A rare case report of Huntington’s disease with severe psychiatric symptoms as initial manifestations

8 January 2024

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Psychiatr Genet. 2024 Feb 1;34(1):15-18. doi: 10.1097/YPG.0000000000000359. Epub 2023 Dec 13.

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Huntington’s disease (HD) stands as an inherited and progressive neurodegenerative ailment distinguished by chorea-esque movement patterns, which manifest as archetypal symptoms. The presence of pronounced psychiatric onset symptoms in patients can considerably amplify the intricacies of accurate diagnosis.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 43-year-old gentleman was admitted with a five-year chronicle of delusions, hallucinations, and irritability. He had previously received a diagnosis of schizophrenia and had been subjected to a regimen of antipsychotic medications for a span exceeding four years. However, subsequent to the application of cerebral MRI and genetic testing, his condition was conclusively redetermined as HD.

CONCLUSION: The salient attribute of this case resides in the deferred diagnosis of HD attributable to the presence of acute psychiatric initial symptoms, a scenario bearing noteworthy ramifications for disease oversight and prognostication. This instance warrants attentive scrutiny and discourse within the professional community.

PMID:38190229 | DOI:10.1097/YPG.0000000000000359

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Steven Starks, M.D., M.B.A., Assumes Office of APA Assembly Speaker 9 May 2024
Steven Starks, M.D., M.B.A., DFAPA, began his one-year term as the Speaker of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Assembly of District Branches at the close of the organization’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Manhattan.
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Study Highlights Key Predictors of Adolescent Substance Use; Special Issue of the American Journal o 6 May 2024
New research, published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry, examined a broad range of potential predictors of substance use among adolescents and found sociodemographic variables were the most robust predictors of substance use initiation.
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RCPsych President responds to PM's announcement on reform of the fit note process
We are disappointed that the Prime Minister used his speech to conflate those suffering with a mental illness with a ‘sick note culture’. This language dismisses the reality of mental illness, which is concerning given the associated poor quality of life and increased mortality rates.
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"Without support it can be difficult to make a full recovery and return to employment" says RCPsych President
Dr Lade Smith CBE has called for people who have anxiety and depression to be given better and faster access to talking therapies and other forms of mental health support.
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting our mental health leaflets for patients and their families.
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Effects of Trauma Cue Exposure and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on Affect and Cannabis Craving in Cannabis Users With Trauma Histories: Use of Expressive Writing as an Online Cue-Reactivity Paradigm: Effets de l'exposition aux signaux traumatiques et du SSPT sur l'affect et le besoin de cannabis chez les consommateurs de cannabis ayant des antécédents de traumatismes : utilisation de l'écriture expressive comme paradigme de réactivité en ligne 16 May 2024
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. ObjectivesPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cannabis use disorder (CUD) commonly co-occur. Conditioned associations between psychological trauma cues, distress, cannabis use, and desired relief outcomes may contribute to the comorbidity. These conditioned associations can be studied experimentally by manipulating trauma cue exposure in a cue-reactivity paradigm (CRP) and […]
Sarah DeGrace
Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With Cognitive Decline in Late Life Depression: Findings From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging: Facteurs de risque modifiables associés au déclin cognitif dans la dépression en fin de vie : constatations de l'Étude longitudinale canadienne sur le vieillissement 16 May 2024
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveDepression in later life is associated with a two-fold increased risk of dementia. It is not clear to what extent potentially modifiable risk factors account for this association.MethodOlder adults (age 50 + ) with objective health measures (n = 14,014) from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging were followed for a […]
Melissa Wong
The Intergenerational Transfer of Mental Disorders: A Population-Based Multigenerational Linkage Study: Le transfert intergénérationnel des troubles mentaux : une étude sur les liens multigénérationnels basée sur la population 15 May 2024
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. ObjectivesThe aetiology of mental disorders involves genetic and environmental factors, both reflected in family health history. We examined the intergenerational transmission of multiple mental disorders from parents and grandparents using population-based, objectively measured family histories.MethodsThis population-based retrospective cohort study used administrative healthcare databases in Manitoba, Canada and […]
Amani F. Hamad

A level playing field? Evaluation of the virtual Objective Structured Clinical Examination in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine: A mixed methods study 13 May 2024
Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThe Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) has been used for clinical assessment of a broad range of medical student competencies in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. However, there has been little research into online assessments. We investigated the virtual OSCE (v-OSCE) from the user perspective to better understand its acceptability, usefulness, […]
Rebecca E Reay
Tracking the 3-year trajectory of referrals to an early psychosis intervention service 9 May 2024
Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. AimTo review the baseline and clinical characteristics of patients referred to a New Zealand Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) service across a 4-year timeframe.MethodWe compared two cohorts, and identified variables associated with being accepted or declined, and reasons for decline, by an EPI service between 2013 and 2017.ResultsThere were 576 people […]
Nirupamal Pitigala
Knowledge and attitudes towards eating disorders: A survey of psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees in New South Wales 6 May 2024
Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo evaluate New South Wales (NSW) psychiatrists’ and psychiatry trainees’ knowledge and attitudes towards eating disorders (EDs).MethodA total of 1781 psychiatrists and trainees in NSW were invited to complete an anonymous questionnaire assessing ED confidence, knowledge and attitudes.ResultsA total of 51 doctors responded to the survey, with 38 completing all […]
Elsie Jing

Clinical profile of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in Durban, South Africa 14 May 2024
Background: There are often delays in accessing care and diagnosing autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), with little data from Southern Africa on the clinical profile of affected children and adolescents.Aim: To describe the socio-demographic and clinical variables of children and adolescents with ASD attending psychiatric services at two state hospitals in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.Setting: Two state […]
Manisharani Gangai
Views held by South African primary health care nurses on caring for people living with mental illness 3 May 2024
Background: Primary healthcare is the first point of entry into the healthcare system. Scaling up primary mental healthcare is recommended in South African mental health policy. However, there is a paucity of data exploring the views of primary healthcare nurses (PHCNs) with regards to caring for people living with mental illness (PLWMI) in South Africa.Aim: To explore […]
Nokukhanya Phungula
Long-term benzodiazepine prescriptions in community psychiatry clinics 3 May 2024
Background: Anecdotal evidence indicates that the prevalence of long-term benzodiazepine prescription is high and not in accordance with accepted prescribing guidelines.Aim: To determine the prevalence of long-term prescriptions of benzodiazepines and associations thereof in community psychiatry clinics.Setting: Of the 27 community psychiatry clinics, 5 were randomly selected.Methods: A descriptive, retrospective, and cross-sectional record review of files of 126 adult […]
Machipi A. Tau

Standards for randomized controlled trials of efficacy of psychological treatments 10 May 2024
World Psychiatry, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 286-287, June 2024.
David C. Mohr
The future of dynamic networks in research and clinical practice 10 May 2024
World Psychiatry, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 288-289, June 2024.
Laura F. Bringmann
Algorithm‐based modular psychotherapy vs. cognitive‐behavioral therapy for patients with depression, psychiatric comorbidities and early trauma: a proof‐of‐concept randomized controlled trial 10 May 2024
World Psychiatry, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 257-266, June 2024.
Elisabeth Schramm, Moritz Elsaesser, Carolin Jenkner, Martin Hautzinger, Sabine C. Herpertz

Improved implicit self-esteem is associated with extended antidepressant effects following a novel synergistic intervention 16 May 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 16 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02564-yImproved implicit self-esteem is associated with extended antidepressant effects following a novel synergistic intervention
H. Nur Eken
Sex differences in trajectories of cortical development in autistic children from 2–13 years of age 16 May 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 16 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02592-8Sex differences in trajectories of cortical development in autistic children from 2–13 years of age
Derek S. Andrews
Association of pre-existing depression and anxiety with Omicron variant infection 16 May 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 16 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02594-6Association of pre-existing depression and anxiety with Omicron variant infection
Huazhen Yang

Consciousness
Can we detect consciousness in newborn infants?
Conscious experiences in infants remain poorly understood. In this NeuroView, Passos-Ferreira discusses recent evidence for and against consciousness in newborn babies. She argues that the weight of evidence from neuroimaging and behavioral studies supports the thesis that newborn infants are conscious.Conscious experiences in infants remain poorly understood. In this NeuroView, Passos-Ferreira discusses recent evidence for […]
Christof Koch
In this talk with , Christof Koch, a physicist and neuroscientist, advocates for a pragmatic program to track the footprints of consciousness in the brain and for team science, explains the recent pseudo-controversy regarding integrated information theory of consciousness, and speaks about the joy of exploring the mysteries around us.

