 ...

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

VAGOTOMY—FIVE YEARS LATER

WILLIAM M. SHANAHAN

Publication date: 01 August 1955

Pages140–143

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 ...

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.2.140

CASE REPORT

Publication date: 01 August 1955

Pages144–145

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 ...

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