Depression during multiple sclerosis relapse: relation to disability and relapse severity.

Aim: To examine the presence of depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis relapse and its relation to disability and relapse severity.

Methods: This study included 120 patients who were assessed during the acute relapse of multiple sclerosis according to Mc Donald criteria. Depression was assessed using Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) calculating both affective and somatic symptom scores.

[Evaluation of disease frequency in the first line relatives of patients suffering from schizophrenia related to gender and diagnostic categories].

Introduction: Schizophrenia represents the most severe mental disorder. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of disease in the first line relatives of patients suffering from schizophrenia related to gender differences and various subtypes.

Material And Methods: The study included 453 subjects (121 patients suffering from schizophrenia - 52.