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S Fadda

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PubMed1991

A common disinfectant used in condom processing inhibits endonuclease digestion of sperm DNA.

DNA recovered from a condom found at a crime scene appeared undigestible with restriction enzymes, preventing characterization by Southern blot and polymorphic probe hybridization. Several chemical substances used in the processing and treatment of condoms were tested for inhibitory action of restriction enzymes. In particular dibenzalkonium chloride appeared to promote enzyme inhibition at very low concentrations. The effectiveness of treatments to restore cleavage of sample DNA in the presence of such contaminants is discussed.

Benzalkonium Compounds↗
PubMed1978

[Problems of bilinguism in psychotherapy].

The authors have attempted an introductory study of problems which are inherent to psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy and psychoanalysis conducted in the second language of a bilingual therapist. This situation seems to be more complex than is usually admitted in current literature. The main problem encountered by the authors in their personal practice stems from the fact that the process of identification becomes complex when the therapist is confronted with regressive and/or progressive shifts in the course of the treatment.

Communication Barriers↗
PubMed1977

Does the sex of the psychiatrist influence attitudes toward the patient's family?

The authors sought to verify the hypothesis that the physician's sex would influence the evaluation of the parents of this patients. Based on a study of the case histories of 100 male and 100 female patients who were examined with equal frequency by male and female physicians, the authors conclude that no significant differences are demonstrated by this investigation.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
PubMed1975

[Post-schizophrenic depression].

The post-psychotic depression is a very controversial subject in psychiatry. Among the authors who have dealt with post-psychotic depression there is no general agreement on the topic ; their point of views can be summarized as follows: -- It is a phenomenon which can be regularly observed and which is a phase of psychotic evolution. -- It can be considered only as a phase which is secondary neuroleptic administration. -- The depressive mood as one which had always been present but hidden by the acute psychotic phenomena and thus not observable. -- It is a consequence of an intensive psychotherapeutic approach. This paper summarizes the literature concerning the above-mentioned point of views.

Depression↗