Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
96(3), P. 1059 - 1070
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
The
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
has
been
a
major
challenge
to
global
health
and
financial
burden.
Little
is
known
regarding
the
possible
causal
effects
of
COVID-19
on
macro-
micro-structures
human
brain.
To
determine
links
between
susceptibility,
hospitalization,
severity
brain
imaging-derived
phenotypes
(IDPs).
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses
were
performed
investigate
effect
three
exposures
(SARS-CoV-2
infection,
hospitalized
COVID-19,
critical
COVID-19)
structure
employing
summary
datasets
genome-wide
association
studies.
In
terms
cortical
phenotypes,
hospitalization
due
was
associated
with
decrease
in
surface
area
(SA)
cortex
(β=
-624.77,
95%
CI:
-1227.88
-21.66,
p
=
0.042).
At
regional
level,
SARS-CoV-2
infection
found
have
nominally
thickness
(TH)
postcentral
region
-0.004,
-0.007
-0.001,
0.01),
as
well
eight
other
IDPs.
Hospitalized
relationship
TH
0.01)
6
medial
orbitofrontal
(β=0.004,
0.001to
0.007,
0.004)
7
IDPs
revealed.
Our
study
provides
compelling
genetic
evidence
supporting
relationships
traits
This
discovery
holds
promise
for
enhancing
predictions
interventions
imaging.
Translational Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
Previous
studies
have
observed
a
significant
comorbidity
between
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
and
some
other
neuropsychiatric
disorders.
However,
the
mechanistic
connections
disorders
AD
are
not
well
understood.
We
conducted
Mendelian
randomization
analysis
to
appraise
potential
influences
of
18
neurodegenerative
on
AD.
found
that
four
causally
associated
with
increased
risk
for
AD,
including
bipolar
disorder
(BD)
(OR:
1.09),
migraine
schizophrenia
1.05),
Parkinson’s
(PD)
1.07),
while
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
(ADHD)
was
decreased
0.80).
In
case
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
1.04)
Tourette’s
syndrome
there
suggestive
evidence
their
causal
effects
Our
study
shows
genetic
components
predisposing
BD,
migraine,
schizophrenia,
PD
may
promote
development
ADHD
be
reduced
The
treatments
aimed
at
alleviating
diseases
earlier
onset
also
influence
AD-related
cognitive
decline,
which
is
typically
later
in
life.
General Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(1), P. e101080 - e101080
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Background
Previous
studies
have
shown
that
educational
attainment
(EA),
intelligence
and
income
are
key
factors
associated
with
mental
disorders.
However,
the
direct
effects
of
each
factor
on
major
disorders
unclear.
Aims
We
aimed
to
evaluate
overall
independent
causal
three
psychosocial
common
Methods
Using
genome-wide
association
study
summary
datasets,
we
performed
Mendelian
randomisation
(MR)
multivariable
MR
(MVMR)
analyses
assess
potential
associations
between
3
(EA,
N=766
345;
household
income,
N=392
422;
intelligence,
N=146
808)
13
disorders,
sample
sizes
ranging
from
9907
807
553.
Inverse-variance
weighting
was
employed
as
main
method
in
analysis.
Results
Our
analysis
showed
(1)
higher
EA
a
protective
for
eight
but
contributed
anorexia
nervosa,
obsessive-compulsive
disorder
(OCD),
bipolar
(BD)
autism
spectrum
(ASD);
(2)
five
risk
OCD
ASD;
(3)
protected
against
10
confers
nervosa.
MVMR
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
(ADHD)
insomnia
schizophrenia,
BD
schizophrenia
depressive
(MDD)
seven
including
BD,
MDD,
ASD,
post-traumatic
stress
disorder,
ADHD
anxiety
disorder.
Conclusions
reveals
education,
intertwine
other.
For
factor,
its
present
more
complex
picture
than
effects.
Journal of Integrative Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(4), P. 68 - 68
Published: April 1, 2024
Objective:
We
aimed
to
evaluate
bidirectional
genetic
relationships
between
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
and
COVID-19.
Methods:
investigated
potential
causal
associations
PTSD
two
COVID-19
conditions
(COVID-19
hospitalization
SARS-CoV-2
infection)
via
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses.
Three
genome-wide
association
study
(GWAS)
summary
datasets
were
used
in
the
study,
including
(N
=
174,659),
infection
2,597,856),
2,095,324).
performed
a
literature-based
analysis
uncover
molecular
pathways
connecting
Results:
found
that
exerts
effect
on
(odds
ratio
(OR):
1.10,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
1.00–1.21,
p
0.048)
hospitalized
(OR:
1.34,
CI:
1.07–1.67,
0.001).
However,
both
not
associated
with
risk
of
PTSD.
Pathway
revealed
several
immunity-related
genes
may
link
Conclusions:
Our
suggests
was
increased
risks
for
susceptibility
severity.
Early
diagnosis
effective
treatment
individuals
infected
coronavirus
improve
management
outcomes
Human Genomics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Abstract
Background
The
protective
effects
of
higher
educational
attainment
(EA)
and
intelligence
on
COVID-19
outcomes
are
not
yet
understood
with
regard
to
their
dependency
income.
objective
our
study
was
examine
the
overall
as
well
independent
three
psychosocial
factors
susceptibility
severity
COVID-19.
