Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(46), P. e40481 - e40481
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Childhood
neurodevelopmental
disorders
(NDDs),
including
autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD),
attention-deficit
hyperactivity
disorder,
and
Tourette
syndrome,
are
a
predominant
cause
of
health-related
disabilities
in
children
adolescents.
Nevertheless,
disease
biomarkers
still
limited.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
evaluate
the
potential,
causal
relationship
between
mitochondrial
DNA
copy
number
(mtDNA-CN),
metabolic
disorders,
childhood
NDDs
using
two-sample
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
method.
Genetic
associations
with
mtDNA-CN,
lipoprotein
metabolism,
iron
metabolism
were
selected
as
exposures,
genome-wide
association
data
from
ASD,
syndrome
utilized
outcomes.
Results
suggested
that
high
degree
disordered
related
increases
ASD
risk
result
decrease
mtDNA-CN
(disordered
metabolism–mtDNA:
inverse
variance
weighting
β:
−0.03,
95%
confidence
interval:
−0.05
−0.02,
P
=
2.08
×
10
–5
;
mtDNA-CN–ASD:
odds
ratio:
0.83,
0.69–0.99,
.034).
research
findings
implied
can
mediate
potentially
influencing
development
ASD.
potential
impact
results
for
prevention
treatment
warrants
validation
robust
randomized
clinical
trials.
World Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(3), P. 366 - 387
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Populations
with
common
physical
diseases
–
such
as
cardiovascular
diseases,
cancer
and
neurodegenerative
disorders
experience
substantially
higher
rates
of
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD)
than
the
general
population.
On
other
hand,
people
living
MDD
have
a
greater
risk
for
many
diseases.
This
high
level
comorbidity
is
associated
worse
outcomes,
reduced
adherence
to
treatment,
increased
mortality,
health
care
utilization
costs.
Comorbidity
can
also
result
in
range
clinical
challenges,
more
complicated
therapeutic
alliance,
issues
pertaining
adaptive
behaviors,
drug‐drug
interactions
adverse
events
induced
by
medications
used
mental
disorders.
Potential
explanations
prevalence
above
involve
shared
genetic
biological
pathways.
These
latter
include
inflammation,
gut
microbiome,
mitochondrial
function
energy
metabolism,
hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal
axis
dysregulation,
brain
structure
function.
Furthermore,
several
antecedents
related
social
factors
(e.g.,
socioeconomic
status),
lifestyle
variables
activity,
diet,
sleep),
stressful
live
childhood
trauma).
Pharmacotherapies
psychotherapies
are
effective
treatments
comorbid
MDD,
introduction
interventions
well
collaborative
models
digital
technologies
provide
promising
strategies
improving
management.
paper
aims
detailed
overview
epidemiology
specific
including
bidirectional
risk;
pathways
potentially
implicated
pathogenesis
diseases;
socio‐environmental
that
serve
both
protective
factors;
management
prevention
treatment.
We
conclude
future
directions
emerging
research
optimal
American Journal of Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
181(1), P. 26 - 38
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Psychotropic
drug–related
weight
gain
(PDWG)
is
a
common
occurrence
and
highly
associated
with
non-initiation,
discontinuation,
dissatisfaction
psychiatric
drugs.
Moreover,
PDWG
intersects
the
elevated
risk
for
obesity
morbidity
that
has
been
amply
reported
in
population.
Evidence
indicates
differential
liability
exists
antipsychotics,
antidepressants,
anticonvulsants.
During
past
two
decades,
agents
within
these
classes
have
become
available
significantly
lower
or
no
as
such
should
be
prioritized.
Although
lithium
gain,
overall
extent
of
than
previously
estimated.
The
benefit
lifestyle
behavioral
modification
and/or
populations
established,
effectiveness
similar
to
general
Metformin
most
studied
pharmacological
treatment
prevention
PDWG,
promising
data
are
emerging
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonists
(e.g.,
liraglutide,
exenatide,
semaglutide).
Most
pharmacologic
antidotes
supported
low-confidence
topiramate,
histamine-2
antagonists).
Future
vistas
include
large,
adequately
controlled
studies
GLP-1
possibly
GLP-1/glucose-dependent
insulinotropic
polypeptide
co-agonists
tirzepatide)
well
specific
dietary
modifications.
