Publications by authors named "Guo-qiu Zhao"
[Prevalence and predictors of acute stress disorder after earthquake: findings from Wenchuan earthquake in China].
Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi
November 2008
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how common acute stress disorder (ASD) is among victims of the Wenchuan earthquake in China, and to identify factors influencing its prevalence.
- Out of 891 participants, 874 were evaluated, revealing an ASD occurrence rate of 12.59%, with higher rates in females (15.16%) compared to males (9.52%).
- Key predictors of ASD included being female, experiencing family casualties, and significant property loss, indicating the need for further research on trauma effects and gender differences.
Effect of fluoxetine on circadian rhythm of melatonin in patients with major depressive disorder.
Neuro Endocrinol Lett
February 2007
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to explore the response of melatonin circadian rhythm to fluoxetine treatment and its relationship with clinical therapeutic effect.
Methods: This study investigated salivary melatonin in 13 outpatients with major depressive disorder and age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Depressed patients received six weeks fluoxetine (20 mg/day) treatment, and saliva was collected before and four weeks after treatment.