Article
Clinical Neurology
Ursula Pauli-Pott, Alisa Susann Cosan, Susan Schloss, Nadine Skoluda, Urs M. Nater, Susanne Tumala, Johannes Kruse, Eva M. J. Peters
Summary: The study found that hair-derived BDNF concentration (HBC) is associated with anxiety/depressive symptoms and can predict the development of these symptoms. However, HBC is not associated with the development of ADHD symptoms. This study adds evidence to the validity of the BDNF hair analysis method.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Tomihisa Niitsu, Yasunori Oda, Keita Idemoto, Kiyomitsu Ota, Jing Liu, Tsuyoshi Sasaki, Michiko Nakazato, Kenji Hashimoto, Masaomi Iyo
Summary: In unmedicated adults with ADHD, serum levels of GDNF were comparable to healthy controls, with higher levels correlating with severe subjective inattention. These results suggest that serum GDNF level might not be a suitable biomarker for adult ADHD, but could be associated with the pathophysiology of persistent inattention in this population.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Morgan M. Grotewiel, Megan E. Crenshaw, Amelia Dorsey, Elizabeth Street
Summary: Hyperfocus and flow are intense concentration experiences associated with reduced perception of irrelevant stimuli and improved task performance. Hyperfocus has been historically seen as a symptom of ADHD, autism, or schizophrenia, while flow is regarded as an enjoyable experience in positive psychology. Recent studies suggest that hyperfocus and flow may be the same phenomenon viewed from different perspectives.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Jue Hu, Fang-fang Li, Dan-fei Chen, Nuo Chen, Chun-lu Ye, Ke-pin Yu, Jian Chen, Xiao-bo Xuan
Summary: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study found a reverse causal relationship between morning plasma cortisol levels and ADHD, with low cortisol levels associated with ADHD. However, there was no genetic evidence to support a causal relationship between morning plasma cortisol levels and the risk of ADHD. These results suggest that ADHD may lead to a significant reduction in morning plasma cortisol secretion.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hsin-Yi Fan, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Yu-Shian Cheng, Weilun Chung, Ruu-Fen Tzang, Hsien-Jane Chiu, Chun-Ning Ho, Kuo-Chuan Hung
Summary: This study provides a systematic review and analysis of the effectiveness of electroencephalogram-based neurofeedback (EEG-NF) in treating the core symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents/adults. The results suggest that EEG-NF can effectively improve inattention symptoms, but its effectiveness in reducing hyperactivity/impulsivity remains inconclusive.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Dara E. Babinski, Erika F. H. Saunders, Fan He, Duanping Liao, Amanda M. Pearl, Daniel A. Waschbusch
Summary: This study examined the diagnostic indicators, clinical characteristics, and functional impairment associated with adult ADHD using electronic medical records and self-report measures. The results showed a significant difference in prevalence of ADHD between self-report screening and medical records. ADHD was found to contribute to functional impairment even when controlling for other psychiatric comorbidities.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
E. M. Bruxel, C. R. Moreira-Maia, G. C. Akutagava-Martins, T. P. Quinn, M. Klein, B. Franke, M. Ribases, P. Rovira, C. Sanchez-Mora, D. B. Kappel, N. R. Mota, E. H. Grevet, C. H. D. Bau, M. Arcos-Burgos, L. A. Rohde, M. H. Hutz
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the association between ADGRL3 gene variants and ADHD susceptibility in children and adults, finding significant correlation in children but not in adults. The results suggest that ADGRL3 gene is predominantly associated with childhood ADHD.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Alfonso Cabrera Lagunes, Adriana Diaz-Anzaldua, Gustavo Rojas Andrade, Vanessa-Giselle Peschard, Adriana Arias Caballero, Cesar Enrique Gaspar-Barba, Arlette Yunes Jimenez, Francisco Rafael De la Pena Olvera, Carlos Sabas Cruz Fuentes, Miriam Feria-Aranda, Liz Sosa Mora, Armando Perez Molina, Diana Guizar Sanchez, Lino Palacios-Cruz
Summary: This study evaluated the association between markers of the CLOCK gene and ADHD in Mexican adolescents, and found a significant association. Additionally, there were gender differences in certain metabolic indicators in the ADHD group.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kristine Kaalund-Brok, Tine Bodil Houmann, Marie Bang Hebsgaard, Maj-Britt Glenn Lauritsen, Louise Hyldborg Lundstrom, Helene Gronning, Lise Darling, Susanna Reinert-Petersen, Morten Aagaard Petersen, Jens Richardt Mollegaard Jepsen, Anne Katrine Pagsberg, Kerstin Jessica Plessen, Henrik Berg Rasmussen, Pia Jeppesen
Summary: Randomized placebo-controlled trials have shown the efficacy of methylphenidate (MPH) for ADHD, but selection biases may limit generalizability. A study on 207 children with ADHD found that 81.2% responded favorably to carefully titrated MPH treatment with minimal adverse effects.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Huang, Yun Wang, Zhaomin Zhong, Yurong Ma, Keru Deng, Changhong Liu, Hui Huang, Yang Liu, Xin Ding, Zhenhui Kang
Summary: This study demonstrates that carbon dots derived from ascorbic acid can improve ADHD behavior by regulating the circadian system and dopamine signaling pathway, offering a potential application for the treatment of ADHD with degradable and bio-safe carbon dots.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Erica D. Musser, Stephanie S. J. Morris, Kathleen Feeney, Rosario Pintos Lobo, Edward F. Ester
Summary: Inattention is a key symptom of ADHD, but the mechanisms underlying it are unclear. More specific approaches are needed to link disruptions in cognitive performance with ADHD behaviors. A pilot study found that even typically developing children did not maximally extract and combine information to maximize rewards in a cognitive task targeting attention selection mechanisms.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Marina Silva de Lucca, Maria Eduarda Oliveira Pimentel, Cleuberton Kenedy Oliveira Raimundo, Bruno David Henriques, Tiago Ricardo Moreira, Silvia Almeida Cardoso, Debora Marques de Miranda