Exposomic and polygenic contributions to allostatic load in early adolescence 14 May 2024
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 14 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00255-9Using a large US cohort of adolescents, the authors examine exposomic and polygenic contributions to allostatic load and a mediating role of allostatic load on the path from exposomic and polygenic risks to psychopathology.
Kevin W. Hoffman
Neurocircuitry basis of motor cortex-related analgesia as an emerging approach for chronic pain management 13 May 2024
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 13 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00235-zIn this Review, the authors discuss the neurobiological mechanisms of motor cortex-related analgesia, drawing insights from both experimental data and clinical data.
Yang Bai
Emotion dysregulation and right pars orbitalis constitute a neuropsychological pathway to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 13 May 2024
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 13 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00251-zAuthors present data supporting a neuropsychological pathway between emotion dysregulation and ADHD symptoms involving morphometry of the right pars orbitalis, transcriptomic, and white blood cell markers.
Wenjie Hou

Investigating heart rate variability measures during pregnancy as predictors of postpartum depression and anxiety: an exploratory study 14 May 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 14 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02909-9Investigating heart rate variability measures during pregnancy as predictors of postpartum depression and anxiety: an exploratory study
Allison Eriksson
Elevated SCN11A concentrations associated with lower serum lipid levels in patients with major depressive disorder 11 May 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 11 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02916-wElevated SCN11A concentrations associated with lower serum lipid levels in patients with major depressive disorder
Ke Xu
Faster bi-stable visual switching in psychosis 7 May 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 07 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02913-zFaster bi-stable visual switching in psychosis
Kyle W. Killebrew

Cognitive rehabilitation effects on grey matter volume and Go-NoGo activity in progressive multiple sclerosis: results from the CogEx trial 16 May 2024
BackgroundResearch on cognitive rehabilitation (CR) and aerobic exercise (EX) to improve cognition in progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) remains limited. CogEx trial investigated the effectiveness of CR and EX in PMS: here, we present MRI substudy volumetric and task-related functional MRI (fMRI) findings.MethodsParticipants were randomised to: ‘CR plus EX’, ‘CR plus sham EX (EX-S)’, ‘EX plus […]
Rocca, M. A., Valsasina, P., Romano, F., Tedone, N., Amato, M. P., Brichetto, G., Boccia, V. D., Chataway, J., Chiaravalloti, N. D., Cutter, G., Dalgas, U., DeLuca, J., Farrell, R. A., Feys, P., Freeman, J., Inglese, M., Meza, C., Motl, R. W., Salter, A., Sandroff, B. M., Feinstein, A., Filippi, M., The Cogex Research Team, Michelsen, Madsen, Jorgensen, Diedmann, Keytsman, Vanzeir, Knevels, DHooge, Veldkamp, Donnee, Vandecasteele, Vandael, Cordani, Sibilia, Vizzino, Riccitelli, Preziosa, Podda, Pedulla, Tacchino, Smith, Bichler, Morecraft, DiBenedetto, Moore, Holme, Cole, Algie, Chatfield, Puopolo, Kenton, Toll, Ithurburn, Truax, Jones, Baird, Silic, Koch, Pajak, Pietrusz, Smith, Wilkinson, Braisher, Braisher, Walters, Niccolai, Pasquini, Mosca, Bella, Vannetti, Gerli, Pollio, Colombo, Pelosin, Cellerino, Pardini, Hernandez, Lenaerts, De Weerdt, Curran
Oral corticosteroid dosage and taper duration at onset in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease influences time to first relapse 16 May 2024
BackgroundWe sought to identify an optimal oral corticosteroid regimen at the onset of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD), which would delay time to first relapse while minimising cumulative corticosteroid exposure.MethodsIn a retrospective multicentre cohort study, Cox proportional hazards models examined the relationship between corticosteroid course as a time-varying covariate and time to first relapse. […]
Trewin, B. P., Dale, R. C., Qiu, J., Chu, M., Jeyakumar, N., Dela Cruz, F., Andersen, J., Siriratnam, P., Ma, K. K. M., Hardy, T. A., van der Walt, A., Lechner-Scott, J., Butzkueven, H., Broadley, S. A., Barnett, M. H., Reddel, S. W., Brilot, F., Kalincik, T., Ramanathan, S., On behalf of the Australasian MOGAD Study Group, Adam, Andrews, Antony, Aouad, Badve, Barton, Beadnall, Blum, Boggild, Brown, Burrow, Buzzard, Bye, Cairns, Calvert, Chelakkadan, Clark, Fabis-Pedrini, Field, Fok, Fraser, Fung, Garber, Geara, Gill, Gupta, Hawke, Henderson, John, Jones, Jones, Kermode, Kiernan, Kilpatrick, Kornberg, Lawlor, Lee, Leventer, Li, Ling, Liyanage, Lopez, Malone, Marriot, McCombe, McDougall, Menezes, Merheb, Miteff, Monif, Subramanian, Nguyen, OGrady, ONeill, Ouvrier, Paine, Parratt, Pillai, Prosser, Riminton, Roos, Sandbach, Scheffer, Shah, Shuey, Sinclair, Slee, Spooner, Sutton, Swaminathan, Tantsis, Thomas, Thomas, Thompson, Troedson, Vucic, Wang, Ware, Webster, Lin, White, Yeh, Yiannikas, Yiu, Zong
Implications for driving based on the risk of seizures after ischaemic stroke 15 May 2024
Driving a motor vehicle is an important skill set. Its evaluation is relevant to patients who had a stroke. These patients struggle to get back to driving because of physical deficits, including challenges from neglect and apraxia and the risk of unexpected future complications like seizures. Advances in acute stroke management have led to improved […]
Mishra, N. K.

Neurocognitive correlates of metabolic dysregulation in individuals with mood disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis 7 March 2024
Individuals with mood disorders are predisposed to metabolic dysfunction, while those with metabolic dysregulation such as diabetes and obesity experience more severe depressive symptoms. Both metabolic dysfunction and mood disorders are independently associated with cognitive deficits. Therefore, given their close association, this study aimed to explore the association between metabolic dysfunction in individuals with mood […]
Maksyutynska, Kateryna
Reward anticipation-related neural activation following cued reinforcement in adults with psychotic psychopathology and biological relatives 10 January 2024
BackgroundSchizophrenia is associated with hypoactivation of reward sensitive brain areas during reward anticipation. However, it is unclear whether these neural functions are similarly impaired in other disorders with psychotic symptomatology or individuals with genetic liability for psychosis. If abnormalities in reward sensitive brain areas are shared across individuals with psychotic psychopathology and people with heightened […]
Demro, Caroline
Weight change in people with depression and the risk of dementia: a nationwide cohort study 5 January 2024
BackgroundDepression is a risk factor for dementia and weight change can appear as a symptom of depression. However, the association between weight change after the diagnosis of depression and the risk of dementia is poorly established. This study aimed to investigate the association between weight change before and after a diagnosis of depression with the […]
Kim, Hyewon

Gestational exposure to benzodiazepines or z‐hypnotics and neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring: Systematic review and meta‐analysis 16 May 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Chittaranjan Andrade, Natarajan Varadharajan, Sharmi Bascarane, Vikas Menon
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for mania: Hiding in plain sight 15 May 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Charles H. Kellner
Alcohol use disorder and risk of specific methods of suicide death in a national cohort 2 May 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Volume 149, Issue 6, Page 479-490, June 2024.
Alexis C. Edwards, Linda Abrahamsson, Casey Crump, Jan Sundquist, Kristina Sundquist, Kenneth S. Kendler

The future of JSR: Hybrid or Open Access publishing, and launch of a sister journal? 17 May 2024
Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.
Dieter Riemann, Pierre‐Herve Luppi, Vladyslav Vyazovskiy, Dirk Pevernagie, Erna Sif Arnardottir, Giuseppe Plazzi, Fran Pilkington‐Cheney, Samson Khachatryan, Hans‐Peter Landolt
The impact of sleep on factual memory retention over 24 hr 17 May 2024
Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.
Aurora Gasparello, Angie Baldassarri, Giorgia Degasperi, Nicola Cellini
The causal relationship between sarcopenia‐related traits and ischemic stroke: Insights from univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization analyses 17 May 2024
CNS Neuroscience &Therapeutics, Volume 30, Issue 5, May 2024.
Jiahao Song, Da Zhou, Jingrun Li, Mengqi Wang, Lina Jia, Duo Lan, Haiqing Song, Xunming Ji, Ran Meng

