Circadian rhythm of the axillary temperature in mood disorders. Prominent ultradian period in major thymic disorders

Axillary temperature was recorded in in-patients with affective disorders (DSM III-R). The results suggest that ultradian temperature rhythm could be the indice of an internal desynchronisation associated with acute episode of major affective disorders.

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Published inEncéphale Vol. 18 Spec No 1; p. 75
Main Authors Bicakova-Rocher, A, Gorceix, A, Reinberg, A, Nouguier-Soulé, J, Nouguier, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.01.1992
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Axilla
Body Temperature
Circadian Rhythm
Depressive Disorder - physiopathology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:Axillary temperature was recorded in in-patients with affective disorders (DSM III-R). The results suggest that ultradian temperature rhythm could be the indice of an internal desynchronisation associated with acute episode of major affective disorders.
ISSN:0013-7006