Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Abstract
Autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD)
is
a
highly
complex
neurodevelopmental
characterized
by
deficits
in
sociability
and
repetitive
behaviour,
however
there
great
heterogeneity
within
other
comorbidities
that
accompany
ASD.
Recently,
gut
microbiome
has
been
pointed
out
as
plausible
contributing
factor
for
ASD
development
individuals
diagnosed
with
often
suffer
from
intestinal
problems
show
differentiated
microbial
composition.
Nevertheless,
studies
rarely
agree
on
the
specific
bacterial
taxa
involved
this
disorder.
Regarding
potential
role
of
pathophysiology,
our
aim
to
investigate
whether
set
relevant
classification
using
sibling-controlled
dataset.
Additionally,
we
validate
these
results
across
two
independent
cohorts
several
confounding
factors,
such
lifestyle,
influence
both
studies.
A
machine
learning
approach,
recursive
ensemble
feature
selection
(REFS),
was
applied
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing
data
117
subjects
(60
cases
57
siblings)
identifying
26
discriminate
controls.
The
average
area
under
curve
(AUC)
bacteria
dataset
81.6%.
Moreover,
selected
tenfold
cross-validation
scheme
(a
total
223
samples—125
98
controls).
We
obtained
AUCs
74.8%
74%,
respectively.
Analysis
REFS
identified
can
be
used
predict
status
children
three
distinct
AUC
over
80%
best-performing
classifiers.
Our
indicate
strong
association
should
not
disregarded
target
therapeutic
interventions.
Furthermore,
work
contribute
use
proposed
approach
signatures
datasets.
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(8), P. 3149 - 3152
Published: June 15, 2023
A
recent
"umbrella"
review
examined
various
biomarkers
relating
to
the
serotonin
system,
and
concluded
there
was
no
consistent
evidence
implicating
in
pathophysiology
of
depression.
We
present
reasons
for
why
this
conclusion
is
overstated,
including
methodological
weaknesses
process,
selective
reporting
data,
over-simplification,
errors
interpretation
neuropsychopharmacological
findings.
use
examples
tryptophan
depletion
serotonergic
molecular
imaging,
two
research
areas
most
relevant
investigation
serotonin,
illustrate
this.
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(6), P. 2291 - 2300
Published: June 1, 2023
Comorbid
mental
disorders
in
subjects
at
clinical
high
risk
for
psychosis
(CHR-P)
may
impact
preventive
care.
We
conducted
a
PRISMA/MOOSE-compliant
systematic
meta-analysis,
searching
PubMed/PsycInfo
up
to
June
21st,
2021
observational
studies/randomized
controlled
trials
reporting
on
comorbid
DSM/ICD-mental
CHR-P
(
protocol
).
The
primary
and
secondary
outcomes
were
baseline
follow-up
prevalence
of
disorders.
also
explored
the
association
compared
with
versus
psychotic/non-psychotic
control
groups,
their
functioning
transition
psychosis.
random-effects
meta-analyses,
meta-regression,
assessed
heterogeneity/publication
bias/quality
(Newcastle
Ottawa
Scale,
NOS).
included
312
studies
(largest
meta-analyzed
sample
=
7834,
any
anxiety
disorder,
mean
age
19.98
(3.40),
females
43.88%,
overall
NOS
>
6
77.6%
studies).
was
0.78
(95%
CI
0.73-0.82,
k
29)
non-psychotic
0.60
0.36-0.84,
3)
anxiety/mood
disorders,
0.44
0.39-0.49,
48)
mood
0.38
0.33-0.42,
50)
depressive
disorder/episode,
0.34
0.30-0.38,
69)
0.30
0.25-0.35,
35)
major
0.29
CI,
0.08-0.51,
trauma-related
0.23
0.17-0.28,
24)
personality
<0.23
other
(I2
50%
71.01%
estimates).
disorder
decreased
over
time
(0.51,
95%
0.25-0.77
96
months),
except
substance
use
which
increased
(0.19,
0.00-0.39,
2,
>96
months).
Compared
controls,
status
associated
higher
anxiety,
schizotypal
personality,
panic,
alcohol
(OR
from
2.90
1.54
without
psychosis),
9.30
2.02)
lower
0.41,
psychosis).
