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Comments on “Affective instability in those with and without mental disorders: A case control study” by Marwaha et al.
(Elsevier B.V., 2019-03)
This letter has the purpose to comment the article by Marwaha et al. regarding affective instability and mental disorders. We wish to highlight the importance to report the proper measures of association in case-control ...
Decision-Making in Gambling Disorder, Problematic Pornography Use, and Binge-Eating Disorder: Similarities and Differences
Purpose of Review: The present review attempts to provide a comprehensive and critical overview of the neurocognitive mechanisms of gambling disorder (GD), problematic pornography use (PPU), and binge-eating disorder (BED), ...
Bipolar disorder comorbidity in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder: Prevalence and predictors
(2019-09-01)
Background: Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often present with comorbidities, mainly anxiety and affective disorders, which may influence OCD course, help-seeking and treatment response. Some authors have ...
Prevalence of neurological disorders among children with Down syndrome
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2012)
Background: Neurological disturbances are common problems in children with Down Syndrome (DS). Aim: To determine the prevalence of neurological disorders affecting children with Down Syndrome. Patients and Methods: Review ...
A survey on the prevalence of apathy in elderly people referred to specialized memory centers
(2019-01-01)
Background: Apathy is a pervasive neuropsychiatric syndrome in people with neurocognitive and psychiatric disorders. The diagnostic criteria for apathy (DCA) have been revised in 2018. Objectives: Employing the 2018 DCA, ...
The joint structure of major depression, anxiety disorders, and trait negative affect
(Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria - ABP, 2014-12-01)
Background: Dimensional models of psychopathology demonstrate that two correlated factors of fear and distress account for the covariation among depressive and anxiety disorders. Nevertheless, these models tend to exclude ...
Expression of neuronal nitric oxide synthase in the hippocampal formation in affective disorders
(Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica, 2008)
Hippocampal output is increased in affective disorders and is mediated by increased glutamatergic input via N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor and moderated by antidepressant treatment. Activation of NMDA receptors by ...
Gluten related illnesses and severe mental disorders: a comprehensive review
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2018)
The putative role of gluten in the pathophysiology of severe mental illnesses remains uncertain and there is doubt about the possible benefit of gluten-free diets for individuals affected by psychosis and mood disorders. ...
Neurodevelopmental basis of bipolar disorder: A critical appraisal
(Elsevier B.V., 2008-10-01)
Neurodevelopmental factors have been implicated in the pathophysiology of mental disorders. However, the evidence regarding their role in bipolar disorder is controversial. We reviewed the pertinent literature searching ...