Mental health
Human brains exhibit reproducible sex differences in regional cortical volume (CV), but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Researchers have been studying the role of surface area (SA) and cortical thickness (CT) in shaping these differences. A recent investigation published in bioRxiv provides new findings on the causal drivers of sex
Anxiety
Research conducted at Cochin Hospital in Paris, France, has shown that multifamily therapy can be an effective tool in managing anxiety-based school refusal among adolescents, leading to positive outcomes for both parents and children. The study, involving 31 parents who participated in a multifamily therapy program, revealed that these parents
COVID-19
COVID-19 prevention and control workers in China have been exposed to heavy workloads and a high risk of infection, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety, insomnia, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A recent study conducted among 346 prevention and control workers in 46 cities across 14
Medical research
A multidimensional analysis of the functional and structural brain networks has revealed new insights into the nature of schizophrenia. Researchers at the University Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain, have used a thermodynamic framework and machine learning approach to quantify the degree of functional hierarchical organization in individuals with schizophrenia. The
Mental health
Research conducted at the University of Heidelberg has shed light on the complex relationship between early-life emotional adversity and psychosocial functioning in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. The study highlights the need to consider emotional trauma histories when investigating functional outcomes in patients with schizophrenia. The findings indicate that early-life
Autism
Researchers at Sophia Children's University Hospital, Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, have published a new study on the developmental characteristics of autistic individuals, highlighting the importance of understanding these patterns to provide personalized support. The longitudinal study, which analyzed 30 observational studies, found that autistic individuals
Atopic dermatitis
Fresh data on Skin Diseases and Conditions - Atopic Dermatitis has been presented in a new report from Milan, Italy. The research, conducted by Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of lebrikizumab, a biologic drug targeting interleukin-13, in a predominantly white
Biofeedback
Researchers at Western Kentucky University have found that neurofeedback, a form of biofeedback using electroencephalography, can be a non-invasive and effective intervention for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Their study, published in Clinical EEG and Neuroscience, involved 21 individuals diagnosed with PTSD who received 10 sessions of Z-scoring neurofeedback training.
Mediation
New research published in the Schizophrenia Bulletin explores the link between inner speech and hallucinations in the general population. According to the study, conducted by researchers at the University of California Riverside, inner speech models have been influential in explaining hallucinations, but a new perspective is needed to fully understand
Mental health
A recent study published in the journal Neuroepidemiology has identified a significant rate of memory decline in older adults without a neurocognitive disorder. Conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California, the study analyzed a nationally representative sample of over 2,000 individuals from the Health and Retirement Study
Medical personnel
Current study results on the perceptions of healthcare professionals in providing assistive products for older adults with dementia or cognitive impairment have been published. According to a research study conducted in Japan, healthcare professionals expressed concerns about the limitations of assistive products in addressing the needs of older adults with
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Research has shown that long-acting stimulant pharmacotherapy has a positive impact on the academic performance of students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A study conducted by the University of New Brunswick investigated the effects of this treatment on academic outcomes among students in grades K-12. The study found that
