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10065769

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-7-15
pubmed:abstractText
Psychoneuroimmunology is the scientific field that investigates linkages between the brain, behavior, and the immune system and the implications of these linkages for physical health and disease. Recent evidence suggests that both naturalistic and laboratory stressors can alter enumerative and functional aspects of the human immune system. Chronic stress may increase vulnerability to infectious disease; however, the role of stress in the course of inflammatory bowel disease remains unclear. Because there are large individual differences in psychological response to stress, it is important to consider the role of cognitive and affective responses to stress. Depression has been associated with functional immune decrements and immune overactivation. Cognitive states such as perceived control, views of the self, and views of the future have been associated with immune parameters and health in some studies. Very few controlled clinical trials have been conducted to determine if psychosocial interventions can impact the immune system and the progression of medical conditions. There is suggestive evidence for the health benefits of relaxation training, cognitive-behavioral stress management, and support groups; but, there is little research on many other psychosocial interventions in widespread use for medical conditions. An evidence-based discussion of this research literature with interested patients may help them make informed decisions regarding adjunctive treatments.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
1049-5118
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
10
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
20-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
Psychoneuroimmunology update.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles 90095, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Review, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't