A role for Shugoshin in human cilia?
We have recently described a novel role for the conserved centromeric/kinetochore protein and cohesin protector, Shugoshin, in cilia of C. elegans. Worms are unusual in that the sole Shugoshin protein ( SGO-1 ) is dispensable for chromosome segregation but required for cilia function in fully differentiated sensory neurons. Depletion of sgo-1 leads to an array […]
sut-2 loss of function mutants protect against tau-driven shortened lifespan and hyperactive pharyngeal pumping in a C. elegans model of tau toxicity.
Expression of human tau in C. elegans neurons causes progressive, age-associated loss of motor coordination, selective neurodegeneration, and shortened lifespan. Loss of function (LOF) mutations in the conserved gene sut-2 protects against progressive motor uncoordination and neurodegeneration in models of tauopathy. To determine whether sut-2 LOF also protects against shortened lifespan of tau transgenic C. […]
Evidence Based Clinical Analytics Supporting the Genetic Addiction Risk Severity (GARS) Assessment to Early Identify Probands in Preaddiction.
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Beyond Psychopharmacology: the Interpersonal Dynamics of Agitation Management
Practical Advice for Preventing Problems When Referencing the Literature
Provision of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders by Medical Student Trainees
The purpose of the article is to evaluate an innovative education program in which medical students were trained in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and provided CBT treatments under supervision to uninsured individuals with depressive, anxiety, adjustment, and trauma-based disorders.The authors assessed improvements in trainees’ CBT knowledge using the Cognitive Therapy Awareness Scale before and after […]

Using Measurement-Based Care as a Precision Medicine Strategy for Substance Use Disorders
Precision medicine prioritizes characterization of individual patient parameters to optimize care and this review evaluates measurement-based care (MBC) as a strategy for doing so in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD). Measurement-based care refers to the systematic use of validated assessments to inform diagnosis and treatment planning, with varying frequency of assessments. Despite the […]
Psychological Problems in the Context of Political Violence in Afghan Children
This review provides an overview of recent literature examining psychological problems in the context of political violence among Afghan children.Using recent literature (2018–2023) we identified: 1) heightened levels of psychological problems experienced by children in Afghanistan; 2) the factors associated with these psychological problems, including loss of family and community members, poverty, continuous risk of […]
Insufficient Sleep and Behavioral Health in the Military: A 5-Country Perspective
The goal of this paper was to highlight the degree to which sleep, behavioral health, and leader involvement were interrelated using data from militaries in five English-speaking countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the United States.Many service members reported sleeping fewer than the recommended 7 h/night: 34.9%, 67.2%, and 77.2% of respondents from New […]

Editorial introductions 26 March 2024
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Urbanization and psychosis: an update of recent evidence 4 March 2024
Purpose of review Urbanization, a complex global phenomenon, has a significant bearing on schizophrenia/psychosis burden through various socioeconomic and environmental factors. This review focuses on recent evidence (2019–2023) linking urbanization, schizophrenia, and the role of green space. Recent findings This review analyzed 43 articles that examined the correlation between urban birth or upbringing, urban living […]
Shifting the paradigm of social withdrawal: a new era of coexisting pathological and non-pathological hikikomori 28 February 2024
Purpose of review Social withdrawal syndrome, known as “hikikomori,” has been highlighted since the late 1990 s in Japan. Hikikomori is more common in urban areas, and often comorbid with mental disorders, and now spreading throughout the world. In the post-COVID-19 era, not outing is no longer considered pathological in itself as the “new normal,” and […]

When is the best time to screen for perinatal anxiety? A longitudinal cohort study
We evaluated the best time to screen for anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum.Screening in early pregnancy was optimal to identify women with anxiety disorders.Screening in early pregnancy was optimal to identify women who wanted treatment.Screening in early pregnancy was optimal for all five screening tools evaluated.Findings can inform clinical guidelines on when to screen for […]
Daily-level associations between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and reactions to retrieving positive autobiographical memories
Trauma survivors with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report difficulties accessing and describing positive memories. To understand these patterns, we examined daily-level relations of PTSD symptoms with affective, cognitive (dwelling/rumination; pushing memory out of one’s mind; suppression; avoidance; distraction; thinking about something else; remembering negative or positive memories/events; negative or positive thoughts; accepting or disapproving memory; […]
Relationship between anxiety sensitivity and post-traumatic stress symptoms in trauma-exposed adults: A meta-analysis
Anxiety sensitivity are significantly correlated with PTSD symptoms with a medium effect size.Study design (cross-sectional vs. longitudinal) is found to moderate the relationship between anxiety sensitivity and PTSD.Results are consistent with cognitive models of PTSD. Given the high rate of trauma exposure among the general population, it is important to delineate the risk factors for […]

Editorial Perspective: Bridging the translational neuroscience gap in autism – development of the ‘shiftability’ paradigm 16 May 2024
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Volume 65, Issue 6, Page 862-865, June 2024.
Tobias P. Whelan, Eileen Daly, Nicolaas A. Puts, Ekaterina Malievskaia, Declan G.M. Murphy, Grainne M. McAlonan
Issue Information 16 May 2024
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Volume 65, Issue 6, Page i-iv, June 2024.
Subtyping at‐risk adolescents for predicting response toward insomnia prevention program 16 May 2024
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Volume 65, Issue 6, Page 764-775, June 2024.
Si‐Jing Chen, Shirley Xin Li, Jihui Zhang, Siu Ping Lam, Joey Wing Yan Chan, Kate Ching‐Ching Chan, Albert Martin Li, Charles M. Morin, Yun Kwok Wing, Ngan Yin Chan

Children, Vol. 11, Pages 602: Obesogens in Adolescence: Challenging Aspects and Prevention Strategies 16 May 2024
Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic, with significant increases in prevalence over recent decades. While excessive calorie consumption and physical inactivity are known factors, emerging research highlights the role of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), particularly obesogens, in obesity’s pathogenesis. This review explores the historical context of the environmental obesogens hypothesis, their sources, mechanism of action, […]
Nicolaou
Children, Vol. 11, Pages 599: Lessons Learned from Telemedicine in Adolescent Obesity: Results of a Pilot Study 16 May 2024
The rising prevalence of obesity in children calls for new strategies for the provision of effective care by a multidisciplinary team. Telemedicine has overall proven to be an effective tool for promoting a healthy lifestyle. The main objective of the current paper is to present the protocol of our ongoing CardioMetabolic Prevention (CAMP) study and […]
Lenka Veselá
Children, Vol. 11, Pages 600: Pre-Rheumatology Referral Consultation and Investigation Pattern in Children with Joint Complaints: Focus on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 16 May 2024
The diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is often entrusted to the pediatric rheumatologist specialist. Timely referral to a specialized center is crucial. This study aims to assess the consultation and investigation patterns of patients with joint complaints before rheumatology referral. This longitudinal cohort study included patients with joint complaints who were referred to the […]
Achille Marino

Adolescents, Vol. 4, Pages 226-230: Exploring the Mental Health Frontier: Social Media, the Metaverse and Their Impact on Psychological Well-Being 8 May 2024
The emergence of social media alongside the creation of the metaverse marks two pivotal technological evolutions of our era, significantly altering the manner in which individuals engage, communicate, and understand their environment and relationships […]
Ileana Di Pomponio
Adolescents, Vol. 4, Pages 222-225: Decoding Adolescent Decision Making: Neurocognitive Processes, Risk Perception, and the Influence of Peers 30 April 2024
Investigating the neurocognitive mechanisms behind implicit risk assessment and decision making in adolescents is crucial for understanding the intricate array of behaviors typical of this developmental phase […]
Luca Cerniglia
Adolescents, Vol. 4, Pages 200-221: The Impact of Internet Addiction on Mental Health: Exploring the Mediating Effects of Positive Psychological Capital in University Students 26 April 2024
Introduction: The widespread use of the internet has brought numerous benefits, but it has also raised concerns about its potential negative impact on mental health, particularly among university students. This study aims to investigate the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental health (MH) in university students, as well as explore the mediating effects of […]
Girum Tareke Zewude

Youth, Vol. 4, Pages 679-699: Examining the Intersection of Sociopolitical Development and Transformative Social and Emotional Learning Outcomes: An Integrated Approach in Youth Participatory Action Research 15 May 2024
Young people need opportunities that support their well-being while enabling them to take meaningful action. There has been strong interest in youth participatory action research (YPAR) as a form of sociopolitical action for marginalized youth seeking to address inequities that undermine individual and community well-being. The rapid growth of the YPAR literature in the last […]
Amia Nash
Youth, Vol. 4, Pages 647-660: Racism and Mental Health: The Moderating Role of Critical Consciousness for Black Adolescents 10 May 2024
This study examined experiences of individual, institutional, and cultural racism, along with critical consciousness (i.e., critical reflection, critical agency, critical action), and how they are associated with mental health outcomes for Black adolescents (N = 604; Mage = 15.4; 47.4% female). Consistent with previous research, we found that more experiences of racism were associated with […]
Elan C. Hope
Youth, Vol. 4, Pages 661-678: Demographics and Fives Cs of PYD as Predictors of the Domains of Contribution among Youth in Nigeria 10 May 2024
In recent times, research has focused on positive youth development (PYD) amidst the deficits of youth. However, little is known about PYD and its potential to predict social engagement. Thus, this study aimed to examine the presence of the 5Cs of PYD (competence, confidence, connection, character, and caring) and its difference in gender and prediction […]
Temitayo Kofoworola Olurin

