Leo Sher, M.D.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AND BRIEF COMMENTARIES

1. Sher L. White-blood-cell monitoring and clozapine. The Lancet, 1995, Vol. 346, No. 8978, p. 849.

2. Sher L. False-memory syndrome. The Lancet, 1995, Vol. 346, No. 8991/8992, pp. 1704-1705.

3. Sher L. The uncertain boundaries between neurology and psychiatry. The Italian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 1996, Vol. 17, No. 1, p. 93.

4. Sher L. Hippocratic Oath. The Lancet, 1996, Vol. 347, No. 9004, p. 834.

5. Sher L. Exercise, wellbeing, and endogenous molecules of mood. The Lancet, 1996, Vol. 348, No. 9025, p. 477.

6. Sher L. Jewish women, breast cancer, and ethical issues in bioscience. The Lancet, 1996, Vol. 348, No. 9032, p. 965.

7. Sher L. The uncertain boundaries between neurology and psychiatry. – In reply. The Italian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 1997, Vol. 18, No. 1, p. 60.

8. Sher L. The influence of sociopolitical events on the content of delusions. Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences, 1997, Vol. 34, No. 2, p. 165.

9. Sher L. Predictive testing and ethical issues. QJM: Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians, 1997, Vol. 90, No. 7, p. 414.

10. Sher L. “Electropuncture” – a modern modification of acupuncture. American Journal of Acupuncture, 1997, Vol. 25, No. 4, p. 309.

11. Sher L. Natural kinds, the clinician-researcher and psychiatric diagnoses. QJM: Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians, 1998, Vol. 91, No. 3, p. 245.

12. Sher L. On the extrapyramidal side-effects of antipsychotics with combined dopamine and 5-HT-blocking effects. Medical Hypotheses, 1998, Vol. 50, No. 3, pp. 267-268.

13. Sher L. Acupuncture and chronobiology. American Journal of Acupuncture, 1998, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 82-83.

14. Sher L. Depression and cardiovascular disorders. Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 1998, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 180-181.

15. Sher L. Popularity of alternative medicine. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 1998, Vol. 91, No. 6, p. 346.

16. Sher L. Cloning and genetics. QJM: Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians, 1998, Vol. 91, No. 7, p. 517.

17. Sher L. Elderly patients, use of antidepressants, and hip fracture. The Lancet, 1998, Vol. 352, No. 9125, p. 401.

18. Sher L. Religion and neurobiology. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 1998, Vol. 32, No.4, p. 591.

19. Sher L. The role of the immune system and infection in the effects of psychological factors on the cardiovascular system. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 1998, Vol. 43, No. 9, pp. 954-955.

20. Sher L. Acupuncture, endogenous opioids, and anxiety disorders. American Journal of Acupuncture, 1998, Vol. 26, No. 4, p. 307.

21. Sher L. Psychopharmacology and the human condition. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 1999, Vol. 92, No. 3, p. 56.

22. Sher L. On the biological treatment of autistic disorder. Medical Hypotheses, 1999, Vol. 52, No. 5, p. 489.

23. Sher L., Barnett R.L. Light-therapy-induced hot flushes in a patient with seasonal affective disorder. Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 1999, Vol. 24, No. 3, pp. 249-250.

24. Sher L. Seasonal distribution of myocardial infarction and seasonal mood changes. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 1999, Vol. 33, No. 7, pp. 2088-2089.

25. Sher L. Children of holocaust survivors and behavioral genetics. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 1999, Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 446-447.

26. Jin C., Sher L. Restrictive measures in a psychiatric hospital on weekdays versus weekends and holidays. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 1999, Vol. 44, No. 5, pp. 505-506.

27. Sher L. Phenotype definition and association studies in behavioral genetics. Molecular Psychiatry, 1999, Vol. 4, No. 4, p. 316.

28. Sher L. The possible role of seasonal mood changes in the seasonal distribution of acute myocardial infarction. Psychosomatics, 1999, Vol. 40, No. 4, p. 364.

29. Sher L. Depression, subtle suicide, and the mind-body relationships. Medical Hypotheses, 1999, Vol. 53, No. 4, p. 362.

30. Sher L., Hardin T.A., Greenberg B.D., Murphy D.L., Li Q., Rosenthal N.E. Seasonality associated with the serotonin transporter promoter length polymorphism. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 1999, Vol. 156, No. 11, p. 1837.

31. Sher L. Melatonin, psoralens, and the genetic basis of the seasonal affective disorder and seasonality. Medical Hypotheses, 2000, Vol. 54, No. 2, p. 341.

32. Sher L. Increased susceptibility to seasonal cardiovascular death in the elderly and seasonal mood changes. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2000, Vol. 45, No. 2, p. 201.

33. Sher L. The placebo effect and endogenous opioids. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 2000, Vol. 93, No. 3, p. 158.

34. Sher L. The immune system and infection may be involved in the effects of psychological factors on the cardiovascular system. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2000, Vol. 34, No. 2, pp. 342.

35. Sher L. The Internet, suicide, and man’s mental functions. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2000, Vol. 45, No. 3, p. 297.

