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Pediatrics ; 153(2)2024 Jan 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38268428

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: Recent studies document an association between mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) in children and postinjury psychiatric disorders. However. these studies were subject to limitations in the design, lack of long-term follow-up, and poorly defined psychiatric outcomes. This study determines the incidence and relative risk of postinjury new affective and behavior disorders 4 years after mTBIs. METHODS: A cohort study of mTBI cases and matched comparisons within an integrated health care system. The mTBI group included patients ≤17 years of age, diagnosed with mTBI from 2000 to 2014 (N = 18 917). Comparisons included 2 unexposed patients (N = 37 834) per each mTBI-exposed patient, randomly selected and matched for age, sex, race/ethnicity, and date of medical visit (reference date to mTBI injury). Outcomes included a diagnosis of affective or behavioral disorders in the 4 years after mTBI or the reference date. RESULTS: Adjusted risks for affective disorders were significantly higher across the first 3 years after injury for the mTBI group, especially during the second year, with a 34% increase in risk. Adjusted risks for behavioral disorders were significant at years 2 and 4, with up to a 37% increase in risk. The age group with the highest risk for postinjury affective and behavioral disorders was 10- to 13-year-old patients. CONCLUSIONS: Sustaining an mTBI significantly increased the risks of having a new affective or behavioral disorder up to 4 years after injury. Initial and ongoing screening for affective and behavior disorders following an mTBI can identify persistent conditions that may pose barriers to recovery.


Subject(s)
Brain Concussion , Brain Injuries, Traumatic , Mental Disorders , Adolescent , Child , Humans , Brain Concussion/complications , Brain Concussion/epidemiology , Brain Injuries, Traumatic/complications , Brain Injuries, Traumatic/epidemiology , Cohort Studies , Longitudinal Studies , Mental Disorders/epidemiology , Mental Disorders/etiology , Risk , Male , Female
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Medicina (Kaunas) ; 59(12)2023 Nov 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38138159

ABSTRACT

In the last few years, vitamin D functions have been studied progressively, and along with their main role in regulating calcium homeostasis, the potential function in the nervous system and the link between different psychiatric disorders and vitamin D deficiency have been revealed. The discovery of vitamin D receptors in multiple brain structures, like the hippocampus, led to the hypothesis that vitamin D deficiency could be responsible for treatment resistance in psychiatric diseases. The aim of this study was to analyze the current knowledge in the literature regarding vitamin D deficiency among individuals afflicted with psychiatric disorders and assess the potential therapeutic benefits of vitamin D supplementation. A systematic search was conducted on the PubMed database for articles published in the last five years (2016-2022) in English, focusing on human subjects. Results show that vitamin D deficiency has implications for numerous psychiatric disorders, affecting mood and behavior through its influence on neurotransmitter release, neurotrophic factors, and neuroprotection. It also plays a role in modulating inflammation, which is often elevated in psychiatric disorders. In conclusion, vitamin D deficiency is prevalent and has far-reaching implications for mental health. This review underscores the importance of exploring the therapeutic potential of vitamin D supplementation in individuals with psychiatric disorders and highlights the need for further research in this complex field.


Subject(s)
Mental Disorders , Vitamin D Deficiency , Humans , Affect/physiology , Brain , Mental Disorders/drug therapy , Mental Disorders/etiology , Vitamin D/therapeutic use , Vitamin D Deficiency/complications , Vitamin D Deficiency/drug therapy
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Stomatologiia (Mosk) ; 102(3): 83-88, 2023.
Article in Russian | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37341087

ABSTRACT

The analysis of literary and other information sources (in PubMed, Google Scholar, KiberLeninka and eLibrary databases) devoted to the study of dental manifestations of psychological conditions and the analysis of the ability of dentists to identify psychological predictors of increased tooth erasure in adolescents and young people. Disorders such as stress, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, alcohol dependence, eating disorders - may be risk factors for the development of increased tooth abrasion. Comorbid conditions such as bruxism and gastroesophageal reflux are also considered. Due to the high mortality of adolescents due to mental illness, early diagnosis of disorders of psychological and mental health of adolescents is extremely relevant. Attention is focused on the possibility of early diagnosis by dentists of psychological and mental problems by the presence and type of increased erasability of teeth. Effective examination and treatment of such patients requires a holistic, interdisciplinary approach.