All medical workers together: For better mental health and primary health care- Posters 29 April 2024
The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, Volume 59, Issue 3_suppl, Page 1S-103S, May 2024.
Physical, psychological, cultural, and pharmacological factors influencing the treatment of patients in primary care settings 25 April 2024
The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, Volume 59, Issue 3, Page 267-269, May 2024.
Harold G Koenig
Psychosocial effects of hidradenitis suppurativa in the literature: A systematic review 22 April 2024
The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, Ahead of Print. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by painful, deep follicular nodules, abscesses, sinus tracts, and scarring, most commonly presenting in the inguinal, axillary, and anogenital regions. This condition substantially decreases quality of life in affected individuals, resulting in higher rates of psychiatric disorders […]
Elizabeth Richards

Measurement of perceived pressures in psychiatry: paper-and-pencil and computerized adaptive version of the P-PSY35 scale 10 May 2024
Formal coercion in psychiatry is widely studied yet much less is known about pressures patients may experience, partly because of the very few measures available. The goal of this study was to validate the P-P...
Philippe Golay, Debora Martinez, Mizué Bachelard, Benedetta Silva, Alexandra Brodard, Jonathan Perrin, Nolan Pedro Fernando, Lou-Ann Renaud, Charles Bonsack and Stéphane Morandi
Item analysis on the quality of life scale for anxiety disorders QLICD-AD(V2.0) based on classical test theory and item response theory 10 May 2024
Anxiety disorders can cause serious physical and psychological damage, so many anxiety scales have been developed internationally to measure anxiety disorders, but due to the cultural differences and cultural ...
Hongqiang Shi, Yu Ren, Junding Xian, Haifeng Ding, Yuxi Liu and Chonghua Wan
Cortical activation for adolescent-onset minor depression and major depressive disorder: an fNIRS study 9 May 2024
While depression is increasing worldwide, some patients are diagnosed as having Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), but others are diagnosed with minor depression, however, the potential neuro mechanism is unknown.
Gaizhi Li, Ke Ma, Kathryn Rossbach, Ying Niu, Qiqi Li, Zhifen Liu and Kerang Zhang

Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 217-230: Modifications to Enhance Outcomes of Family-Based Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa: A Scoping Review 15 May 2024
Family-based treatment (FBT) is recommended for anorexia nervosa (AN) in young people (YP). However, a substantial proportion of YP undergoing FBT do not recover. Several modifications to standard FBT have been tested to improve recovery rates. This review provides an updated overview of empirically tested modifications to FBT for AN in YP and estimates whether […]
Signe Holm Pedersen
Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 205-216: How Moral Distress Contributes to Depression Varies by Gender in a Sample of Sub-Saharan African Nurses 6 May 2024
Although research has shown that moral distress harms mental health in diverse populations, information on potential moderators of such associations is scarce. In a sample of sub-Saharan African nurses, we examined the link between moral distress and depressive symptoms. We explored for whom and when such relationships may hold with regard to gender, age, and […]
JohnBosco Chika Chukwuorji
Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 188-204: “Once Again It Becomes a Friend in Times of Adversity”: A Qualitative Exploration of Interrelationships between Anorexia Nervosa and Trauma over Ten Years 30 April 2024
Background: The majority of research on the relationship between anorexia nervosa (AN) and trauma has been cross-sectional and quantitative. This study aimed to qualitatively explore how this relationship may shift over time. Methods: A community sample of nine women with a lived experience of AN and trauma were interviewed three times over ten years (1997–2007). […]
Sallee Berry

Psychology International, Vol. 6, Pages 603-617: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Virtual Reality: A Review on the Simulation of Psychedelic Effects for Treating Psychological Disorders 8 May 2024
Psychedelic therapy is increasingly acknowledged as a transformative approach to mental health care, much like how Virtual Reality (VR) technology has emerged as a potent tool in the realm of mental health. Hence, there is potential for integrating the benefits derived from both. This review aims to assess the current state of the art concerning […]
Mirko Casu
Psychology International, Vol. 6, Pages 590-602: Breaking Barriers: Unraveling the Connection between Mental Health Literacy, Attitudes towards Mental Illness, and Self-Stigma of Psychological Help-Seeking in University Students 2 May 2024
Despite the high prevalence of mental health difficulties during the period of emerging adulthood and the availability of mental health resources, young adults are reluctant to seek professional psychological help. A significant contributor to this treatment gap is the inadequate levels of mental health literacy (MHL). The present study aimed to investigate the association between […]
Katerina Koutra
Psychology International, Vol. 6, Pages 578-589: The Attachment-Caregiving Questionnaire as a Personality Inventory Sensitive to Psychological Vulnerabilities: A Pilot Study 30 April 2024
Evolution enabled the human species to form attachment relationships, where a caregiver looks after a needy attacher. In early-life interactions with a parent-caregiver, the child-attacher acquires adaptive durable information—the attachment dimensions—which become part of their personality. As such, the dimensions affect vulnerability to psychological conditions, but the precise nature of this link remains controversial. With […]
Marcantonio Gagliardi

Blighted phenomena: Learning to work with the dark. 8 April 2024
Blighted phenomena are understood as derivatives of dark, lonely, injured experiences—those that are often difficult to put into words. These phenomena can manifest in innumerable configurations in patients’ presentations and in the specificity of their developmental struggles and language. The present article aims to describe ways of working with the darkness of blighted experience, through […]
Intimate partner violence: Narratives of attachment relationships and linguistic analysis of emotional schemas through a quali-quantitative approach. 18 January 2024
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a concerning, widespread issue with serious health, social, and financial consequences. Previous studies highlighted the role of insecure attachment patterns in predicting IPV victimization. This study investigates attachment classifications among women survivors of IPV referred to antiviolence centers, as determined by the Adult Attachment Interview and compare them with a […]
Review of Reading French Psychoanalysis. 25 December 2023
Reviews the book, Reading French Psychoanalysis edited by Dana Birksted-Breen, Sara Flanders, and Alain Gibeault (2010). In this essay, the author discusses eight reviews of Reading French Psychoanalysis. The reviews considered are Cheshire (2010) in the British Journal of Psychotherapy, Forde (2010) in the Revista de Psicoanálisis, Glassgold (2014) in the Psychoanalytic Quarterly, Lefer (2011) […]

Development and validation of the Gender Identity and Expression Microaggressions in Therapy Scale (GIEMTS). 18 April 2024
Developing affirming interventions for transgender and nonbinary (TNB) therapy clients requires understanding their experiences with microaggressions in psychotherapy, yet no self-report measure of anti-TNB microaggressions in this context exists. Moreover, few studies have tested the associations between anti-TNB microaggressions and therapy processes. To better address the burden of unmet mental health care needs among TNB […]
The evolution of feedback: Toward a multicultural orientation. 18 April 2024
There have been great strides in psychology regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural competence, but a need remains to translate these values into actionable practices in psychotherapy. While the case has been made that measurement-based care is an evidence-based intervention that improves outcomes and reduces dropouts (de Jong et al., 2021) and recently that it […]
Beyond the dyad: Broadening the APA supervision guidelines to include group supervision. 28 March 2024
Group supervision is an extensively used format across many training agencies, yet it has been largely disregarded in theory and research within the supervision literature. In fact, the Guidelines for Clinical Supervision in Health Service Psychology (American Psychological Association, 2015a) mentions group supervision only one time, despite the fact that supervision within a group context […]

An examination of semantic performance in mild cognitive impairment progressors and nonprogressors. 15 February 2024
Objective: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and about half of older people with MCI will progress to AD within the next 5 years. The aim of the present study was to compare the semantic performance of MCI progressors (MCI-p) and nonprogressors (MCI-np). The hypothesis was that MCI-p […]
Processing speed in first episode of psychosis and first-degree relatives: A candidate endophenotype of spectrum schizophrenia disorders. 8 February 2024
Objective: The processing speed (PS) is highly impacted in individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis (FEP). Conducting family studies can help to determine whether PS can serve as an endophenotype of schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs), offering valuable insights into the prevention and diagnosis of SSDs. Method: A comprehensive cognitive battery, encompassing tests for PS, […]
Association between neuropsychological assessment and amyloid status in a clinical setting. 8 February 2024
Objective: Large research cohorts show robust associations between neuropsychological tests and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers, but studies in clinical settings are limited. The increasing availability of AD biomarkers to the practicing clinician makes it important to understand the relationship between comprehensive clinical neuropsychological assessment and biomarker status. This study examined concordance between practicing clinical neuropsychologists’ […]

