[A case of schizophrenia-like psychosis in a patient with arachnoid cyst]. / Przypadek psychozy schizofrenopodobnej u pacjenta z torbiela pajeczynówkowa.

The aim of this report was the presentation of the extremely rare case of the arachnoid cyst of the brain, with only psychiatric manifestation. According to the literature and own experience the authors conclude, that the treatment of these patients would be interdisciplinary, both neurosurgical and psychiatric.

[Evaluation of the diagnostic value of using laboratory markers for determining alcohol abuse]. / Ocena wartosci diagnostycznej laboratoryjnych wskazników naduzywania alkoholu.

GGT (gammaglutamyl-transpeptidase) activity and HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol were assayed in the group of 67 alcohol addicts entering a detoxication treatment after a period of an intensive drinking. The same assays were repeated following 1-2 and 6-12 days of the abstinence. Both markers have shown high values in about 80% of patients immediately after the period of heavy drinking. HDL cholesterol concentration was decreasing more rapidly than GGT activity. Both markers may be of a practical value. However, it seems that GGT activity as the less dynamic test is better for detection of heavy drinkers whereas HDL cholesterol assay will be useful for abstinence monitoring in the course of alcohol withdrawal. It shows well short-term fluctuations reflecting abstinence and its relapses. Both assays are simple and inexpensive.

[The prophylactic effect of lithium salt in affective psychoses with special references to patients with therapeutic failures]. / Die prophylaktische Wirkung des Lithium-Salzes bei affektiven Psychosen unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Patienten mit therapeutischen Misserfolgen.

The authors examined the basic reasons for the therapeutic failures of a group of 56 patients. The information concerning the prophylactic cures is similar to that of other authors. The percentage (29) of failures corresponds to the former examinations. This number is influenced by various factors, which are maned in the submitted work.