Article
Psychiatry
Martina Smorti, Lucia Ponti, Simon Ghinassi, Giulia Mauri, Federica Pancetti, Paolo Mannella
Summary: This study examines the levels of depressive symptoms in pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies compared to those with low-risk pregnancies. The results show that the high-risk group reported significantly higher levels of prenatal depression than the low-risk group, while no differences were found in postnatal depression. The data highlights the significant impact of hospitalization as a stressor in exacerbating depression in women with high-risk pregnancies.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Francesca A. Scheiber, Kelli K. Ryckman, O. Ece Demir-Lira
Summary: Maternal depressive symptoms may have an impact on children's language skills, with child-directed speech as a potential pathway. However, the current research on the relationship between maternal depressive symptoms and the complexity of child-directed speech is limited and further investigation is needed.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Diane L. Putnick, Erin M. Bell, Akhgar Ghassabian, Pauline Mendola, Rajeshwari Sundaram, Edwina H. Yeung
Summary: This study explores the potential mechanisms of how maternal antenatal depression affects children's developmental delays. It suggests that continued depressive symptoms postnatally and interrupted breastfeeding practices may contribute to the increased risk of developmental delays in children.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Susan C. Campisi, Clare Zasowski, Shailja Shah, Glyneva Bradley-Ridout, Sheri Madigan, Peter Szatmari, Daphne J. Korczak
Summary: The meta-analysis demonstrates that healthy dietary interventions for children or adolescents in the community have little impact on nonclinical depression but have a significant effect on reducing depression, especially in pre-post intervention studies. More well-designed studies focusing on adolescents with depressive illness are needed to address the existing confusion.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Venla Kumpulainen, Anni Copeland, Elmo P. Pulli, Eero Silver, Eeva-Leena Kataja, Ekaterina Saukko, Harri Merisaari, John D. Lewis, Linnea Karlsson, Hasse Karlsson, Jetro J. Tuulari
Summary: Prenatal and postnatal maternal psychological distress is associated with developmental alterations in white matter tract in the brain, with the association depending on the child's sex and the timing of distress.
BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Kwonmok Ko, Emma I. Kopra, Anthony J. Cleare, James J. Rucker
Summary: Psychedelic therapy shows promising therapeutic effects on depressive symptoms according to recent clinical research. Psilocybin, ayahuasca, and LSD demonstrated significant reduction of symptoms in both short-term and long-term treatment.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
R. Wesselhoeft, K. Davidsen, C. Sibbersen, H. Kyhl, A. Talati, M. S. Andersen, N. Bilenberg
Summary: Maternal prenatal stress predicts toddler emotional and behavioral problems, while postnatal depressive symptoms are associated with increased maternal reporting of toddler problems. Mothers report more toddler psychological problems than teachers.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Daniel C. McFarland, Meredith Doherty, Thomas M. Atkinson, Robin O'Hanlon, William Breitbart, Christian J. Nelson, Andrew H. Miller
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the relationship between inflammation and depression in cancer patients. The findings suggest that peripheral inflammatory markers, such as IL-6, TNF, and CRP, are associated with depressive symptoms in various cancer settings. These results have implications for the identification and management of depression in cancer patients.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lauren R. Borchers, Emily L. Dennis, Lucy S. King, Kathryn L. Humphreys, Ian H. Gotlib
Summary: The study indicates that prenatal depression may impact infant white matter development and have an effect on offspring behavior. Therefore, reducing prenatal depression should be a public health priority.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Riccardo De Giorgi, Shona Waters, Nicola Rizzo Pesci, Gianluca Rosso, Philip J. Cowen, Catherine J. Harmer