Group identity modulates interbrain synchronization during repeated lottery contest. 11 January 2024
Overbidding in Tullock (1980) lottery contests is a robust finding in laboratory experiments. There exists plenty of evidence that demonstrates the effect of group identity on human behavior. This presents a viable avenue for mitigating or resolving the issue of overbidding. However, the impact of group identity on interbrain interactive mechanisms during lottery contests remains […]
Neurosciences tell us how to be adaptable, creative, and proactive agents in decision making: A pilot study. 7 December 2023
In organizational settings, the decision-making process plays a pivotal role and is interrelated with the capability to adapt to the context, that is, adaptability. In this study, the behavioral, electrophysiological (EEG) frequency bands (i.e., alpha, theta) and self-report correlates of adaptability in the context of decision making were explored on a sample of professionals and […]
Modulating the activity of right temporoparietal junction increased belief-based learning in an economic game. 7 December 2023
Decision making is fundamental to social and economic behavior in the presence of other competing intelligent agents. Such decisions require agents to learn about available rewards and punishments (involving reinforcement learning) and also to anticipate what opponents intend to do (involving belief-based learning). However, the neural mechanisms underlying belief-based learning are relatively poorly understood. To […]

EJIHPE, Vol. 14, Pages 1451-1469: The Use of Anabolic Steroids by Bodybuilders in the State of Sergipe, Brazil 16 May 2024
Bodybuilding, as a high-performance sport, requires regular strength and resistance exercises with the principal objective of increasing muscle hypertrophy. However, many bodybuilders resort to the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AASs) to improve their performance in a short period of time. This study employs a survey-type, cross-sectional, descriptive–analytical method to evaluate the profile of bodybuilding athletes […]
Josué Cruz dos Santos
EJIHPE, Vol. 14, Pages 1437-1450: Profiles of Career Indecision: A Person-Centered Approach with Italian Late Adolescents 15 May 2024
Choosing career paths in today’s contemporary labor market complexity is becoming more and more challenging for adolescents and young people. Career indecision could take over, and assessing its facets could guide career interventions to support the career decision-making process. To create increasingly tailored career guidance interventions, using a person-centered approach, this study aimed to understand […]
Parola
EJIHPE, Vol. 14, Pages 1383-1395: Well-Being and Perfectionism: Assessing the Mediational Role of Self-Compassion in Emerging Adults 15 May 2024
The study explores how different dimensions of perfectionism influence psychological well-being (PWB) in emerging adults. Literature has deepened the relationships between maladaptive perfectionism (e.g., excessive self-criticism, perceived discrepancy from the standards) and low PWB. Less is known about whether and how adaptive perfectionism (e.g., pursuing personal standards) relates to PWB. Secondly, the study has investigated […]
Loredana Benedetto

Brain Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 503: Prefrontal Cortex Responses to Social Video Stimuli in Young Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder 16 May 2024
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting individuals worldwide and characterized by deficits in social interaction along with the presence of restricted interest and repetitive behaviors. Despite decades of behavioral research, little is known about the brain mechanisms that influence social behaviors among children with ASD. This, in part, is due to limitations […]
Candida Barreto
Brain Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 504: Neuronal Correlates of Empathy: A Systematic Review of Event-Related Potentials Studies in Perceptual Tasks 16 May 2024
Empathy is a crucial component to infer and understand others’ emotions. However, a synthesis of studies regarding empathy and its neuronal correlates in perceptual tasks using event-related potentials (ERPs) has yet to occur. The current systematic review aimed to provide that overview. Upon bibliographic research, 30 studies featuring empathy assessments and at least one perceptual […]
Rita Almeida
Brain Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 505: Associations between Total Atherosclerosis Burden of Baroreceptor-Resident Arteries and ECG Abnormalities after Acute Ischemic Stroke 16 May 2024
Electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities are the most common cardiac complications after acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and predict poor outcomes. The arterial baroreflex is an essential determinant of cardiovascular autonomic regulation, with receptors mainly residing in carotid sinuses and aortic arch. The atherosclerosis of these baroreceptor-resident arteries (BRA) is very common in AIS patients and might impair […]
Zhiyong Fu

Disabilities, Vol. 4, Pages 368-383: Evaluating an Adapted Physical Activity Program for University Students and Staff Living with a Physical Disability and/or Chronic Condition through a Self-Determination Theory Lens 16 May 2024
The purpose of this mixed-method study was to (1) examine the effect of an adapted physical activity program, Fitness Access McGill (FAM), on leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), autonomous and controlled motivation, and the basic psychological needs of self-determination theory among university students/staff with a physical disability and/or chronic conditions, and (2) explore participants’ experiences after […]
Tayah M. Liska
Disabilities, Vol. 4, Pages 348-367: Self-Concept and Achievement in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 11 May 2024
Background: Understanding self-concept in individuals with intellectual disabilities is crucial for tailored support and interventions. The research question driving this study is: What factors influence the self-concept of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and how is it assessed? Methods: Employing a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines, studies from 1993 to 2024, which used diverse assessment tools […]
Karoline Falk
Disabilities, Vol. 4, Pages 332-347: FASD: The Living Experience of People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder—Results of an Anonymous Survey 8 May 2024
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is considered a lifelong disability that has been framed with neurobiological descriptions focused on the brain. These are important features but fail to tell the story of living with FASD. By surveying those with FASD, this work expanded upon prior survey work which illustrated a multitude of early-onset physiological issues […]
Emily Hargrove

J. Intell., Vol. 12, Pages 50: Seeing without a Scene: Neurological Observations on the Origin and Function of the Dorsal Visual Stream 11 May 2024
In all vertebrates, visual signals from each visual field project to the opposite midbrain tectum (called the superior colliculus in mammals). The tectum/colliculus computes visual salience to select targets for context-contingent visually guided behavior: a frog will orient toward a small, moving stimulus (insect prey) but away from a large, looming stimulus (a predator). In […]
Robert D. Rafal
J. Intell., Vol. 12, Pages 49: An Empirical Test of the Concept of the Adaptively Intelligent Attitude 30 April 2024
This study provides an empirical test of a previously proposed assertion that intelligence as adaptation has an attitudinal as well as an ability component. The ability component deals with what the basic knowledge and skills are that underlie intelligence, and how much of each one an individual has. The attitudinal component deals with how an […]
Robert J. Sternberg
J. Intell., Vol. 12, Pages 48: Parental Attitudes toward Gifted Students and Gifted Education: Attitude Profiles and Predictors 29 April 2024
In this study, an investigation was conducted into the types of attitudes that parents may have of gifted students and gifted education, and the predictors of these attitudes. Using data collected from 331 parents of students enrolled in a Christian faith-based school system in one of the eight states/territories of Australia, multiple analyses, including exploratory […]
Jae Yup Jung

Exploring the link between intelligence and drug abuse among juvenile felons in India 14 May 2024
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Devi SekarMohanraj BhuvaneswariDepartment of Social Sciences, School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, India
The cost-effectiveness of mental health interventions amongst prison populations: a systematic review (research letter to the editor) 11 May 2024
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Aleix RowlandsonGemma ShieldsElise BlakemoreIniyah SulamanCharlotte LennoxRebecca CrookDavid HoneywellDaniel Pratta Manchester Centre for Health Economics, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, UKb EPIC Learning and Psychology Service, Doncaster City Council, UKc REVIVE Partnership, East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust, Burnley, UKd Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Health and Justice Research Network, University of Manchester, UKe Centre for New Treatments and Understanding in Mental Health (CeNTrUM), Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, UKf Public Health, Policy & Systems, Institute of Population Health, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, UKg School of Criminal Justice, Arden University, Coventry, UKh Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, UK
Patients as educators in medical student education in forensic psychiatry: a scoping review of the barriers and facilitators 7 May 2024
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Leila ShardaMurwah YasirLouise Robinsona Medical Education, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UKb The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UKc Guild Lodge, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UK

Forensic Sciences, Vol. 4, Pages 221-233: The Role of Coping Strategies in Children’s Repeated Suggestive Interviews 7 May 2024
Often in the forensic context, child victims and witnesses are interviewed several times, exposing them to suggestive questions and social pressures. The present study had the main purpose of verifying the effect of coping strategies on the levels of immediate suggestibility and on the Resistant Behavioral Responses (RBRs) of children subjected to repeated suggestive interviews. […]
Monia Vagni
Forensic Sciences, Vol. 4, Pages 211-220: Ovarian Weight and Uterine Volume Index Are Useful for Age Estimation in Adult Women 20 April 2024
Practically, when only parts of an unidentified human body are found, age estimation with limited materials is required. The purpose of this study was to investigate methods for estimating age using the uterus and ovaries. Among forensic autopsies performed between January 2011 and March 2022, 211 uteruses and 521 ovaries of 322 women were used […]
Takato Murai
Forensic Sciences, Vol. 4, Pages 202-210: Application of X-STRs for Forensic Identification in Mixed DNA Profile: A Case Report 12 April 2024
Autosomal polymorphisms (STRs) or Y-Chromosome polymorphisms (Y-STRs) are usually used for the study and deconvolution of mixed DNA profiles in forensic genetics, accompanying data interpretation with biostatistical evaluations (e.g., RMP, RMNE, LR). Sometimes, however, some mixed DNA profiles are so complex that autosomal and Y markers are not sufficient for correct discrimination and identification. In […]
Nunzia Ilaria Vacca