Summary: This review investigates the relationship between brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in ADHD children before and after treatment with stimulant medication. The findings suggest that there is no significant difference in peripheral BDNF levels before and after methylphenidate treatment in ADHD children, and BDNF levels also do not differ from controls.
PROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Li-Fan Pai, Der-Shiun Wang, Wan-Fu Hsu, Shao-Wei Huang, Chi-Hsiang Chung, Shyi-Jou Chen, Wu-Chien Chien, Der-Ming Chu
Summary: This study found that children with ADHD have a higher risk of central precocious puberty. Early referral to a pediatric endocrinologist for evaluation can lead to correct diagnosis. Early intervention treatment with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist may improve final height in children with central precocious puberty.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jung Tae Kim, Kibong Kim, Lin Ang, Hye Won Lee, Jun-Yong Choi, Myeong Soo Lee
Summary: This article describes a systematic review that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for ADHD. The study will conduct literature searches in multiple databases and analyze the selected studies using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool. The findings of this review will be used to support relevant health policies and practices.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Johannes Lieslehto, Jari Tiihonen, Markku Laehteenvuo, Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz, Antti Tanskanen, Heidi Taipale
Summary: This study investigated the impact of pharmacotherapy on suicide risk in patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The results indicated that ADHD medication may reduce the risk of suicide, while mood stabilizers and antidepressants may increase the risk. The findings suggest that benzodiazepines should be used with caution due to their association with increased suicide risk in patients with BPD.
Article
Psychiatry
Mingeol Park, Jihoon Hong, Jangho Park, Seockhoon Chung
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between academic stress or motivation and the psychological well-being of medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that resilience plays an important role in mediating the relationship between intrinsic motivation and psychological well-being or academic stress, while viral anxiety is not a mediator in this relationship.
PSYCHIATRY INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Runlian He, Xinjie Du, Oli Ahmed, Eulah Cho, Seockhoon Chung
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Items (SAVE-6) scale for cold chain practitioners exposed to moderate-to-high risk of infection. A total of 233 cold chain practitioners participated in an online survey, which included demographic characteristics, the Chinese version of SAVE-6, the Generalized Anxiety Disorders-7 (GAD-7), and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scales. The Chinese version of the SAVE-6 scale showed satisfactory internal consistency and good convergent validity, and can be used as a reliable and valid rating scale to assess the anxiety response of cold chain practitioners in the post-pandemic era.
PSYCHIATRY INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Junseok Ahn, Young Rong Bang, Eulah Cho, Oli Ahmed, Jeong Hye Kim, Youjin Hong, Seockhoon Chung, Keith A. Anderson
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have experienced higher levels of anxiety and psychological stress. This study analyzed data from 229 nurses and found that the 10-item Korean version of the Grief Support in Healthcare Scale is reliable and valid for assessing psychological support for grief among frontline nursing professionals.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Jeong Hye Kim, C. Hyung Keun Park, Oli Ahmed, Youjin Hong, Seockhoon Chung, Jangho Park, Sherman A. A. Lee
Summary: This study aimed to explore the reliability and validity of the Pandemic Grief Scale (PGS) among frontline nursing professionals working in COVID-19 inpatient wards. The results showed that the PGS was valid and reliable for measuring grief reactions among nursing professionals facing the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Omer Faruk Uygur, Oli Ahmed, Hilal Uygur, Aynur Bahar, Onur Hursitoglu, Seockhoon Chung, Christopher L. Drake
Summary: This study investigated the mediating role of sleep reactivity, sleep hygiene, and sleep effort in the relationship between Type D personality and insomnia. The results showed that individuals with Type D personality had high sleep reactivity, and individuals with a higher number of these personality traits exhibited more severe insomnia symptoms through high sleep reactivity, greater sleep effort, and worse sleep hygiene.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Aykut Gunlu, Tuncay Oral, Soyoung Yoo, Seockhoon Chung
Summary: This study aims to provide a scale for measuring problematic TikTok use levels by adapting items from the Instagram Addiction Scale. The results indicated that the three-factor structure, with the first factor as the sub-dimension of obsession, the second factor as the escapism sub-dimension, and the third factor as the lack of control sub-dimension, shows a good fit. Reliability analyses showed sufficient internal consistency and test-retest reliability.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Ali Kandeger, Omer Faruk Uygur, Seockhoon Chung, Elif Yavuz, Yavuz Selvi
Summary: This study examined the relationship between sleep-wake rhythms, eating behaviors, ADHD symptoms, and weight gain during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the sleep-wake phase was more delayed in the weight gain group, and they had lower oral control and higher bulimic behavior scores. The study suggests that chronotherapeutic approaches to regulate sleep-wake rhythm may help individuals control their weight during stressful periods.
