Deconstruction of Vulnerability to Complex Diseases: Enhanced Effect Sizes and Power of Intermediate Phenotypes by David Goldman, Francesca Ducci

“…Using this information, it is possible to compare effect sizes of disease loci discovered in very large samples to the effect sizes of replicated functional loci determining intermediate phenotypes that are of essential interest in psychiatric disorders. It is shown that the genes influencing intermediate phenotypes tend to have a larger effect size. …”
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Long-term consequences of adolescent exposure to the synthetic cannabinoid AB-FUBINACA in male and female mice by Cristina Izquierdo-Luengo, María Ponce-Renilla, Marc Ten-Blanco, María Andrea Arnanz, Rosa María Tolón, Inmaculada Pereda-Pérez, Fernando Berrendero

“…Summary: The consumption of synthetic cannabinoids during adolescence is reported to be a risk factor for the appearance of psychiatric disorders later in life. AB-FUBINACA is a member of the indazole carboxamide family of synthetic cannabinoids present in Spice/K2 preparations. …”
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When a Doctor Becomes a Patient with a Mystery Illness: A Case Report by Brit Haver

“…The author believes that undetected temporal lobe epilepsy falsely labelled as psychiatric disorders are common. Specific and effective treatment exists for temporal lobe epilepsy, making correct diagnosis important. …”
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Constructs across a hierarchical, dimensional model of psychopathology show differential associations with social and general cognitive ability. by Scott D Blain, Jerillyn S Kent, Timothy A Allen, Carly A Lasagna, Chloe A Peyromaure de Bord, Aisha L Udochi, Scott R Sponheim, Colin G DeYoung, Ivy F Tso

“…Many psychiatric disorders and associated psychopathology dimensions are related to social cognitive deficits and reduced general cognitive ability. …”
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Does it take the joints to stretch a mind? The ADHD and General Joint Hypermobility connection by Julia Kacperczyk, Witold Czyż, Michalina Wójcikiewicz, Filip Arczewski, Karol Dziedzic, Julia Kulbacka, Maciej Wojszczyk, Damian Zys, Piotr Pasek, Julia Ryniecka

“…ADHD is known to cause significant psychosocial distress, including academic failure, divorce, unemployment, and incarceration, and increases the risk of developing psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.  …”
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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation: A New Therapeutic Attempt from the Gut to the Brain by Hao-Ming Xu, Hong-Li Huang, You-Lian Zhou, Hai-Lan Zhao, Jing Xu, Di-Wen Shou, Yan-Di Liu, Yong-Jian Zhou, Yu-Qiang Nie

“…Studies show that the gut microbiota plays an important role in the pathophysiology of neurological and psychiatric disorders through the microbiota-gut-brain axis. …”
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Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Matrix by Takafumi Watanabe

“…Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known to increase a variety of psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD). …”
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Are neurasthenia and depression the same disease entity? An electroencephalography study by Ge Dang, Lin Zhu, Chongyuan Lian, Silin Zeng, Xue Shi, Zian Pei, Xiaoyong Lan, Jian Qing Shi, Nan Yan, Yi Guo, Xiaolin Su

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Emerging Roles of BAI Adhesion-GPCRs in Synapse Development and Plasticity by Joseph G. Duman, Yen-Kuei Tu, Kimberley F. Tolias

“…We will also discuss the relevance of BAIs in various neurological and psychiatric disorders and consider their potential importance as pharmacological targets in the treatment of these diseases.…”
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Longitudinal Course of Illness in Congenitally Deaf Patient with Auditory Verbal Hallucination by Yoshihiro Matsumoto, Nobutaka Ayani, Yurinosuke Kitabayashi, Jin Narumoto

“…Auditory verbal hallucination is one of the core symptoms of schizophrenia, same as delusions, and also occurs in many other psychiatric disorders. Significant numbers of people with congenital deafness experience auditory verbal hallucinations; however, there are only a few reports regarding the course of psychosis in people with congenital deafness. …”
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Diogenes Syndrome: A Case Report by Projna Biswas, Anusree Ganguly, Sanchaita Bala, Falguni Nag, Nidhi Choudhary, Sumit Sen

