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The Diurnal Rhythm of Plasma Cortisol Concentration in Depression

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

P. K. Bridges  and
M. T. Jones
P. K. Bridges
Affiliation:
Department of Psychological Medicine, The Royal Free Hospital, London, W.C.1. King's College Hospital, London
M. T. Jones
Affiliation:
Sherrington School of Physiology, St. Thomas's Hospital Medical School, London, S.E.1
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Endogenous depression appears to be frequently associated with autonomic disturbances, and it has been suggested that in this condition there may be some abnormality of the hypothalamus (Elithorn, 1962; Pollitt, 1965), investigation into which might throw light on its aetiology.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 112 , Issue 493 , December 1966 , pp. 1257 - 1261
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1966 

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