1.    Sher L. The effect of weather conditions on epileptic patients: A possible mechanism and its implications for acupuncture intervention.  American Journal of Acupuncture, 1995, Vol. 23, No. 4, pp. 335-337.

2.    Sher L.  Effects of the weather conditions on mood and behaviour: The role of acupuncture points.  Medical Hypotheses, 1996, Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 19-20.

3.    Sher L.  The role of the endogenous opioid system in the effects of acupuncture on the mood and behavior: Theoretic and practical considerations.  American Journal of Acupuncture, 1996, Vol. 24, No. 4, pp. 285-290.

4.    Sher L. The placebo effect on mood and behavior: The role of the endogenous opioid system.  Medical Hypotheses, 1997, Vol. 48, No. 4, pp. 347-349.

5.    Sher L. Autistic disorder and the endogenous opioid system.  Medical Hypotheses, 1997, Vol. 48, No. 5, pp. 413-414.

6.    Sher L.  Effects of natural and man made electric/electromagnetic  fields  on  human  health:   A possible mechanism.  Medical Hypotheses, 1997, Vol. 49, No. 1, pp. 31-34.

7.    Sher L.  Perspectives and clinical considerations on the use of acupuncture and its variations for the treatment of psychotic disorders.  American Journal of Acupuncture, 1997, Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 251-259.

8.    Sher L.  Behavioral genetic research: Achievements and concerns.  Medical Hypotheses, 1998, Vol. 50, No. 3, pp. 265-266.

9.    Sher L.  The role of the endogenous opioid system in the effects of acupuncture on mood, behavior, learning and memory.  Medical Hypotheses, 1998, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 475-478.

10.    Sher L.  The role of the endogenous opioid system in the pathogenesis of anxiety disorders.  Medical Hypotheses, 1998, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 473-474.

11.    Sher L.  Can acupuncture points play a role in the response of the human circadian clock to extraocular light exposure?  American Journal of Acupuncture 1998; Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 277-280.

12.    Sher L. The endogenous euphoric reward system that reinforces physical training: A mechanism for mankind’s survival.  Medical Hypotheses, 1998, Vol. 51, No. 6, pp. 449-450.

13.    Sher L., Mendelowitz A.  Case report of dramatic resolution of psychotic symptoms during cross-over to clozapine.  The Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry, 1999, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 41-45.

14.    Sher L., Goldman D., Ozaki N., Rosenthal N.E.  The role of genetic factors in the etiology of seasonal affective disorder and seasonality. Journal of Affective Disorders, 1999, Vol. 53, No. 3, pp. 203-210.

15.    Sher L.  On the role of neurobiological and genetic factors in the etiology and pathogenesis of suicidal behavior among immigrants.  Medical Hypotheses, 1999, Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 110-111.

16.    Sher L.  Effects of psychological factors on the development of cardiovascular pathology: role of the immune system and infection.  Medical Hypotheses, 1999, Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 112-113.

17.    Sher L.  Psychiatric diagnoses and inconsistent results of association studies in behavioral genetics.  Medical Hypotheses, 2000, Vol. 54, No. 2, pp. 207-209.

18.    Sher L.  Effects of electrostatic potentials generated on the surface of the skin by wearing synthetic and semisynthetic fabrics on physical condition, mood and behavior: role of acupuncture points.  Medical Hypotheses, 2000, Vol. 54, No. 3, pp. 511-512.

19.    Sher L.  Memory creation and the treatment of psychiatric disorders.  Medical Hypotheses, 2000, Vol. 54, No. 4, pp. 528-529.

20.    Sher L.  The effects of natural and man-made electromagnetic fields on mood and behavior: the role of sleep disturbances.  Medical Hypotheses, 2000, Vol. 54, No. 4, pp. 530-533.

21.    Sher L.  Seasonal affective disorder and seasonality: a review.  The Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry, 2000, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 3-11.

22.    Sher L.  The role of genetic factors in the etiology of seasonality and seasonal affective disorder: An evolutionary approach.  Medical Hypotheses, 2000, Vol. 54, No. 5, pp. 704-707.

23.    Sher L.  Neuroimaging, auditory hallucinations, and the bicameral mind.  Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 2000, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 239-240.

