Comparative analysis of anticholinergic burden scales to explain iatrogenic cognitive impairment in schizophrenia: results from the multicenter FACE-SZ cohort

30 June 2024

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Front Pharmacol. 2024 Jun 12;15:1403093. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1403093. eCollection 2024.

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AIM: The anticholinergic properties of medications are associated with poorer cognitive performance in schizophrenia. Numerous scales have been developed to assess anticholinergic burden and yet, there is no consensus indicating which anticholinergic burden scale is more relevant for patients with schizophrenia. We aimed to identify valid scales for estimating the risk of iatrogenic cognitive impairment in schizophrenia.

METHODS: We identified 27 scales in a literature review. The responses to neuropsychological tests of 839 individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder in the FACE-SZ database were collected between 2010 and 2021. We estimated the association between objective global cognitive performance and the 27 scales, the number of psychotropic drugs, and chlorpromazine and lorazepam equivalents in bivariable regressions in a cross-sectional design. We then adjusted the bivariable models with covariates: the predictors significantly associated with cognitive performance in multiple linear regressions were considered to have good concurrent validity to assess cognitive performance.

RESULTS: Eight scales, the number of psychotropic drugs, and drug equivalents were significantly associated with cognitive impairment. The number of psychotropic drugs, the most convenient predictor to compute, was associated with worse executive function (Standardized β = -0.12, p = .004) and reasoning (Standardized β = -0.08, p = .037).

CONCLUSION: Anticholinergic burden, the number of psychotropic drugs, and drug equivalents were weakly associated with cognition, thus suggesting that cognitive impairment in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder is explained by factors other than medication. The number of psychotropic drugs was the most parsimonious method to assess the risk of iatrogenic cognitive impairment.

PMID:38933674 | PMC:PMC11200119 | DOI:10.3389/fphar.2024.1403093

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Gergely Bartl, Ruth Stuart, Nafiso Ahmed, Katherine Saunders, Sofia Loizou, Grainne Brady, Hannah Gray, Andrew Grundy, Tamar Jeynes, Patrick Nyikavaranda, Karen Persaud, Ari Raad, Una Foye, Alan Simpson, Sonia Johnson and Brynmor Lloyd-Evans

Integrating Polygenic Scores and Phenotypic Data to Understand Psychiatric Outcomes 1 July 2024
American Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 181, Issue 7, Page 572-574, July 01, 2024.
Katie Scott
Using Medical Records to Investigate the Genetics of Treatment-Resistant Depression Across Health Care Systems 1 July 2024
American Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 181, Issue 7, Page 569-571, July 01, 2024.
Renato Polimanti
Why Psychological Problems Presage Cardiometabolic Health Problems 1 July 2024
American Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 181, Issue 7, Page 581-583, July 01, 2024.
Benjamin B. Lahey

Reducing prevalence of mental illness is essential for our future
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to political parties manifestos.
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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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King Charles III retains patronage of Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is thrilled to announce His Majesty The King has retained his patronage of the College.
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Capacity to Consent to Treatment of Substance Use Disorders at Ontario's Consent and Capacity Board: A Review of Past Reported Decisions 14 June 2024
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. Capacity to consent to treatment of substance use disorders at Ontario's Consent and Capacity Board: A review of past reported decisionsPlain Language Summary TitleAn Ontario review of legal cases which have considered patients' ability to consent to substance use treatmentsPlain Language SummaryIn general, prescribers must consider whether […]
Tanya S. Hauck
Effect of Bright Light Therapy on Perinatal Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Effet de la luminothérapie sur la dépression périnatale: une revue systématique et une méta-analyse 12 June 2024
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThis study represents the inaugural attempt to systematically review and analyse the efficacy of bright light therapy on depression among women experiencing major depressive disorder or depressive symptoms during the perinatal period, encompassing its efficacy on depression scores, remission rates, and response rates.MethodsWe searched 10 databases for […]
Yujia Chen
Commentary on the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments 2023 Clinical Guidelines for Management of Major Depressive Disorder in Adults – Capturing the State of the Art 10 June 2024
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
Katherine Beck

Understanding and Preparing for H5N1 1 July 2024
Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole discuss the latest concerns surrounding the H5N1 virus. They explore the current state of its transmission, symptoms and treatments. They also assess our pandemic preparedness and whether we are applying the lessons learned from COVID-19 to this […]
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Integrating exercise into depression care 17 June 2024
Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole discuss the evidence supporting exercise as an effective treatment option for mild to moderate depression. They explore how exercise might be used effectively and the challenges involved in implementing it for patients.Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a second-year psychiatry […]
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Responding to rising measles rates in Canada 3 June 2024
Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole tackle an unexpected yet urgent topic: the resurgence of measles. With rising cases globally and in Canada, they discuss the implications and necessary actions for healthcare professionals.Dr. Sarah Wilson, a public health physician at Public Health Ontario, […]
Canadian Medical Association Journal

Bioethical implications of cosmetic psychiatry: Distributive justice versus utilitarianism 21 June 2024
Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
Michael James Weightman
Bloom’s taxonomy—Can evidence-based teaching improve junior medical officers’ knowledge of the mental health and guardianship acts? 15 June 2024
Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveTo determine whether a brief educational intervention for Junior Medical Officers (JMOs), using teaching methods aimed at achieving higher outcomes on Bloom’s Taxonomy, significantly improved participant confidence and knowledge in decision making about restrictive care.MethodJMOs received a teaching session on restrictive medical and mental health care. Groups were randomly assigned […]
Trent Koessler
Any psychiatric assessment of a drowsy patient must be preliminary 15 June 2024
Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
Mathew Coleman

