Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 21, 2023
Abstract
The
rising
incidence
of
schizophrenia,
depression,
bipolar
disorder,
and
other
mental
illnesses
have
an
association
with
sarcopenia
(SP).
Observational
studies
are
susceptible
to
confounding
factors.
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
offer
a
way
mitigate
the
influence
such
factors
when
assessing
causality.
causal
connection
between
SP
was
evaluated
using
inverse-variance
weighted
(IVW)
MR
methods.
Sensitivity
analyses
were
also
performed.
We
found
schizophrenia
exhibited
negative
increased
whole-body
FFM
(fat
free
mass)
(odds
ratio
[OR]
=
0.987,
95%
CI:
0.979–0.996,
P
0.03),
that
attributed
reduction
in
both
lower
legs
(OR
0.990,
0.981–0.999,
0.037;
OR
0.984,
0.975–0.993,
0.000).
Schizophrenia
negatively
correlated
upper
limb,
0.979–0.994,
0.001,
0.986,
0.997–0.996,
0.004.
Major
depression
walking
pace
related
0.965,
0.935–0.996,
0.027).
Bipolar
disorder
associated
decreased
left
leg
0.979,
0.960–0.999,
0.036).
Both
limbs
showed
FFM,
right
having
0.973,
0.953–0.993,
0.008
0.951–0.994,
0.014,
respectively.
Additionally,
1.021,
1.005–1.038,
0.012).A
potential
relationship
existed
among
SP-related
traits,
major
addition
disorder.
In
conclusion,
significant
relationships
exist
SP.
worsens
increasing
severity
illness.
demonstrated
apart
from
Brain Behavior and Immunity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121, P. 257 - 268
Published: July 30, 2024
Major
Depressive
Disorder
(MDD)
is
a
heterogeneous
disorder
that
affects
twice
as
many
women
than
men.
Precluding
advances
in
more
tailored
and
efficacious
treatments
for
depression
the
lack
of
reliable
biomarkers.
While
linked
to
elevations
inflammatory
immune
system
functioning,
this
relationship
not
evident
among
all
individuals
with
may
vary
based
on
symptom
subtypes
and/or
sex.
This
systematic
review
meta-analysis
examined
whether
peripheral
markers
are
sex-specific.
PRISMA
guidelines
were
followed
review,
comprehensive
search
strategy
identified
studies
from
PubMed
PsycInfo
was
applied.
Studies
included
if
they
reported
C-reactive
protein
(CRP),
interleukin
(IL)-6,
tumor
necrosis
factor
(TNF)-α
IL-1β
males
females
depressed
healthy
adults.
We
23
satisfied
these
inclusion
criteria.
Random-effects
models
fit,
measures
association
summarized
between
levels
circulating
inflammation
females.
Sex-based
analyses
revealed
elevated
CRP
(Cohen's
d
=
0.19)
relative
their
counterparts
(p
0.02),
an
effect
apparent
-0.01).
Similarly,
IL-6
increased
compared
controls
0.51;
p
0.04),
but
once
again
found
0.16).
TNF-α
0.01),
no
statistically
significant
sex
differences
found.
The
resulted
only
three
articles,
thus,
results
presented
supplemental
section.
our
understanding
unique
involvement
biomarkers
men
women,
which
help
inform
sex-specific
treatment
approaches
future.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: May 22, 2024
Introduction
It
remains
unclear
whether
depressive
symptoms
are
associated
with
increased
all-cause
mortality
and
to
what
extent
chronic
disease
mortality.
The
study
aims
explore
the
relationship
between
mortality,
how
may,
in
turn,
affect
among
Chinese
middle-aged
older
people
through
diseases.
Methods
Data
were
collected
from
China
Health
Retirement
Longitudinal
Study
(CHARLS).
This
cohort
involved
13,855
individuals
Wave
1
(2011)
6
(2020)
of
CHARLS,
which
is
a
nationally
representative
survey
that
collects
information
residents
ages
45
intrinsic
mechanisms
Center
for
Epidemiological
Studies
Depression
Scale
(CES-D-10)
was
validated
CHARLS.