Subject(s)
Gastroesophageal Reflux , Mental Disorders , Tooth Abrasion , Adolescent , Humans , Mental Disorders/diagnosis , Mental Disorders/etiology , Information Sources , Mental Health
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Clin Psychol Rev ; 93: 102131, 2022 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35180632

ABSTRACT

Co-occurring mental health difficulties among autistic adults are common and this association has implications for mental health services. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of autistic adults' experiences of accessing and receiving mental health support is a critical step to fully inform service provision. We conducted a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies exploring autistic adults' mental health service experiences, triangulating the perspectives of autistic adults, clinicians and parents. Electronic database searches in MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Embase were conducted up to October 2021. This identified 10,068 studies, of which 38 met study inclusion criteria. Using a thematic synthesis approach, we generated three superordinate analytical themes "Lonely, difficult service experience", "Complexity needs flexibility" and "Collaboration and empowerment", each with several subthemes. Our findings show that currently, mental health services do not adequately support autistic adults, and can even cause additional harm. There is a need for a more flexible, comprehensive and holistic approach, considering how being autistic affects the individual's mental health presentation and tailoring support to their needs. Building trusting relationships, listening to autistic adults, and empowering them to take agency, appear to be fundamental steps towards more successful mental health care provision.


Subject(s)
Autistic Disorder , Mental Disorders/etiology , Mental Disorders/therapy , Mental Health Services , Adult , Autistic Disorder/complications , Autistic Disorder/psychology , Autistic Disorder/therapy , Holistic Health , Humans , Mental Disorders/psychology , Mental Health/standards , Mental Health Services/standards , Parents , Qualitative Research
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Psychiatriki ; 33(2): 113-123, 2022 Jun 10.
Article in Greek | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34390565

ABSTRACT

Although the relationship of mental health with cardiovascular dysfunction is not a recent finding, scientific data has appeared approximately at the middle of the last century. Firstly, depression was studied as a risk factor for premature death in cases of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Much later, the mechanism of psychosis and schizophrenia in the development of CVD were studied, as it was observed that most premature deaths in schizophrenia were related to cardiovascular disease. This interaction is supported both by epidemiological data and by the associated mechanisms. Inflammation, oxidative and biologic stress, and hormonal and neurotransmitter disorders in coagulation, tissue perfusion, vascular dysfunction and genetic factors get involved in these mental disorders. The combination of these pathophysiological mechanisms and the general risk factors for CVD (sex, age, smoking, systolic blood pressure, body weight, glucose levels) leads, to some extent, to increased rates of comorbidity and mortality. Patients with severe mental disorders are often not monitored and do not receive appropriate treatment for cardiovascular risk factors. In studies of patients with comorbid coronary heart disease and depression, there were signs of cardiovascular dysfunction, including increased heart rate, mainly in stress, QT prolongation and ventricular arrhythmia. At the same time, there is a dose-response relationship between the severity of depression and cardiovascular risk, with the presence of even mild symptoms of untreated depression involving some cardiovascular risk. In addition, improving the symptoms of depression through medication has been associated with increased survival. Moreover, the causes of increased mortality in patients with schizophrenia are similar to those of the general population with metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus, while failure to receive antipsychotic medication could lead to obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and hypertension. These data could be used as a source for future anti-inflammatory therapeutic approaches, but also for the appropriate selection of therapeutic agents, by taking a more holistic view of the patient's comorbidity. The interdisciplinary collaboration and liaison - consultation psychiatry are important factors for the timely prevention, recognition and treatment of potent complications of the cardiovascular system in mentally ill patients. The aim of this review was to present the pathophysiological mechanisms of serious mental disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia that may be related to the development of CVD.