Table of Contents Vol 29 (2023) 28 June 2024
Editorial Office
Demographic and clinical correlates of depression among older adults with arthritis in Nigeria 28 June 2024
Background: Older adults have a high prevalence of chronic conditions like arthritis with morbidities, especially depression ranging up to 40% – 70%. Therefore, it is important to explore depression in older adults with arthritis.Aim: This study aimed to determine if any demographic and clinical factors are associated with depression in older adults aged ≥ 60 years with […]
Yesiru A. Kareem
Caregiver burden and its sociodemographic determinants in family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia attending a psychiatric tertiary hospital in South Africa 21 June 2024
Background: Chronic mental illnesses such as schizophrenia affect patients’ functioning, making caregiving necessary although burdensome.Aim: This study aimed to determine caregiver burden and its sociodemographic determinants in family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia attending a Psychiatric Outpatient Department (POD).Setting: Tertiary hospital in Northern Pretoria, South Africa.Methods: In this cross-sectional study conducted over 3 months, 300 consecutive family caregivers who […]
Chioma O. Onyia

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

GluK1 kainate receptors are necessary for functional maturation of parvalbumin interneurons regulating amygdala circuit function 28 June 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 28 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02641-2GluK1 kainate receptors are necessary for functional maturation of parvalbumin interneurons regulating amygdala circuit function
Joni Haikonen
Premature call for implementation of Tetris in clinical practice: a commentary on Deforges et al. (2023) 27 June 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 27 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02642-1Premature call for implementation of Tetris in clinical practice: a commentary on Deforges et al. (2023)
Joar Øveraas Halvorsen
Social context and drug cues modulate inhibitory control in cocaine addiction: involvement of the STN evidenced through functional MRI 26 June 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 26 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02637-ySocial context and drug cues modulate inhibitory control in cocaine addiction: involvement of the STN evidenced through functional MRI
Damiano Terenzi

Eyes on glutamate in angiogenesis and barrier formation
In this issue of , Biswas et al. demonstrate the roles of glutamatergic neuronal activity in the regulation of angiogenesis and retinal vascular endothelial barrier maturation using three different knockout mouse models. Their findings shed light on how aberrant glutamatergic activity can impact neural vascular function and barrier integrity.In this issue of , Biswas et al. demonstrate […]
Fuse mitochondria to win peer competition
In this issue of , Kochan et al. report that enhanced mitochondrial fusion is essential for the heightened synaptic plasticity in adult-born neurons during the critical period, thus supporting their competition with neurons of similar age for survival.In this issue of , Kochan et al. report that enhanced mitochondrial fusion is essential for the heightened synaptic plasticity […]
Tracking defensive states with prefrontal dynorphin-expressing neurons
The dynamic suppression of threat-related behavior as a function of environmental constraint is critical for survival in mammals, yet the neurobiological underpinnings remain largely unknown. In this issue of , Wang et al. identified prefrontal dynorphin-expressing neurons as key elements for tracking threat-related behavioral states and regulating fear suppression.The dynamic suppression of threat-related behavior as a […]

The role of prepulse inhibition in predicting new-onset postpartum depression 1 July 2024
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 01 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00279-1In this study the authors investigate whether prepulse inhibition, measured in late pregnancy, could predict depressive symptom status at 6 weeks postpartum.
Allison Eriksson
Prevalence and patterns of methamphetamine use and mental health disparity in the United States 26 June 2024
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 26 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00282-6Investigating the influence of using methamphetamine on the rate of admissions for mental health disorders, this study finds that concurrent methamphetamine use increased mental health-related hospital admissions 10.5-fold. Increased prevalence was also found for men, non-Hispanic Black people, middle-aged adults, and people living in the South.
Diensn G. Xing
Understanding the maternal brain in the context of the mental load of motherhood 25 June 2024
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 25 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00268-4This Review discusses the key factors that comprise the mental load of motherhood and the need to provide support for a healthy transition to motherhood.
Bridget L. Callaghan

Whole-exome sequencing of individuals from an isolated population under extreme conditions implicates rare risk variants of schizophrenia 29 June 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 29 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02984-yWhole-exome sequencing of individuals from an isolated population under extreme conditions implicates rare risk variants of schizophrenia
Lei Chen
Dynamicity of brain network organization & their community architecture as characterizing features for classification of common mental disorders from whole-brain connectome 29 June 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 29 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02929-5Dynamicity of brain network organization & their community architecture as characterizing features for classification of common mental disorders from whole-brain connectome
Nisha Chetana Sastry
Why do adolescents attempt suicide? Insights from leading ideation-to-action suicide theories: a systematic review 27 June 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 27 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02914-yWhy do adolescents attempt suicide? Insights from leading ideation-to-action suicide theories: a systematic review
Jaclyn S. Kirshenbaum

WFP News Section 21 May 2024
Oxytocin-Augmented Modular-Based Group Intervention for Loneliness: A Proof-Of-Concept Randomized Controlled Trial 16 May 2024
AbstractIntroduction: Loneliness poses a significant health problem and existing psychological interventions have shown only limited positive effects on loneliness. Based on preliminary evidence for impaired oxytocin signaling in trait-like loneliness, the current proof-of-concept study used a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design to probe intranasal oxytocin (OT) as an adjunct to a short-term modular-based group intervention for […]
Efficacy of an Internet- and Mobile-Based Intervention for Subclinical Anxiety and Depression (ICare Prevent) with Two Guidance Formats: Results from a Three-Armed Randomized Controlled Trial 30 April 2024
AbstractIntroduction: Limited research exists on intervention efficacy for comorbid subclinical anxiety and depressive disorders, despite their common co-occurrence. Internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs) are promising to reach individuals facing subclinical symptoms. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a transdiagnostic and self-tailored IMI in reducing subclinical anxiety and depressive symptom severity with either […]