Higher
disorder/schizotypal
negatively
(beta
-0.40
-0.15),
while
dysthymic
disorder/generalized
0.59
1.49).
disorder/agoraphobia
-2.39
-0.27)
In
conclusion,
three-quarters
have
modulate
functionig
Transdiagnostic
health
assessment
should
be
warranted
CHR-P.
World Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(2), P. 244 - 256
Published: May 10, 2024
The
impact
of
air
pollution
and
climate
change
on
mental
health
has
recently
raised
strong
concerns.
However,
a
comprehensive
overview
analyzing
the
existing
evidence
while
addressing
relevant
biases
is
lacking.
This
umbrella
review
systematically
searched
PubMed/Medline,
Scopus
PsycINFO
databases
(up
to
June
26,
2023)
for
any
systematic
with
meta-analysis
investigating
association
or
outcomes.
We
used
R
metaumbrella
package
calculate
stratify
credibility
according
criteria
(i.e.,
convincing,
highly
suggestive,
weak)
that
address
several
biases,
complemented
by
sensitivity
analyses.
included
32
reviews
examined
284
individual
studies
237
associations
exposures
hazards
Most
(n=195,
82.3%)
involved
pollution,
rest
(n=42,
17.7%)
regarded
(mostly
focusing
temperature:
n=35,
14.8%).
Mental
outcomes
in
most
(n=185,
78.1%)
disorders,
followed
suicidal
behavior
(n=29,
12.4%),
access
care
services
(n=9,
3.7%),
disorders-related
symptomatology
(n=8,
3.3%),
multiple
categories
together
(n=6,
2.5%).
Twelve
(5.0%)
achieved
convincing
(class
I)
suggestive
II)
evidence.
Regarding
there
was
between
long-term
exposure
solvents
higher
incidence
dementia
cognitive
impairment
(odds
ratio,
OR=1.139),
some
pollutants
risk
disorders
(higher
high
vs.
low
levels
carbon
monoxide,
CO:
OR=1.587;
vascular
per
1
μg/m
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. e2457868 - e2457868
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Importance
Despite
public
health
concerns
that
cannabis
legalization
may
increase
the
number
of
cases
schizophrenia
caused
by
cannabis,
there
is
limited
evidence
on
this
topic.
Objective
To
examine
changes
in
population-attributable
risk
fraction
(PARF)
for
use
disorder
(CUD)
associated
with
after
liberalization
medical
and
nonmedical
Canada.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
population-based
cohort
study
was
conducted
Ontario,
Canada,
from
January
1,
2006,
to
December
31,
2022,
among
13
588
681
people
aged
14
65
years
without
a
history
schizophrenia.
Exposures
Diagnosis
CUD
emergency
department
or
hospital
setting
(
International
Statistical
Classification
Diseases
Related
Health
Problems,
Tenth
Revision,
Canada
[
ICD-10-CA
]
codes
F12x
T40.7).
Main
Outcome
Measures
Changes
PARF
F20x
F25x
Diagnostic
Manual
Mental
Disorders
[Fourth
Edition]
DSM-IV
code
295x)
over
3
policy
periods:
prelegalization
(January
2006
November
2015),
(December
2015
September
2018),
(October
2018
2022).
A
secondary
outcome
diagnosis
psychosis
not
otherwise
specified
(NOS)
F29x
298x).
Segmented
linear
regression
used
2018.
Results
The
included
individuals
(mean
[SD]
age,
39.3
[16.1]
years;
6
804
906
males
[50.1%]),
whom
118
650
(0.9%)
had
CUD.
total
91
106
(0.7%)
developed
(80
523
470
031
[0.6%]
general
population
vs
10
583
[8.9%]
CUD).
almost
tripled
3.7%
(95%
CI,
2.7%-4.7%)
during
period
10.3%
8.9%-11.7%)
period.
postlegalization
ranged
18.9%
16.8%-21.0%)
19
24
1.8%
1.1%-2.6%)
females
45
years.
annual
incidence
stable
time,
while
NOS
increased
30.0
55.1
per
100
000
(83.7%)
relative
steadily
no
accelerations
changes,
increases
accelerated
liberalization.
