Biomedical subjects

E L Reilly

Publications and source records attributed to E L Reilly.

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Persistence of depression in detoxified alcoholics.

Although many alcoholics appear depressed upon entry into an alcoholism treatment program, the depressive features tend to disappear in most cases after only a few weeks of sobriety in an appropriate treatment setting. This report is concerned with understanding factors that mediate for persistence of depression in some detoxified alcoholics. Among four relatively independent aspects of alcohol-related behavior measured by the Drinking Behavior Interview, only one factor, that related to disruption in close personal relationships, was found to correlate significantly with level of self-reported depression at the end of a 4-week treatment program. These results and those from a previous study are discussed in terms of the loss of social support.

Adult↗

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Steal phenomenon at unclamping during carotid endarterectomy.

A patient is reported who during vigorous back bleeding after unclamping of the internal carotid artery during endarterectomy had EEG slowing and a postoperative increase in neurological deficit. This phenomenon, an apparent steal, has not been reported and suggests that EEG monitoring is as vital at unclamping as it is after clamping. The patient also raises questions about the risk of early endarterectomy for those who have persistent deficits, even with unobstructed vessels.

Arterial Occlusive Diseases↗

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Measurement of locus of control in cocaine abusers.

Although the course of recovery for cocaine abusers is particularly problematic, there has been little investigation of perceptions of control in this population. The purposes of this study were (1) to develop an instrument that would measure specific expectancies of control in cocaine abusers, and (2) to examine the relationship between specific and generalized expectancies of control in these subjects. Rotter's I-E scale and a modification of the Drinking-Related Locus of Control (DRIE) scale were administered to 40 cocaine abusers in their first week of treatment. The Modified DRIE scale demonstrated adequate internal consistency and satisfactory test-retest reliability in the sample. No significant correlation was found between the Modified DRIE scale and the I-E scale, probably because of the relatively small sample size. Further validation of the Modified DRIE scale is indicated.

Adolescent↗