Statin use and long-term risk of recurrent intracerebral haemorrhage: the MUCH-Italy 27 June 2024
BackgroundWhether statin use after spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) increases the risk of recurrent ICH is uncertain.MethodsIn the setting of the Multicentric Study on Cerebral Haemorrhage in Italy we followed up a cohort of 30-day ICH survivors, consecutively admitted from January 2002 to July 2014, to assess whether the use of statins after the acute event […]
Pezzini, A., Tarantino, B., Zedde, M. L., Marcheselli, S., Silvestrelli, G., Ciccone, A., Delodovici, M. L., Princiotta Cariddi, L., Vidale, S., Paciaroni, M., Azzini, C., Padroni, M., Gamba, M., Magoni, M., Del Sette, M., Tassi, R., de Franco, I. G., Cavallini, A., Calabro, R. S., Cappellari, M., Giorli, E., Giacalone, G., Lodigiani, C., Zenorini, M., Valletta, F., Pascarella, R., Abrignani, G., Castellini, P., Genovese, A., Latte, L., Trapasso, M. C., Grisendi, I., Assenza, F., Napoli, M., Moratti, C., Beccattini, S., Acampa, M., Valzania, F., Grassi, M., Gentilini, D., Multicenter Study on Cerebral Haemorrhage in Italy (MUCH-Italy) Investigators
First-ever seizure and eligibility for commercial motor vehicle driving 26 June 2024
BackgroundAfter a first-ever seizure, 6 months of seizure freedom is usually required before returning to driving a private motor vehicle, after which the annual risk of seizure recurrence has fallen to ≤20%. Stricter criteria apply for commercial driver’s licence (CDL) holders, and a longer period of seizure freedom sufficient for the annual risk of recurrence […]
Lawn, N., Lee, J., Dunne, J.
Most SOD1 mutations are pathogenic, and their identification can lead to early access to treatment 26 June 2024
IntroductionALS is a neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons, leading to progressive loss of bulbar and limb motor function, respiratory insufficiency and death in a median of 3 years.1About 10% to 20% of ALS are familial (fALS), meaning that at least one other member of the family is affected by the disease. In these families, a […]
De La Cruz, E., Esselin, F., Polge, A., Mouzat, K., Guissart, C.

Mendelian randomization: causal inference leveraging genetic data 19 April 2024
Mendelian randomization (MR) leverages genetic information to examine the causal relationship between phenotypes allowing for the presence of unmeasured confounders. MR has been widely applied to unresolved questions in epidemiology, making use of summary statistics from genome-wide association studies on an increasing number of human traits. However, an understanding of essential concepts is necessary for […]
Chen, Lane G.
Interventions targeting social determinants of mental disorders and the Sustainable Development Goals: a systematic review of reviews 25 March 2024
Globally, mental disorders account for almost 20% of disease burden and there is growing evidence that mental disorders are socially determined. Tackling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which address social determinants of mental disorders, may be an effective way to reduce the global burden of mental disorders. We conducted a systematic review […]
Oswald, Tassia Kate
Do metacognitive therapies for schizophrenia-spectrum disorders work? A meta-analytic investigation 21 March 2024
Recent reviews and meta-analyses of metacognitive therapy for schizophrenia-spectrum disorder (SSD) have included uncontrolled studies, single-session interventions, and/or analyses limited to a single form of metacognitive therapy. We sought to evaluate the efficacy of metacognitive therapies more broadly based on controlled trials (CT) of sustained treatments. We conducted a pre-registered meta-analysis of controlled trials that […]
Melville, Grace

Call for action to address premature mortality due to physical illness in individuals with severe mental disorders 25 June 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Laurent Boyer, Pierre‐Michel Llorca, Guillaume Fond
Antidepressant‐associated diagnostic change from major depressive to bipolar disorder 25 June 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Leonardo Tondo, Alessandro Miola, Marco Pinna, Martina Contu, Ross J. Baldessarini
The conversation about family planning and desire for children in mental healthcare: Patients' perspective versus Professionals' perspective in a mixed methods study 25 June 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Noralie N. Schonewille, Monique J. M. van den Eijnden, Ruveyda Sahin, Nini H. Jonkman, Anne A. M. W. van Kempen, Maria G. van Pampus, Fedde Scheele, Odile A. van den Heuvel, Birit F. P. Broekman

Gray matter alterations in Huntington's disease: A meta‐analysis of VBM neuroimaging studies 2 July 2024
Journal of Neuroscience Research, Volume 102, Issue 7, July 2024.
Xi Wang, Yuming Li, Boyi Li, Huifang Shang, Jing Yang
Advanced practice nursing implementation in France: A mixed‐method study 2 July 2024
Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
Jean Toniolo, Valérie Berger, Amélie Deplanque, Margaux Langlois, Inès Pelletier, Edgard Brice Ngoungou, Pierre‐Marie Preux, Pascale Beloni
Rare gelastic seizure associated with ATP6V0A2 gene variants in a patient with ARCLII 2 July 2024
Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.
Xuan Zhang, Hongjuan Lu, Wei Sun

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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Addressing the Youth Mental Health Epidemic
A Model for Providing Psychological Support to Healthcare Leaders and Teams in Times of Crisis
Pre-pandemic, the healthcare workforce was already at risk for higher burnout than the general population and, in some roles (e.g., physicians, nurses), at higher risk for clinical distress and suicide. Studies of healthcare workforce well-being during and after past pandemics reflect that distress can persist after a pandemic subsides, if adequate support within the workplace […]
Assessment of Brief Online Approaches for Teaching Neuroscience in Psychiatry
The goal of this study was to assess an online collection of brief educational resources (videos, case studies, articles) for teaching a broad range of concepts relating to neuroscience in psychiatry.A national sample of 52 psychiatrists enrolled in the study. Forty (77%) completed an assessment before and after having access to the educational resources for […]