24.    Sher L.  The possible effect of seasonal mood changes on the seasonal distribution of myocardial infarction.  Medical Hypotheses, 2000, Vol. 54, No. 6, pp. 861-863.

25.    Sher L.  The role of brain thyroid hormones in the mechanisms of seasonal changes in mood and behavior.  Medical Hypotheses, 2000, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 56-59.

26.    Sher L.  Sociopolitical events and technical innovations may affect the content of delusions and the course of psychotic disorders.  Medical Hypotheses, 2000, Vol. 55, No. 6, pp. 507-509.

27.    Sher L.  Effects of seasonal mood changes on seasonal variations in coronary heart disease: role of immune system, infection, and inflammation.  Medical Hypotheses, 2001, Vol. 56, No. 1, pp.104-106.

28.    Sher L.  Candidate gene studies in psychiatric disorders: promises and limitations.  Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 2001, Vol.26, No. 2, pp.103-105.

29.    Sher L.  Genetic studies of seasonal affective disorder and seasonality.   Comprehensive Psychiatry, 2001, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 105-110.

30.    Sher L.  Etiology and pathogenesis of anxiety disorders.  Medical Hypotheses, 2001, Vol. 57, No. 1, pp. 101-102.

31.    Sher L.  Role of thyroid hormones in the effects of selenium on mood, behavior, and cognitive function.  Medical Hypotheses, 2001, Vol. 57, No. 4, pp. 480-483.

32.    Sher L., Oquendo M.A., Mann J.J.  Risk of suicide in mood disorders.  Clinical Neuroscience Research, 2001, Vol. 1, No. 5, pp. 337-344.

33.    Sher L.  Role of endogenous opioids in the effects of light on mood and behavior. Medical Hypotheses, 2001, Vol. 57, No. 5, pp. 609-611.

34.    Sher L.  Possible genetic link between eating disorders and seasonal changes in mood and behavior.  Medical Hypotheses, 2001, Vol. 57, No. 5, pp. 606-608.

35.    Sher L.  Possible role of brain thyroid hormones in the effects of bright light on mood and behavior.  Medical Hypotheses, 2001, Vol. 57, No. 5, pp. 602-605.

36.    Sher L.  Relationships between seasonality and alcohol use: A genetic hypothesis.  Medical Hypotheses, 2002, Vol. 59, No. 1, pp. 85-88.

37.    Sher L.  Role of selenium depletion in the effects of dialysis on mood and behavior.  Medical Hypotheses, 2002, Vol. 59, No. 1, pp. 89-91.

38.    Sher L.  Prevention of the serotonin reuptake discontinuation syndrome. Medical Hypotheses, 2002, Vol. 59, No. 1, pp. 92-94.

39.    Sher L.  Centuries ago scholars had knowledge about inheritance of psychiatric disorders and behavioral traits.  Medical Hypotheses, 2002, Vol. 59, No. 2, pp. 164-166.

40.    Sher L.  Etiopathogenesis of depression in patients with alcoholism: role of changes in thyroid function.  Medical Hypotheses, 2002, Vol. 59, No. 2, pp. 167-169.

41.    Sher L.  Role of selenium depletion in the etiopathogenesis of depression in patients with alcoholism.  Medical Hypotheses, 2002, Vol. 59, No. 3, pp. 330-333.

42.    Sher L.  Current methodological issues in candidate gene association studies in psychiatric disorders.  The Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry, 2002, Vol. 17, No.1, pp. 53-62.

43.    Sher L.  The placebo effect on mood and behavior: possible role of opioid and dopamine modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system.  Forschende Komplementärmedizin und Klassische Naturheilkunde / Research in Complementary and Classical Natural Medicine, 2003, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 61-68 (in English).

44.    Sher L.  Etiology and pathogenesis of mood disorders.  QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2003, Vol. 96, No. 4, pp. 309-313.

45.    Sher L.  Effects of heavy alcohol consumption on the cardiovascular system may be mediated in part by the influence of alcohol-induced depression on the immune system.  Medical Hypotheses, 2003, Vol. 60, No. 5, pp. 702-706.

46.    Sher L.  Medical innovations and discoveries: the mind of a scientist is the most important research instrument.  Acta Neuropsychiatrica, 2003, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 103-104.

