Objective The authors compared the efficacy and side effects of fluoxetine and placebo in
elderly outpatients with dysthymic disorder. Methods Patients were randomly assigned to …

Background People experiencing acute psychotic illnesses, especially those associated
with agitated or violent behaviour, may require urgent pharmacological tranquillisation or …

Background Delusional disorder is commonly considered to be difficult to treat. Antipsychotic
medications are frequently used and there is growing interest in a potential role for …

Background Guidelines suggest limited and cautious use of antipsychotics for treatment of
delirium where nonpharmacological interventions have failed and symptoms remain …

Background People suffering from acute psychotic illnesses, especially those associated
with agitated or violent behaviour, may require urgent pharmacological tranquillisation or …

Background Delirium occurs in up to 30% of hospitalised patients and is associated with
prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity and mortality. Recently published reports …

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Background: Few studies have examined the impact of comorbid anxiety disorder on the
course of dysthymic disorder despite the high rate of comorbidity between these disorders …

Background Evidence is limited regarding the most effective pharmacological treatment for
psychotic depression: monotherapy with an antidepressant, monotherapy with an …

Background Hypochondriasis is associated with significant medical morbidity and high
health resource use. Recent studies have examined the treatment of hypochondriasis using …