[A REVIEW ABOUT SPONTANEOUS MOVEMENTS DISORDERS IN SCHIZOPHRENIA].

Spontaneous movements disorders are frequently observed in schizophrenia. Together with the negative and cognitive symptoms, they comprise manifestations more linked to the damage of this complex condition, although they are insufficient to make the diagnosis. When the psychotic symptoms express these phenomena, they have probably been causing deleterious effects for years.

[Sublicinal depression: an overlooked problem].

Subclinical depression is a worldwide spread disease with significant impact on health and life quality. The goal of this study is to assess its prevalence, service utilization, and to identify the most vulnerable groups in 18 to 64 years-old residents of San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina. A survey was administered to a stratified sample of the study population.

[Use of benzodiazepine in the Neuropsychiatric Hospital of Cordoba Province].

From their introduction in the psychiatric clinic, benzodiazepines have meant a great advance in the treatment of numerous pathologies, due to their therapeutic effectiveness and safety. Despite the consensus that indicates the rational use of this medication, it is much too frequently that actual practice does not conform with said criteria. We believed it necessary to conduct a revision regarding the prescription of benzodiazepines in our institution.