47.    Sher L.  Recognizing post-traumatic stress disorder.  QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2004, Vol. 97, No. 1, pp. 1-5.

48.    Sher L.  Alcoholism and seasonal affective disorder.  Comprehensive Psychiatry, 2004, Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 51-56.

49.    Sher L.  Daily hassles, cortisol, and the pathogenesis of depression.  Medical Hypotheses, 2004, Vol. 62, No. 2, pp. 198-202.

50.    Sher L.  Depression and alcoholism. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2004, Vol. 97, No. 4, pp. 237-240.

51.    Sher L.  Etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of seasonal and non-seasonal mood disorders: possible role of circadian rhythm abnormalities related to developmental alcohol exposure.  Medical Hypotheses, 2004, Vol. 62, No. 5, pp. 797-801.

52.    Sher L.  Light therapy for depressive disorders.  Psychiatric Times, 2004, Vol. 22, No. 11, pp. 68, 70-71.

53.    Sher L.  Preventing suicide. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2004, Vol. 97, No. 10, pp. 677-680.

54.    Sher L. The role of endogenous opioids in the placebo effect in post-traumatic stress disorder. Forschende Komplementärmedizin und Klassische Naturheilkunde / Research in Complementary and Classical Natural Medicine, 2004, Vol. 11, No. 6, 354-359 (in English).

55.    Sher L. Type D personality: the heart, stress, and cortisol. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2005, Vol. 98, No. 5, pp. 323-329.

56.    Sher L. The concept of post-traumatic mood disorder. Medical Hypotheses, 2005, Vol. 65, No. 2, pp. 205-210.

57.    Sher L., Zalsman G.  Alcohol and adolescent suicide.  International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2005, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 197-203.

58.    Gokhshtein U., Giner L., Mitrani M., Sharabi I., Gorlyn M., Sher L., Goldberg P., Misgav S., Carballo J.J., Wolovik L., BenDor D.H.   Supportive short-term family therapy by nursing staff in the inpatient unit: preventing dependence and rehospitalization in the acutely ill and suicidal adolescent.  International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2005, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 299-304.

59.    Sher L. Alcohol use and suicide rates. Medical Hypotheses, 2005, Vol. 65, No. 6, pp. 1010-1012.

60.    Sher L. Alcoholism and suicidal behavior: a clinical overview. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2006, Vol. 113, No. 1, pp. 13-22.

61.    Sher L. Alcohol consumption and suicide. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2006, Vol. 99, No. 1, pp. 57-61.

62.    Sher L. Functional magnetic resonance imaging in studies of neurocognitive effects of alcohol use on adolescents and young adults. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2006, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 3-7.

63.    Sher L., Kandel I., Merrick J. Alcohol and suicidal behavior in adolescents: A medical and social problem. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2006, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 1-2.

64.    Carballo J.J., Oquendo M.A., Giner L., Zalsman G., Roche A.M., Sher L. Impulsive-aggressive traits and suicidal behavior in adolescents and young adults with alcoholism. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2006, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 15-19.

65.    Conason A.H., Oquendo M.A., Sher L. Psychotherapy in the treatment of alcohol and substance abusing adolescents with suicidal behavior. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2006, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 9-13.

66.    Conason A.H., Sher L. Alcohol use in adolescents with eating disorders. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2006, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 31-36.

67.    Estrin I., Sher L. The constitutionality of random drug and alcohol testing of students in secondary schools. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2006, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 21-25.

68.    Conason A.H., Brunstein Klomek A., Sher L. Recognizing alcohol and drug abuse in patients with eating disorders. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2006, Vol. 99, No. 5, pp. 335-339.

69.    Sher L. Alcohol and suicide: neurobiological and clinical aspects. TheScientificWorldJournal, 2006, Vol. 6, pp. 700-706.

70.    Sher L., Sperling D., Zalsman G., Vardi G., Merrick J. Alcohol and suicidal behavior in adolescents. Minerva Pediatrica, 2006, Vol. 58, No. 4, pp. 333-339.

71.    Sher L. Cortisol and seasonal changes in mood and behavior. Psychiatric Times, 2006, Vol. 23, No. 11, pp. 22, 24-25.

72.    Sher L. Combined dexamethasone suppression-corticotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test in studies of depression, alcoholism, and suicidal behavior. TheScientificWorldJournal, 2006, Vol. 6, pp. 1398-1404.

