Insulated by opioids

3 July 2024

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Sci Signal. 2024 Jul 2;17(843):eadr3505. doi: 10.1126/scisignal.adr3505. Epub 2024 Jul 2.

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Opioids trigger myelin insulation of reward circuit axons in a feedforward loop of addiction.

PMID:38954639 | DOI:10.1126/scisignal.adr3505

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Benjamin B. Lahey

Immediate past President appointed first NHS medical director for mental health and neurodiversity
NHS England has appointed Dr Adrian James, former President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, as the first ever medical director for mental health and neurodiversity.
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More than 20,000 people living with mental illness risk missing their right to vote
The Royal College of Psychiatrists and Rethink Mental Illness have joined forces to highlight the voting rights of people with mental illness receiving treatment in hospital.
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Top psychiatrists recognised in 2024 Birthday Honours
His Majesty King Charles III has announced his 2024 Birthday Honours list which recognises two psychiatrists and many others for their contribution to mental health.
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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

The parasubthalamic nucleus refeeding ensemble delays feeding initiation and hastens water drinking 4 July 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 04 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02653-yThe parasubthalamic nucleus refeeding ensemble delays feeding initiation and hastens water drinking
Jeffery L. Dunning
Influenza A virus during pregnancy disrupts maternal intestinal immunity and fetal cortical development in a dose- and time-dependent manner 3 July 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 03 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02648-9Influenza A virus during pregnancy disrupts maternal intestinal immunity and fetal cortical development in a dose- and time-dependent manner
Ashley M. Otero
Genetic analyses point to alterations in immune-related pathways underpinning the association between psychiatric disorders and COVID-19 3 July 2024
Molecular Psychiatry, Published online: 03 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02643-0Genetic analyses point to alterations in immune-related pathways underpinning the association between psychiatric disorders and COVID-19
Anna Monistrol-Mula

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

Des-acyl ghrelin reduces alcohol intake and alcohol-induced reward in rodents 4 July 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 04 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02996-8Des-acyl ghrelin reduces alcohol intake and alcohol-induced reward in rodents
Sarah Witley
Neuroimaging and natural language processing-based classification of suicidal thoughts in major depressive disorder 4 July 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 04 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02989-7Neuroimaging and natural language processing-based classification of suicidal thoughts in major depressive disorder
Dong Yun Lee
From movement to motivation: a proposed framework to understand the antidepressant effect of exercise 4 July 2024
Translational Psychiatry, Published online: 04 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41398-024-02922-yFrom movement to motivation: a proposed framework to understand the antidepressant effect of exercise
E. J. Hird

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 […]

Induction cyclophosphamide with maintenance immunosuppression in high-risk myasthenia gravis: long-term follow-up and safety profile 4 July 2024
BackgroundPatients with refractory or high-risk myasthenia gravis (MG) respond poorly to conventional immunosuppressive therapy, requiring rescue therapies and often experiencing treatment toxicity. Rescue and injectable therapies do not induce remission and require repetitive administration leading to significant constraints on patients and the healthcare system. This long-term follow-up study demonstrates cyclophosphamide as a rapidly effective and […]
Chan, F., Hardy, T. A., Malik, S., Ramanathan, S., Riminton, D. S., Reddel, S. W.
Predictors of a relapsing course in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease 4 July 2024
BackgroundMyelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is a recently described demyelinating disorder, and children represent about 50% of all cases. Almost half of the patients experience relapses, but very few studies have evaluated predictors of relapse risk, challenging clinical management. The study aimed to identify predictors at MOGAD onset that are associated with a relapsing […]
Virupakshaiah, A., Schoeps, V. A., Race, J., Waltz, M., Sharayah, S., Nasr, Z., Moseley, C. E., Zamvil, S. S., Gaudioso, C., Schuette, A., Casper, T. C., Rose, J., Flanagan, E. P., Rodriguez, M., Tillema, J.-M., Chitnis, T., Gorman, M. P., Graves, J. S., Benson, L. A., Rensel, M., Abrams, A., Krupp, L., Lotze, T. E., Aaen, G., Wheeler, Y., Schreiner, T., Waldman, A., Chong, J., Mar, S., Waubant, E.
Cyclophosphamide for myasthenia gravis: a comeback? 4 July 2024
Myasthenia gravis (MG) treatment’s landscape has dramatically changed with the approval of novel therapeutics that can provide rapid improvement, including in patients typically considered refractory. These treatments are a welcome addition in MG, since a proportion of patients traditionally considered ‘responders’ to standard treatments, live with unacceptable disease burden, side effects and reduced quality of […]
Barnett-Tapia, C., Katzberg, H. D.