Illness Anxiety Disorder: A Review of the Current Research and Future Directions
We review recent evidence on Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD), including risk factors and precipitants, diagnostic classification, clinical characteristics of the disorder, and assessment and treatment in both children and adults.IAD places a substantial burden on both individuals and society. Despite its impact, understanding of the disorder is lacking and debates remain about whether IAD should […]
Eating Disorders in Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents
To consolidate recent literature addressing eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors among sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) adolescents.Sexual and gender minority adolescents are at heightened vulnerability to eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors compared to their cisgender and heterosexual peers, potentially due […]
Recent Advances in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED)
Eating disorders require more effective therapies than are currently available. While cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders (CBT-ED) has the most evidence to support its effectiveness, it requires substantial improvement in order to enhance its reach and outcomes, and to reduce relapse rates. Recent years have seen a number of noteworthy developments in CBT-ED, which […]

Editorial Board
The efficacy of psychotherapy for social anxiety disorder, a systematic review and meta-analysis
Given the growth in research examining the effects of psychotherapy on social anxiety disorder (SAD), an up-to-date comprehensive meta-analysis in this field is needed.We selected studies from a database of randomized trials (RCTs) on psychotherapies for anxiety disorders (last updated search of PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, and Cochrane (CENTRAL): 1 January 2024) We included RCTs comparing […]
Metacognitive therapy versus exposure and response prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder – A non-inferiority randomized controlled trial
Metacognitive therapy is an effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.Metacognitive therapy is comparably successful as exposure with response prevention.Therapies for OCD should be optimized to reduce rate of patients with residual symptoms. Exposure with response prevention (ERP) is the first-line treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, refusals, dropouts and the required high time and logistic effort […]

Feeling anxious and being engaged in a warming world: climate anxiety and adolescents' pro‐environmental behavior 28 June 2024
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, EarlyView.
Andrik Becht, Jenna Spitzer, Stathis Grapsas, Judith van de Wetering, Astrid Poorthuis, Anouk Smeekes, Sander Thomaes
Executive functioning and treatment outcome among adolescents undergoing cognitive‐behavioral therapy for binge‐eating disorder 28 June 2024
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, EarlyView.
Andrea B. Goldschmidt, Kwonho Jeong, Lan Yu, Amy H. Egbert, Ricarda Schmidt, Anja Hilbert
Editorial Perspective: Extending IPDMA methodology to drive treatment personalisation in child mental health 28 June 2024
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, EarlyView.
Lizél‐Antoinette Bertie, Maaike H. Nauta, Bas Kooiman, Wenting Chen, Jennifer L. Hudson

Enhancing the well-being and resiliency of primary care providers 25 June 2024
The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, Volume 59, Issue 4, Page 411-414, July 2024.
Harold G. Koenig
COVID-19 and mental health treatment in primary care: Impacts of a global pandemic on a psychopharmacological collaborative care management program 22 June 2024
The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on individuals with mental health (MH) disorders and on the delivery of MH services. Studies examining treatment models which did not require substantial changes to the delivery of services during pandemic restrictions, such as collaborative care management […]
Zachary D Zuschlag
Calcium and vitamin D supplements and burnout of anesthesiologists: National cross-sectional study from China 21 June 2024
The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveJob burnout among anesthesiologists has been consistently high. This study evaluated the association of calcium and vitamin D supplementation with burnout among Chinese anesthesiologists.MethodA cross-sectional online survey was conducted during April and May 2023. Burnout was evaluated using the Maslach Burnout Inventory, which assesses emotional […]
Fu Zhang

Empowerment of Italian general practitioners in depression and suicide prevention: the iFightDepression tool, a game changer of the EAAD-Best project 26 June 2024
General Practitioners (GPs) play a key role in the early detection and management of depression and in preventing suicide risk. They are often the first healthcare professionals that people in crisis contact. ...
Nuhara Vargiu, Aurora Belfanti, Michela Roberti, Serena Trentin, Camilla Ferrara, Manuela Tosti, Marco Lazzeri, Giancarlo Giupponi and Andreas Conca
Risk of major mental disorders in the offspring of parents with migraine 22 June 2024
Migraine has been associated with mental disorders, however whether parental migraine is associated with an increased risk of major mental disorders (MMDs) in offspring has not been investigated. We aimed to e...
Dian-Jeng Li, Shih-Jen Tsai, Tzeng-Ji Chen, Chih-Sung Liang and Mu-Hong Chen
Children with ADHD and EEG abnormalities at baseline assessment, risk of epileptic seizures and maintenance on methylphenidate three years later 21 June 2024
This study aimed to assess the incidence of EEG abnormalities (EEG-ab) in children diagnosed with ADHD, investigate the risk of epileptic seizures (SZ) and maintenance on methylphenidate (MPH) over a three-yea...
Dobrinko Socanski, Geir Ogrim and Nezla Duric

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 […]

A Community Data Sharing Resource: The LDbase Data Repository 29 May 2024
Journal of Learning Disabilities, Ahead of Print. The purpose of this invited paper is to show the learning disabilities field what LDbase is, why it’s important for the field, what it offers the field, and examples of how you can leverage LDbase in your own work.
Sara A. Hart
Teaching Constant Rate-of-Change Problem-Solving to Secondary Students With or at Risk of Learning Disabilities 21 May 2024
Journal of Learning Disabilities, Ahead of Print. Rate of change (i.e., slope) is a critical mathematics concept for success in everyday life, academics, and professional careers. Students with or at risk of learning disabilities struggle with solving rate-of-change problems, especially word problems. Interventions that incorporate representations and problem-solving strategies are effective for improving the word […]
Kaitlin Bundock
Concept-Focused and Procedure-Focused Instruction on the Algebra Performance of Grade 9 Students With and Without Mathematics Difficulty 18 May 2024
Journal of Learning Disabilities, Ahead of Print. Developing both conceptual and procedural knowledge is important for students’ mathematics competence. This study examined whether Grade 9 general education mathematics teachers’ self-reported use of concept-focused instruction (CFI) and procedure-focused instruction (PFI) were associated differently with ninth graders’ algebra achievement after 2.5 years, depending on students’ mathematics difficulty […]
Jihyun Lee

