Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
Abstract
Background
and
Objectives:
Observational
studies
have
shown
that
socio-economic
status
(SES)
is
strongly
associated
with
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
However,
the
biological
mechanisms
underpinning
this
association
remain
unclear.
Therefore,
using
a
Mendelian
Randomization
(MR)
approach,
aim
was
to
explore
causal
relationship
between
SES
genetic
susceptibility
dementia.
Methods:
Large-scale
cohorts
based
on
publicly
available
genome-wide
study
(GWAS)
datasets
from
European
populations
were
employed
for
conducting
MR
study.
The
primary
criterion
utilized
inverse-variance
weighting
(IVW)
model.
Heterogeneity
horizontal
pleiotropy
assessed.
Multivariate
(MVMR)
correct
confounders.
Moreover,
two-step
approach
used
evaluate
potential
mediating
effects
of
factors
AD.
Results:
As
indicated
by
results
IVW
model,
educational
years
(OR=0.708,95%CI:0.610-0.821,
P<0.001)
household
income
(OR=0.746,95%CI:0.566-0.982,
P=0.037)
decreased
risk
univariable
showed
effect
lower
AD
remained
significant
(OR=0.643,95%CI:
0.467-0.886,
P=0.006).
Additionally,
our
findings
C-reactive
protein
(CRP)
played
role
in
proportions
mediation
-50.08%
(95%CI:
-92.78;
-7.38%).
Discussion:
This
provided
evidence
supporting
attainment
risk,
CRP
playing
role.
These
may
inform
prevention
strategies
interventions
directed
toward
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 18, 2024
Numerous
studies
highlight
the
genetic
underpinnings
of
mental
disorders
comorbidity,
particularly
in
anxiety,
depression,
and
schizophrenia.
However,
their
shared
loci
are
not
well
understood.
Our
study
employs
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
colocalization
analyses,
alongside
multi-omics
data,
to
uncover
potential
targets
for
these
conditions,
thereby
informing
therapeutic
drug
development
strategies.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Introduction
Clozapine
and
chlorpromazine
are
widely
used
for
treating
schizophrenia.
However,
irregular
medical
follow-ups
common
in
patients
with
schizophrenia,
potentially
leading
to
long-term
super-dose
medication.
Managing
such
cases
poses
significant
challenges
clinical
psychiatrists.
Case
presentation
This
report
describes
a
24-year-old
Han
Chinese
male
diagnosed
schizophrenia
who
had
been
taking
super-doses
of
clozapine
(18–107
tablets/day,
25
mg/tablet)
(7–40
50
five
months
due
follow-ups.
Upon
hospitalization,
the
doses
antipsychotic
drugs
were
gradually
tapered,
medication
regimen
was
adjusted
based
on
patient’s
previous
treatment
history.
Comprehensive
health
education
about
also
provided.
The
patient
followed
four
years,
during
which
his
psychiatric
symptoms
remained
under
partial
control.
Conclusion
Clinicians
must
consider
individual
differences
efficacy
adverse
effects
antipsychotics
weigh
benefits
risks
combination
therapy.
Future
efforts
should
focus
strengthening
their
families
improve
compliance
outcomes.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Prostate
cancer
(PCa)
is
a
common
form
of
malignancy
among
men.
The
associations
between
socioeconomic
status
(SES)
indicators
and
PCa
risks
remain
incompletely
elucidated.
Through
two-sample
Mendelian
randomization
(MR),
this
research
seeks
to
assess
the
causal
links
4
genetically
predicted
SES
indicators-average
total
household
income
before
tax,
Townsend
deprivation
index
at
recruitment,
unemployed
college
or
university
degree
in
household-and
PCa.
Genetic
variants
were
extracted
from
publicly
available
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS)
under
stringent
threshold
as
instrumental
variables
(IVs).
We
employed
inverse
variance
weighted
(IVW),
median,
mode
MR-Egger
estimate
effect,
with
sensitivity
analyses
such
Cochran's
Q
tests,
MR-Egger,
MR-PRESSO
leave-one-out
performed
detect
potential
heterogeneity
pleiotropy.
Our
MR
analysis
revealed
unemployment
prostate
(OR:
3.07,
95%CI:1.12-8.42,
P
=
0.03).
No
identified
other
components
cancer.
suggested
2
outliers
cancer,
which
rendered
significant
after
removed.
pleiotropy
are
unlikely
affect
our
estimate.
results
indicated
that
poses
risk
factor
for
incidence
findings
highlight
necessity
further
exploration
into
underlying
etiology
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Abstract
Psychiatry
lags
in
adopting
etiological
approaches
to
diagnosis,
prognosis,
and
outcome
prediction
compared
the
rest
of
medicine.
Etiological
factors
such
as
childhood
trauma
(CHT),
substance
use
(SU),
socioeconomic
status
(SES)
significantly
affect
psychotic
disorder
symptoms.
This
study
applied
an
agnostic
clustering
approach
identify
exposome
clusters
“Exposotypes
(ETs)”
examine
their
relationship
with
clinical,
cognitive,
functional
outcomes.
Using
data
from
individuals
disorders
(n=1,350),
controls
(n=623),
we
assessed
between
exposotypes
Four
were
identified:
ET1
characterized
by
high
CHT
SU;
ET2,
CHT;
ET3,
ET4,
low
exposure.
