The Balance in the Head: How Developmental Factors Explain Relationships Between Brain Asymmetries and Mental Diseases
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 169 - 169
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Cerebral
lateralisation
is
a
core
organising
principle
of
the
brain
that
characterised
by
complex
pattern
hemispheric
specialisations
and
interhemispheric
interactions.
In
various
mental
disorders,
functional
and/or
structural
asymmetries
are
changed
compared
to
healthy
controls,
these
alterations
may
contribute
primary
symptoms
cognitive
impairments
specific
disorder.
Since
multiple
genetic
epigenetic
factors
influence
both
pathogenesis
illness
development
asymmetries,
it
likely
neural
developmental
pathways
overlap
or
even
causally
intertwined,
although
timing,
magnitude,
direction
interactions
vary
depending
on
However,
underlying
steps
neuronal
mechanisms
still
unclear.
this
review
article,
we
briefly
summarise
what
know
about
structural,
functional,
relationships
outline
hypothetical
connections,
which
could
be
investigated
in
appropriate
animal
models.
Altered
cerebral
features
disorder,
as
trigger
neuropathogenesis
embedded
asymmetrical
organisation
developing
brain.
Therefore,
occurrence
severity
processing
cognition
probably
cannot
understood
independently
lateralised
intra-
networks.
Conversely,
impaired
cellular
processes
can
also
hinder
favourable
asymmetry
lead
deficits
particular.
Language: Английский
Accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation for pharmacological treatment‐resistant bipolar depression: Protocol for double‐blind, randomized, sham‐controlled trial
Taro Kishi,
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Kenji Sakuma,
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Shun Hamanaka
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et al.
Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Abstract
Background
With
30%–50%
of
people
with
bipolar
depression
(BDep)
not
responding
to
multiple
pharmacological
treatments,
alternative
therapies
are
needed.
Accelerated
intermittent
theta
burst
stimulation
(aiTBS)
over
the
left
dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex
(L‐DLPFC)
has
been
employed
for
individuals
treatment‐resistant
major
depressive
disorder
(TR‐MDD).
Imaging
studies
have
revealed
reduced
regional
activity
L‐DLPFC
both
TR‐MDD
and
BDep
(TR‐BDep),
suggesting
that
aiTBS
may
be
beneficial
TR‐BDep.
Methods
A
6‐week,
double‐blind,
sham‐controlled,
randomized
trial
will
conducted
compare
efficacy
safety
in
TR‐BDep
(jRCTs042240019).
Fifty
iTBS
sessions
(1800
pulses/session)
delivered
10
daily
5
consecutive
days
at
90%
resting
motor
threshold.
This
protocol
is
termed
as
Fujita
Neuromodulation
Therapy
Bipolar
Depression
(FNT‐BD).
Twenty‐two
participants
(both
sexes,
aged
18–64
years)
(DSM‐5‐TR,
Type
I)
recruited.
The
response
rate
any
given
week
follow‐up
primary
outcome,
defined
a
reduction
≥50%
Montgomery
Åsberg
Rating
Scale
(MADRS)
score.
Other
outcomes
include
MADRS
score
changes,
remission
(10
≥
score),
Clinical
Global
Impression‐Improvement
score,
Impression‐Severity
discontinuation
rate,
incidence
individual
adverse
events.
Results
We
anticipate
who
receive
treatment
show
significant
improvement
depressing
symptoms
compared
those
receiving
sham
treatment.
Conclusions
study
provide
valuable
evidence
patients
clinicians.
Language: Английский
Decoding depression: How DLPFC and SMA mediate stress perception's role in mental health?
Journal of Affective Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
379, P. 323 - 331
Published: March 12, 2025
Language: Английский
Tract-based structural and functional connectivity abnormalities in bipolar I disorder
Liqian Cui,
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Huixing Zeng,
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Yixin Chen
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Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 111297 - 111297
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
A Unified Pathogenic Hypothesis for Mental Disorders Based on Schismogenesis
Biosystems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 105431 - 105431
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Epigenome Defines Aberrant Brain Laterality in Major Mental Illnesses
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 261 - 261
Published: March 7, 2024
Brain-hemisphere
asymmetry/laterality
is
a
well-conserved
biological
feature
of
normal
brain
development.
Several
lines
evidence,
confirmed
by
the
meta-analysis
different
studies,
support
disruption
laterality
in
mental
illnesses
such
as
schizophrenia
(SCZ),
bipolar
disorder
(BD),
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
(ADHD),
obsessive
compulsive
(OCD),
and
autism.
Furthermore,
abnormal
lateralization
planum
temporale
(a
critical
structure
auditory
language
processing)
has
been
reported
patients
with
SCZ,
it
considered
major
cause
for
onset
verbal
hallucinations.
Interestingly,
peripheral
counterparts
illness,
particularly
have
also
shown
several
structures
human
body.
