Investigation of G72 (DAOA) expression in the human brain.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abnormalities in heart rate during sleep linked to impaired neuro-cardiac modulation may provide new information about physiological sleep signatures of depression. This study assessed the validity of an algorithm using patterns of heart rate changes during sleep to discriminate between individuals with depr...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Saad M,Ray LB,Bujaki B,Parvaresh A,Palamarchuk I,De Koninck J,Douglass A,Lee EK,Soucy LJ,Fogel S,Morin CM,Bastien C,Merali Z,Robillard R

更新日期：2019-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Problematic internet use (PIU) is an increasingly worrisome issue, as youth population studies are establishing links with internalizing and externalizing problems. There is a need for a better understanding of psychiatric diagnostic profiles associated with this issue, as well as its unique contributions to...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Restrepo A,Scheininger T,Clucas J,Alexander L,Salum GA,Georgiades K,Paksarian D,Merikangas KR,Milham MP

更新日期：2020-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to examine the internal structure and reliability of the Attachment Insecurity Screening Inventory (AISI) 6-12. The AISI 6-12 years is a parent-report questionnaire for assessing the parents' perspective on the quality of the attachment relationship with their child aged betw...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Spruit A,Wissink I,Noom MJ,Colonnesi C,Polderman N,Willems L,Barning C,Stams GJJM

更新日期：2018-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding of depression among Vietnamese people living with HIV (PLWH) is limited. This longitudinal study examines changes in depressive symptoms and identifies its correlates among people living with HIV under antiretroviral therapy at An Hoa Clinic. METHODS:People living with HIV ≥18 years and underg...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Huynh VN,To KG,Do DV,To QG,Nguyen MT

更新日期：2017-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Attitude towards psychiatric patients among healthcare workers has an impact on quality of medical care and rehabilitation of patients. In China, primary healthcare workers play an important role in mental health care, but little is known about the attitude of them towards psychiatric patients. This study ai...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Wang Y,Wang X,Zhang W,Liang X,Tian D,Qu Z

更新日期：2017-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While it is recognised that depression is prevalent in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), recent studies have also highlighted significant levels of anxiety in RA patients. This study compared two commonly used scales, the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Covic T,Cumming SR,Pallant JF,Manolios N,Emery P,Conaghan PG,Tennant A

更新日期：2012-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that some important information was omitted by the authors from the Competing interests section. The declaration should read as below. ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Matelska D,Shabalin IG,Jabłońska J,Domagalski MJ,Kutner J,Ginalski K,Minor W

更新日期：2019-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies focused on the relationship between body mass index and cognitive disorder and obtained many conflicting results. This study explored the potential effects of body mass index on the risk of mild cognitive impairment (amnestic and non-amnestic) in the elderly. METHODS:The study enrolled 240 ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Wang F,Zhao M,Han Z,Li D,Zhang S,Zhang Y,Kong X,Sun N,Zhang Q,Lei P

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suicidality has been under-researched in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Most studies have linked increased suicidality in ASD to psychiatric comorbidities such as depression. Here we investigated, from a neuropsychological and clinical standpoint, the relationship between core ASD symptoms, i.e., restricte...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Weiner L,Flin A,Causin JB,Weibel S,Bertschy G

更新日期：2019-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ego defense mechanisms (or factors), defined by Freud as unconscious resources used by the ego to reduce conflict between the id and superego, are a reflection of how an individual deals with conflict and stress. This study assesses the prevalence of various ego defense mechanisms employed by medical student...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Parekh MA,Majeed H,Khan TR,Khan AB,Khalid S,Khwaja NM,Khalid R,Khan MA,Rizqui IM,Jehan I

更新日期：2010-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe mental disorders like psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders have a 12-month-prevalence of 2.6, bipolar disorders of 1.5% in Germany. The relapse risk is high; so many patients need intensive monitoring and lifelong treatment. A high medication adherence is essential...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Stentzel U,Grabe HJ,Strobel L,Penndorf P,Langosch J,Freyberger HJ,Hoffmann W,van den Berg N

更新日期：2015-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have compared self-reported criminal behaviour with high-quality databases of criminal offences and judicial sanctions. Self-reported problems from drug abusers are generally believed to be valid. We assessed the validity of self-reported theft, drug offences and prison sentences from a five-year...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Jansson I,Hesse M,Fridell M

更新日期：2008-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schizophrenia patients with a metabolically abnormal obese (MAO) phenotype have been shown poor cardiovascular outcomes, but the characteristics of their current psychiatric symptoms have not been characterized. This study mainly explored the psychiatric symptoms of schizophrenia patients with the MAO phenot...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Wang J,Zhang Y,Liu Z,Yang Y,Zhong Y,Ning X,Zhang Y,Zhao T,Xia L,Geng F,Tao R,Fan M,Ren Z,Liu H

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of people experiencing mental-health problems do not seek help, and the stigma of mental illness is considered a major barrier to seeking appropriate treatment. More targeted interventions (e.g. at the workplace) seem to be a promising and necessary supplement to public campaigns, but little is ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Hanisch SE,Twomey CD,Szeto AC,Birner UW,Nowak D,Sabariego C

更新日期：2016-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schizotypal personality disorder (SPD) is linked to schizophrenia in terms of shared genetics, biological markers and phenomenological characteristics. In the current study, we aimed to determine whether the previously reported altered functional connectivity (FC) with precuneus in patients with schizophreni...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Zhu Y,Tang Y,Zhang T,Li H,Tang Y,Li C,Luo X,He Y,Lu Z,Wang J