Consumer decisions in virtual commerce: Predict good help-timing based on cognitive load. 10 June 2024
The retail sector is steadily moving toward virtual commerce (v-commerce), and the process has recently gained momentum. With the latest developments in headset technology and the rise of artificial intelligence, virtual shopping has become relevant for an increasing number of products. In this article, we present a study that combines consumer behavior research, eye tracking, […]
Correction to “Magnitude effects in preference reversals” by Lu and Nieznański (2021). 10 June 2024
Reports an error in "Magnitude effects in preference reversals" by Yong Lu and Marek Nieznański (Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics, 2021[Sep], Vol 14[3], 149-184). In the article, the authors analyzed the data by applying an inappropriate statistical methodology, the Kruskal–Wallis analysis of variance by ranks, for mixed-subjects comparisons (i.e., one sample group of 57 […]
Fast and wrong: An eye-tracking exploration on how low “cognitive reflection” people analyze and choose commercial packages with multidimensional prices. 10 June 2024
Based on the literature on individual differences in cognitive processes, we analyzed gaze behavior during a purchase decision context to understand if the levels of cognitive reflection affect the type of price-information processing and, in turn, the quality of choice. The participants were presented with two websites selling the same commercial package and asked to […]

EJIHPE, Vol. 14, Pages 1940-1952: Mothers’ Responses to Children’s Emotions and Children’s Behavior: The Mediating Role of Children’s Emotion Regulation 1 July 2024
While prior research has clearly established links between maternal responses and children’s emotion regulation (ER), the implications of these links for children’s behaviors, especially at school (as reported by their teachers), remain much less explored. This study examined the mediating role of children’s ER in the relationship between maternal reactions to both negative and positive […]
Catarina Rolo
EJIHPE, Vol. 14, Pages 1927-1939: Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Program to Improve Communication and Stress Coping Skills in University Students 29 June 2024
Investigating the contribution of mindfulness training to psychological well-being and quality of life in the university setting is of interest. The objective of the study is to present a comparative analysis of the scores in the variables of self-efficacy, resilience, coping strategies, and communication skills before and after the application of an intervention program based […]
Ana María Morales-Rodríguez
EJIHPE, Vol. 14, Pages 1913-1926: False Beliefs about Mathematics in Spanish Pre-Service Teachers and Relations with Math Anxiety 28 June 2024
Teachers may hold beliefs about how students learn mathematics and about the subject itself. However, some of these beliefs, often referred to as “math myths”, may be oversimplified ideas that appear valid but lack solid scientific evidence. This study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of math myths among Spanish pre-service teachers and compare it […]
Justicia-Galiano

Analysis of the impact of legal circumstances on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder hospitalizations in Portugal: a nationwide study 25 June 2024
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Manuel Gonçalves-Pinho Ana Machado Marta Queirós João Pedro Ribeiro Pedro Martins Lia Fernandes Alberto Freitas a CINTESIS@RISE, Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (FMUP), Porto, Portugalb Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Unidade Local de Saúde Tâmega e Sousa, Penafiel, Portugalc Unidade de Internamento de Psiquiatria Forense, Unidade Local de Saúde Santo António, Porto, Portugald Psychiatry Service, Unidade Local de Saúde São João, Porto, Portugale CINTESIS@RISE, Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine University of Porto (FMUP), Porto, Portugal
Relationships between adverse childhood experiences, attachment, resilience, psychological distress and trauma among forensic mental health populations 12 June 2024
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Katie Finch Daniel Lawrence Marc O. Williams Andrew R. Thompson Christopher Hartwright a School of Psychology, Cardiff University, UKb Priory Group, Priory Healthcare, Monmouthshire, UKc Department of Applied Psychology, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
Unlocking a taboo topic: the sexuality of institutionalized men within a forensic psychiatric facility 29 May 2024
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Frédérique Fortin Jo-Annie Spearson Goulet Mathieu Goyette Ashley J. Lemieux a Department of Sexology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canadab Research Center, Institut national de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel, Montreal, Canadac Department of Psychiatry and Addiction, Université de Montréal, Canada

The CRPD and mental health law reform in Scotland
Scotland's mental health and capacity legislation and its implementation is underpinned by European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) informed principles, and such legislation and its implementation has remained largely ECHR compliant. It is designed to protect individuals' autonomy from inappropriate and disproportionate nonconsensual intrusions but its scope is largely limited to this. However, since the […]
Effects of entrapment, anger, psychological flexibility, and self-compassion on the ward climate and reactive aggression in forensic psychiatric hospital patients
This study aimed to investigate the double mediation effect of entrapment and anger, as well as the moderated mediation effect of psychological flexibility and self-compassion on the relationship between the forensic psychiatric hospital ward climate and reactive aggression perceived by patients. A self-reporting method was used to measure ward climate, entrapment, anger, reactive aggression, psychological […]
The violence profile of male mentally disordered offenders in a high secure unit in Turkiye
Our knowledge of the severity and reoffending is limited for mentally disordered offenders, and studies generally evaluate without separation between different diagnostic groups. It was aimed to determine the general profile of mentally disordered offenders who are inpatients in a high secure psychiatry unit from Turkiye and to evaluate the factors associated with violence profiles […]

Changing environments to promote safety in libraries
The purpose of this article is to investigate how changes in the environment of a library affect the safety conditions of both visitors and staff. Using principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, crime and incidents of public disturbance from 2017 to 2020 from libraries in Stockholm, Sweden, are analyzed and later mapped using 3D […]
Revisiting the tautology problem in rational choice theory: What it is and how to move forward theoretically and empirically
Criminological rational choice theory is blighted by tautology—that if a crime occurs, then by definition the benefits must exceed the costs. The current analysis details the nature of this tautology as well as its theoretical and philosophical implications concerning the circumstances under which offenders make rational (thoughtful and reflective) or irrational (habitual, intuitive, or instinctual) […]
Experiences of fatherhood in prison: A thematic analysis of differences between fathers in a family approach programme and a comparison group
Various programmes have been implemented in prisons to strengthen parental involvement and parent–child relationships during imprisonment. In-depth insights into such programmes are limited. This qualitative study compared the experiences of two groups of imprisoned fathers in the Netherlands: fathers who participated in a family approach programme ( = 10) and fathers in a comparison group ( = 29). Based […]