Covariates
included
socioeconomic
variables,
living
habits,
self-reported
history
Kaplan–Meier
curves
depicted
rates
by
symptom
levels,
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
models
estimating
hazard
ratios
(HRs)
Results
Out
total
participants
included,
median
(
Q
1,
3)
age
58.00
(51.00,
63.00)
years.
Adjusted
all
covariates,
adults
had
higher
rate
(HR
=
1.20
[95%
CI,
1.09–1.33]).
An
observed
55–64
years
old
1.23
1.03–1.47])
more
than
65
1.32
1.18–1.49]),
agricultural
Hukou
1.44,
1.30–1.59]),
nonagricultural
workload
1.81
1.61–2.03]).
Depressive
risks
patients
hypertension
1.19
1.00–1.40]),
diabetes
1.41[95%
1.02–1.95]),
arthritis
1.29
1.09–1.51]).
Conclusion
raise
risk,
particularly
those
aged
55
above,
rural
household
registration
(agricultural
Hukou),
workers,
hypertension,
diabetes,
arthritis.
Our
findings
longitudinal
data
this
offer
valuable
insights
interventions
targeting
depression,
such
as
early
detection,
integrated
care
management,
healthy
lifestyles;
community
support
may
help
reduce
people.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 593 - 593
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Background:
Suicide
remains
a
persistent
global
health
challenge,
resisting
widespread
prevention
efforts.
According
to
previous
findings,
toxoplasmosis
is
particularly
associated
with
altered
decision
making,
which
could
lead
risk-taking
behavior,
thereby
increasing
the
likelihood
for
suicidal
behavior
(SB).
In
addition,
discussion
about
role
of
microbiome
in
psychiatric
disorders
has
emerged
lately,
also
makes
it
relevant
investigate
its
context
SB.
Therefore,
two
systematic
reviews
are
integrated
this
paper,
and
existing
knowledge
comprehensively
summarized
regarding
association
between
microbial
pathogens
Methods:
We
conducted
search
keywords
including
SB
Toxoplasma
gondii
(Suicid*
AND
Toxoplasm*)
Microbiome
Microbiota)
throughout
PubMed
Scopus
retrieve
related
studies
up
9
November
2023,
identifying
24
eligible
records.
The
subjects
included
had
have
fulfilled
criteria
an
disorder
as
defined
by
DSM-5,
death
cases
needed
been
suicide.
Results:
Most
reported
significant
SB,
suggesting
higher
infected
population.
Regarding
microbiome,
only
very
few
investigated
alterations
microbiome.
Based
on
six
studies,
there
were
some
indications
link
changes
Conclusion:
cognitive
aspects
making
T.
gondii-infected
individuals
should
be
further
unravel
underlying
mechanisms.
Further
sufficiently
powered
establish
DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
150(04), P. 157 - 162
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
The
gastrointestinal
microbiome
influences
physiological
functions
and
is
altered
in
a
variety
of
diseases.
causality
"dysbiosis"
the
pathogenesis
not
always
proven;
association
studies
are
often
involved.
Patients
with
IBD,
bacteria,
fungi,
bacteriophages,
archaea
show
disease-typical
patterns
associated
metabolome
disturbances.
Fecal
transfer
(FMT)
for
treating
various
diseases
subject
numerous
clinical
studies.
Currently,
recurrent
Clostridioides
difficile
infection
(rCDI)
only
confirmed
indication
recommended
medical
guidelines.
In
Germany,
FMT
to
Medicines
Act
may
be
carried
out
as
part
individual
healing
attempts
or
For
patient
safety,
repeated
donor
screening,
ideally
construction
chair
bench,
necessary.
This
significantly
limits
nationwide
availability
Germany.
Microbiota-based
therapeutics
prepared
from
stool
tested
donors
have
recently
been
approved
by
US
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
prevention
rCDI.
More
microbiome-based
medicines
can
expected
future.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
932, P. 172915 - 172915
Published: May 6, 2024
The
increasing
trend
regarding
the
use
of
plastics
has
arisen
an
exponential
concern
on
fate
their
derived
products
to
environment.