Subject(s)
Antipsychotic Agents , Bipolar Disorder , Cardiovascular Diseases , Mental Disorders , Schizophrenia , Antipsychotic Agents/adverse effects , Bipolar Disorder/drug therapy , Cardiovascular Diseases/chemically induced , Cardiovascular Diseases/etiology , Humans , Mental Disorders/diagnosis , Mental Disorders/epidemiology , Mental Disorders/etiology , Risk Factors , Schizophrenia/drug therapy
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Afr Health Sci ; 21(2): 884-895, 2021 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34795748

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that South African traditional healers (THs) treat various mental complaints. However, there is little literature on Swati THs' accounts on this subject. The current study therefore, sought to address this gap. METHODS: Data was gathered using qualitative research methods, namely semi-structured interviews with 10 purposely sampled Swati THs practicing in the Kanyamazane peri-urban township (Mpumalanga Province, South Africa). Data was thematically analysed. RESULTS: Results showed that THs treat seven psychological aliments, viz. adjustment disorders, depression, mental illness due to ancestral calling, mental illness due to bewitchment, mental illness due to breaking of taboos, psychotic disturbance and substance induced mental illness. Generally, an integrated treatment protocol was utilised by THs to treat and manage these disorders. Most of these procedures are acceptable from either folkloric or scientific viewpoint, and have demonstrated certain level of efficacy in treating mental illness. CONCLUSION: Taken together, the evidence presented indicates that Swati THs use different traditional methods to manage various mental complaints. In doing so, they carry a large share of the community caseload for mental health, whilst admitting patients in their homes for extended periods of time, and also referring some (patients) for additional care within the Western health sector.


Subject(s)
Clinical Protocols , Medicine, African Traditional , Mental Disorders/therapy , Adult , Female , Humans , Interviews as Topic , Male , Mental Disorders/etiology , Qualitative Research , South Africa
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J Inherit Metab Dis ; 44(6): 1434-1440, 2021 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34499753

ABSTRACT

In the most common variant of childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD), demyelinating brain lesions are distributed predominately in parieto-occipital white matter. Less frequently, lesions first develop in frontal white matter. This matched cohort study examined whether outcomes after standard treatment with hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) differ in patients with early stage frontal lesions as compared to parieto-occipital lesions. Retrospective chart review identified seven pediatric patients with frontal cALD lesions and MRI severity score < 10 who underwent a single HCT at our center between 1990 and 2019. Concurrent MRI, neurocognitive and psychiatric outcomes at last comprehensive follow-up (mean 1.2 years; range 0.5-2.1 years) were compared with a group of seven boys with the parieto-occipital variant matched on pre-HCT MRI severity score. Both groups showed similar rates of transplant complications and radiographic disease advancement. Neurocognitive outcomes were broadly similar, with more frequent working memory deficits among individuals with frontal lesions. Psychiatric problems (hyperactivity, aggression, and atypical behavior) were considerably more common and severe among patients with frontal lesions. Aligned with the critical role of the frontal lobes in emotional and behavioral regulation, functional disruption of self-regulation skills is widely observed among patients with frontal lesions. Comprehensive care for cALD should address needs for psychiatric care and management.


