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December 1, 1966The British Journal of Psychiatry

The Diurnal Rhythm of Plasma Cortisol Concentration in Depression

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Key result

Endogenous depression is frequently associated with autonomic disturbances and potential hypothalamic abnormalities.

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PBP. K. BridgesSt. John's HospitalMJM. T. JonesWake Forest University

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Implication

May support autonomic monitoring in endogenous depression; leaves open hypothalamic mechanisms for prospective trials.

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Bridges et al. (1966) studied this question. Endogenous depression is frequently associated with autonomic disturbances and potential hypothalamic abnormalities.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9da85e1f124ec13ed9c487https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.112.493.1257
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