Study identifies genetic associations with youth psychopathology
When trying to understand how genetic influences factor into youth behavior, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have taken the "big trawl" approach, casting their net wide to pull in all the measured traits, behaviors and environments that make up who we are and examine associations with the genetic building blocks comprising risk for mental health problems.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchPsychiatric conditions double mortality risk in anorexia nervosa patients
A new study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders found that mortality rates are high in patients with anorexia nervosa and nearly double in the presence of psychiatric conditions.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchUnderstanding public perception of polygenic embryo screening for IVF
Three out of four U.S. adults support the use of emerging technologies that estimate a future child's likelihood of developing health conditions influenced by multiple genes -; such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression -; before an embryo is implanted during in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a new public opinion survey led by researchers at Harvard Medical School.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchAcademic pressure linked to higher depression risk in teens
A study in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health links academic achievement goals to increased risk of depression in adolescents, suggesting that the pressure to outperform peers may heighten depressive symptoms.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchMetabolic markers tied to increased risk of depression and anxiety, study finds
Comprehensive study within a large Swedish cohort links elevated glucose and triglyceride levels to an increased risk of developing depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, while higher HDL-C levels seem protective, suggesting a significant connection between metabolic health and psychiatric conditions.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchAntipsychotic use during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties
The use of antipsychotics during pregnancy isn't linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties, UNSW Sydney-led study shows – giving assurance to those concerned about continuing their medications during pregnancy.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchNon-communicable diseases and external causes of death are major contributors to the risk of mortality in people with OCD
Researchers investigated the risk of cause-specific and all-cause mortality in Swedish individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as compared to matched unaffected individuals or siblings.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchIs there a neurobiological association between childhood trauma, alexithymia, and long-term nicotine smoking?
A new study published in JAMA Network Open explores the risk for smoking presented by childhood trauma with subsequent failure of emotional regulation and the neural measures that reflect these risk factors.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchWidespread cannabis use linked to increase in psychiatric disorders, UMSOM review finds
The widespread use of cannabis (marijuana) and its increased potency are associated with a rise in cannabis-related psychiatric conditions, according to a new University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) review article that was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchStudy identifies genetic indicators to predict the decline of cognitive abilities
For some people, extreme stressors like psychiatric disorders or childhood neglect and abuse can lead to a range of health problems later in life, including depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchBrain network connections linked to anosognosia identified
Anosognosia is a condition in which a patient is unaware of their neurological deficit or psychiatric condition.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchResearch sheds new light on the genetic architecture of bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a major psychiatric condition that afflicts about 1% of people. Symptoms of BD include sudden onset of depressive mood with loss of interest which alternates with a manic state of hyperactivity.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchNew approach identifies significant molecular changes linked to pediatric bipolar disorder
It's extremely difficult to study the biological basis of psychiatric disorders, in part because researchers can't easily collect brain cells from living people to study in the laboratory. Now, University of Utah Health scientists have developed a way around that.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchCHLA launches first clinical trial for Down syndrome regression disorder with $5.3 million NIH grant
Children's Hospital Los Angeles has launched the first clinical trial for Down syndrome regression disorder (DSRD), a rare and debilitating condition that affects adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchAnorexia patients show notable reductions in three critical measures of the brain, study reveals
Eating disorders are often misunderstood as lifestyle choices gone awry or oversimplified as the unfortunate result of societal pressures. These misconceptions obscure the fact that eating disorders are serious and potentially fatal mental illnesses that can be treated effectively with early intervention.
News-Medical.Net > Psychiatric Condition News, ResearchMajor study reveals key differences in brain structure between people with and without anorexia
A major study, coordinated by neuroscientists at the University of Bath (UK) with international partners, has revealed key differences in brain structure between people with and without anorexia nervosa.
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