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
152, P. 105298 - 105298
Published: June 28, 2023
Mood
disorders
and
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
are
prevalent
conditions
that
often
co-occur.
We
reviewed
the
available
evidence
from
longitudinal
Mendelian
randomisation
(MR)
studies
on
relationship
between
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD),
bipolar
T2DM.
The
clinical
implications
of
this
comorbidity
course
either
condition
impact
antidepressants,
mood
stabilisers,
antidiabetic
drugs
were
examined.
Consistent
indicates
a
bidirectional
association
T2DM
leads
to
more
severe
depression,
whereas
depression
is
associated
with
complications
higher
mortality
in
MR
demonstrated
causal
effect
MDD
Europeans,
while
suggestive
opposite
direction
was
found
East
Asians.
Antidepressants,
but
not
lithium,
risk
long-term,
confounders
cannot
be
excluded.
Some
oral
antidiabetics,
such
as
pioglitazone
liraglutide,
may
effective
cognitive
symptoms.
Studies
multi-ethnic
populations,
careful
assessment
appropriate
power,
would
important.
General Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(2), P. e100996 - e100996
Published: March 1, 2023
Type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
is
a
chronic
metabolic
disorder
with
high
comorbidity
mental
disorders.
The
genetic
links
between
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
(ADHD)
and
T2D
have
yet
to
be
elucidated.We
aim
assess
shared
genetics
potential
associations
ADHD
T2D.We
performed
correlation,
two-sample
Mendelian
randomisation
polygenic
overlap
analyses
T2D.
genome-wide
association
study
(GWAS)
summary
results
of
(80
154
cases
853
816
controls),
ADHD2019
(20
183
35
191
controls
from
the
2019
GWAS
dataset)
ADHD2022
(38
691
275
986
2022
were
used
for
analyses.
dataset
was
obtained
DIAGRAM
Consortium.
datasets
Psychiatric
Genomics
We
compared
signals
reveal
variation
using
larger
dataset.
Moreover,
molecular
pathways
constructed
based
on
large-scale
literature
data
understand
connection
T2D.T2D
has
positive
correlations
(rg=0.33)
(rg=0.31).
Genetic
liability
associated
an
increased
risk
(odds
ratio
(OR):
1.30,
p<0.001),
while
had
suggestive
causal
effect
(OR:
p=0.086).
higher
1.05,
p=0.001)
1.03,
p<0.001).
analysis
showed
that
most
variants
are
ADHD2022.
three
overlapping
loci.
Molecular
pathway
suggests
could
promote
each
other
through
inflammatory
pathways.Our
demonstrates
substantial
bidirectional
Translational Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
This
state-of-the-art
review
explores
the
relationship
between
depression
and
diabetes,
highlighting
two-way
influences
that
make
treatment
challenging
worsen
outcomes
of
both
conditions.
Depression
diabetes
often
co-occur
share
genetic,
lifestyle,
psychosocial
risk
factors.
Lifestyle
elements
such
as
diet,
physical
activity,
sleep
patterns
play
a
role
on
development
management
conditions,
need
for
integrated
strategies.
The
evidence
suggests
traditional
strategies
focusing
either
condition
in
isolation
fall
short
addressing
intertwined
nature
depression.
Instead,
care
models
encompassing
psychological
support
medical
are
recommended
to
improve
efficacy
patient
adherence.
Such
require
collaboration
across
multiple
healthcare
disciplines,
including
endocrinology,
psychiatry,
primary
care,
offer
holistic
approach
care.
also
identifies
significant
patient-related
barriers
effective
management,
stigma,
resistance,
health
literacy,
which
be
addressed
through
patient-centered
education
systems.
Future
directions
research
include
longitudinal
studies
diverse
populations
further
elucidate
causal
relationships
exploration
novel
therapeutic
targets,
well
effectiveness
aimed
at
preventing
onset
one
individuals
diagnosed
with
other.
Nature Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(5), P. 1416 - 1423
Published: April 8, 2024
Abstract
Previous
studies
report
an
association
between
maternal
diabetes
mellitus
(MDM)
and
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD),
often
overlooking
unmeasured
confounders
such
as
shared
genetics
environmental
factors.
