Depressive symptoms are associated with higher morning plasma cortisol in primary care subjects.

Background: Cortisol dysregulation has a potential role in depression.

Aim And Methods: We evaluated depressive symptoms using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression in 48 primary care subjects without history of previous or current depression and its association with cortisol dysregulation (morning plasma cortisol, 24-hour urinary free cortisol and cortisol metabolites). Presence of metabolic syndrome and inflammatory parameters were also assessed.

[Geriatric vs. non-geriatric psychiatric hospitalization to the psychiatric services of a general hospital in Chile].

Introduction: It is estimated that Chilean geriatric population (=65 years) will hit 16% in the year 2030. Psychiatric longer stays have been described for those equal 65 years vs. less than 65 years.