Experts' decision-making processes in Swedish forensic psychiatric investigations: A case vignette study
It has previously been demonstrated that decisions made by forensic experts can suffer from issues with both bias and poor reliability. The outcome of Swedish forensic psychiatric investigations can have a major impact on the courts' choice of sanction for a mentally disordered offender. These investigations are performed by multi-professional teams of experts, where each […]
Efficiency of psychological interventions in the prevention of suicidal behavior and self-injury in penitentiary population: A systematic review
Suicidal behavior is an important public health problem, with a high prevalence in penitentiary context. Nowadays, there is a wide variety of specific treatment programs, aimed to prevent suicidal and self-injurious behavior in incarcerated people. These programs show relative efficiency depending on the model of the psychological intervention applied. This systematic review evaluates the efficiency […]
Compulsory treatment in Portuguese-speaking countries: An analysis and comparison of the legal framework
Compulsory treatment involves the hospital admission of individuals with mental disorders in appropriate facilities through judicial decisions. However, limited information is available regarding the similarities and differences in compulsory treatment legislation in Portuguese-speaking countries.To analyse the commonalities and differences in compulsory treatment legislation in Portuguese-speaking countries, where Portuguese is the primary official language, including Angola, […]

Cocaine and the port: Utopias of security, urban relations, and displacement of policing efforts in the port of Piraeus
In large commercial seaports policing and security efforts to counter the drug trade, especially cocaine, do not appear to be effective beyond a mere displacement effect. In the port of Piraeus, Greece, (perceived) rising quantities of cocaine have led to calls for further securitisation of the port to curb illicit trafficking. This article will present […]
Individual and environmental contributors to psychological distress during imprisonment
People in prison bear a higher burden of psychiatric morbidity compared with the general population. This study examined the extent to which individual and environmental factors contribute to poor mental health during imprisonment. Participants comprised 1296 randomly selected adults in 15 Belgian prisons. Psychological distress was more common in women than men and peaked during […]
Origin stories: Framing 25 years of Dutch political discourse on child sexual exploitation by tourists and travelers
Sexual exploitation of children in the context of travel and tourism (SECTT) has been described as a serious and growing problem. This study critically analyzes political debates and policy measures proposed by the Dutch government between 1995 and 2020 to combat SECTT. To understand how SECTT is framed in Dutch political discourse, Bacchi's ‘what's the […]

Correction to “Gentrification’s association with police violence and the moderating effects of race” by Harmon-Darrow et al. (2023). 2 May 2024
Reports an error in "Gentrification’s association with police violence and the moderating effects of race" by Caroline Harmon-Darrow, Hyun-Jin Jun and Charlotte Lyn Bright (Psychology of Violence, 2023[May], Vol 13[3], 183-193). In the article, corrections to some findings were needed. For the Gentrification Revitalization × Race and the Gentrification Disruption × Race interactions (reported in […]
Perceived victimhood shapes support for interpartisan political violence in the United States. 21 March 2024
Objective: Understanding the drivers of political violence is critical, given the destructive consequences it has on the fabric of society. Prior work has established the importance of situational and dispositional predictors of political violence, such as search for significance and meaning and experiencing trauma. However, these predictors do not fully account for one of its […]
Sexual victimization of autistic college students. 18 March 2024
Objective: Researchers have demonstrated a link between autism and victimization, but less research has explored rates of sexual victimization among autistic college students. Informed by lifestyle-routine activity theory, certain features of autism may enhance vulnerability to sexual victimization and may lead autistic individuals to be targeted by potential perpetrators. Method: Using data from the American […]

Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 419: “Pay Attention! Pay Attention! Pay Attention!!!”: The Pivotal Role of Educators and the Educational System as Experienced by Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse 16 May 2024
Educational institutions and educators are significant in children’s lives, and they have a crucial role in implementing policies, practices, and sexual education to enhance children’s safety. Such policies and practices should be based on the voices of CSA survivors. This study explored child sexual abuse (CSA) survivors’ viewpoints on their past experiences with educators and […]
Sigad
Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 412: Aggressive and Withdrawn Behaviour at School through the Lens of Teachers and Peers: A Qualitative Study 15 May 2024
We explored teachers’ understanding of children with aggressive or socially withdrawn behaviour in their classes and we associated our findings with a status of rejected, neglected, or popular, as provided by peer nominations. Five kindergarten and elementary school teachers scored their 143 pupils with the Child Behaviour Checklist for Withdrawal and Aggression. Subsequently, only those […]
Susanna Pallini
Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 414: The Association between Cyberbullying Victimization and Depression among Children: A Moderated Mediation Model 15 May 2024
Cyberbullying victimization is becoming more prevalent and adversely affects mental health. This research explores the relationship between the two variables and the underlying mechanism, especially for children, as the impact of mental health in childhood might last a lifetime. Primary school students (N = 344; Mage = 9.90; 43.90% girls) completed self-report questionnaires regarding cyberbullying […]
Kuai Song

App-based interventions to improve cancer outcomes rely on informational support from professionals: a systematic review 17 May 2024
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Karoline VillingerCorina BerliUrte Scholza Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerlandb Institute of Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Tobacco use, trauma exposure and PTSD: a systematic review 7 May 2024
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Alina ShevorykinBridget M. HylandDaniel RoblesMengjia JiDarian VantucciLindsey BenschHannah ThornerMatthew MarionAmylynn LiskiewiczEllen CarlJamie S. OstroffChristine E. Sheffera Department of Health Behavior, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USAb Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canadac Department of Psychology, The City College of New York (CUNY), New York, NY, USAd Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
Development of the social dimensions of health behaviour framework 29 April 2024
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Ryan E. RhodesMark R. Beauchampa Behavioural Medicine Laboratory, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canadab School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Prevalence of cosmetic surgery and its relationship with psychosocial status: a population based study in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq 16 May 2024
This study aims to investigate the prevalence of cosmetic surgery and its relationship with the level of mental health and socioeconomic variables in Sulaymaniyah city in Iraq. This descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted on 941 subjects who were selected using multistage sampling method. Data were collected using a checklist as well as a questionnaire. […]
Farman Zahir Abdullah
Representing the experiences of charity peer leaders facilitating well-being interventions to their peers using a constructivist grounded theory methodology 13 May 2024
This study aims to generate theory that represented charity peer leader experiences, facilitating well-being interventions to two specific groups of people: new mothers and refugees. Part 1 of this study used in-depth interviews (n = 8) and phone calls with experienced mothers (called “peer leaders”) who had facilitated well-being interventions to new mothers. These interviews […]
Jenny Burns
It’s not just a game: social networks, isolation and mental health in online gamers 8 May 2024
Online gaming has emerged as a popular activity providing a social outlet for millions. However, implications of online game networks for mental health remain disputed. Concepts of bridging social capital and bonding social capital may help characterize protective factors within social networks. This study aims to examine the associations between social capital derived from online […]
Tyler Prochnow

Human radiation for medicine, spiritism and hypnosis in Argentina: scientific controversies around vital radiations (1880–1930) 14 May 2024
History of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. In the mid-nineteenth century, magnetic theories penetrated other recognized medical practices in Argentina in order to rationalize their procedures, in a culture that accepted and validated magnetism as a positive science. At the start of the twentieth century, mesmerists created a society, published books and journals, and carried out […]
Alejandro Parra
‘Eccentricity’, by DH Tuke (1892) 14 May 2024
History of Psychiatry, Volume 35, Issue 2, Page 247-252, June 2024.
‘Early childhood autism, Asperger type’, by H. Asperger (1982) 29 April 2024
History of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. After his 1944 thesis, Asperger continued to write about autism, but none of these texts have been translated. At a time when autism spectrum disorder faces many challenges (e.g. the nature and measurement of autism), this text tells us more about the particular population that Asperger worked with. He […]
Kevin Rebecchi

In memoriam António Bento (1954–2023): Champion of the loveless homeless in Portugal, veteran member of Santé Mentale et Exclusion Sociale (SMES) in Europe 30 April 2024
International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
João Gama Marques
The community health worker experience and perception toward mental illness: A multi-settings cross-sectional study in Indonesia 29 April 2024
International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. Background:The experiences and perceptions of Community Health Workers toward mental illness are vital for tailoring interventions, reducing stigma, improving access to services, and fostering community engagement in mental health initiatives.Aims:This study investigates the experiences of community health worker and their perception of mental illness.Methods:A multi-settings cross-sectional study […]
Marthoenis Marthoenis
Disease, illness, phenomenology and narratives 16 April 2024
International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Volume 70, Issue 3, Page 413-414, May 2024.
Dinesh Bhugra