Summary: This meta-analysis study found that statin monotherapy does not improve depressive symptoms, but may be useful for managing depression in addition to antidepressants.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Theodora Kunovac Kallak, Emma Fransson, Emma Brann, Hanna Berglund, Susanne Lager, Erika Comasco, Robert Lyle, Alkistis Skalkidou
Summary: This study investigated DNA methylation in cord blood of children of mothers with prenatal depressive symptoms (PND) to identify possible markers indicating susceptibility to behavioral problems at 18 months of age. The differentially methylated CpG sites could be of interest for resilience, regardless of maternal mental health during pregnancy.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qiong Yu, Fengyu Xue, Zhijun Li, Xinwei Li, Lizhe Ai, Mengdi Jin, Mengtong Xie, Yaqin Yu
Summary: Through a meta-analysis of multiple studies, it was found that the intake of total carotenoids, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lycopene, and/or corn xanthin was significantly inversely associated with depressive symptoms, while beta-cryptoxanthin showed no significant correlation. The results suggest that carotenoids may act as protective factors for depressive symptoms, and dietary intake may help reduce the risk of depressive symptoms.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Gianfranco W. Basualdo-Melendez, Akram Hernandez-Vasquez, Francisco A. Baron-Lozada, Rodrigo Vargas-Fernandez
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms in people residing in high-altitude regions. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 articles with over 40,000 participants from 4 countries showed that the combined prevalence of depressive symptoms was 17.9%, with China having a prevalence rate of 28.7%. The findings emphasize the need for interventions and further research on depressive symptoms in high-altitude regions.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michelle Z. L. Kee, Ai Ling Teh, Andrew Clappison, Irina Pokhvisneva, Julie L. MacIssac, David T. S. Lin, Katia E. Ramadori, Birit F. P. Broekman, Helen Chen, Mary Lourdes Daniel, Neerja Karnani, Michael S. Kobor, Peter D. Gluckman, Yap Seng Chong, Jonathan Y. Huang, Michael J. Meaney
Summary: This study found an association between prenatal maternal depressive symptoms and inter-individual genome-wide DNA methylation, specifically in mothers carrying female fetuses. It also revealed sex-dependent associations with depression-related genes and signaling pathways, suggesting the potential role of maternal-fetal interactions in intergenerational transmission.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elisa Berthelot, Damien Etchecopar-Etchart, Dimitri Thellier, Christophe Lancon, Laurent Boyer, Guillaume Fond
Summary: Fasting interventions have shown effectiveness in alleviating stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, with fasting groups demonstrating lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to controls without increased fatigue. These interventions were found to be safe, even in patients with type 2 diabetes. More trials are needed to recommend specific fasting interventions, especially in psychiatric populations.
Article
Immunology
Mariangela F. Silveira, Cristian T. Tonial, Ana Goretti K. Maranhao, Antonia M. S. Teixeira, Pedro C. Hallal, Ana Maria B. Menezes, Bernardo L. Horta, Fernando P. Hartwig, Aluisio J. D. Barros, Cesar G. Victora
Summary: Research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a 20% reduction in childhood vaccination coverage in Brazil, with 20% of children missing vaccinations. Missed doses were most common in the Amazon region and among children from poor families. There is an urgent need to enhance immunization activities to make up for missed doses and reduce geographic and socioeconomic inequalities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Romina Buffarini, Carolina V. N. Coll, Terrie Moffitt, Mariangela Freias da Silveira, Fernando Barros, Joseph Murray