Subject(s)
Adrenoleukodystrophy/surgery , Demyelinating Diseases/etiology , Frontal Lobe/pathology , Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation , Mental Disorders/etiology , White Matter/pathology , Adolescent , Adrenoleukodystrophy/complications , Adrenoleukodystrophy/diagnostic imaging , Child , Child, Preschool , Demyelinating Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Emotions , Frontal Lobe/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Male , Mental Disorders/diagnostic imaging , Neuropsychological Tests , Retrospective Studies , Severity of Illness Index , Treatment Outcome , White Matter/diagnostic imaging
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Sci Rep ; 11(1): 19212, 2021 09 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34584153

ABSTRACT

To assess real-world effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on delayed neuropsychiatric sequelae (DNS) after carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning we conducted a retrospective review of patients with CO poisoning admitted to Linkou Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan's largest medical center, during 2009-2015. We included patients developing DNS after CO poisoning and compared improvements in neuropsychiatric function, with and without HBOT, after 12 months post-DNS to understand differences in recovery rates. DNS improvement-associated factors were also evaluated. We used receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to assess the role of time elapsed between DNS diagnosis and HBOT initiation in predicting DNS improvement. A total of 62 patients developed DNS, of whom 11 recovered while the rest did not. Possible factors predicting DNS improvement included receiving HBOT post-DNS (72.7% vs 25.5%; P = 0.006), and treatment with more than three HBOT sessions during acute stage CO poisoning (81.8% vs 27.5%; P = 0.003). The relevant area under the ROC curve was 0.789 (95% CI 0.603-0.974), and the best cut-off point was 3 days post-DNS diagnosis, with 87.5% sensitivity and 61.5% specificity. Early HBOT in patients who developed DNS after CO poisoning significantly improved their DNS symptoms, with treatment effects sustained for 1 year after DNS diagnosis.


Subject(s)
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/complications , Hyperbaric Oxygenation/methods , Mental Disorders/therapy , Time-to-Treatment/statistics & numerical data , Adult , Female , Humans , Hyperbaric Oxygenation/statistics & numerical data , Male , Mental Disorders/diagnosis , Mental Disorders/etiology , ROC Curve , Retrospective Studies , Taiwan , Treatment Outcome
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Nutrients ; 13(9)2021 Sep 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34578987

ABSTRACT

Does the quality of our diet during early life impact our long-term mental health? Accumulating evidence suggests that nutrition interacts with our genes and that there is a strong association between the quality of diet and mental health throughout life. Environmental influences such as maternal diet during pregnancy or offspring diet have been shown to cause epigenetic changes during critical periods of development, such as chemical modifications of DNA or histones by methylation for the regulation of gene expression. One-carbon metabolism, which consists of the folate and methionine cycles, is influenced by the diet and generates S-Adenosylmethinoine (SAM), the main methyl donor for methylation reactions such as DNA and histone methylation. This review provides current knowledge on how the levels of one-carbon metabolism associated micronutrients such as choline, betaine, folate, methionine and B vitamins that play a role in brain function can impact our well-being and mental health across the lifespan. Micronutrients that act as methyl donors for SAM formation could affect global or gene methylation, altering gene expression and phenotype. Strategies should then be adopted to better understand how these nutrients work and their impact at different stages of development to provide individualized dietary recommendations for better mental health outcomes.


Subject(s)
DNA Methylation , Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena , Maternal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena , Mental Disorders/etiology , Female , Humans , Infant , Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena/physiology , Maternal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena/physiology
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Undersea Hyperb Med ; 48(3): 247-253, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34390629

ABSTRACT

Demyelination throughout the brain stem and spinal cord caused by acute carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning has not been previously reported. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has revealed that acute CO poisoning primarily affects the subcortical white matter of the bilateral cerebral hemispheres and basal ganglia. Here we report the case of a patient with delayed neuropsychological sequelae (DNS) due to acute CO poisoning. A 28-year-old man was admitted to our department following a suicide attempt by acute CO poisoning. After a six-month pseudo-recovery period, he was diagnosed with DNS, with MRI evidence of demyelinating change of the bilateral cerebral peduncles. Demyelination was identified throughout the brain stem, expanding from the bilateral cerebral peduncles to the medulla oblongata, occurring approximately six months after poisoning. One and a half years after acute CO poisoning, demyelination of the cervical and thoracic spine was observed, most notable in the lateral and posterior cords. It is evident that previously published research on this topic is extremely limited. Perhaps in severe cases of acute CO poisoning the fatality rate is higher, leading to fewer surviving cases for possible study. This may be because a more severe case of acute CO poisoning would result in the higher likelihood of secondary demyelination. This research indicates that clinicians should be aware of the risk of secondary demyelination and take increased precautions such as vitamin B supplementation and administration of low-dose corticosteroids for an extended period of time in order to reduce the extent and severity of demyelination.