Investigating the spatial and temporal variation of vape retailer provision in New Zealand: A cross-sectional and nationwide study
Deprived areas experienced an unjust presence of vape retailers.Significant inequity in access to vape stores by deprivation, ethnicity and urbanicity.29% of schools in New Zealand have a vape store within 5-min walking distance.Pacific students and those in major urban areas have the easiest access to vape stores. Smoking rates have decreased in Aotearoa New Zealand […]
The problematic nature of existing explanations for differential immigrant mortality: Insights from a comparative cross-national systematic review and meta-analysis
Empirical studies in multiple disciplines have frequently observed an immigrant mortality advantage. Yet, questions remain regarding the possible mechanisms underlying this phenomenon. We obtained data from 61 studies of relative immigrant mortality from single origin-destination country pairings, providing information on immigrants from 77 origin countries. We systematically review the arguments made in these studies about […]
Discursive trends in New York Times coverage of Evusheld access: A case study in the social production of ignorance
coverage of preventative treatment Evusheld rarely discusses access barriers.Access barriers discussed are largely logistical rather than structural.The perspectives of immunocompromised people are rarely included in articles on Evusheld.Failure to include voices from impacted communities contributes to agnogenesis.Centering the perspectives of constituencies most impacted by a health crisis will advance health equity. English-language reporting on the […]

When my neighborhood woke up: Knitting collective action in disadvantaged areas amid the 2019 Chilean uprising. 15 April 2024
October 2019 saw the birth of the largest wave of demonstrations to hit Chile in the last 50 years. Protesters, the length of the country, soon joined in, voicing a broad range of demands and driving what has been described as a true “awakening” at the local level. This local dimension of the protests—that is, […]
Clarification notice to “The geography of military occupation and its effect on Palestinian community cohesion, norms, and resistance motivation” by Penić et al. (2023). 15 April 2024
Reports a clarification to "The Geography of Military Occupation and its Effect on Palestinian Community Cohesion, Norms, and Resistance Motivation" by Sandra Penić, Johanna Ray Vollhardt, Karsten Donnay, Mai Albzour and Ravi Bhavnani (Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, Advanced Online Publication, Jun 22, 2023, np). The authors wish to clarify the relationship between […]
School as a contested territory for citizenship: An ethnographic study of illegal occupation and protest processes at a popular vocational education school in the chilean october. 15 April 2024
The sociopolitical crisis that flared up in Chile starting in October 2019 laid bare tensions in how different social groups understand citizenship and political mobilization. These tensions evinced clear generational differences coupled with the emergence of new forms of understanding and doing politics among youth. This article presents the results of an ethnographic study conducted […]

Education Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 536: On the Use of an Online Polling Platform for Enhancing Student Engagement in an Engineering Module 16 May 2024
Students’ engagement is a fundamental challenge in large classrooms in higher education. In recent years, innovative technologies such as electronic learning and online polling platforms have made learning more engaging, effective, and interactive. By using these platforms, educators can create more inclusive and enriching learning environments. This paper presents a novel approach in which an […]
Abdollah Malekjafarian
Education Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 537: Housing the Teacher Workforce: A Scoping Review 16 May 2024
Globally, education systems are faced with dual workforce crises: a shortage of teachers and a lack of affordable housing. Attracting and retaining teachers through improved renumeration, working conditions, and quality preparation have been central. However, initiatives to attract and retain teachers mean little if the workforce cannot find appropriate (quality and affordable) housing within commuting […]
Lauren Medlin
Education Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 538: Teaching Biology Lessons Using Digital Technology: A Contextualized Mixed-Methods Study on Pre-Service Biology Teachers’ Enacted TPACK 16 May 2024
Pre-service biology teachers must apply Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) acquired at university in real classroom situations to utilize the instructional potential of digital technologies for teaching biology. So far, there is little evidence on how pre-service biology teachers translate TPACK into teaching practice. The present study addresses this gap by accompanying 42 pre-service […]
Alexander Aumann

Concretization as a possible mechanism of nightmare proneness: Some theoretical considerations and empirical findings. 28 March 2024
Nightmare proneness, a disposition to experience frequent nightmares, has been found to predict nightmares independent of neuroticism, psychological distress, and trauma symptoms. One theorized mechanism of nightmare proneness is concretization, a hypothetical defensive style in which vague and unpleasant inner states are made more tangible. The possible role of concretization in nightmare proneness and nightmares […]
Nightmare types and suicide. 28 March 2024
Previous research has robustly documented the relationship between sleep and suicide, where many aspects of poor sleep quality, sleep disturbances, and sleep disorders have been found to predict suicide. Research has also linked nightmares to suicide. It is not known, however, if nightmare types (idiopathic, trauma-related, and complex nightmares [nightmares with comorbid sleep and breathing […]
Veteran treatment completers’ and facilitators’ perceptions of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and imagery rehearsal therapy for posttraumatic sleep disturbances. 13 November 2023
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and imagery rehearsal therapy are recommended cognitive-behavioral treatments. However, little is known about the acceptability of the treatments for veterans with posttraumatic sleep disturbances. This study was conducted after a pilot randomized controlled trial that compared CBT-I with CBT-I combined with imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) in a sample of […]

Reflecting on Two Decades in Medicine: Advice to New Graduates 16 May 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Between the 2022-2023 and the 2023-2024 academic years, the number of college graduates applying to medical school fell by nearly 5%. That decline comes after a spike in interest in the profession at the beginning of the pandemic...
New Mexico a Safe Haven for Trans Youth 15 May 2024
(MedPage Today) -- This article was produced as part of the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism's 2023 Data Fellowship. Days before Texas Children's Hospital -- the last provider of gender-affirming care in Texas -- closed its doors...
HHS Task Force Launches Roadmap for Improving Maternal Mental Health 15 May 2024
(MedPage Today) -- One in five women experience mental health and substance use problems during pregnancy and the postpartum period, a member of the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health said during a briefing hosted by HHS on Tuesday to mark the...

Relatives of Maine Shooter Robert Card Describe Efforts to Get Him Psychiatric Help 16 May 2024
Family members also described their disappointment when Mr. Card was released from a psychiatric hospital in New York last summer after two weeks ...
Weekly Mind Reader: Clozapine Research, Esmethadone Efficacy, and Our First Reader Mailbag 16 May 2024
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HCPLive Five at APA 2024 16 May 2024
Clinical psychiatry is nearing a convergence of fascinating drug development with refined disease definition and diagnostics.

Bangladesh: Heat Wave - Apr 2024 21 April 2024
Affected country: Bangladesh Glide: HT-2024-000056-BGD Based on the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) data source dated 21 April 2024, severe to very severe, heatwave was sweeping some districts of the country where mild-moderate heatwave was sweeping over most of the districts of the country. BDRCS forecast monitoring report indicates maximum temperatures exceeding to 38 degree Celsius, […]
Kyrgyzstan: Floods and Landslides - Apr 2024 20 April 2024
Affected country: Kyrgyzstan Glide: FL-2024-000053-KGZ Since 20 April, heavy rainfall has been affecting the regions of Osh, Jalal-Abad and Talas (southern and eastern Kyrgyzstan) triggering several landslides, causing floods and resulting in casualties and damage. According to media, one person died on 20 April due to a landslide, while hundreds have been evacuated following floods […]
Rwanda: Floods - Apr 2024 20 April 2024
Affected country: Rwanda Glide: FL-2024-000064-RWA In Rwanda, heavy rains and floods killed 14 people in Nyanza District, injured 27 in Burera District and damaged roads, bridges and 123 houses since 28 April and as of 2 May. Several hectares of rice and banana plantation in Ruhango District have been damaged, according to local authorities. Heavy […]