“I just thought maybe this is [the] way of doing things”: Exploring lesbian-, gay-, and bisexual-specific intimate partner violence in Norway. 23 May 2024
Objective: Intimate partner violence (IPV) in lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) relationships seems to be at least as high as in heterosexual relationships. However, there are uncertainties regarding how IPV is more specifically experienced in LGB relationships. We explore how LGB individuals exposed to IPV make sense of the potentially more specific ways in which […]
When childhood states become adult traits: Trait anxiety and anger as mediators linking childhood maltreatment to marital outcomes in midlife adults. 23 May 2024
Objective: Childhood maltreatment has been consistently linked to problematic marriages. The pathways, however, linking childhood maltreatment to marital problems over time remain understudied. The present study examined trait anger and trait anxiety as possible mediators linking childhood maltreatment to marital quality, support, and strain over a 9 year period. It was expected that both trait […]
Profiles of service-engaged intimate partner violence survivors: Considerations for service delivery and continuation. 16 May 2024
Objective: This study examined factors considered to influence service engagement among intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors. Specifically, it (a) investigated patterns of cultural beliefs, stigma related to attitudes about seeking formal help, and IPV experiences among service-engaged survivors and (b) explored their association with sociodemographic characteristics. Method: Mixture modeling was conducted using the Testing and […]

Harm from the drinking of people you know: A range of effects from different relationships 2 July 2024
Addiction, Volume 119, Issue 8, Page 1460-1467, August 2024.
Anne‐Marie Laslett, Dan Anderson‐Luxford, Bree Willoughby, Robin Room, Chris Doran, Diana Egerton‐Warburton, Rebecca Jenkinson, Koen Smit, Heng Jiang
Pregnant smokers can be encouraged to switch to vaping 2 July 2024
Addiction, Volume 119, Issue 8, Page 1493-1494, August 2024.
Francesca Pesola, Katie Myers Smith, Anna Phillips‐Waller, Dunja Przulj, Robert Walton, Hayden McRobbie, Tim Coleman, Sarah Lewis, Miranda Clark, Michael Ussher, Felix Naughton, Peter Hajek
Opportunistic smoking cessation interventions for people accessing financial support settings: A scoping review 2 July 2024
Addiction, Volume 119, Issue 8, Page 1337-1351, August 2024.
Paul Doody, Thomas Parkhouse, Min Gao, Simona Haasova, Jonathan Livingstone‐Banks, Hazel Cheeseman, Paul Aveyard, Nicola Lindson

Selective outcome reporting in trials of behavioural health interventions in health psychology and behavioural medicine journals: a review 26 June 2024
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Karen Matvienko-Sikar Jen O'Shea Stephen Kennedy Siobhan D. Thomas Kerry Avery Molly Byrne Sheena McHugh Daryl B. O’ Connor Ian J. Saldanha Valerie Smith Elaine Toomey Kerry Dwan Jamie J. Kirkham a School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Irelandb School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Cork, Irelandc College of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Irelandd Bristol Medical School: Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UKe School of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, Irelandf School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UKg Center for Clinical Trials and Evidence Synthesis, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USAh School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Irelandi School of Nursing & Midwifery, University College Galway, Galway, Irelandj Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UKk Centre for Biostatistics, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
Does socioeconomic position moderate the associations between the content and delivery features of digital behaviour change interventions for smoking cessation and intervention effectiveness? A systematic review and meta-analysis 19 June 2024
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Corinna Leppin Tosan Okpako Jamie Brown Claire Garnett Olga Perski a Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, UKb School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UKc Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USAd Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
App-based interventions to improve cancer outcomes rely on informational support from professionals: a systematic review 17 May 2024
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Karoline Villinger Corina Berli Urte Scholz a Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerlandb Institute of Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland

Editorial: International perspectives in public mental health 5 June 2024
Editorial: International perspectives in public mental health
Neil Quinn
Mental Health First Aid™ for Deaf communities: responses to a lack of national Deaf mental health service provision 17 May 2024
For over 15 years, Mental Health First Aid™ (MHFA) has successfully been delivered in Wales, United Kingdom, with growing interest in the MHFA programme and increasing course attendees. Trainers, aware of the need for support, know the importance of MHFA being accessible for different communities and learner groups. MHFA has always focused on increasing mental […]
Julia Terry
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

A history of mental illness among women in the Straits Settlements in the nineteenth century 15 June 2024
History of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. The Straits Settlements, a collective colony under the administration of British Malaya, was a very unhealthy area in the early years of the nineteenth century. One of the most common sicknesses was mental illness, which could not be cured by medicines. The number of women suffering from mental illness […]
Haszira Muhamad Yusof
Social issues relating to Vladimir Bekhterev’s concept of reflexology: a hitherto underestimated aspect of his work 12 June 2024
History of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. This article investigates the diversity of social and political assertions in the work of Vladimir M Bekhterev. Its findings reveal that he drew social and political conclusions based on his doctrine of reflexology. Moreover, he propagated the use of statistical investigations by scientific and governmental institutions to estimate the […]
Birk Engmann
Phrenitis and the pathology of the mind in western medical thought (fifth century BCE to twentieth century cE) 11 June 2024
History of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. Phrenitis is ubiquitous in ancient medicine and philosophy. Galen mentions the disease innumerable times, Patristic authors take it as a favourite allegory of human flaws, and no ancient doctor fails to diagnose it and attempt its cure. Yet the nature of this once famous disease has not been properly […]
Chiara Thumiger