Compared
demonstrated
higher
positive
general
symptoms,
anxiety,
depression,
impulsivity,
mania;
ET2
had
impulsivity;
ET3
better
cognitive
outcomes
lower
negative
Intracranial
volume
was
largest
smallest
ET2.
No
group
differences
schizophrenia
polygenic
risk
scores
found.
The
age
onset
5
years
earlier
than
ET4.
These
findings
provide
insight
into
complex
interplay
trauma,
SU,
well
unique
effects
on
clinical
cognition,
neurobiology,
genetic
risk,
functioning.
Schizophrenia Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 7, 2024
Abstract
Background
and
Hypothesis
Individuals
with
schizophrenia
(SCZ)
suffer
from
comorbidities
that
substantially
reduce
their
life
expectancy.
Socioeconomic
inequalities
could
contribute
to
many
of
the
negative
health
outcomes
associated
SCZ.
Study
Design
We
investigated
genome-wide
datasets
related
SCZ
(52
017
cases
75
889
controls)
Psychiatric
Genomics
Consortium,
household
income
(HI;
N
=
361
687)
UK
Biobank,
2202
medical
endpoints
assessed
in
up
342
499
FinnGen
participants.
A
phenome-wide
genetic
correlation
analysis
HI
was
performed,
also
assessing
whether
correlations
were
influenced
by
effect
on
Additionally,
direct
effects
estimated
using
multivariable
Mendelian
randomization
(MR).
Results
showed
overlapping
70
traits
(P
<
2.89
×
10−5),
including
mental
health,
substance
use,
gastrointestinal
illnesses,
reproductive
outcomes,
liver
diseases,
respiratory
problems,
musculoskeletal
phenotypes.
these
not
affected
Considering
Bonferroni
multiple
testing
correction
7.14
10−4),
MR
indicated
may
affect
abortion
(SCZ
OR
1.07;
0.78),
panic
disorder
1.20;
0.60),
personality
disorders
1.31;
0.67),
use
1.2;
0.68),
adjustment
1.18;
0.78).
Multivariable
confirmed
independent
HI.
Conclusions
The
liability
physical
be
strongly
socioeconomic
differences.
This
suggests
SCZ-specific
strategies
are
needed
affecting
patients
high-risk
individuals.
Brain Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(5)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Multiple
sclerosis
and
neuromyelitis
optica
spectrum
disorder
are
two
debilitating
inflammatory
demyelinating
diseases
of
the
CNS.
Although
grey
matter
alterations
have
been
linked
to
both
multiple
in
observational
studies,
it
is
unclear
whether
these
associations
indicate
causal
relationships
between
changes.
Therefore,
we
conducted
a
bidirectional
two-sample
Mendelian
randomization
analysis
investigate
202
imaging–derived
phenotypes
(33
224
individuals)
(47
429
cases
68
374
controls)
as
well
(215
1244
controls).
Our
results
suggested
that
genetically
predicted
was
positively
associated
with
surface
area
left
parahippocampal
gyrus
(β
=
0.018,
P
2.383
×
10−4)
negatively
volumes
bilateral
caudate
(left:
β
−0.020,
7.203
10−5;
right:
−0.021,
3.274
10−5)
putamen
nuclei
−0.030,
2.175
10−8;
−0.024,
1.047
10−5).
In
addition,
increased
risk
an
paracentral
0.023,
1.025
10−4).
Conversely,
no
evidence
found
for
impact
on
disease
opposite
direction.
We
provide
suggestive
cortical
decreased
subcortical
volume
specific
regions.
findings
shed
light
disorder.
Current Problems of Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 226 - 238
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Introduction:
The
global
burden
of
the
Metabolic
Dysfunction-Associated
Steatotic
Liver
Disease
(MASLD)
constitutes
a
significant
clinical
problem
for
healthcare
systems
worldwide.
Apparently,
subgroup
patients
diagnosed
with
schizophrenia
appears
to
be
particularly
vulnerable
MASLD
development.
However,
exact
risk
factors
in
subjects
remain
unclear
date.
Material
and
methods:
article
is
literature
narrative
review
concentrating
on
particular
identification
development
among
schizophrenia.
Internet
scientific
bases
were
searched
by
three
independent
investigators
throughout
February-July
2024
relevant
original
articles
from
2000-2024
using
different
combinations
MeSH
terms:
“antipsychotics”,
“diabetes”,
“dietary
habits”,
“dyslipidemia”,
“inflammation”,
“intestinal
permeability”,
“insulin
resistance”,
“metabolic-associated
fatty
liver
disease”,
“metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
syndrome”,
“non-alcoholic
“obesity”,
“prevention”,
“socioeconomic
status”,
“treatment”.
Furthermore,
reference
search
was
conducted
find
other
important
manuscripts.
Articles
language
than
English
excluded
search.
Scale
Assessment
Narrative
Review
used
ensure
appropriate
quality
this
review.
Results:
Socioeconomic
conditions,
improper
dietary
habits,
lack
physical
activity,
smoking
addiction
issue,
gut
microbiota
dysfunction
or
use
antipsychotics
may
act
as
trigger
points
Conclusions:
help
establish
multidisciplinary
programme
primarily
aimed
at
its
complications
prevention,
early
detection
proper
treatment.