Estrogen improves psychological function in asymptomatic postmenopausal women.

Estrogen treatment of postmenopausal women has been suggested to improve mood and psychological function. However, this remains controversial because previous studies involved heterogeneous groups, were not double blind, and included women who were also experiencing somatic symptoms that were relieved by estrogen. A randomized double-blind study was carried out comparing the effects of placebo and conjugated equine estrogens (0.

Psychological effects of cochlear implant: patient and "index relative" perceptions.

The ultimate judge of the value of a technological advance is the patient. The patient's evaluation of the cochlear implant is one way of judging its effects. A second method is from observations of the patient made by an individual in close relationship, ie, an "index relative.

Psychometric studies and clinical interviews with cochlear implant patients.

Selection of suitable candidates for an implant was a central issue in planning clinical trials. Psychological techniques were included, the purpose being to screen out individuals who, on an a priori basis, we considered cognitively and/or emotionally inappropriate. Psychological measures were further used to assess the effect of the implant on those candidates who did undergo the surgical procedure.

The inter-relationship of vertigo and stress.

Our research indicates that Meniere's disease is not caused by psychologic disorders. In a 1977 study it was demonstrated that the patient with Meniere's disease is in a stressful situation. The psychologic profile is not significantly different in Meniere's and non-Meniere's vertiginous patients.