Examining mental health correlates of hate-motivated behaviour in Scotland: An investigation of victims, perpetrators and victim-perpetrators 25 June 2024
International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. Background:Hate-motivated behaviour (HMB) ranges from microaggressions to criminal acts and is a public health concern with wide-ranging consequences.Aims:The current study aimed to examine the mental health correlates of HMB perpetration, victimisation and co-occurring victimisation/perpetration.Methods:Participants (n = 447) completed an online cross-sectional survey assessing demographic factors, HMB (perpetration and victimisation), […]
Kirsten Russell
High levels of anxiety and depression in women farmers from Ecuador: A cross-section study in Coastal and Highlands regions 25 June 2024
International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. Background:Previous studies have shown that women farmers are particularly vulnerable to mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.Aims:This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety and depression in women farmers from Ecuador Coastal and Highlands regions.Method:General Anxiety Disorder‑7 (GAD‑7) and Patient Health Questionnaire‑9 (PHQ‑9) were […]
Aline Siteneski
Mental health and the ballot box: A correlational analysis of Google searches for mental health and national election periods in the United States and the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2020 25 June 2024
International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. Background:In electoral contexts, mental health topics have recently attracted sociopolitical relevance, influenced by policy developments, election-related psychopathology and popular discourse about individual candidates. Yet, whether this reflects generalised trends or is contingent on election-specific and contextual factors remains difficult to ascertain.Aims:This study sought to examine correlations between […]
Alexander J. Smith

Exposure to violence and attitudes toward war and peace in Ukraine. 24 June 2024
The purpose of this study is to advance our understanding of how exposure to war-related violence can affect civilians’ willingness to support peace negotiations. We surveyed 1,812 people in three eastern cities of war-torn Ukraine to examine how different forms of loss during war influenced people’s support for peace agreements and how the mechanisms of […]
Indonesians remember East Timor: Exploring East Timor integration and separation from Indonesia and Indonesia’s past transgressions. 24 June 2024
At the end of 1975, Indonesia invaded East Timor and declared it as one of Indonesia’s provinces. However, East Timor eventually became an independent country in 2002. During Indonesia’s occupation, it was estimated that between 100,000 and 200,000 East Timorese were killed. The present study aims to explore the Indonesian people’s collective memories about East […]
Liberal legitimacy in global politics: Navigating toleration and cooperation. 24 June 2024
Reviews the book, International Toleration: A Theory by Pietro Maffettone (2020). features a thorough investigation into the liberal principle of legitimacy, scrutinizing its adaptability across diverse political domains—from the domestic realm of liberal democratic societies to the broader context of an international society of liberal peoples. The author focuses on philosophical underpinnings, domain-specific distinctions, and […]

Coronavirus pandemic dreams in China: A qualitative research on the effect of the Wuhan lockdown on dream contents. 15 April 2024
This study investigated the “coronavirus pandemic dream” phenomenon in Chinese including residing in Wuhan city based on the continuity hypothesis, which states that dream contents reflect waking life. We analyzed the effects of lockdown due to coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) on dream reported from Chinese university students and workers residing in inside and outside of Hubei […]
Dreaming about the pandemic: A thematic content analysis of COVID-19-related dreams during the outbreak in Portugal. 4 April 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of people around the world, altering sleep patterns and dream experiences. Since dream content is associated with waking-life experiences, one would expect pandemic-related concerns to pervade dreams. Building upon previous research efforts, this study aims to contribute to the ongoing debate on dream function and to address […]
Prolonged changes in the perception of dreaming behaviors resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. 18 March 2024
Reports of changes in dreaming behaviors emerged immediately after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is unclear if these changes persisted long term, after initial lockdowns were lifted and people became accustomed to pandemic life. The current study measured dreaming behaviors known to have changed immediately after the pandemic onset and other behaviors […]

Fecal Bacteria at U.S. Beaches; America's Hoarding Problem; Nasal COVID Vax Trial 2 July 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Excessive fecal bacteria in the ocean has caused several beaches to close across the U.S. (ABC News) The FTC opened an investigation into Teva Pharmaceuticals...
Some Antidepressants Tied to More Weight Gain Than Others 1 July 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Multiple first-line antidepressant medications were broadly linked with weight gain, although bupropion (Wellbutrin) had the least amount of weight change, according to observational data. In the 24-month study of 183,118 patients...
Alzheimer's Gets a New Definition 1 July 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Alzheimer's disease has a biologically based definition, according to criteria developed by an Alzheimer's Association workgroup. The new criteria include biomarker classifications and a revised disease staging system, reported...

Gulamabbas Lakha Explores How Faith-Based Practices Can Support Mental Health 2 July 2024
While serving as CEO of the investment firm he founded, he is also a DPhil candidate at Oxford's Department of Psychiatry. Gulamabbas explains how ...
Evaluation and Management of Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia - Psychiatrist.com 2 July 2024
The differential diagnosis of TRS involves considering other key psychiatric conditions, such as schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder with ...
Neurodiversity: the emerging market for ADHD services - LaingBuisson News 2 July 2024
Psychiatry-UK reports rapid growth on back of spiralling demand for ADHD and Autism assessments · People · New team heads up Psychiatry UK. Search.

Buckle up, make a safety statement: UN launches global campaign to enhance road safety 1 July 2024
The United Nations on Monday launched a new global road safety campaign to improve traffic safety and create inclusive, safe and sustainable streets.
Haitian capital’s crippled health system ‘on the brink’ 28 June 2024
The health system in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince is “on the brink” and “crippled by escalating violence” according to the UN Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) representative in the Caribbean island nation, Dr. Oscar Barreneche.
Famine risk is real for 14 areas of Sudan amid ongoing fighting 27 June 2024
The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday by leading hunger experts who warned that the country faces “the worst levels of acute food insecurity ever recorded”, with no less than 14 areas at the highest level of risk.