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

A systematic review of research examining mothers, infants, family and staff in psychiatric mother‐baby units 3 July 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Sam Adhikary, Kerri Gillespie, Hayley Kimball, Lyndall Healey, Olivia Webb, Abha Balram, Grace Branjerdporn
Drug survival and risk factors for ADHD medication discontinuation in adults: A Danish Nationwide Registry‐based cohort study 3 July 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Pelle Lau Ishøy, Kim Berg Engersgaard Johannessen, Tine Houmann, Eline Levin, Per Hove Thomsen
Cardiovascular mortality in bipolar disorder: Population‐based cohort study 3 July 2024
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Volume 150, Issue 2, Page 56-64, August 2024.
Tapio Paljärvi, Kimmo Herttua, Heidi Taipale, Markku Lähteenvuo, Antti Tanskanen, Jari Tiihonen

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
Largest meta-analysis about psychotherapy for SAD (66 studies with 98 comparisons).Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for SAD ( = 0.88, NNT = 3.8).Moderate to large effect sizes across all treatment types and formats.Self-help treatments can increase psychotherapy scalability in low-resource settings. Given the growth in research examining the effects of psychotherapy on social anxiety disorder […]
Metacognitive therapy versus exposure and response prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder – A non-inferiority randomized controlled trial
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 constitute barriers to the use of ERP. In a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial, we compared metacognitive therapy (MCT) to exposure with response prevention (ERP) as treatments for OCD.74 outpatients received 12 […]

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

Peer-delivered training of criminal offenders for aggression and distress management: a new approach in social treatment in prisons in Serbia 2 July 2024
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Gordana Nikolić Nikola Stojanović Jelena Branković Suzana Tošić Golubović Olivera Žikić Jelena Kostić a Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Niš, Serbiab Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Niš, Serbiac Center for Mental Health Protection, Department for diagnose and treatment, University‘s Clinical Center Niš, Serbiad Center for Mental Health Protection, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University‘s Clinical Center Niš, Serbiae Clinic for Psychiatry, University‘s Clinical Center, Gornja Toponica, Serbia
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

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
The severity of the offense was highest in the schizophrenia group and lowest in the ID group.The existence of comorbid substance misuse in the intellectual disability group and the existence of antisocial personality disorder in the BD group was associated with increased severity of offenses.The existence of comorbid personality disorder, substance misuse in the past […]

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 […]

Prospective longitudinal relations among frequent social media use, nicotine vaping and experiencing internalizing mental health problems 4 July 2024
Addiction, EarlyView.
Shieun Lee, Kit Elam, David Lohrmann, Juhua Luo, Angela Chow, Dong‐Chul Seo
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
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

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 […]

Beyond PMS: A Poorly Understood Disorder Means Periods of Despair for Some Women 4 July 2024
(MedPage Today) -- For the most part, Cori Lint was happy. She worked days as a software engineer and nights as a part-time cellist, filling her free hours with inline skating and gardening and long talks with friends. But a few days a month...
Midlife Cognition Tied to Inflammation Years Earlier 3 July 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Inflammation in young adulthood was associated with midlife cognitive outcomes, data from the CARDIA study showed. Compared with lower stable levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), consistently higher CRP levels over 18 years led...
Psilocybin Top Psychedelic; OUD Meds From PCPs; Trial Shows Promise for Bulimia 3 July 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Psilocybin mushrooms were the psychedelic substance most often used in the U.S. in 2023, according to a new RAND report. New-onset anxiety doubled the risk of developing Parkinson's disease among people 50 and up, according...

Laloki Psychiatric management to do checks - The National 5 July 2024
By ZARA KANU THE management of the Laloki Psychiatric Hospital is making checks on patients who have been neglected over a nine-month period from ...
Serum interleukins may be elevated in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder 4 July 2024
Tags: immunologyObsessive-Compulsive Disorderocdpsychiatry · Previous Post. #VisualAbstract: Early Weight-Bearing Improves Outcomes in Surgically ...
Demolishing old Eastern 'not the only viable option' for a new psychiatric facility, Kost declares 4 July 2024
FRIDAY, July 5 — Lansing City Council member Ryan Kost flatly rejected U of M Health-Sparrow's contention that demolishing old Eastern High School ...

New WHO guidelines to help millions quit tobacco 2 July 2024
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending a range of initiatives, treatments and digital interventions.
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.