Among
these
derivatives,
microplastics
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
have
been
featured
for
associated
environmental
impact
due
low
molecular
size
high
surface
area,
which
prompted
ubiquitous
transference
among
all
interfaces.
Due
heterogenous
chemical
composition
MNPs,
study
particles
focused
a
number
studies,
as
result
myriad
physicochemical
properties
that
contribute
co-transference
wide
range
contaminants,
thus
becoming
major
challenge
scientific
community.
In
this
sense,
both
primary
secondary
MNPs
are
well-known
be
adscribed
industrial
urbanized
areas,
from
they
massively
released
environment
through
multiscale
level,
involving
atmosphere,
hydrosphere,
lithosphere.
Consequently,
much
research
conducted
understanding
interconnection
between
those
interfaces,
motivate
spread
contaminants
biological
systems,
being
mostly
represented
by
biosphere,
especially
phytosphere
and,
finally,
anthroposphere.
These
findings
highlighted
potential
hazardous
risk
human
health
different
mechanisms
environment,
requiring
deeper
approach
define
real
exposure.
As
result,
there
is
gap
knowledge
high-throughput
perspective.
review,
metabolomics-based
overview
interfaces
was
proposed,
considering
technology
highly
valuable
tool
decipher
opening
novel
perspective
contaminants.
Oral Diseases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2024
Abstract
Background
Emerging
evidence
supports
the
association
between
periodontitis
and
depression,
although
mechanisms
are
unclear.
This
study
investigated
role
of
SorCS2
in
pathogenesis
periodontitis‐induced
depression.
Materials
Methods
An
experimental
model
was
established
using
knockout
mice
their
wild‐type
littermates,
depression‐like
behaviour
evaluated.
The
expression
proBDNF
signalling,
neuronal
activity,
glutamate‐associated
signalling
pathways
were
further
measured
by
western
blotting
immunofluorescence.
In
addition,
neuroinflammatory
status,
astrocytic
microglial
markers,
corticosterone‐related
factors
immunofluorescence,
blotting,
enzyme‐linked
immunosorbent
assays.
Results
deficiency
alleviated
mice.
Further
results
suggested
that
downregulated
pro‐BDNF
glutamate
restored
activities
with
periodontitis.
Neuroinflammation
mouse
hippocampus
triggered
but
not
affected
deficiency.
levels
corticosterone
glucocorticoid
receptors
also
altered.
Conclusion
Our
study,
for
first
time,
reveals
critical
underlying
mechanism
involves
hippocampus,
providing
a
novel
therapeutic
target
periodontitis‐associated
Journal of Affective Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
349, P. 277 - 285
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Recent
studies
showed
that
immunometabolic
dysregulation
is
related
to
unipolar
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD)
and
it
more
consistently
maps
MDD
patients
endorsing
an
atypical
symptom
profile,
characterized
by
energy-related
symptoms
including
increased
appetite,
weight
gain,
hypersomnia.
Despite
the
documented
influence
of
microbiome
on
immune
regulation
energy
homeostasis,
have
not
yet
investigated
differences
among
clinical
groups
in
individuals
with
MDD.
Fifteen
features
according
Diagnostic
Statistical
Manual
Mental
Disorders
(DSM-5)-5,
forty-four
fulfilling
DSM-5
criteria
for
subtype,
nineteen
healthy
controls
were
included
study.
Participants
completed
detailed
assessment
stool
samples
collected.
Samples
sequenced
prokaryotic
16S
rRNA
gene,
V3-V4
variable
regions.
Only
no
antibiotic
exposure
previous
12
months
a
minimum
>2000
quality-filtered
reads
analyses.
There
statistically
significant
alpha-
beta-diversity
between
controls.
However,
within
group,
there
was
increase
Verrucomicrobiota
phylum,
Akkermansia
as
predominant
bacterial
genus.
Cross-sectional
data,
modest
sample
size,
significantly
body
mass
index
group.
overall
groups.
found
at
several
taxonomic
levels.
Studies
larger
longitudinal
relevant
confounders
are
needed
advance
understanding
microbial
influences
heterogeneity
depression.