Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 4, 2025
Abstract
Chronic
pain
is
associated
with
persistent
alterations
in
brain
structure
and
function.
However,
existing
research
has
not
fully
explored
the
relationship
between
network
topological
properties
clinical
symptoms
patients
chronic
low
back-related
leg
(cLBLP).
In
this
study,
we
collected
resting-state
functional
structural
magnetic
resonance
imaging
data,
along
symptom
evaluation
from
32
cLBLP
31
healthy
controls.
A
large-scale
complex
analysis
was
conducted
to
evaluate
global
nodal
of
networks.
Statistical
analyses
were
performed
determine
associations
variables.
The
results
showed
significant
both
networks
compared
Additionally,
a
direct
correlation
found
spatial
discrimination
ability,
measured
by
two-point
tactile
values,
while
no
association
observed
connectivity
discrimination.
This
study
demonstrates
that
exbibit
decreased
local
efficiency
increased
compensatory
network.
Notably,
connectome,
rather
than
play
more
role
deterioration
foot
acuity
patients.
Trial
registration
:
trial
registered
Chinese
Clinical
Registry
number
ChiCTR2200055321
on
2022-01-06.
Alzheimer s Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Gut
microbiota
dysbiosis
is
linked
to
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
but
our
understanding
of
the
molecular
and
neuropathological
bases
underlying
such
association
remains
fragmentary.
Using
16S
rDNA
amplicon
sequencing,
untargeted
metabolomics,
multi-modal
magnetic
resonance
imaging,
we
examined
group
differences
in
gut
microbiome,
fecal
metabolome,
neuroimaging
measures,
cognitive
variables
across
30
patients
with
AD,
75
individuals
mild
impairment
(MCI),
61
healthy
controls
(HC).
Furthermore,
assessed
associations
between
these
multi-omics
changes
using
correlation
mediation
analyses.
There
were
significant
microbial
composition,
which
driven
by
8
taxa
(e.g.,
Staphylococcus
Bacillus)
exhibiting
a
progressive
increase
relative
abundance
from
HC
MCI
2
Anaerostipes)
showing
gradual
decrease.
26
metabolites
Arachidonic,
Adrenic,
Lithocholic
acids)
exhibited
AD.
We
also
observed
gray
matter
atrophy
broadly
distributed
regions
micro-structural
integrity
damage
widespread
white
tracts
along
AD
continuum.
Integration
revealed
microbiota,
metabolites,
neuroimaging,
cognition.
More
importantly,
identified
two
potential
pathways:
(1)
→
cognition,
(2)
Aside
elucidating
mechanism
whereby
findings
may
contribute
groundwork
for
future
interventions
targeting
microbiota-metabolites-brain-cognition
pathways
as
therapeutic
strategy
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Subjective
cognitive
decline
(SCD)
is
increasingly
recognized
as
closely
related
to
future
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
Numerous
neuroimaging
findings
in
SCD
are
inconsistent.
We
tested
whether
the
various
localize
a
common
brain
network.
METHODS
Using
novel
coordinate
network
mapping
approach,
we
delineated
damage
networks
that
were
functionally
connected
reported
findings.
then
decoded
these
using
microscale
transcriptomic
and
chemo‐architectures
psychological
processes.
RESULTS
enrolled
45
studies
comprising
2453
patients
3017
healthy
controls.
The
identified
largely
localized
somatosensory
(SMN)
default
mode
(DMN).
Both
robust
perturbations
of
analyzed
parameters
an
independent
validation
dataset.
Neurobiology
correlation
analyses
some
key
biological
pathways
neurotransmitters
linked
networks.
DISCUSSION
Our
reconcile
heterogeneous
abnormalities
provide
richer
neurobiological
underpinning,
which
has
implications
for
understanding
with
SCD.
Highlights
on
reconciled
framework.
SCD‐related
functional
involves
changes
DMN,
while
structural
mainly
primary
sensory
areas.
genes
predominantly
enriched
processes
synaptic
structure,
calcium
ion
binding,
cellular
metabolism.
An
ALE
meta‐analysis
was
conducted
comparison.
Cerebral Cortex,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Abstract
Childhood
maltreatment
(CM)
is
a
major
risk
factor
for
numerous
mental
disorders.
The
long-term
consequences
of
CM
on
brain
structural
and
functional
plasticity
have
been
well
documented.
However,
the
neurophysiological
biotypes
remain
unclear
although
childhood
trauma
questionnaire
uses
different
dimensions
to
assess
types.
Here,
we
investigated
using
spectral
clustering
further
evaluated
neurobiological
heterogeneities
with
multimodal
magnetic
resonance
imaging.
Moreover,
established
molecular
basis
each
biotype
brain-wide
transcriptome-neuroimaging
spatial
association
analyses.