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of IPV and CM, their co-occurrence in households, and shared risk factors in the general population of a Brazilian urban setting. Results showed that neighbourhood violence, absence of the child's biological father, paternal antisocial behaviour, maternal depression, and younger maternal age were strongly associated with the overlap of IPV and CM. Overlapping IPV and CM were more common in households with multiple social disadvantages and family difficulties. Integrated preventive interventions are needed to address these issues.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Lisiane F. Leal, Joanna Merckx, Deshayne B. Fell, Ricardo Kuchenbecker, Angelica E. Miranda, Wanderson K. de Oliveira, Robert William Platt, Livia Antunes, Mariangela F. Silveira, Bordin Barbieri
Summary: In Brazil, pregnant and recently pregnant women with SARI, especially COVID-19, have higher mortality rates, particularly in regions with already high maternal mortality rates.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Thayna R. Flores, Gregore Mielke, Alicia Matijasevich, Ina da Silva dos Santos, Mariangela Freitas Silveira, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues, Diego G. Bassani, Helen Goncalves, Bernardo Lessa Horta, Andrea Damaso Bertoldi
Summary: The study found maternal excess weight before pregnancy was only associated with exclusive breastfeeding in the most recent birth cohort, with no impact on other breastfeeding factors. As time progressed, the differences in the association between maternal excess weight and breastfeeding decreased due to the increasing rates of excess weight and breastfeeding in the birth cohorts over time.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marilia Arndt Mesenburg, Pedro Curi Hallal, Ana Maria Baptista Menezes, Aluisio J. D. Barros, Bernardo Lessa Horta, Fernando Celso de Barros, Fernando Pires Hartwig, Nadege Jacques, Mariangela Freitas da Silveira
Summary: The prevalence of chronic diseases in Brazil is high, and the COVID-19 pandemic affects carriers and non-carriers of chronic diseases similarly. Carriers present more severe forms of COVID-19 and higher prevalence of symptoms. Adherence to social distancing measures among chronic patients does not lead to a lower incidence of COVID-19 in this group.
REVISTA DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Otavio Amaral de Andrade Leao, Gregore Iven Mielke, Mariangela Freitas da Silveira, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues, Joseph Murray, Nelson Arns Neumann, Caroline Caus Dalabona, Andrea Damaso Bertoldi
Summary: The study suggests that attending center-based child care may improve cognitive development in Brazilian children, especially for those who start early and continue attending. It is recommended to improve child care opportunities in early childhood due to the low prevalence of children in external care.
REVISTA DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aluisio J. D. Barros, Cesar G. Victora, Ana M. B. Menezes, Bernardo L. Horta, Fernando C. Barros, Fernando P. Hartwig, Gabriel D. Victora, Luis Paulo Vidaletti, Mariangela F. Silveira, Marilia A. Mesenburg, Nadege Jacques, Claudio J. Struchiner, Flavia Roberta Brust, Marinel M. Dall'Agnol, Ana Paula Longaray Delamare, Carlos Henrique R. Francois, Maria Leticia R. Ikeda, Debora C. P. Pellegrini, Cezane Priscila Reuter, Shana G. da Silva, Odir A. Dellagostin, Pedro C. Hallal
Summary: The study found that the seropositivity rate increased from 0.07% in early April 2020 to 18.2% in April 2021, with significant variations among different racial groups and levels of exposure. The proportion of the population infected by SARS-CoV-2 in the state is still far from achieving herd immunity, indicating the need for continued public health interventions.
REVISTA DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marilia Arndt Mesenburg, Pedro Curi Hallal, Ana Maria Baptista Menezes, Aluisio J. D. Barros, Bernardo Lessa Horta, Fernando Pires Hartwig, Nadege Jacques, Lucia Campos Pellanda, Alice de Medeiros Zelmanowicz, Daiane Oliveira Pereira Vergani, Edi Franciele Ries, Jenifer Harter, Jeovany Martinez-Mesa, Marcelo Carneiro, Sonara Lucia Estima, Thiago Gomes Heck, Mariangela Freitas da Silveira
Summary: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms among individuals with and without antibodies, and identify those with higher predictive capability for the presence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. Results showed that symptomatic individuals with antibodies were more prevalent, while asymptomatic cases were less common. Changes in smell or taste and fever were found to have the highest predictive value for the presence of antibodies.
