Summary and Conclusions
Evidence is presented for a more physiologic concept of hypoglycemia and convulsive therapy. Certain fallacies, the result of distorted thinking on the subject, are refuted. A reorientation toward the application of these therapies is presented and discussed. A much higher incidence of recoveries and rehabilitations in the psychiatric casualties in the present war would be afforded through the proper use of these therapies.
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Since this paper was written, Dr. Tillim has been called to active military service as a captain in the army medical corps.
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Squires, M., Tillim, S.J. A physiologic concept of hypoglycemia and convulsive therapy. Psych Quar 18, 92–104 (1944). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01569026
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