Lessons from an aborted controlled trial on the impact of befriending in an early intervention in psychosis population.

Aim: The current study aimed to explore the effects of organized befriending for an Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) population.

Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to control or intervention groups. Those in the befriending arm were paired based on a shared interests questionnaire.

Adverse events of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in older adults with depression, a systematic review of the literature.

Objective: In the last decade, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been introduced as a non-invasive neuromodulation therapy for depression. Little is known, however, about (serious) adverse events (AE) of rTMS in older adults with a depression. In this article, we want to study what is known about (serious) AE of rTMS in older adults (>60 years) with late-life depression (LLD).

You make me tired: An experimental test of the role of interpersonal operant conditioning in fatigue.

Chronic fatigue is highly prevalent in the general population as well as in multiple chronic diseases and psychiatric disorders. Its etiology however remains poorly understood and cannot be explained by biological factors alone. Occurring in a psychosocial context, the experience and communication of fatigue may be shaped by social interactions.

Nodules on nose and tattoos.

Our patient sought treatment for the nodules on his nose, but the nodules on his tattoos proved particularly helpful in making the diagnosis.

Photoprotection: part II. Sunscreen: development, efficacy, and controversies.

In addition to the naturally occurring, physical, and systemic photoprotective agents reviewed in part I, topical ultraviolet radiation filters are an important cornerstone of photoprotection. Sunscreen development, efficacy, testing, and controversies are reviewed in part II of this continuing medical education article.

Photoprotection: part I. Photoprotection by naturally occurring, physical, and systemic agents.

The acute and chronic consequences of ultraviolet radiation on human skin are reviewed. An awareness of variations in naturally occurring photoprotective agents and the use of glass, sunglasses, and fabric can lead to effective protection from the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation. New systemic agents, including Polypodium leucotomos, afamelanotide, and antioxidants have potential as photoprotective agents.