Subject(s)
Brain Diseases/etiology , Brain Stem , Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/complications , Demyelinating Diseases/etiology , Spinal Cord Diseases/etiology , Adult , Brain Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Brain Diseases/therapy , Brain Stem/diagnostic imaging , Cognition Disorders/etiology , Cognition Disorders/therapy , Demyelinating Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Demyelinating Diseases/therapy , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Male , Mental Disorders/etiology , Mental Disorders/therapy , Spinal Cord Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Spinal Cord Diseases/therapy , Suicide, Attempted , Time Factors
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J Complement Integr Med ; 18(3): 637-640, 2021 May 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33962512

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: Covid-19 Pandemic has affected everyone's mental health. In addition to several preventive measures such as wearing a mask, using sanitizer, measures also need to be taken to prevent anxiety and depressive disorders due to this unexpected crisis situation. Practicing yoga is one of the simple, scientific methods to combat stress and prevent anxiety among children. METHODS: The scientific evidence and anecdotal experiences on benefits of yoga is described in this paper, highlighting the importance of yoga in nurturing the mental well-being in children. RESULTS: Scientifically designed and conducted studies as part of the research programs by health professionals objectively conclude that mental health parameters improve significantly with yoga as an intervention. In addition to mental health, yoga will also improve the physical health and boost immunity among children which will also help in reducing the infection rate in children. CONCLUSIONS: As a way forward, authors strongly recommend establishing yoga as a curriculum at scale to cover the vast vulnerable population of young children who are the future of the nation.


Subject(s)
COVID-19/psychology , Meditation , Mental Disorders/prevention & control , Mental Health , Pandemics , Stress, Psychological/prevention & control , Yoga , Adolescent , Adolescent Health , Anxiety , Anxiety Disorders , Child , Child Health , Depression , Depressive Disorder , Humans , Mental Disorders/etiology , SARS-CoV-2 , Stress, Psychological/etiology
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Nutrients ; 13(3)2021 Mar 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33809478

ABSTRACT

A potential role of vitamin D in some components of mental health is currently suggested, but the analyses are conducted mainly for adults, while for young individuals mental health is especially important, due to its lifelong effects. The aim of the study was to analyze the association between vitamin D intake or status and mental health in children within a systematic review of literature, including both intervention and observational studies. The literature search was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines and it covered peer-reviewed studies included in databases of PubMed and Web of Science until October 2019. The studies presenting either vitamin D intake, or vitamin D status in human subjects were allowed (excluding subjects with intellectual disabilities, eating disorders and neurological disorders), while for mental health the various methods of assessment and wide scope of factors were included. The bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). The review was registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD42020155779). A number of 7613 studies after duplicate removing were extracted by two independent researchers, followed by screening and assessment for eligibility, conducted by two independent researchers in two steps (based on title and abstract). Afterwards, the full texts were obtained and after reviewing, a number of 24 studies were included. The synthetic description of the results was prepared, structured around exposure (vitamin D supplementation/status) and outcome (components of mental health). The included studies were conducted either in groups of healthy individuals, or individuals with mental health problems, and they assessed following issues: behavior problems, violence behaviors, anxiety, depressive symptoms/depression, aggressive disorder, psychotic features, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, suicidal incident, as well as general patterns, as follows: mental health, level of distress, quality of life, well-being, mood, sleep patterns. The vast majority of assessed studies, including the most prominent ones (based on the NOS score) supported potential positive influence of vitamin D on mental health in children. As a limitation of the analysis, it should be indicated that studies conducted so far presented various studied groups, outcomes and psychological measures, so more studies are necessary to facilitate comparisons and deepen the observations. Nevertheless, vitamin D intake within a properly balanced diet or as a supplementation, except for a safe sun exposure, should be indicated as an element supporting mental health in children, so it should be recommended to meet the required 25(OH)cholecalciferol blood level in order to prevent or alleviate mental health problems.