Conclusions
Relevance
In
proportion
incident
substantial
policy.
Ongoing
research
indicated
understand
long-term
associations
prevalence
psychotic
disorders.
Schizophrenia,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: April 3, 2025
Clinical
ascertainment
and
clinical
outcome
are
key
features
of
any
large
multisite
study.
In
the
ProNET
PRESCIENT
research
networks,
Accelerating
Medicines
Partnership®
Schizophrenia
(AMP®SCZ)
Ascertainment
Outcome
Measures
Team
aimed
to
establish
a
harmonized
assessment
protocol
across
these
two
networks
define
criteria
primary
secondary
endpoints.
addition
developing
protocol,
goals
this
aspect
AMP
SCZ
project
were:
(1)
implement
monitor
training,
participants,
assessments;
(2)
provide
expert
input
Psychosis
Risk
Evaluation,
Data
Integration
Computational
Technologies:
Processing,
Analysis,
Coordination
Center
(PREDICT-DPACC)
for
data
collection,
quality
control,
preparation
analysis
measures;
(3)
ongoing
support
analysis,
reporting
data.
This
paper
describes
endpoints
outcomes,
rationale
selection
measures,
extensive
training
staff,
(4)
measures
study
which
includes
several
sites
where
English
is
not
native
language;
(5)
measure
stability
over
time
in
observational
comparing
ratings
at
baseline
2-month
follow
up.
Watch
Dr.
Jean
Addington
discuss
her
work
article:
https://vimeo.com/1040425281
.
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
137, P. 104662 - 104662
Published: April 12, 2022
We
mapped
the
evidence
on
type
and
strength
of
associations
between
a
broad
range
mental
physical
conditions
in
children
adolescents,
by
carrying
out
an
umbrella
review,
i.e.,
quantitative
synthesis
previous
systematic
reviews
meta-analyses.
also
assessed
to
which
extent
links
vary
across
disorders
or,
contrast,
are
transdiagnostic.
Based
pre-established
protocol,
we
retained
45
reviews/meta-analyses,
encompassing
around
12.5
million
participants.
In
analyses
limited
most
rigorous
estimates,
found
for
following
associations:
ADHD-asthma,
ADHD-obesity,
depression-asthma.
A
transdiagnostic
association
was
confirmed
asthma
anxiety/ASD/depression/bipolar
disorder,
obesity
ADHD/ASD/depression,
dermatitis
ASD/ADHD.
conclude
that
allergic
likely
be
associated
with
adolescents.
Our
results
can
help
clinicians
explore
potential
children/adolescent
provide
road
map
future
studies
aimed
at
shading
light
underlying
factors.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Aug. 9, 2022
The
sheer
volume
of
research
publications
on
physical
activity,
mental
health,
and
wellbeing
is
overwhelming.
aim
this
study
was
to
perform
a
broad-ranging
scientometric
analysis
evaluate
key
themes
trends
over
the
past
decades,
informing
future
lines
research.
We
searched
Web
Science
Core
Collection
from
inception
until
December
7,
2021,
using
appropriate
search
terms
such
as
“physical
activity”
or
“mental
health,”
with
no
limitation
language
time.
Eligible
studies
were
articles,
reviews,
editorial
material,
proceeding
papers.
retrieved
55,353
documents
published
between
1905
2021.
annual
scientific
production
exponential
mean
growth
rate
6.8%
since
1989.
1988–2021
co-cited
reference
network
identified
50
distinct
clusters
that
presented
significant
modularity
silhouette
scores
indicating
highly
credible
(
Q
=
0.848,
S
0.939).
This
6
major
namely
cardiovascular
diseases,
somatic
disorders,
cognitive
decline/dementia,
illness,
athletes'
performance,
related
health
issues,
eating
COVID-19
pandemic.
A
focus
latest
found
greenness/urbanicity
(2014),
concussion/chronic
traumatic
encephalopathy
(2015),
(2019)
most
active
USA
central,
Chinese
network,
although
important
in
size,
relatively
isolated.
Our
results
strengthen
expand
central
role
activity
public
calling
for
systematic
involvement
professionals
stakeholders
decision-making
process.