REVISTA DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Otavio Amaral de Andrade Leao, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues, Andrea Damaso Bertoldi, Luiza Isnardi Cardoso Ricardo, Werner de Andrade Muller, Luciana Tornquist, Rafaela Costa Martins, Joseph Murray, Mariangela Freitas Silveira, Inacio Crochemore-Silva, Pedro Curi Hallal, Gregore Iven Mielke
Summary: This study found that exercise during pregnancy does not have detrimental effects on child neurodevelopment. Additionally, it suggests that exercise during pregnancy may have small benefits for language and cognitive development.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna Mueller Pereira, Romina Buffarini, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues, Fernando Celso Lopes Fernandes Barros, Mariangela Freitas da Silveira
Summary: This study aims to assess the regular consumption of ultra-processed foods by children at 24 months old and its association with demographic and socioeconomic factors. Results indicate that the consumption of these foods is influenced by household income, maternal schooling level, and age.
REVISTA DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Michelle Fernandes, Diego Bassani, Elaine Albernaz, Andrea D. Bertoldi, Mariangela F. Silveira, Alicia Matijsevich, Luciana Anselmi, Suelen Cruz, Camila S. Halal, Luciana Tovo-Rodrigues, Gloria Isabel Nino Cruz, Deepa Metgud, Ina S. Santos
Summary: This study introduces a new tool, OX-NDA, for assessing cognition, language, motor, and behavior outcomes in 1-year-old children. The OX-NDA shows moderate agreement with the BSID-III for identifying infants at risk of cognitive and motor delay, while agreement for language delay is low.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luciana Tornquist, Debora Tornquist, Gregore Iven Mielke, Mariangela Freitas da Silveira, Pedro Curi Hallal, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues
Summary: This study assessed maternal leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) patterns from preconception to 4 years postpartum. The results showed that the prevalence of active mothers decreased during pregnancy and postpartum compared to preconception levels. While LTPA levels rose again at 12 months postpartum, they still had not returned to preconception levels at 48 months. The study also identified four patterns of maternal LTPA, with the majority of mothers being classified as consistently inactive.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lara E. Coelho, Paula M. Luz, Debora C. Pires, Emilia M. Jalil, Hugo Perazzo, Thiago S. Torres, Sandra W. Cardoso, Eduardo M. Peixoto, Sandro Nazer, Eduardo Massad, Mariangela F. Silveira, Fernando C. Barros, Ana T. R. Vasconcelos, Carlos A. M. Costa, Rodrigo T. Amancio, Daniel A. M. Villela, Tiago Pereira, Guilherme T. Goedert, Cleber V. B. D. Santos, Nadia C. P. Rodrigues, Beatriz Grinsztejn, Valdilea G. Veloso, Claudio J. Struchiner
Summary: A seroprevalence study conducted in a favela complex in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil revealed a higher than expected prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. The prevalence varied across different favelas, with young adults, those living in larger households, and individuals with poor adherence to social distancing and use of public transportation having the highest odds of having anti-S IgG antibodies.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paulo Ricardo Higassiaraguti Rocha, Heloisa Bettiol, Susana Cararo Confortin, Gabriel Bazo, Liliana Yanet Gomez Aristizabal, Vanda Maria Ferreira Simoes, Alicia Matijasevich, Ina S. Santos, Mariangela Freitas da Silveira, Ricardo de Carvalho Cavalli, Antonio Augusto Moura da Silva, Marco Antonio Barbieri
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the factors associated with neonatal near miss (NNM) morbidity, and the study found that prenatal care plays a crucial role in preventing NNM.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nadege Jacques, Mariangela Freitas da Silveira, Pedro C. Hallal, Ana M. B. Menezes, Bernardo Lessa Horta, Marilia Arndt Mesenburg, Fernando P. Hartwig, Aluisio J. D. Barros
Summary: This study describes the use of masks in Brazil based on data analysis from a population-based study conducted between March and August 2020. The study found a high proportion of individuals wearing masks when leaving their homes, but the interviewers were unable to visually confirm mask usage during the interviews. There was a decrease in the proportion of interviewees not wearing masks during the survey, but some groups still showed low mask usage. Cloth masks were the predominant type, and their usage increased during the survey period.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jai Carmichael, Jennie Ponsford, Kate Rachel Gould, Gershon Spitz