Subject(s)
Mental Health , Vitamin D/physiology , Child , Dietary Supplements , Humans , Mental Disorders/etiology , Vitamin D/metabolism , Vitamin D/therapeutic use , Vitamin D Deficiency/complications
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Nutrients ; 13(2)2021 Feb 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33562540

ABSTRACT

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age. It is a heterogeneous condition characterized by reproductive, endocrine, metabolic, and psychiatric abnormalities. More than one pathogenic mechanism is involved in its development. On the other hand, the hypothalamus plays a crucial role in many important functions of the body, including weight balance, food intake, and reproduction. A high-fat diet with a large amount of long-chain saturated fatty acids can induce inflammation in the hypothalamus. Hypothalamic neurons can sense extracellular glucose concentrations and participate, with a feedback mechanism, in the regulation of whole-body glucose homeostasis. When consumed nutrients are rich in fat and sugar, and these regulatory mechanisms can trigger inflammatory pathways resulting in hypothalamic inflammation. The latter has been correlated with metabolic diseases, obesity, and depression. In this review, we explore whether the pattern and the expansion of hypothalamic inflammation, as a result of a high-fat and -sugar diet, may contribute to the heterogeneity of the clinical, hormonal, and metabolic presentation in PCOS via pathophysiologic mechanisms affecting specific areas of the hypothalamus. These mechanisms could be potential targets for the development of effective therapies for the treatment of PCOS.


Subject(s)
Hypothalamus/physiopathology , Limbic Encephalitis/physiopathology , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/physiopathology , Animals , Diet, High-Fat/adverse effects , Endocrine System Diseases/etiology , Fatty Acids/administration & dosage , Fatty Acids/adverse effects , Feedback, Physiological , Feeding and Eating Disorders/complications , Female , Glucose/adverse effects , Glucose/metabolism , Humans , Hyperuricemia/complications , Hypothalamus/anatomy & histology , Hypothalamus/metabolism , Limbic Encephalitis/etiology , Limbic Encephalitis/metabolism , Mental Disorders/etiology , Metabolic Diseases/etiology , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/etiology , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/metabolism , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/therapy , Rats , Stress, Physiological/physiology
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PLoS One ; 16(1): e0245265, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33428685

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the most common poisoning substances, which causes mortality and morbidity worldwide. Delayed neurologic sequelae (DNS) have been reported to occur from several days to months after exposure to CO. Thus, there is a need for prevention, recognition, and treatment of DNS. Patients with CO poisoning as a component of intentional suicide often also consume ethanol, but there is debate regarding its role in DNS. We explored whether ethanol has a neuroprotective effect in CO poisoning. METHODS: This prospective observational study included patients who visited the emergency department from August 2016 to August 2019 due to CO poisoning. After treatment of acute CO poisoning, patients were interviewed by telephone to ascertain whether DNS had occurred within 2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months from the time of CO exposure. RESULTS: During the study period, 171 patients were enrolled. 28 patients (16.37%) developed DNS. The initial Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores were 15 (10.5-15) for the non-DNS group and 10 (7-15) for the DNS group (p = 0.002). The ethanol levels were 11.01 ± 17.58 mg/dL and 1.49 ± 2.63 mg/dL for each group (p < 0.001). In multivariate logistic regression analysis, the GCS score had an odds ratio of 0.770 (p < 0.001) and the ethanol level had 0.882 (p < 0.030) for onset of DNS. CONCLUSIONS: Higher ethanol level and higher initial GCS score were associated with lower incidence of DNS. Ethanol could have a neuroprotective effect on the occurrence of DNS in CO poisoning patients.