更新日期：2017-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of depressive subsyndromal symptoms (SS) in bipolar disorder (BD) increases the risk of affective relapse and worsens social, cognitive functioning, and quality of life. Nonetheless, there are limited data on how to optimize the treatment of subthreshold depressive symptoms in BD. Mindfulness-Ba...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Lahera G,Bayón C,Fe Bravo-Ortiz M,Rodríguez-Vega B,Barbeito S,Sáenz M,Avedillo C,Villanueva R,Ugarte A,González-Pinto A,de Dios C

更新日期：2014-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) is a progressive and fatal cardiovascular disease if left untreated. In patients with IPAH with psychiatric illness or other complications, careful attention is required when administering medical therapies that may affect their hemodynamics. Patients sufferi...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Hobo M,Uezato A,Nishiyama M,Suzuki M,Kurata J,Makita K,Yamamoto N,Nishikawa T

更新日期：2016-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies of family reactions following teenage suicide are hampered by the psychological difficulties of approaching families and recruiting an unbiased sample of study subjects. By using a small but consecutive series of cases, we examined the qualitative aspects of loosing a teenage family member due to sui...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Lindqvist P,Johansson L,Karlsson U

更新日期：2008-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Societies strive for fast-delivered, evidence-based and need-oriented depression treatment within budget constraints. To explore potential improvements, selective contracts can be implemented. Here, we evaluate if the German collaborative psychiatry-neurology-psychotherapy contract (PNP), which extends the g...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Engels A,König HH,Magaard JL,Härter M,Hawighorst-Knapstein S,Chaudhuri A,Brettschneider C

更新日期：2020-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome has been reported following attempts to withdraw even from low or therapeutic doses and has been compared to barbiturate and alcohol withdrawal. This experience is known to deter patients from future cessation attempts. Research on other psychotropic substances shows that t...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Liebrenz M,Gehring MT,Buadze A,Caflisch C

更新日期：2015-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current clinical guidelines recommend non-pharmacological interventions as first-line treatments for young patients aged 16-24 years with a mental health condition (MHC). However, several studies have noted increasing trends in psychotropic prescribing for this age group, especially in antidepressant prescri...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Brijnath B,Xia T,Turner L,Mazza D

更新日期：2017-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are chronic debilitating disorders that are often treated with second-generation antipsychotic agents, such as aripiprazole, quetiapine, and ziprasidone. While patients who are hospitalized for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder often receive these agents at discharge, comp...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Berger A,Edelsberg J,Sanders KN,Alvir JM,Mychaskiw MA,Oster G

更新日期：2012-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Widespread cortical gray matter alternations in people with schizophrenia are correlated with both psychotic symptoms and cognitive/behavioral abnormalities, including the impairments of exploratory eye movement (EEM). Particularly, the loss of gray matter density is specifically related to deficits of the r...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Qiu L,Yan H,Zhu R,Yan J,Yuan H,Han Y,Yue W,Tian L,Zhang D

更新日期：2018-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We compared the attention abilities of a group of first-episode schizophrenia (FES) patients and a group of healthy participants using the Attention Network Test (ANT), a standard procedure that estimates the functional state of three neural networks controlling the efficiency of three different attentional ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Orellana G,Slachevsky A,Peña M

更新日期：2012-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The stimulant methylphenidate (MPH) has been a mainstay of treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for many years. Owing to the short half-life and the issues associated with multiple daily dosing of immediate-release MPH formulations, a new generation of long-acting MPH formulations ha...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Coghill D,Banaschewski T,Zuddas A,Pelaz A,Gagliano A,Doepfner M

更新日期：2013-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment disengagement and non-completion poses a major problem for the successful treatment of patients with severe mental illness. Motivation for treatment has long been proposed as a major determinant of treatment engagement, but exact mechanisms remain unclear. This current study serves three purposes: ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Jochems EC,Mulder CL,van Dam A,Duivenvoorden HJ,Scheffer SC,van der Spek W,van der Feltz-Cornelis CM

更新日期：2012-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have provided evidence that alcohol-dependent patients have abnormality in corpus callosum (CC); however, it is unclear whether micro-structural integrity of the CC subregions is differentially affected in this disorder. METHODS:In this study, a total of 39 male individuals, including 19 al...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Wang Y,Li X,Zhang C,Wang H,Li Z,Zhu J,Yu Y

更新日期：2019-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the individual and economic disease burden of depression is particularly high for long-term symptoms, little is known of the lifetime course of chronic depression. Most evidence derives from clinical samples, and the diagnostic distinction between persistent depressive disorder (PDD) and non-chronic...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Nübel J,Guhn A,Müllender S,Le HD,Cohrdes C,Köhler S

更新日期：2020-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have demonstrated that individual measures of fitness - such as reduced pulmonary function, slow walking speed and weak handgrip - are associated with an increased risk of dementia. Only a minority of participants included in these studies were aged over 80. The aim of this study was therefo...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Sibbett RA,Russ TC,Allerhand M,Deary IJ,Starr JM

更新日期：2018-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Executive functioning impairment is common in substance use disorder and is a major risk factor for poor treatment outcomes, including treatment drop-out and relapse. Cognitive remediation interventions seek to improve executive functioning and offer a promising approach to increase the efficacy of alcohol a...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Berry J,Jacomb I,Lunn J,Sedwell A,Shakeshaft A,Kelly PJ,Sarrami P,James M,Russell S,Nardo T,Barker D,Holmes J

更新日期：2019-02-13 00:00:00