Annual WHO/Cochrane/Cornell Summer Institute for systematic reviews in nutrition for global policy-making 1 July 2024
This unique Institute blends online and in-person learning for a modern educational experience. In 2024, it starts with a flexible week of online learning, letting you fit it into your schedule. This prepares everyone for a more intensive week of workshops at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where experts from WHO, Cochrane, and Cornell […]
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Launch of new WHO estimates of physical inactivity in adults 26 June 2024
Join us to hear the new global estimates of physical activity and learn more about the differences between men and women and across ages and regions. Our speakers will also share what these new data mean for them and what needs to be done to make progress towards the 15% target by 2030.
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Webinar: A deep dive into the development of new WHO global comparable estimates of physical inactivity in adults 26 June 2024
Join WHO Department of Health Promotion, Physical Activity Unit and Department of NCD, Surveillance, Monitoring and Reporting Unit, for a global webinar on the data and methods behind the new global comparable estimates of physical inactivity.
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Regional Director's statement during the press briefing on emergencies in the Eastern ... 26 June 2024
When we held our first press briefing on health emergencies after I took office about four months ago, I could not have foreseen the escalation of violence in our Region. The situation has grown more relentless and unforgiving, while life-saving aid remains out of reach for too many whose lives depend on it. In Gaza, […]
WHO concerned about escalating health crisis in West Bank 15 June 2024
15 June 2024, Jerusalem/Cairo/Geneva WHO remains concerned about the escalating health crisis in the occupied Palestinian territory, including the West Bank, where attacks on health infrastructure and increased restrictions on movement are obstructing access to health care. A spike in violence in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since the war in Gaza started has […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024: ensuring older people’s safety in emergencies 12 June 2024
15 June 2024, Cairo, Egypt – On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024, the spotlight is on older people in emergencies. Older people often face mobility issues, chronic health conditions or social isolation –some of the factors that can hinder their ability to access aid, evacuate safely or receive timely medical care and support services. […]

Differential physical interactions of wild-type and S59L mutant CHCHD10 with mitochondrial proteases [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] 2 July 2024
Background CHCHD10 is a small mitochondrial protein with a C-terminal coiled-coil-helix–coiled-coil-helix domain. The N-terminal region of CHCHD10 is mostly intrinsically disordered. Therefore, CHCHD10 has no catalytic activity other than protein-protein interactions through the CHCH domain or intrinsically disordered region. The S59L mutation in CHCHD10 has been identified as a genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis […]
Seungjae Oh
Assessment of COMMUNITY Pharmacists' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Oral Health Care in Jordan [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] 2 July 2024
Background Community chemists now provide more professional and public health care, which is beneficial to the community, in addition to traditional medication distribution. While community pharmacists play a vital role in maintaining and promoting health, further research is required to accurately evaluate their knowledge, attitude, and practice toward oral health care among Jordanian pharmacists in […]
Sabha Mahmoud Alshatrat
Return to work rate of individuals after cardiac rehabilitation and the demographic and impairment factors that influence return to work in the Western Cape, South Africa [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] 2 July 2024
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) commonly affects individuals within the working age group, often resulting in unemployment, particularly in low- to middle-income countries. The purpose of the study was to determine the return to work (RTW) rate of individuals with CVD after cardiac rehabilitation (CR) and the impact of impairment and socio-demographics on the individual’s ability […]
Zakeera Ganie

GALENOS in the BMJ 9 June 2024
Today the British Medical Journal shared their perspective on GALENOS.
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Welcoming the New Chair and Vice-Chair of GLEAB 16 May 2024
We are delighted to welcome a brand new Chair and Vice Chair of the GLEAB.
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In Memory Of Lea Milligan 30 April 2024
Lea Milligan, CEO of MQ Mental Health Research and a founding member of the GALENOS leadership team passed away unexpectedly on the 15th of April following a sudden illness.
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Medicines eligible for Northern Ireland MHRA Authorised Route 28 June 2024
Sets out medicines that can be moved to Northern Ireland to meet patient need.
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Death certification reform and the introduction of medical examiners 25 June 2024
Information about changes to the death certification process in England and Wales from 9 September 2024.
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Receiving the new medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD) 25 June 2024
How to get the new MCCD if your organisation uses the current MCCD.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Future of Data 20 May 2024
With the public release of large language models like Chat GPT putting Artificial Intelligence (AI) firmly on our radar, the...
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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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Revolving door: You are free to influence us “behind the scenes,” FDA tells staff leaving for industry ȷobs 1 July 2024
During his final three years at the US Food and Drug Administration the physician scientist Doran Fink’s work focused on reviewing covid-19 vaccines. But a decade after joining the agency Fink had accepted a job with Moderna, the covid vaccine manufacturer, and was undergoing mandatory FDA exit requirements. As he left for the private sector, […]
Peter Doshi
Where is women’s healthcare in the political party manifestos? 1 July 2024
All political manifestos for the 2024 UK general election have now been published, setting out the parties’ priorities and promises across a range of issues. An Ipsos poll in May 2024 showed that 35% of the 1015 respondents named the NHS as the most important issue facing Britain today. This was voted the highest priority […]
Kate Womersley, Jane E Hirst, Edward Mullins
June top picks: finding your place in medicine 1 July 2024
I write this article during my final afternoon in the house where I’ve spent much of my early 20s. Earlier, I had visited The BMJ offices in London and said goodbye to some of the friends and colleagues who have made this job so special. For many of my friends from medical school, today was […]
Eabha Lynn

Eight Common Antidepressants Ranked by Weight Gain Potential 2 July 2024
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Does Dabrafenib-Trametinib Improve Survival in Melanoma? 2 July 2024
In an adjuvant setting, the combination lowered the risk for death among patients with resected stage III melanoma but that benefit failed to reach statistical significance. Medscape Medical News
Denosumab for Osteoporosis May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes 2 July 2024
And in those with established T2D, denosumab, rather than bisphosphonates, is associated with other beneficial outcomes. Medscape News UK

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.