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The Dexamethasone Suppression Test in Children: Lack of an Association with Diagnosis.

Authors :
Tyrer, S. P.
Barrett, M. L.
Berney, T. P.
Bhate, S.
Watson, M. J.
Fundudis, T.
Kolvin, I.
Source :
British Journal of Psychiatry; Jul91 Supplement, Vol. 159, p41-48, 8p
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

The dexamethasone suppression test was carried out on 44 children to assess agreement with diagnosis of depression. No significant association was found between suppression of plasma cortisol and depression diagnosed clinically or by cluster analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071250
Volume :
159
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25610479
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1192/S0007125000292143