“…These patients may have psychiatric disorders like paranoid disorders, mood affection, or temporofrontal dementia. …”
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Delirium is one of the many faces of COVID-19. Literature review by A. Bagdonaitė, D. Tumas, E. Griškevičiūtė, A. Svirskytė

“…Mention should also be made of the delayed-onset symptomatic psychiatric disorders that occur after recovery from COVID-19 disease, which are also important to recognize and treat in a timely manner, as they impair patients’ quality of life and the course of rehabilitation. …”
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Movement in the Shadow of Sadness: How Physical Activity Supports the Fight Against Depression by Agata Ossolińska, Patrycja Marta, Filip Huzarski, Gabriela Ferfecka, Klaudia Pawełek, Lucyna Stolarska, Magdalena Rosa-Bończak, Natalia Morawiecka, Olivier Carlton, Weronika Kłosowicz

“…This paper explores the complex impact of physical activity on mental health and cognitive function, emphasizing its vital role in supporting the therapy of neurological and psychiatric disorders. …”
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PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF M-HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES AND SOCIAL MEDIA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA by Pasquale Caponnetto, Maria Salvina Signorelli, Jennifer Tiralongo, Alessandro Rodolico, Carmen Concerto, Antonino Petralia, Lucio Inguscio

“…The growing influence of technology in the realm of mental health presents promising prospects for patients with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia. The objective of this study is to investigate the perceptions of individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorder regarding the utilization of technology and social media. …”
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Asymptomatic Deep Vein Thrombosis in a Patient with Major Depressive Disorder by Takuto Ishida, Takeshi Katagiri, Hiroyuki Uchida, Takefumi Suzuki, Koichiro Watanabe, Masaru Mimura

“…In light of the reported causal relationship between DVT and pulmonary embolism, screening for DVT can be of high clinical value in patients with psychiatric disorders, especially when their physical activity is highly compromised.…”
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Non-histone lactylation: unveiling its functional significance by Pusong Shi, Yongjie Ma, Yongjie Ma, Yongjie Ma, Yongjie Ma, Yongjie Ma, Shaolu Zhang, Shaolu Zhang, Shaolu Zhang, Shaolu Zhang, Shaolu Zhang

“…Indeed, lactylation is implicated in various physiological and pathological processes, including tumor development, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, immune cell activation and psychiatric disorders. This review provides the latest advancements in research on the regulatory roles of non-histone protein lactylation, highlighting its crucial scientific importance for future studies.…”
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Catatonia and Mutism: Neurotic, Psychotic, or Organic Disorder? by Pilar de Jaime Ruiz, Jose Luis García-Fogeda Romero, Luis Gutiérrez-Rojas

“…Numerous medical conditions can mimic psychiatric disorders. This uncommon presentation may lead to a late diagnosis and treatment initiation, increasing significantly morbidity and mortality. …”
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Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease by J. Vegytė, R. Podėnė, E. Dlugauskas, A. Vaitkevičius

“…Evaluation of both cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms together with differentiation from primary psychiatric disorders is crucial for the correct diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. …”
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Insights into audio-visual temporal perception in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia by Monica Gori, Maria Bianca Amadeo, Andrea Escelsior, Davide Esposito, Alberto Inuggi, Riccardo Guglielmo, Luis Polena, Juxhin Bode, Beatriz Pereira da Silva, Mario Amore, Gianluca Serafini

“…Our perception of the world and sense of self are deeply influenced by our perception of time. Research in psychiatric disorders has shown altered temporal perception across a variety of tasks, though the mechanisms behind these changes remain unclear. …”
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Potential common targets of music therapy intervention in neuropsychiatric disorders: the prefrontal cortex-hippocampus -amygdala circuit (a review) by Yuqin Dan, Ying Xiong, Danghan Xu, Yuqi Wang, Meng Yin, Pengwei Sun, Yi Ding, Ziyun Feng, Peng Sun, Weili Xia, Gongchang Yu, Gongchang Yu, Li Li, Li Li

“…As life becomes more stressful, neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, and comorbidities of the two are becoming more and more of a concern. …”
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