Systematic review and meta-analysis of digital technology interventions for cognitive function and mood in older adults
Digital tools may boost brain health in older adults
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated digital technology interventions in older adults with cognitive impairment, depression, a…
Using digital technology like apps or online programs may improve thinking skills and mood in older adults, a new analysis suggests.
Diabetes and social support associations with cognitive impairment in elderly schizophrenia inpatients
Social support and daily living skills linked to lower dementia risk in schizophrenia
This retrospective cross-sectional study of 149 elderly inpatients with schizophrenia found a 47.7% prevalence of cognitive impairment.
Nearly half of elderly schizophrenia patients have cognitive impairment. Social support and daily living skills may protect against it.
CBCL-10 shows good diagnostic efficiency for ADHD in a longitudinal cohort study
Shortened checklist shows good efficiency for ADHD diagnosis
This longitudinal cohort study of 1,786 youth evaluated the measurement properties of the Child Behavior Checklist-10 (CBCL-10).
A shorter version of a common behavioral checklist may help clinicians identify ADHD symptoms in children with high accuracy.
Neuroimaging features predict ASD identification and cognitive decoding accuracy in large cohorts
New AI Model Finds Brain Pattern That Predicts Autism Symptoms
This cohort study analyzed individuals from three independent large-scale neuroimaging cohorts (HCP-task, ABIDE-I, ABIDE-II).
A new tool finds a clear brain signal that predicts autism symptoms with high accuracy.
Chronic psychosocial stress linked to higher perivascular space volumes in healthy young adults
Stress linked to brain changes in healthy young adults
This cohort study of 61 healthy young adults found that chronic psychosocial stress was associated with significantly higher fractional peri…
Chronic stress may cause subtle brain changes in healthy young adults, a new study finds.
Higher levels of dissociative symptoms observed in individuals with functional neurological disorder
People with FND experience higher levels of dissociation
This pilot study used ecological momentary assessment to compare symptoms between individuals with functional neurological disorder and heal…
New tracking data shows that individuals living with functional neurological disorder report significantly more dissociative symptoms during…
Review of pooled psilocybin data suggests broadening blood pressure eligibility criteria for psychiatric trials
Psilocybin raises blood pressure briefly but stays safe for most patients
This pooled analysis review examined blood pressure and heart rate responses in 368 participants receiving 536 psilocybin sessions at Johns …
New data shows psilocybin raises blood pressure only briefly, suggesting doctors could safely treat more patients with mild high blood press…
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds 50% prevalence of antipsychotic polypharmacy in MENAT/EMRO countries
Half of Schizophrenia Patients Take Multiple Drugs at Once
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 studies (6,053 individuals) from MENAT/EMRO countries found a pooled prevalence of antipsycho…
New data reveals half of patients with schizophrenia in the Middle East take multiple antipsychotic drugs at once.
Systematic review of stigma in adult ADHD and quality of life outcomes
Internalized stigma hurts quality of life for adults with ADHD
This systematic review synthesizes findings from 17 papers regarding stigma in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Adults with ADHD who feel deep shame about their condition report worse physical health, lower self-esteem, and poorer social connections.
Case report review suggests LAI paliperidone stabilizes behavior in a 9-year-old with TBI over two years
Long-acting shots help a boy control severe brain injury rage
This case report review describes a 9-year-old boy with severe traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic confusional state treated with long-…
A boy with severe brain injury rage found calm after months of failed pills, showing long-acting shots could help when daily medicine fails
Longer untreated psychosis linked to less symptom improvement in first-episode schizophrenia
Shorter Untreated Psychosis Linked to Better Recovery in Schizophrenia
This cohort study of 99 first-episode schizophrenia patients found that longer duration of untreated psychosis (DUP >26 weeks) was associate…
Patients who get care sooner for first-episode schizophrenia show greater symptom improvement than those who wait longer.
Infrared Thermography of Acupoints Shows Correlation with Depression Severity in Adolescents
Body heat scans could help diagnose teen depression
This prospective observational study of 108 adolescents (65 with MDD, 43 controls) found that infrared temperatures of specific acupoints co…
A new scan measures body heat on specific points to help doctors diagnose teen depression without needles or invasive blood tests for adoles…