Subject(s)
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/complications , Central Nervous System Depressants/therapeutic use , Ethanol/therapeutic use , Mental Disorders/prevention & control , Adult , Emergency Service, Hospital , Female , Humans , Hyperbaric Oxygenation , Male , Mental Disorders/etiology , Mental Disorders/pathology , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors , Time Factors
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Behav Brain Res ; 400: 113003, 2021 02 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33166569

ABSTRACT

Ayahuasca is a decoction with psychoactive properties, used for millennia for therapeutic and religious purposes by indigenous groups and the population of amazonian countries. As described in this narrative review, it is essentially constituted by ß-carbolines and tryptamines, and it has therapeutic effects on behavioral disorders due to the inhibition of the monoamine oxidase enzyme and the activation of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors, demonstrated through preclinical and clinical studies. It was recently observed that the pharmacological response presented by ayahuasca is linked to its anti-inflammatory action, attributed mainly to dimethyltryptamines (N, N-dimethyltryptamine and 5-methoxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine), which act as endogenous systemic regulators of inflammation and immune homeostasis, also through sigma-1 receptors. Therefore, since neuroinflammation is among the main pathophysiological mechanisms related to the development of neurological and psychiatric diseases, we suggest, based on the available evidence, that ayahuasca is a promising and very safe therapeutic strategy since extremely high doses are required to reach toxicity. However, even so, additional studies are needed to confirm such evidence, as well as the complete elucidation of the mechanisms involved.


Subject(s)
Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology , Banisteriopsis , Inflammation/drug therapy , Mental Disorders/drug therapy , Nervous System Diseases/drug therapy , Plant Preparations/pharmacology , Animals , Humans , Inflammation/complications , Mental Disorders/etiology , Nervous System Diseases/etiology
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Probl Radiac Med Radiobiol ; 25: 75-89, 2020 Dec.
Article in English, Ukrainian | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33361830

ABSTRACT

The review analyzes the change of the existing paradigm of high radioresistance of the nervous system according tothe results of the study of neuropsychiatric disorders in in the aftermath of the Chornobyl accident in both earlyand remote post-accident period. The participation of the endocannabinoid system in ensuring homeostasis andpathology formation, potential possibilities of using cannabis drugs, agonists and antagonists of endocannabinoidreceptors for the treatment of early and long-term effects of radiation are considered.


Subject(s)
Chernobyl Nuclear Accident , Endocannabinoids/therapeutic use , Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic/pathology , Mental Disorders/pathology , Radiation Exposure/adverse effects , Radiation Injuries/pathology , Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation , Endocannabinoids/metabolism , Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic/etiology , Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic/metabolism , Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic/therapy , Humans , Mental Disorders/etiology , Mental Disorders/metabolism , Mental Disorders/therapy , Nervous System/pathology , Nervous System/radiation effects , Neurons/pathology , Neurons/radiation effects , Radiation Dosage , Radiation Injuries/etiology , Radiation Injuries/metabolism , Radiation Injuries/therapy , Radiation, Ionizing , Receptors, Cannabinoid/metabolism , Time Factors
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JAMA Netw Open ; 3(11): e2024661, 2020 11 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33141162