Timor-Leste: Saving lives through critical care in remote regions 16 May 2024
With long-standing support from the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Partnership, WHO recently intensified its collaboration with Timor-Leste's Ministry of Health as a result of lessons learnt from the COVID-19 crisis to provide training, infrastructure, and equipment to support health professionals who need to provide emergency and critical care.
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Scaling up the Interagency Strategy for the Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Vulnerable Communities to support national health priorities in Colombia 14 May 2024
Development partners, governments, bilateral and multilateral organizations, and civil society, play a vital role in supporting the health priorities of the Government of Madagascar. However, improved harmonization and coordination of interventions are necessary to address the country's health challenges effectively.
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Webinar: technical briefing on 2024 WHO hepatitis B guidelines on diagnosis, treatment and service delivery 13 May 2024
The webinar will provide a technical briefing on the recommendations and rationale for expanded treatment eligibility for adults and adolescents, expanded antiviral prophylaxis for prevention of mother-to-child transmission, antiviral regimens, use of point-of-care HBV DNA assays and reflex testing, who to test and how to test for Delta co-infection, monitoring for treatment response, and approaches […]
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World Hypertension Day on 17 May 2024: Know your blood pressure, and control it! 16 May 2024
16 May 2024 – Hypertension is a silent yet deadly public health problem. Today, on World Hypertension Day 2024, we remind all adults to get your blood pressure measured accurately and control it to live longer. Early detection and careful management of hypertension are vital. Hypertension is a leading risk factor for premature death and […]
Meet the heroes powering our emergency response: Dr Sahar Maklad, Regional Staff doctor, WHO ... 14 May 2024
Episode 6 Dr Sahar Maklad Regional Staff doctor, WHO Eastern Mediterranean RegionI lead the medical team responsible for staff health and well-being across the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region. Joining the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean in 2016 marked a new chapter in my journey of humanitarian work. Today, this spans more than 2 […]
Qatar and WHO prepare new Country Cooperation Strategy 12 May 2024
9 May 2024, Doha, Qatar – Yesterday, in Doha, the Ministry of Public Health concluded a 2-day joint workshop with WHO on the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2024–2030. The workshop involved senior officials from the Ministry of Public Health, other relevant ministries and agencies of Qatar, and representatives of WHO, United Nations (UN) agencies and […]

Disasters Forced 2.5 Million Americans From Their Homes Last Year 22 February 2024
Many of those displaced also reported food shortages and predatory scams, according to new data from the Census Bureau.
Aidan Gardiner
U.S. Hit by Record Number of High-Cost Disasters in 2023 19 February 2024
There were 28 storms, wildfires or other disasters that each cost at least one billion dollars in damages, a sign of the growing economic burden of climate change.
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Biden Offers Aid to California as It Deals with Floods and Mudslides 6 February 2024
The president addressed the public via Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s speakerphone to offer aid from FEMA after a deadly atmospheric river hit the state.

A study protocol for vitamin-D level in sepsis and its outcome in patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] 16 May 2024
Vitamin D functions as a prohormone that promotes bone mineralization by regulating calcium and phosphate levels in the skeletal system. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that is required for immunomodulation, cytokine regulation, and cell proliferation. As a result, Vitamin D is a powerful hormone with pleiotropic effects that improve overall health. Sepsis is the leading […]
Abhinav Ahuja
Online marketing and brand awareness for HEI: A review and bibliometric analysis [version 2; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] 13 May 2024
Background This study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to identify the gaps in the existing literature related to Online marketing and brand awareness strategies for HEI. It has evaluated the current state of the literature on the given topic showing the pivotal role of online marketing and brand awareness in higher education for enrollment. Methods […]
Sailaja Bohara
Determinants of Disease Progression in Bangladeshi COVID-19 Patients: A Cross-sectional Survey [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] 13 May 2024
Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) shows a wide range of clinical manifestations, including asymptomatic presentation to severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and respiratory failure. Although COVID-19 disease progression was studied elsewhere, it is largely unknown in Bangladesh. Methods We conducted this cross-sectional study in November 2020 to January 2021 on patients diagnosed with COVID-19 […]
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£85 million pledged to tackle antibiotic emergency 16 May 2024
Funding of £85 million will be announced at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
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Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: May 2025 16 May 2024
Official statistics on a range of topics including occupancy and infection control measures in adult social care settings.
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Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: April 2025 16 May 2024
Official statistics on a range of topics including occupancy and infection control measures in adult social care settings.
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Measuring wellbeing and going ‘Beyond GDP’ 9 May 2024
A new ONS publication out today, aims to give an holistic view on how society is doing, beyond purely economic measures. Here, Tim Vizard explores what we have done so far on Beyond GDP and outlines our next steps on this important work.
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Understanding the new income statistics for local areas: Different measures for better insights 30 April 2024
The ONS has been busy producing faster, more detailed statistics using new data sources. Providing clearer insights at the local level is an important aspect of this work. Ainslie Woods explains how our local income statistics compare and why they offer a complementary picture of local areas.
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Exploring findings from the Winter COVID-19 Infection Study 25 April 2024
In November 2023 ONS and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) launched the Winter COVID-19 Infection Study (Winter CIS) to gather vital data on levels of the virus in the colder months. James Tucker explores some of the findings and takes a deeper look at what they can tell us about ongoing symptoms and risk factors.
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A boat shaped bleed 16 May 2024
This is a fundus image of the retina of a woman in her mid 60s with type 2 diabetes who presented with visual disturbances in her left eye (fig 1). She had been diagnosed with diabetes 15 years earlier and had an HbA1c levels consistently above her target range. She had not previously undergone diabetic […]
Ming An, Nianting Tong
US states with abortion bans attract fewer applicants for residency positions, study finds 16 May 2024
In 2023 fewer graduates of US medical schools applied to residency programmes in states that banned abortions than to those in states where abortion remained legal—the second year in a row this has happened, the Association of American Medical Colleges has reported.1US medical students typically apply for residency positions during their fourth year in medical […]
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Protective power of plants . . . and other stories 16 May 2024
Plant based diets protect against progression of prostate cancerA longitudinal study of 2000 men with biopsy proved non-metastatic prostate cancer reports benefits from a plant based diet. Diet and lifestyle had been assessed soon after recruitment. During a median follow-up of 6.5 years, men scoring in the highest fifth for dietary intake of grains, fruits, […]

Critics Say FDA's Use of Surrogate Markers Falling Short 17 May 2024
As the FDA's use of surrogate endpoints in the drug approval process is increasing, researchers are concerned important post-approval or validation studies are lacking. Medscape Medical News
Millions in Lost Wages for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors 17 May 2024
The economic cost to individuals with traumatic brain injury continues for years post injury, results of a national cohort study showed. Medscape Medical News
What Health Risks Do Microplastics Pose? 17 May 2024
Micro- and nanoplastics are potential risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, but studies did not demonstrate a causal relationship between these plastics and disease. Medscape Medical News

Federal Experts Talk Bird Flu ‘What Ifs’ in WebMD Live Event 16 May 2024
WebMD brought together experts from four federal agencies to talk prevention, monitoring, and what the “what ifs” of bird flu might look like.
What’s Next in Health Care for Older Adults: Questions and Answers With John Whyte, MD 16 May 2024
As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see both the current state of medical care for America’s older adults and the way things are trending for the future. We asked him to share his insight on a few topics, along with a bit of advice.
Get the Care You Need in a COVID-19 World 16 May 2024
What to expect at the doctor’s office, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, the future of telemedicine, and how to get the best care during COVID-19.

Navigating the complex relationship between palliative care and MAiD 6 May 2024
Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole explore the intricate relationship between medical assistance in dying (MAiD) and palliative care in Canada. They focus on a qualitative study titled "Perspectives of Canadian healthcare leaders on the relationship between medical assistance in dying and palliative […]
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Confronting the high stakes of incivility in health care 22 April 2024
Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Eve Purdy makes it clear what’s at stake when it comes to incivility in medicine. "It's very simple. Incivility kills patients, and that needs to be the single line of every healthcare leader responsible for managing and leading teams.” Dr. Purdy joins Dr. […]
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Diagnosis and treatment of anorexia nervosa in adolescent males 8 April 2024
Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole closely examine anorexia nervosa in male adolescents, a topic that frequently escapes notice. Their discussion highlights the disorder's prevalence, especially among high-risk groups like LGBTQ+ individuals and those from varied racial and ethnic backgrounds. It also underscores […]
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World News in Brief: Vaccine ‘patches’ trial shows promise, lowering catheter infection risk, Guantanamo detainee facing revictimisation 9 May 2024
Few enjoy having injections and if you have children, you probably like them even less when it’s time for their mandated vaccine shots.
No sign yet of H5N1 bird flu spreading between humans, says WHO chief 8 May 2024
The H5N1 avian influenza virus has so far shown no signs of adapting to allow human-to-human transmission, the UN health agency said on Wednesday, urging continued surveillance.
Patients in Rafah ‘afraid to seek services’, WHO reports 7 May 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken “crucial steps” in preparation for a large-scale Israeli military operation in Rafah, Dr. Ahmed Dahir, team lead of its office in Gaza, told UN News on Tuesday.

Here Together 18 May 2024
INQUEST is hosting its inaugural multi-location Family Reference Group ‘Here Together’ event. Where we invite families to come together in different places around the country at the same time.
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INQUEST Lawyers Group private meeting: PPO, ILG 14 May 2024
Members of INQUEST Lawyers Group are invited to join INQUEST at a private meeting with the PPO. Please book your place here.
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Marcus Hanlin: Inquest opens into death of vulnerable man with Down’s Syndrome at Cheddar Grove Nursing Home 13 May 2024
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