73.    Sher L. Risk and protective factors for suicide in patients with alcoholism. TheScientificWorldJournal, 2006, Vol. 6, pp. 1405-1411.

74.    Sher L. The role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction in the pathophysiology of alcohol misuse and suicidal behavior in adolescents. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2007, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 3-9.

75.    Sher L. Functional magnetic resonance imaging in studies of the neurobiology of suicidal behavior in adolescents with alcohol use disorders. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2007, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 11-18.

76.    Groves S.A., Stanley B.H., Sher L. Ethnicity and the relationship between adolescent alcohol use and suicidal behavior. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2007, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 19-25.

77.    Makhija N.J., Sher L. Preventing suicide in adolescents with alcohol use disorders. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2007, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp.53-59.

78.    Giner L., Carballo J.J., Guija J.A., Sperling D., Oquendo M.A., Garcia-Parajua P., Sher L., Giner J. Psychological autopsy studies: The role of alcohol use in adolescent and young adult suicides. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2007, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 99-113.

79.    Carballo J., Clavel M., Giner L., Sher L. The role of the pediatrician in preventing suicide in adolescent with alcohol use disorders. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2007, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 61-65.

80.    Sher L., Kandel I., Merrick J. Alcohol and the brain. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 2007, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 113-114.

81.    Sher L. Possible link between cognitive dysfunction and suicidal behavior in individuals with alcohol use disorders. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 2007, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 149-152.

82.    Makhija N, Sher L. Childhood abuse, adult alcohol use disorders and suicidal behavior. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2007, Vol. 100, No. 5, pp. 305-309.

83.    Sher L. Possible role of selenium deficiency in the neurobiology of depression and suicidal behavior in patients with alcohol use disorders. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 2007, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 227-230.

84.    Sher L., Merrick J. Alcohol, impulsivity and suicidal behavior. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 2007, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 335-336.

85.    Sher L., Oquendo M.A. Bipolar disorders in children and adolescents: dilemmas in their pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. Minerva Pediatrica, 2008, Vol. 60, No. 1, pp. 37-39.

86.    Sher L. Depression and suicidal behavior in alcohol abusing adolescents: possible role of selenium deficiency. Minerva Pediatrica, 2008, Vol. 60, No. 2, pp. 201-209.

87.    Sher L., Stanley B.H. The role of endogenous opioids in the pathophysiology of self-injurious and suicidal behavior. Archives of Suicide Research, 2008, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 299-308.

88.    Sher L. The concept of post-traumatic mood disorder and its implications for adolescent suicidal behavior. Minerva Pediatrica, 2008, Vol. 60, No. 6, pp. 1393-1399.

89.    Palitz S., Oquendo M.A., Sher L. A high lethality suicide attempt in a patient with unrecognized bipolar disorder: A case report. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 2009, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 75-77.

90.    Sher L. A model of suicidal behavior in war veterans with posttraumatic mood disorder. Medical Hypotheses, 2009, Vol. 73, No. 2, pp. 215-219.

91.    Ganz D, Sher L. Suicidal behavior in adolescents with comorbid depression and alcohol abuse. Minerva Pediatrica, 2009, Vol. 61, No. 3, pp. 333-347.

92.    Sher L. Suicide in war veterans: the role of comorbidity of PTSD and depression. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 2009, Vol. 9, No. 7, pp. 921-923.

93.    Sher L. A model of suicidal behavior among depressed immigrants. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 2010, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 5-7.

94.    Braquehais M.D., Oquendo M.A., Baca-Garcia E., Sher L. Is impulsivity a link between childhood abuse and suicide? Comprehensive Psychiatry, 2010, Vol. 51, No. 2, pp. 121-129.

95.    Sher L. Immigration, mental health and suicidal behavior. Medical Hypotheses, 2010, Vol. 74, No. 6, pp. 966-967.

96.    Sher L. Suicidal behavior in comorbid depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Biological Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology, 2010, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 3-8.

97.    Ganz D., Braquehais M.D., Sher L. Secondary prevention of suicide. PLoS Medicine, 2010, Vol. 7, No. 6, e1000271.

98.    Pompili M., Serafini G., Innamorati M., Dominici G., Ferracuti S., Kotzalidis G.D., Serra G., Girardi P., Janiri L., Tatarelli R., Sher L., Lester D. Suicidal behavior and alcohol abuse. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2010, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 1392-1431.