36. Sher L. Social events and scientific innovations may affect the content of delusions. Southern Medical Journal, 2000, Vol. 93, No. 4, pp. 440-441.

37. Sher L. Seasonal variations in coronary heart disease and seasonal mood changes. QJM: Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians, 2000, Vol. 93, No. 6, pp. 385-386.

38. Sher L. Psychological factors, immunity, and heart disease. Psychosomatics, 2000, Vol. 41, No. 4, pp. 372-373.

39. Sher L. Pharmacogenetics and antipsychotic drugs. The Lancet, 2000, Vol. 356, No. 9226, p. 342.

40. Sher L. Selenium and human health. The Lancet, 2000, Vol. 356, No. 9234, p. 943.

41. Sher L. Hallucinations and the cerebral hemispheres. – Response. Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 2001, Vol. 26, No.1, pp. 64-65.

42. Sher L. Possible genetic link between seasonal affective disorder and eating disorders. General Hospital Psychiatry, 2001, Vol. 23, No. 1, p. 43.

43. Sher L. Thyroid hormones and seasonal mood change. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 2001, Vol. 158, No. 2, p. 323.

44. Sher L. Postoperative delirium, plasma melatonin, and light. Medical Hypotheses, 2001, Vol. 56, No. 3, pp. 411-412.

45. Sher L. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and discontinuation symptoms. Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 2001, Vol. 26, No. 2, p. 152.

46. Sher L. Relationship between mood disorders and coronary artery disease: possible role of the immune system and infection. Journal of Affective Disorders, 2001, Vol. 65, No. 2, pp. 195-196.

47. Sher L. Brain thyroid hormones, seasonal affective disorder, light therapy. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2001, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 542-543.

48. Sher L. Early recognition of inherited disorders. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 2001, Vol. 158, No. 9, pp. 1527-1528.

49. Sher L. Antidepressants and side-effects. QJM: Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians, 2001, Vol. 94, No. 10, p. 567.

50. Sher L. Alcohol use, seasonal depression, and suicidal behavior. British Medical Journal. www.bmj.com/cgi/eletters/323/7317/817#17610

51. Sher L. Suicidal behaviour and seasonality. Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, 2002, Vol. 56, No. 1, p. 67.

52. Sher L. Genetics of seasonal affective disorder. The Lancet, 2002, Vol. 359, No. 9309, pp. 893-894.

53. Sher L. Selenium, thyroid hormones, mood, and behaviour. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2002, Vol. 47, No. 3, pp. 284-285.

54. Sher L. Alcohol consumption and risk of dementia. The Lancet, 2002, Vol. 360, No. 9331, p. 489.

55. Sher L. Effects of selenium status on mood and behaviour: role of thyroid hormones. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2002, Vol. 36, No. 4, p. 559.

56. Sher L. Behavioral therapy for the treatment of alcohol abuse and dependence. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2002, Vol. 47, No. 6, p. 586.

57. Sher L. Effective clinical innovation. The Lancet, 2002, Vol. 360, No. 9346, p. 1697.

58. Sher L. Clinical research and scientific creativity. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2002, Vol. 36, No. 6, pp. 817-818.

59. Sher L. Alcoholism, seasonal depression, and suicidal behavior. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2002; Vol. 47, No.9, p. 889.

60. Sher L. Intercountry adoption, climate, and psychiatric disorders. The Lancet, 2002, Vol. 360, No. 9349, pp. 1986-1987.

61. Sher L. Alcoholism, violence, and CSF HVA. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2003, Vol. 107, No. 1, p. 77.

62. Sher L. Alcoholism, anxiety, and opioid-dopaminergic interactions. Psychopharmacology, 2003, Vol. 165, No. 2, pp. 202-203.

63. Sher L. Biological factors and adolescent alcohol use. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2003, Vol. 48, No. 4, p. 281.

64. Sher L. Daily hassles, cortisol, and depression. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2003, Vol. 37, No. 3, pp. 383-384.

65. Sher L. Developmental alcohol exposure, circadian rhythms, and mood disorders. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2003, Vol. 48, No. 6, p. 428.

66. Sher L. Bright light, serotonin turnover, and psychological well-being. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2003, Vol. 48, No. 7, p. 499.

67. Sher L. Life events, cortisol, and depression. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 2003, Vol. 72, No. 5, pp. 489-490.

68. Sher L. Placebo and psychiatric disorders. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2003, Vol. 37, No. 5, pp. 626-627.

69. Sher L. Major depressive disorder and a past history of alcoholism. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2003, Vol. 37, No. 6, p. 776.

70. Sher L. Depression and a history of alcoholism. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2004, Vol. 49, No. 1, p. 77.

71. Sher L. Post-traumatic stress disorder: the importance of recognition. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2004, Vol. 38, No. 1-2, p. 84.

72. Sher L. Weather, climate, and suicidality. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2004, Vol. 109, No. 4, p. 319.

Sher L. Condiciones meteorológicas, clima y riesgo de suicidio. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica (edición espanola), 2004, Vol. 3, N. 3-4, p. 237 (in Spanish).

73. Sher L. Cortisol and recurrent depressive episodes. General Hospital Psychiatry, 2004, Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 241-242.