We
therefore
conducted
a
multinational
cohort
study
with
linked
mother–child
pairs
data
in
Hong
Kong,
New
Zealand,
Taiwan,
Finland,
Iceland,
Norway
Sweden
to
evaluate
associations
different
MDM
(any
MDM,
gestational
(GDM)
pregestational
(PGDM))
ADHD
using
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression.
included
over
3.6
million
2001
2014
follow-up
until
2020.
Children
who
were
born
mothers
any
type
of
during
pregnancy
had
higher
risk
than
unexposed
children
(pooled
hazard
ratio
(HR)
=
1.16,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
1.08-1.24).
Higher
risks
also
observed
for
both
GDM
HR
1.10,
CI
1.04-1.17)
PGDM
1.39,
1.25-1.55).
However,
siblings
discordant
exposure
similar
1.05,
0.94-1.17),
suggesting
potential
confounding
by
unmeasured,
familial
Our
findings
indicate
that
there
is
small-to-moderate
ADHD,
whereas
the
unlikely
be
causal.
This
finding
contrast
previous
studies,
which
reported
substantially
estimates,
underscores
need
reevaluate
precise
roles
hyperglycemia
genetic
factors
relationship
ADHD.
Translational Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
The
high
comorbidity
of
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD)
with
other
diseases
has
been
well-documented.
However,
the
pairwise
causal
connections
for
MDD
comorbid
networks
are
poorly
characterized.
We
performed
Phenome-wide
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses
to
explore
bidirectional
associations
between
(N
=
807,553)
and
877
common
from
FinnGen
datasets
377,277).
inverse
variance
weighting
method
was
primary
technique,
methods
(weighted
median
MR-Egger)
were
used
sensitivity
analyses.
Our
MR
showed
that
genetic
liability
is
causally
associated
risks
324
disease
phenotypes
(average
b:
0.339),
including
46
psychiatric
behavioral
disorders
0.618),
18
neurological
0.348),
44
respiratory
0.345),
40
digestive
0.281),
circulatory
0.237),
37
genitourinary
0.271),
66
musculoskeletal
connective
0.326),
22
endocrine
0.302),
others.
In
a
reverse
analysis,
total
51
components
predisposing
various
risk
0.086),
5
infectious
0.056),
11
0.106),
14
oncological
0.108),
0.114).
Bidirectional
identified
15
diseases.
For
most
analyses,
little
evidence
heterogeneity
pleiotropy
detected.
findings
confirmed
extensive
significant
role
predisposition
in
contributing
human
phenotypes,
which
more
pronounced
than
those
seen
analysis
influences
on
MDD.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 593 - 593
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Diabetes
mellitus
is
often
accompanied
by
mental
health
complications,
including
anxiety,
depression,
and
cognitive
decline.
Recent
research
suggested
that
capsaicin,
the
active
component
of
chili
peppers,
may
influence
health.
This
study
aimed
to
determine
effect
dietary
capsaicin
on
disorders
in
a
type
1
diabetes
(T1D)
mouse
model,
while
also
exploring
potential
involvement
microbiota-gut-brain
axis.
Methods:
We
induced
T1D
mice
using
streptozotocin
(STZ)
administered
diet
supplemented
with
0.005%
for
five
weeks.
Behavioral
assessments,
open
field
test
(OFT),
tail
suspension
(TST),
forced
swimming
(FST),
elevated
plus
maze
(EPM)
test,
Morris
water
(MWM)
were
conducted
evaluate
depressive
anxiety-like
behaviors
as
well
function.
Targeted
untargeted
metabolomics
analyses
performed
assess
neurotransmitter
levels
hippocampus
serum
metabolites,
16S
rRNA
sequencing
was
utilized
analyze
gut
microbiota
composition.
Intestinal
barriers
determined
western
blot
detection
tight
junction
proteins
ZO-1
occludin.
Results:
Dietary
exacerbated
anxiety
depressive-like
along
declines
mice.
Capsaicin
reduced
diversity
beneficial
bacteria,
broad-spectrum
antibiotic
treatment
further
intensified
depression
behaviors.
Metabolomic
analysis
indicated
disrupted
metabolic
pathways
related
tryptophan
phenylalanine,
leading
decreased
neuroprotective
such
kynurenic
acid,
hippurate,
butyric
acid.
Additionally,
diminished
expression
occludin,
indicating
increased
intestinal
permeability.
Conclusions:
aggravates
disturbances
diabetic
mice,
thereby
worsening