99.    Braquehais M.D., Sher L. Posttraumatic stress disorder in war veterans: a discussion of the “Neuroevolutionary Time-Depth Principle.” Journal of Affective Disorders, 2010, Vol. 125, Nos. 1-3, pp. 1-9.

100.    Sher L. Neurobiology of suicidal behavior in posttraumatic stress disorder. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 2010, Vol. 10, No. 8, pp. 1233-1235.

101.    Braquehais M.D., Ramos-Quiroga J.A., Sher L. Impulsivity: current and future trends in pharmacological treatment. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 2010, Vol. 10, No. 9, pp. 1367-1369.

102.    Ganz D., Sher L. Suicidal behavior in adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder. Minerva Pediatrica, 2010, Vol. 62, No. 4, pp. 363-370.

103.    Novakovic V., Aje O., Sher L. A patient with the Fregoli syndrome: a case report and the discussion of the relevant literature. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 2010, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 81-83.

104.    Sher L. Treatment of anxiety disorders in primary care and its role in suicide prevention. Biological Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology, 2010, Vol. 12, No. 2, p. 86.

105.    Sher L., Novakovic V. Brain stimulation in posttraumatic stress disorder: animal studies. Biological Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology, 2010, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 100-101.

106.    Byne W., Kerns D.C., Sher L., Novakovic V. White matter and oligodendrocyte abnormalities in bipolar disorder. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 2010, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 257-262.

107.    Sher L., LaBode V. Childhood abuse, brain-derived neurotrophic factor and psychiatric disorders. Biological Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology, 2011, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 19-20.

108.    Ganz D., Sher L. Posttraumatic stress disorder and adolescent suicidal behavior: neurobiological and clinical aspects. Biological Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology, 2011, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 12-15.

109.    Sher L. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and suicidal behavior. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2011, Vol. 104, No. 5, pp. 455-458.

110.    Sher L., Yehuda R. Preventing suicide among returning combat veterans: a moral imperative. Military Medicine, 2011, Vol. 176, No. 6, pp. 601-602.

111.    Sher L. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and suicidal behavior in adolescents. World Journal of Pediatrics, 2011, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 197-198.

112.    Sher L. Towards a model of suicidal behavior among physicians. Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria / Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, 2011, Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 111-112 (in English).

113.    Sher L. The role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the pathophysiology of adolescent suicidal behavior. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2011, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 181-185.

114.    LaBode V., Sher L. Improved prevention with preparation: what to teach about suicide. Biological Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology, 2011, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 68-70.

115.    Novakovic V., Sher L., Lapidus K.A.B., Mindes J., Golier J.A., Yehuda R. Brain stimulation in posttraumatic stress disorder. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 2011, 2: 5609 – DOI: 10.3402/ejpt.v2i0.5609

116.    Sher L. Teaching medical professionals about suicide prevention: what’s missing? QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2011, Vol. 114, No. 11, pp. 1005-1008.

117.    Sher L., LaBode V. Teaching health care professionals about suicide safety planning. Psychiatria Danubina, 2011, Vol. 23, No. 4, pp. 396-397.

118.    Sher L., Braquehais M.D., Casas M. Suicidal ideation in war veterans: the role of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 2012, Vol. 79, No. 2, pp. 92-97.

119.    Sher L. What should we tell medical students and residents about euthanasia and assisted suicide? Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2012, Vol. 46, No. 2, pp. 87-91.

120.    Sher L. Testosterone and suicidal behavior. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 2012, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 257-259.

121.    Novakovic V., Sher L. The use of clozapine for the treatment of schizophrenia and implications for suicide prevention. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, in press.

122.    Braquehais M.D., Valls M. M., Sher L., Casas M. Pathological collecting: A case report. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, in press.

123.    Ganz D., Sher L. Adolescent suicide in New York City: Plenty of room for new research. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, in press.

124.    Sher L. Teaching medical professionals and trainees about adolescent suicide prevention: five key problems. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, in press.

125.    Ganz D., Sher L. Educating medical professionals about suicide prevention among military veterans.  International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, in press.

 

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