Open veterinary journal
July 1, 2024
Seyedeh Mina Masoumi, Mohammad Reza Youssefi, Seyed Shapoor Reza Shojaei
2 citations
Chronic toxoplasmosis has been strongly implicated in the development of psychosis and schizophrenia. Additionally, the understanding of schizophrenia has been significantly reshaped by insights into N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) hypofunction. This study aimed to compare the behavioral, antioxidant, and NMDAR changes in mice subjected to Toxoplasma gondii infection and those treated...
Nature Medicine
July 1, 2024
Paul Glue, Colleen Loo, Johnson Fam et al.
60 citations
Ketamine has rapid-onset antidepressant activity in patients with treatment-resistant major depression (TRD). The safety and tolerability of racemic ketamine may be improved if given orally, as an extended-release tablet (R-107), compared with other routes of administration. In this phase 2 multicenter clinical trial, male and female adult patients with TRD and Montgomery-Asberg Depression...
Glasilo Future
June 30, 2024
Domagoj Šmidt, Ivan Širić
1 citation
Amanita muscaria (L.) Lam., gljiva poznatija pod narodnim imenom crvena muhara stigmatizirana je kao otrovna gljiva u većini znanstvene literature i javnom mišljenju. Danas postoje brojni povijesni zapisi i anegdote o pozitivnim zdravstvenim učincima vrste A. muscaria, kao što su smanjenje tjeskobe, bolova, upala i ublažavanja kroničnih neurodegenerativnih poteškoća poput Parkinsonove i...
Letters in Applied NanoBioScience
June 30, 2024
Rishabh Khare, K. Rajagopal, Srikanth Jupudi et al.
Depression is a critical mental ailment as it impacts about 5% of the global population, prompting scientists to create more efficacious antidepressants. The monoamine-deficiency hypothesis suggests that depression is caused by the depletion of certain neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the brain, where serotonin plays the most critical role among all and has been...
British Journal of Dermatology
June 28, 2024
Deyu Song, Xian Jiang
Abstract Rosacea is commonly associated with a significant psychosocial burden. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has shown promising prospects in inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (Kishimoto S, Watanabe N, Yamamoto Y et al. Efficacy of integrated online mindfulness and self-compassion training for adults with atopic dermatitis: a randomized clinical...
Pharmaceuticals
June 27, 2024
Haron Avgana, Roni Shira Toledano, Irit Akirav
8 citations
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy has shown potential as an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Preclinical studies involving rodents have demonstrated that MDMA can facilitate the extinction of fear memories. It has been noted that MDMA impacts oxytocin neurons and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore the role of oxytocinergic signaling...
Current Psychology
June 26, 2024
Ayşe Altan‐Atalay, Amal Abdulcebbar, Laçin Kantarcı et al.
5 citations
Abstract Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is a vulnerability factor that is believed to play a significant role in the development and maintenance of many affective disorders. Previous research indicated that the strength of the association between IU and psychological distress tend to change depending on certain trait characteristics. Therefore, the current study aimed to examine whether the...
Journal of Medical Internet Research
June 25, 2024
Ting Wang, Chulei Tang, Xiaoman Jiang et al.
15 citations
Cancer has emerged as a considerable global health concern, contributing substantially to both morbidity and mortality. Recognizing the urgent need to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life (QOL) of cancer patients, a growing number of researchers have started using online mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in oncology. However, the effectiveness and optimal implementation...
Current Problems of Psychiatry
June 24, 2024
Karol Kasprzak, Agnieszka Dyzma-Kasprzak, Z. Wingralek et al.
Introduction: Narcolepsy (NT) can manifest as excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), cataplexy, hypnagogic (HHG) and hypnopompic (HHP) hallucinations, sleep paralysis, orgasmolepsy – all of which may affect patients' functioning. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of NT, specific sexual dysfunctions and drugs used in NT on sex life. Materials and methods: A narrative review was...
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
June 19, 2024
Giuseppe Pasculli, Pierpaolo Busan, Eric S. Jackson et al.
5 citations
Developmental stuttering (DS) is a neurodevelopmental speech-motor disorder characterized by symptoms such as blocks, repetitions, and prolongations. Persistent DS often has a significant negative impact on quality of life, and interventions for it have limited efficacy. Herein, we briefly review existing research on the neurophysiological underpinnings of DS -specifically, brain metabolic and...