Summary: The traditional approaches to measuring depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) have limitations. This study adopted a symptom-oriented approach and found that post-TBI depression is highly heterogeneous. Different depressive symptoms have distinct associations with personal, injury-related, treatment, and outcome factors.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Xiaoning Sun, Min Chen, Guanghai Wang, Fan Jiang
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Aleksander Kwas
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Josine E. Verhoeven, Laura K. M. Han, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Erin Crowe, Petra K. Staiger, Steven J. Bowe, Imogen Rehm, Richard Moulding, Caitlyn Herrick, David J. Hallford
Summary: This study aimed to integrate the evidence regarding the relationship between emotion regulation difficulties and TTM symptoms, and found that individuals with higher levels of TTM severity appear to exhibit decreased overall emotion regulation abilities and strategies.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Fjolla Berisha, Marjolaine Rivest-Beauregard, Jai Shah, Michelle Lonergan, Alain Brunet
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yi-Tseng Tsai, Tzu-Jung Chuang, Sriyani Padmalatha Konara Mudiyanselage, Han-Chang Ku, Yi-Lin Wu, Chung-Yi Li, Nai-Ying Ko
Summary: Sleep disturbances are associated with higher suicide rates, and this association is independent of depression. Paying attention to sleep disturbances among PLHIV is crucial when monitoring suicidal ideation.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Junyou Chen, Ingrid D. Lui, Yu Cheng Hsu, Paul S. F. Yip
Summary: Despite rapid social changes in Hong Kong, marriage remains a strong protective factor against suicide for both men and women, particularly among younger individuals. Increasing suicide rates among divorced/separated, never-married, or widowed individuals suggest a need for more psychosocial support.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
A. Perry, K. Gordon-Smith, K. J. S. Lewis, A. Di Florio, N. Craddock, L. Jones, I. Jones
Summary: This study found that the experience of losing at least one night of sleep was associated with an increased risk of postpartum psychosis in women with bipolar disorder. Sleep quality in late pregnancy was not associated with postpartum psychosis, and perinatal sleep disruption was not associated with postpartum depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Dear J. Affect Disord, Mark J. Niciu, Robert C. Meisner, Brent R. Carr, Ali A. Farooqui, David Feifel, Adam Kaplin, Paul M. Kim, Christopher D. Schneck, Jennifer L. Vande Voort, Sagar Parikh, E. Jeremy Kendrick
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tao Wang, Li Yang, Lan Yang, Bao-Peng Liu, Cun-Xian Jia
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the association between psychological pain and suicidality in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). The results showed that psychological pain was a risk factor for suicidality in MDD patients, especially for those of advancing age. Reducing psychological pain in MDD patients is important for preventing suicidality.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Juan Carlos Hugues, Abel Nogueira-Lopeza, Maeva Flayellea, Cora von Hammersteind, Joel Billieuxa
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ogechi Cynthia Onyeka, Samuel D. Spencer, Alison Salloum, Katie Jiannetto, Eric A. Storch
Summary: This study examined the relationship among family accommodation (FA), posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), and functional impairment. The results showed that FA was significantly associated with PTSS and functional impairment. Baseline FA partially mediated the relationship between baseline PTSS and functional impairment. Changes in FA from pre- to post-treatment were associated with relevant outcome variables at post-treatment and 12-month follow-up.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yumeng Shi, Chao Yu
Summary: This study found a negative correlation between the intake of active microbes in the diet and depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Qiurui Nie, Yu Shen, Mengqin Luo, Zhiyong Sheng, Rui Zhou, Guangmin Li, Wei Huang, Shenjian Chen
Summary: The study assessed the sleep duration, sleep disorders, and trouble sleeping among adults in the United States from 2005 to 2018, revealing a high prevalence of abnormal sleep durations and increasing rates of sleep disorders and trouble sleeping.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)