1989
Possible Subtypes of Affective Disorder Suggested by Differences in Cerebral Laterality and Testosterone: A Preliminary Report
Wexler B, Mason J, Giller E. Possible Subtypes of Affective Disorder Suggested by Differences in Cerebral Laterality and Testosterone: A Preliminary Report. JAMA Psychiatry 1989, 46: 429-433. PMID: 2712661, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1989.01810050043007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum testosterone levelsDichotic listening testAffective disordersTestosterone levelsMean serum testosterone levelCerebral lateralityTime of admissionPathophysiological heterogeneityDiagnostic groupsSymptom severityPreliminary reportPossible subtypesHemisphere functionDisordersSubgroupsLateralityMeaningful subgroupsPositive correlationNegative correlationGroupHospitalizationPatientsAdmissionPathogenesesTestosterone
1979
Alterations in Cerebral Laterality During Acute Psychotic Illness
Wexler B, Heninger G. Alterations in Cerebral Laterality During Acute Psychotic Illness. JAMA Psychiatry 1979, 36: 278-284. PMID: 33633, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1979.01780030044003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute psychotic illnessHigher lateralityCerebral lateralityPsychotic illnessPrimary major depressive illnessMajor depressive illnessDirect drug effectRight-handed patientsDichotic listening testDepressive illnessControl subjectsDegree of lateralizationNurses' ratingsClinical stateDrug effectsDiagnostic groupsPatientsLateralityIllnessInterindividual differencesPsychotic thoughtWeeksAccuracy of performanceLateralization