Abnormal diurnal weight gain among chronically psychotic patients compared to a control population.
We report inappropriate antidiuresis as manifested by abnormal diurnal weight gain among 29 male and female chronically psychotic patients compared to a control population. Abnormal diurnal weight gain may be a new metabolic marker for chronically psychotic patients.
Vieweg
W V
WV
Clinical Evaluation Service, Western State Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Godleski
L S
LS
Goldman
F
F
Burtner
B A
BA
Hundley
P L
PL
Yank
G R
GR
D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007177:Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000503:physiopathology*; D015430:Weight Gain