PSYCHIATRY INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Seockhoon Chung, Han-Sung Lee, Soomin Jang, Yong-Wook Shin, Jeong-Hyun Kim, Jin Yong Jun
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of the cognitive-behavioral model of hypochondriasis in firefighters regarding COVID-19 and examines the possible role of their grief reaction and intolerance of uncertainty in this model.
PSYCHIATRY INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Jeong Hye Kim, Seockhoon Chung
Summary: This study examined the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the Utrecht Grief Rumination Scale (UGRS) among healthcare workers and explored the potential impact of grief rumination on the cognitive-behavioral model of hypochondriasis.
BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Youjin Hong, Hoyoung An, Eulah Cho, Oli Ahmed, Myung Hee Ahn, Soyoung Yoo, Seockhoon Chung
Summary: This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Korean version of questionnaires on adherence to physical distancing and health beliefs about COVID-19 in the general population. Through an anonymous online survey of 400 participants, the questionnaires were found to have good reliability and validity. The study also found that health beliefs, viral anxiety, and depression mainly influenced adherence to physical distancing through personal injunctive norms.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Harin Kim, Wonjun Ji, Jong Won Lee, Min-Woo Jo, Sung-Chol Yun, Sei Won Lee, Chang-Min Choi, Geun Dong Lee, Hui Jeong Lee, Eulah Cho, Yura Lee, Seockhoon Chung
Summary: This study examined the relationship between fear of progression (FoP), insomnia, and depression in lung cancer patients, and tested the mediation effect of cancer-related dysfunctional beliefs about sleep (C-DBS). The results showed that insomnia did not directly influence FoP, but C-DBS mediated the association. Depression directly influenced FoP, but C-DBS did not mediate this association.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yeon Hee Hong, Changhee Park, Haerin Paik, Kyung-Hun Lee, Jung Ryeol Lee, Wonshik Han, Seho Park, Seockhoon Chung, Hee Jeong Kim
Summary: Fertility preservation is a major concern for breast cancer patients undergoing multimodality treatment. Cryopreservation of oocytes, embryos, and ovarian tissue are currently available methods, and in vitro maturation or gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist could also be considered. Good communication with patients in the decision-making process is essential, and timely referral to fertility specialists for individualized treatment is crucial for desirable outcomes. A multi-disciplinary team-based approach and in-depth discussion on breast cancer treatment and fertility preservation is necessary.
JOURNAL OF BREAST CANCER
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Inn-Kyu Cho, Han Sung Lee, Kayoung Song, Oli Ahmed, Dongin Lee, Jiyoung Kim, Eulah Cho, Soomin Jang, Jeong-Hyun Kim, Seockhoon Chung
Summary: This study examined the reliability and validity of the SAVE-9 and SAVE-6 scales for measuring viral anxiety among firefighters during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that both scales are reliable and valid instruments for evaluating viral anxiety in this population.
PSYCHIATRY INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xinjie Du, Runlian He, Oli Ahmed, Eulah Cho, Seockhoon Chung
Summary: This study investigated the contribution of insomnia, work-related stress, and viral anxiety to the depression of cold chain workers. The results showed that burnout was a direct cause of depression, and viral anxiety and insomnia severity mediated the relationship between burnout and depression.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sajida Fawaz Hammoudi, Oli Ahmed, Hoyoung An, Youjin Hong, Myung Hee Ahn, Seockhoon Chung
Summary: This study validated questionnaires on adherence to physical distancing and health beliefs about COVID-19 among cancer patients, and found that personal injunctive norms were the main mediators linking health beliefs with physical distancing in patients with cancer. The study also showed that depression mediated the effects of viral anxiety and perceived severity on physical distancing.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