To
accomplish
this,
we
utilized
genetic
correlation,
Mendelian
randomization
(MR),
multivariable
MR
(MVMR)
analyses
evaluate
associations
between
EA,
intelligence,
household
income,
specific
outcomes:
SARS-CoV-2
infection,
hospitalized
COVID-19,
critical
Results
correlation
analysis
revealed
that
were
negatively
correlated
(r
g
:
-0.19‒-0.36).
indicated
liability
income
exerted
against
infection
(OR:
0.86‒0.92),
0.70‒0.80),
0.65‒0.85).
MVMR
elevated
levels
EA
conferred
0.85),
hospitalization
due
0.79),
0.63).
Furthermore,
exhibited
a
negative
association
risk
0.91),
whereas
linked
an
1.13).
Conclusions
Our
findings
could
significantly
reduce
regardless
However,
impact
or
supported
by
research.
Psychiatric Genetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Background
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD)
and
autism
spectrum
(ASD)
are
two
neurodevelopmental
disorders
that
often
result
in
individuals
experiencing
traumatic
events.
However,
little
is
known
about
the
connection
between
ADHD/ASD
post-traumatic
stress
(PTSD).
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
genetic
associations
these
disorders.
Methods
Genetic
correlation
analysis
was
used
examine
components
shared
ADHD
(38
691
cases
275
986
controls),
ASD
(18
381
27
969
controls)
PTSD
(23
212
151
447
controls).
Two-sample
Mendelian
randomization
analyses
were
employed
explore
bidirectional
causal
relationships
PTSD.
Results
The
results
of
revealed
significant
positive
correlations
with
ADHD(r
g
=
0.70)
(r
0.34).
Furthermore,
liabilities
[odds
ratio
(OR)
1.14;
95%
confidence
interval
(CI),
1.06–1.24;
P
7.88
×
10
−4
]
(OR
1.04;
CI,
1.01–1.08;
0.014)
associated
an
increased
risk
developing
later
life.
no
evidence
supported
liability
could
elevate
or
ASD.
Conclusion
findings
this
may
increase
PTSD,
but
not
vice
versa.
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
Abstract
Background
The
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
can
invade
both
the
peripheral
and
central
nervous
systems
impact
function
of
brain.
Therefore,
it
is
necessary
to
evaluate
mutual
influences
between
COVID-19
outcomes
childhood
mental
disorders.
Methods
We
examined
genetic
correlations
potential
causalities
three
disorders
phenotypes
by
genetically
proxied
analyses.
included
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD,
N
=
292,548),
Tourette’s
(TS,
14,307),
autism
spectrum
(ASD,
46,350).
traits
SARS-CoV-2
infection
(N
2,597,856),
hospitalized
2,095,324),
critical
1,086,211).
Literature-based
analysis
was
used
build
gene-based
pathways
connecting
ADHD
COVID-19.
Results
positively
correlated
with
(R
g
:
0.22
~
0.30).
Our
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses
found
that
confers
a
causal
effect
on
(odds
ratio
(OR):
1.36,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
1.10–1.69).
TS
(OR:
1.14,
CI:
1.04–1.25).
Genetic
liability
may
not
increase
risk
for
Pathway
identified
several
immunity-related
genes
link
COVID-19,
including
CRP
,
OXT
IL6
PON1
AR
TNFSF12
IL10
.
Conclusions
study
suggests
augment
severity
through
pathways.
However,
our
results
did
support
role
in
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
Although
observational
and
genetic
studies
have
indicated
a
correlation
between
OA
COVID-19,
it
remains
uncertain
whether
osteoarthritis
(OA)
contributes
to
the
severity
of
COVID-19.
Here,
we
aimed
investigate
potential
causal
links
two.In
this
study,
conducted
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analysis
there
is
connection
COVID-19
outcomes.
The
utilized
publicly
available
GWAS
summary
datasets,
incorporating
data
on
(N
=
455,221),
SARS-CoV-2
infection
2,597,856),
hospitalized
2,095,324),
critical
1,086,211).
Additionally,
performed
literature
establish
molecular
network
connecting
COVID-19.The
MR
showed
effects
(OR:
1.21,
95%
CI:
1.02-1.43,
p
0.026)
1.35,
1.09-1.68,
0.006)
but
not
as
such
1.00,
0.92-1.08,
0.969).
Moreover,
literature-based
pathway
uncovered
set
specific
genes,
CALCA,
ACE,
SIRT1,
TNF,
IL6,
CCL2,
others,
that
were
found
mediate
association
COVID-19.Our
findings
indicate
elevates
risk
severe
Therefore,
larger
efforts
should
be
made
in
prevention
patients.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
protective
effects
of
higher
educational
attainment
(EA)
and
intelligence
on
COVID-19
outcomes
are
not
yet
understood
with
regard
to
their
dependency
income.
objective
our
study
was
examine
the
overall
as
well
independent
three
psychosocial
factors
susceptibility
severity
COVID-19.
To
accomplish
this,
we
utilized
genetic
correlation,
Mendelian
randomization
(MR),
multivariable
MR
(MVMR)
analyses
evaluate
associations
between
EA,
intelligence,
household
income,
specific
outcomes:
SARS-CoV-2
infection,
hospitalized
COVID-19,
critical
Results
correlation
analysis
revealed
that
were
negatively
correlated
(r
g
:
-0.19‒-0.36).
indicated
liability
income
exerted
infection
(OR:
0.86‒0.92),
0.70‒0.80),
0.65‒0.85).
MVMR
elevated
levels
EA
conferred
against
0.85),
hospitalization
due
0.79),
0.63).
Furthermore,
exhibited
a
negative
association
risk
0.91),
whereas
linked
an
1.13).
Conclusions
Our
findings
could
significantly
reduce
regardless
However,
impact
or
supported
by
research.