74. Sher L. Type D personality, cortisol, and cardiac disease. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2004, Vol. 38, No. 8, pp. 652-653.

75. Sher L. Cosmetic breast implants and suicide. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2004, Vol. 114, No. 2, pp. 601-602.

76. Sher L. Type D personality, stress, and cortisol. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 2004, Vol. 57, No. 2, pp. 117-118.

77. Sher L. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal function and the prevention of major depressive episodes. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2004, Vol. 49, No. 8, pp. 574-575.

78. Sher L. Alcoholism, depression, and obesity. Medical Hypotheses, 2004, Vol. 63, No. 5, p. 916.

79. Sher L. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and alcohol-induced persistent dementia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2004, Vol. 38, Nos. 11-12, pp. 976-977.

80. Sher L. Prenatal alcohol exposure, circadian rhythm, and serotonin. Medical Hypotheses, 2004, Vol. 63, No. 6, p. 1081.

81. Sher L. Posttraumatic mood disorder: a new concept. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2005, Vol. 50, No. 2, pp. 127-128.

82. Sher L. Suicide and alcoholism. Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, 2005, Vol. 59, No. 2, p. 154.

83. Sher L. Psychological effects of bio-terrorism and adolescent suicide. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2005, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 306-307.

84. Groves S., Sher L. Gender differences in suicidal behavior and alcohol abuse in adolescents. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2005, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 307-309.

85. Sher L. Tryptophan depletion and alcoholism research. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2006, Vol. 40, No. 3, p. 278.

86. Sher L. Serotonin and suicidal behavior in patients with comorbid depression and alcoholism. American Journal on Addictions, 2006, Vol. 15, No.2, p. 198.

87. Sher L. Sunshine and suicide: bright light may lead to serotonin-driven behavioural activation without improvement in depressive cognitive deficits. Medical Hypotheses, 2006, Vol. 66, No. 4, p. 869.

88. Sher L. Dopamine and the pathophysiology of suicidal behavior in alcoholism. Medical Hypotheses, 2006, Vol. 66, No. 5, p. 1043-1044.

89. Sher L. Combined dexamethasone suppression/corticotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test and antidepressants: different antidepressants may produce different effects. Medical Hypotheses, 2006, Vol. 66, No. 6, pp. 1248-1249.

90. Sher L. Among middle aged men in Japan, non-drinkers and regular

heavy drinkers are more likely to commit suicide than occasional drinkers. Evidence-Based Mental Health, 2006, Vol. 9, No. 4, p. 112.

91. Sher L. Cerebrospinal fluid monoamine metabolites and suicide. Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, 2007, Vol. 61, No. 3, pp. 233-234.

92. Carballo J.J., Sher L. Preventing suicide among depressed patients in primary care practice. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2007, Vol. 41, No. 3, pp. 295-296.

93. Sher L. The serotonin transporter gene and alcoholism: the two pathways to suicidal behavior. Medical Hypotheses, 2007, Vol. 69, No.1, p. 232.

94. Carballo J.J., Oquendo M., Giner L., Sher L. Alcohol related problems in adolescents and young adults admitted to psychiatric emergency rooms. Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, 2007, Vol. 61, No. 4, pp. 310-311.

95. Harkavy-Friedman J.M., Keilp J.G., Grunebaum M.F., Sher L., Printz D., Burke A.K., Mann J.J., Oquendo M.A. Neuropsychology of BPI and BPII. Journal of Affective Disorders, 2007, Vol. 103, Nos.1-3, pp. 283-284.

96. Sher L. Benzodiazepines and the treatment of anxiety disorders in patients with comorbid alcohol and/or drug abuse. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2008, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 170-171.

97. Sher L. The link between alcohol abuse and suicide: Possible role of selenium deficiency. Medical Hypotheses, 2008, Vol. 70, No. 4, p. 899.

98. Sher L. New studies support the concept of post-traumatic mood disorder. Medical Hypotheses, 2008, Vol. 71, No. 1, pp. 161-162.

99. Manza N., Sher L. Preventing alcohol abuse and suicidal behavior among college students. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2008, Vol. 42, No. 8, pp. 746-747.

100. Sher L. Post-traumatic mood disorder: an emerging concept. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2008, Vol. 42, No. 10, pp. 908-909.

101. Sher L. Childhood abuse, suicidal behavior and the concept of post-traumatic mood disorder. Medical Hypotheses, 2008, Vol. 71, No. 5, pp. 809-810.

102. Sher L. Sleep disturbances, synaptic homeostasis and suicidal behavior. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2008, Vol. 42, No. 12, pp. 1072-1073.

103. Sher L. Do sleep abnormalities related to disruption of synaptic homeostasis contribute to the pathophysiology of post-traumatic mood disorder and suicidal behavior? Medical Hypotheses, 2009, Vol. 72, No. 2, p. 230.

104. Sher L. Aggression, suicidal behavior, and the concept of post-traumatic mood disorder. Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 2009, Vol. 63, No. 2, pp. 254-255.

 

105. Sher L. Preventing suicide in posttraumatic stress disorder. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2009, Vol. 43, No. 7, pp. 691-692.

 

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