ABSTRACT

Importance: Higher maternal prepregnancy body mass index (BMI; calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) is associated with adverse long-term outcomes for offspring, including obesity, poorer cognitive and social abilities, and increased risk of psychiatric disorders. Less clear is whether higher maternal BMI disrupts fetal growth and brain development. Objective: To investigate the association of maternal prepregnancy BMI with fetal growth and neonatal functional connectivity. Design, Setting, and Participants: This prospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted from 2012 to 2017. Participants included nulliparous pregnant adolescent and young adult women, aged 14 to 19 years who were recruited in the second trimester through Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical College. Women received routine prenatal care and had no major health problems at the time of recruitment. Data were analyzed from January 2018 to March 2020. Exposures: Maternal prepregnancy BMI. Main Outcomes and Measures: The main outcomes were fetal growth, measured as estimated fetal weight, and neonatal functional connectivity, measured using magnetic resonance imaging. Prepregnancy BMI and fetal ultrasonographic measurements were obtained from electronic health record review. Resting-state brain imaging data were acquired in infants within the first month of postnatal life. Functional connectivity was measured using intrinsic functional distribution and seed-based methods. Results: Among 129 women recruited, 105 had ultrasonographic data from at least 2 points and were included in analyses. The mean (SD) age at delivery was 17.82 (1.31) years. Maternal prepregnancy BMI was positively associated with the slope of estimated fetal weight (ß = 0.668; 95% CI, 0.163 to 1.175; P = .01) but not with fetal head circumference (ß = -0.004; 95% CI, -0.024 to 0.016; P = .70). In a subsample of 45 infants with magnetic resonance imaging data, maternal prepregnancy BMI was positively correlated with global connectivity in the left thalamus. Using this thalamic region as a seed, higher maternal BMI was associated with greater local thalamic (both hemispheres) and lower frontothalamic connectivity. Conclusions and Relevance: These results suggest that maternal prepregnancy BMI was associated with the development of regulation of body weight and thalamic functional brain connectivity in offspring even during fetal development.


Subject(s)
Brain/growth & development , Cognitive Dysfunction/etiology , Mental Disorders/etiology , Obesity/complications , Adolescent , Body Mass Index , Brain/diagnostic imaging , Cohort Studies , Female , Fetal Development/physiology , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Longitudinal Studies , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Pregnancy , Prenatal Care/standards , Prospective Studies , Social Skills , Thalamus/diagnostic imaging , Thalamus/physiology , Young Adult
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Medicine (Baltimore) ; 99(34): e21784, 2020 Aug 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32846809

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Post-stroke mental disorders (PSMDs) and post-stroke sleep disorders (PSSDs) are quite common condition in stroke's patients. Qigong has been widely applied as a replaced and useful treatment for PSMDs and PSSDs. However, the exact effects and safety of Qigong have yet be systematically investigated. Our study focused on summary of efficacy and safety of Qigong for the treatment of advanced PSMDs and PSSDs through the systematic analysis and meta-analysis, in order to provide scientific reference for the clinical. METHODS: The protocol followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses Protocols. Relevant randomized controlled trials were only considered. Search strategy will be performed in 4 English database including Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, Excerpt Medical Database, 4 Chinese Database including Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Scientific Journal Database, Wanfang Database, and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. Papers in English or Chinese published from their inception to 30 June 2020. Study selection and data extraction will be performed independently by 2 investigators. The clinical outcomes including overall Hamilton depression scale, Hamilton anxiety scale, the mental health part of the MOS item short from health survey, Generic Quality of Life Inventory-74, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, Pittsburgh sleep quality index. Based on the Cochrane Assessment tool and Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale, a modified assessment form should be used to evaluate the methodological quality. Review Manager 5.3 was used for data analysis and risk of bias. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: We provide some more practical and targeted results examine the effect of Qigong exercises for PSMDs and PSSDs in the relative meta-analysis. We find out defects or inadequacies of Qigong in previous studies. The findings of this research will provide more evidence-based guidance in clinical practice and more rigorous study.International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (INPLASY) registration number: INPLASY202070051.


Subject(s)
Mental Disorders/therapy , Qigong , Sleep Wake Disorders/therapy , Stroke/complications , Humans , Mental Disorders/etiology , Meta-Analysis as Topic , Psychiatric Status Rating Scales , Qigong/adverse effects , Research Design , Severity of Illness Index , Sleep Wake Disorders/etiology , Systematic Reviews as Topic
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