Three
distinct
characteristics
were
found.
specific
pattern
subtype
was
found
be
associated
genes
primarily
mediating
synapse
development
neuron
projection.
Taken
together,
our
findings
provide
initial
evidence
that
has
biotypes,
which
may
facilitate
early
precise
prevention
better
links
this
high
psychiatric
International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1), P. 100539 - 100539
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
neural
mechanisms
and
long-term
effects
of
perceived
stress
(PS)
self-control
(SC)
on
mental
health
(MH)
are
not
fully
understood.
This
study
seeks
to
investigate
the
influence
PS
SC
MH
identify
their
correlates
using
fMRI.
A
total
817
college
students
participated
in
behavioral
assessments,
including
Perceived
Stress
Scale
(PSS),
Self-Control
(SCS),
Mental
Health
Continuum
Short
Form
(MHC-SF).
Among
them,
371
underwent
fMRI
scans
calculate
zfALFF
whole-brain
functional
connectivity.
Additionally,
measures
were
reassessed
two
years
later.
Longitudinal
data
revealed
significant
fixed
health.
significantly
predicted
decreased
at
Time
2,
acted
as
a
mediator
such
relationship.
results
brain
model
analyses
found
that
right
temporal
region
negatively
self-control.
Functional
connectivity
between
precentral
gyrus
was
also
predict
highlights
mediating
role
relationship
It
identifies
specific
regions
associated
with
self-control,
providing
new
neurobiological
evidence
for
interventions.
International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1), P. 100537 - 100537
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Hypomanic
personality
traits
(HPT)
are
susceptibility
markers
for
psychiatric
disorders,
particularly
bipolar
disorder,
and
strongly
associated
with
aggressive
behaviors.
However,
the
neuropsychological
mechanisms
underlying
this
association
remain
unclear.
This
study
utilized
psychometric
network
analysis
Inter-Subject
Representation
Similarity
Analysis
(IS-RSA)
to
explore
circuits
that
link
HPT
aggression
in
a
large
non-clinical
population.
Psychometric
(n
=
716)
identified
two
key
nodes:
Behavioral
Inhibition
System
(BIS)
mood
volatility,
core
dimension
of
HPT.
We
observed
positive
correlation
between
volatility
aggression,
BIS
serving
as
mediating
factor.
Task-based
functional
imaging
53)
further
revealed
double
dissociation
dorsal
(dSMC)
ventral
(vSMC)
sensorimotor
cortices
HPT,
specifically
during
processing
reward
magnitude
delay
delayed
paradigm.
Functional
patterns
within
these
regions
mediated
relationship
individual
differences
acting
mediator
through
parallel
pathways.
Resting-state
505)
replicated
segregation
distinct
integrative
patterns:
dSMC
was
functionally
connected
frontoparietal
(FPN)
vSMC
(SMN).
These
collectively
associations
among
BIS.
findings
highlight
critical
role
understanding
pathways
linking
HPT-related
aggression.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Introduction
Early
prognosis
prediction
of
acute
ischemic
stroke
(AIS)
can
support
clinicians
in
choosing
personalized
treatment
plans.
The
aim
this
study
is
to
develop
a
machine
learning
(ML)
model
that
uses
multiple
post-labeling
delay
times
(multi-PLD)
arterial
spin
labeling
(ASL)
radiomics
features
achieve
early
and
precise
AIS
prognosis.
Methods
This
enrolled
102
patients
admitted
between
December
2020
September
2024.
Clinical
data,
such
as
age
baseline
National
Institutes
Health
Stroke
Scale
(NIHSS)
score,
were
collected.
Radiomics
extracted
from
cerebral
blood
flow
(CBF)
images
acquired
through
multi-PLD
ASL.
Features
selected
using
least
absolute
shrinkage
selection
operator
regression,
three
models
developed:
clinical
model,
CBF
combined
employing
eight
ML
algorithms.
Model
performance
was
assessed
receiver
operating
characteristic
curves
decision
curve
analysis
(DCA).
Shapley
Additive
exPlanations
applied
interpret
feature
contributions.
Results
extreme
gradient
boosting
demonstrated
superior
predictive
performance,
achieving
an
area
under
the
(AUC)
0.876.
Statistical
DeLong
test
revealed
its
significant
outperformance
compared
both
(AUC
=
0.658,
p
<
0.001)
0.755,
0.002).
robustness
all
confirmed
permutation
testing.
Furthermore,
DCA
underscored
utility
model.
prognostic
notably
influenced
by
NIHSS
age,
well
texture
shape
CBF.
Conclusion
integration
data
ASL
offers
secure
dependable
approach
for
predicting
AIS,
particularly
beneficial
with
contraindications
contrast
agents.
aids
devising
individualized
plans,
ultimately
enhancing
patient