Webinar: Nomenclature of medical devices: EMDN & GMND 8 July 2024
You are invited to join this webinar! When: July 8, 2024, 02:00 PM Amsterdam, Berlin Rome, Vienna. Language: English. In accordance to the WHA75(25) decision on nomenclature of medical devices, WHO convenes this webinar to present the inclusion of EMDN and GMDN nomenclature systems in WHO platforms including MeDevIS.
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Cycling for a cause: Ankylosing spondylitis awareness 4 July 2024
Join WHO and the Permanent Mission of Portugal for a 2110 km cycling journey from Geneve to Lisbon over 17 days to raise awareness for ankylosing spondylitis
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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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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. […]

Case Report: Endovascular approach with kissing stent technique in aortoiliac occlusive disease (Leriche syndrome) patient [version 2; peer review: 1 approved with reservations] 4 July 2024
Background: Aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) or Leriche syndrome, is a peripheral artery disease, specifically affecting the infrarenal aorta and iliac arteries. Presentation of AIOD patients ranged from asymptomatic to having limb-threatening emergencies. Advances and innovations in endovascular devices have replaced surgical approach for AIOD treatment. Here we reported a 52-year-old man presenting with AIOD managed […]
Iwan Dakota
Efficiency of Microorganisms and Effectiveness of Biodegradation Techniques on LDPE Plastics: A Systematic Review [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] 4 July 2024
Introduction The aim of the research was to demonstrate the efficiency of microorganisms and the effectiveness of biodegradation techniques on Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastics. The research question was: What is the efficiency of LDPE-degrading microorganisms and the effectiveness of biodegradation techniques? Methods The systematic review was based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews […]
Jorge Guillermo Morales Ramos
Evaluation of positioning accuracy, radiation dose and image quality: artificial intelligence based automatic versus manual positioning for CT KUB [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] 4 July 2024
Background Recent innovations are making radiology more advanced for patient and patient services. Under the immense burden of radiology practice, Artificial Intelligence (AI) assists in obtaining Computed Tomography (CT) images with less scan time, proper patient placement, low radiation dose (RD), and improved image quality (IQ). Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate […]
Souradip Kundu

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.
HM Government
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.
HM Government
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.
HM Government

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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More healthcare professionals named on database listing payments from industry 4 July 2024
A record 80.8% of health professionals who have worked with industry are now named on the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry’s (ABPI) database of payments to doctors, Disclosure UK.ABPI says the figure demonstrates that transparency continues to increase, with the figure up from 78.8% of health professionals named in 2022 and 72.6% in 2021.Disclosure […]
Jacqui Wise
Breaking the plastic mould: rethinking single use plastics at medical school 4 July 2024
Single use plastics are everywhere in healthcare, including medical schools. Over the past century, plastic’s robust, antimicrobial properties have made healthcare safer and more accessible.1 As a medical student, I use single use plastics daily: whenever I don personal protective equipment (PPE) during clinical teaching sessions, ward shadowing, and in theatres or when I practise […]
Elisabeth Perreau-Saussine
Strategic enhancement of health literacy through social media in India 4 July 2024
Richards underscores the pivotal role of health literacy in improving public health.1Research consistently shows that higher levels of health literacy correlate with better health outcomes and more efficient use of healthcare services.2 In developing nations like India, where access to healthcare varies dramatically, improving health literacy can serve as a critical lever to enhance public […]
Om Prakash

CIDP Benefits Persist in Efgartigimod Open-Label Extension 4 July 2024
FDA-approved efgartigimod represents the first novel, precision mechanism of action in more than 30 years for CIDP. Medscape Medical News
Dupilumab Effective in PPI-Refractory Pediatric EoE 4 July 2024
The trial found that a higher-exposure dupilumab regimen improved key secondary endpoints in children. Medscape Medical News
Investigational Treatment Promising for SORD Deficiency 4 July 2024
Interim results of the INSPIRE trial showed improved limb function, mobility, pain, and fatigue in patients with SORD deficiency and sustained sorbitol reduction vs placebo. 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.

Jessica's story: racism and injustice in the criminal justice system from Brazil to Britain 3 July 2024
INQUEST's policy and communications officer, Jessica Pandian, speaks on utilising policy, research and the arts to challenge racism and injustice in the criminal justice system from Brazil to Britain.
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Deaths in prison 2 July 2024
In this country we do not give a death sentence, but for everyone who has taken their life in prison that is exactly what they got - Mark Saunders, whose son Dean died in HMP & YOI Chelmsford in 2016 Below is a breakdown of deaths in prison in England and Wales by calendar year […]
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Deaths in police custody 2 July 2024
To date there have been 1898 deaths in police custody or otherwise following contact with the police in England & Wales since 1990 Below is a breakdown of deaths in police custody or following other forms of contact with the police, as well as vehicular pursuits and road traffic incidents (RTIs) since 1990, by calendar […]
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