For
instance,
fingerprints
SCZ
exhibit
aberrant
asymmetry,
while
their
hair
whorl
rotation
random,
95%
general
population
clockwise
rotation.
In
this
work,
we
present
comprehensive
literature
review
disturbances
BD,
ADHD,
OCD,
followed
systematic
epigenetic
factors
that
may
be
involved
health
disorders.
We
will
conclude
discussion
on
whether
existing
non-pharmacological
therapies
rTMS
ECT
used
to
influence
altered
functional
asymmetry
right
left
hemispheres
brain,
along
corresponding
gene-expression
patterns.
Language: Английский
Effect of γ-tACS on prefrontal hemodynamics in bipolar disorder: A functional near-infrared study
Journal of Psychiatric Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
175, P. 227 - 234
Published: May 3, 2024
Transcranial
alternating
current
stimulation
(tACS)
is
a
potential
therapeutic
psychiatric
tool
that
has
been
shown
to
modulate
clinical
symptoms
and
brain
function
by
inducing
oscillations.
However,
direct
evidence
on
the
effects
of
gamma-tACS
(γ-tACS)
Bipolar
I
Disorder
(BD-I)
limited.
In
present
study
we
used
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
explore
prefrontal
hemodynamic
changes
in
BD-I
patients
receiving
combined
γ-tACS
intervention
addition
pharmacological
treatment.
Language: Английский
Behavioral lateralization in bipolar disorders: a systematic review
International Journal of Bipolar Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
Background
Bipolar
disorder
(BD)
is
often
seen
as
a
bridge
between
schizophrenia
and
depression
in
terms
of
symptomatology
etiology.
Interestingly,
hemispheric
asymmetries
well
behavioral
lateralization
are
shifted
towards
tendency
left-side
or
mixed-side
bias
whereas
no
shift
observed
subjects
with
depression.
Given
the
role
BD
both,
(hypo)manic
depressive
episodes,
investigating
an
interesting
objective.
Method
A
systematic
review
studies
including
measures
form
handedness,
footedness,
eyedness,
language
was
performed
resulting
25
suitable
studies.
Results
broad
variety
methods
used
to
assess
lateralization,
especially
for
hindering
integration
results.
Additionally,
hand
preference,
frequently
different
cut-off
scores
classification
systems.
Overall,
do
not
support
alteration
side
preference
subjects.
Studies
focusing
on
differences
handedness
demonstrate
that
show
equal
rates
right-
non-right-handedness
general
population.
Few
manic
episodes
point
increased
ear
eye
dominance,
but
small
sample
sizes
conflicting
results
warrant
further
investigation.
Conclusion
The
reinforce
some
disorders,
such
BD,
should
be
treated
homogenous
group
sub-groups
analyzed
within
patient’s
Particularly,
clinical
implications
from
neuroimaging
highlight
need
study
given
they
may
important
consider
brain
stimulation
protocols.
Language: Английский
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Neuromethods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 461 - 508
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Centering prayer in the treatment of bipolar disorder
Yanín Machado,
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Mauricio Chinchilla,
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Robert Hesse
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et al.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 2314 - 2323
Published: March 30, 2024
Bipolar
Disorder
(BD),
formerly
manic-depressive
illness
or
manic
depression,
is
a
lifelong
mood
disorder
and
mental
health
condition
that
causes
intense
shifts
in
mood,
energy
levels,
thinking
patterns,
behavior.
These
can
last
for
hours,
days,
weeks,
months,
interrupting
the
ability
to
carry
out
daily
tasks.
The
manageable
with
medications,
talk
therapy,
lifestyle
changes,
other
treatments,
but
therapy
results
are
unreliable
many
patients.
Most
faith
traditions
have
two
forms
of
prayer:
discursive
contemplative.
believers
practice
prayer.
Medical
research
has
shown
statistical
healing
effects
prayer,
there
considerably
less
on
contemplative
Hesse
reports
method
teaching
CP
by
asking
volunteer
help
demonstrate
analogy
between
human
Divine
relationships
following
quoted
phases.,
Therefore,
we
hypothesize
might
produce
significant
depression
improvement
BP
Two
neurologists
double-blind
diagnosed
five
patients
complaining
BD
normal
subjects.
All
cases
expressed
their
belief
God,
so
not
non-theistic
meditation.
Patients
will
be
free
medication
selected
during
depressive
episodes.
Among
trait
markers
frontal
alpha
asymmetry,55,56,
changes
qEEG
cordance.
A
very
stable
QEEG
pattern,
consisting
asymmetry,
was
observed
all
Hence,
this
pattern
used
compare
before
after
CP.
Our
main
result
showed
focal
left
Alpha
increment
disappeared
Conclusion:
promising
tool
treating
organizing
function
interplay
among
brain
networks
subserve
Cognition-emotion
interactions
prefrontal
cortex.
Language: Английский