Major depressive disorder
A study published in the International Journal of Psychophysiology has shed new light on the neural mechanisms underlying Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Researchers from the University of Duisburg-Essen, in Essen, Germany, used electroencephalography (EEG) to examine event-related P100 correlates of altered emotion processing in MDD patients compared to healthy control
Medical research
Researchers from the Neuropsychiatric Hospital have made significant strides in understanding the complexities of schizophrenia, a psychiatric disorder characterized by disruptions in cognition, perception, and behavior. The study, published in the Journal of Exploration of Neuroscience, highlights the genetic, neurochemical, and neurodevelopmental factors that contribute to the disorder. The researchers
Asthma
A new research report highlights the disproportionate impact of asthma on U.S. urban children, particularly those of Black and Latino backgrounds, and identifies the need for targeted interventions to address asthma disparities in Rhode Island. Led by researchers from Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School, the study utilized a
Diseases
Research conducted in the Northern Territory, Australia, has highlighted the effectiveness of a recovery-focused program in improving mental health and recovery outcomes. The "Recovery Together" program, aimed at building foundational recovery skills and promoting peer education and recovery-oriented approaches, showed significant results in empowering participants and improving their
Diseases
Research conducted in the Northern Territory, Australia, has highlighted the effectiveness of a recovery-focused program in improving mental health and recovery outcomes. The "Recovery Together" program, aimed at building foundational recovery skills and promoting peer education and recovery-oriented approaches, showed significant results in empowering participants and improving their
Medical research
Researchers at the University Hospital Miguel Servet in Spain have made significant contributions to the field of metabolic diseases by investigating the effects of bioactive compounds on conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and liver steatosis. A recent publication in the Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry highlights the importance of preclinical
Gastrointestinal diseases
Researchers at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine have conducted a nationwide cohort study to identify individuals who remain treatment-free after initial surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study, published in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, found that 21.5% of patients with Crohn's disease
Medical research
A study published in the journal Mental Illness has found that individuals with schizophrenia who experience personal agency and construct coherent narratives of their lives and experiences during psychiatric treatment may have a better chance of recovery. The research, conducted by investigators from the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, involved
Liver diseases
A significant portion of premature liver mortality in the US is attributed to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), with a substantial portion of these deaths estimated to be preventable. According to a recent study, the highest burdens of preventable MASLD-related premature liver mortality (MASLD-PLM) are found in rural, socioeconomically
Comorbidity
Researchers in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, have discovered significant clinical and molecular links between Depression and Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS). Using a three-level analysis, the team identified 24 overlapping genes with strong enrichment, supported by validation in multiple gene expression datasets. These genes formed a densely connected
Infection
Research recently published in Clinical Microbiology and Infection has shed new light on the incidence and impact of invasive fungal infections (IFI) in patients with B-cell lymphoma treated with CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. According to a multicenter cohort study, 32 out of 1,012 patients (3.1%
Medical research
Research from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has explored the experiences and socio-environmental contexts of individuals with psychosis from diverse ethno-racial and immigrant backgrounds. The study, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, involved in-depth interviews with 24 participants at early intervention services for psychosis in Montreal, Canada. The findings shed light on
