Review
Behavioral Sciences
Silvere D. Zaongo, Vijay Harypursat, Farooq Rashid, Desire Lucien Dahourou, Abdoul-Salam Ouedraogo, Yaokai Chen
Summary: HIV infection can affect human cognition and intelligence, as it directly relates to HIV-1 infection and replication in the central nervous system. HIV-positive individuals may experience a range of cognitive, motor, and mood conditions collectively known as HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND). Research also suggests that HIV may influence intelligence through the gut-brain axis.
FRONTIERS IN BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Jessica E. Mingins, Joanne Tarver, Jane Waite, Chris Jones, Andrew D. R. Surtees
Summary: Autistic children with higher intelligence quotient are more likely to experience anxiety, although there is inconsistent evidence. Most studies support a significant relationship between intelligence quotient and anxiety in autistic children, with some exceptions. Future research should use fully validated measures to explore this relationship further.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Chang Shu, LeeAnne Green Snyder, Yufeng Shen, Wendy K. Chung
Summary: The study developed machine learning models to predict cognitive impairment in children with autism, with the elastic-net model showing good performance using parent-reported data. This model provides a new evaluation method for large-scale autism studies when standardized cognitive testing is not feasible.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Kristina Denisova, Zhichun Lin
Summary: This study systematically investigates the contribution of IQ to autism outcomes, finding that ASD children consistently have lower IQ scores and that lower IQ is associated with greater autistic impairments.
Review
Pediatrics
Alvaro Lassaletta, Javier S. Morales, Pedro L. Valenzuela, Borja Esteso, Lisa S. Kahalley, Donald J. Mabbott, Soumya Unnikrishnan, Elena Panizo, Felipe Calvo
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the neurocognitive outcomes of children and adolescents with brain tumors treated with XRT or PBRT. The results showed that patients who received PBRT achieved significantly higher scores on most neurocognitive outcomes. Larger studies with long-term follow-ups are needed to confirm these findings.
WORLD JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Takefumi Higashijima, Taisuke Akimoto, Katsumi Sakata
Summary: This study investigated the effect of participating in Mahjong on the intelligence quotient (IQ) of children. The results showed a significant increase in IQ scores after one year of Mahjong classes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Samuel Berkins, Beena Koshy, Roshan S. Livingstone, Anitha Jasper, Hannah Grace, Preethi Ravibabu, Ekta Rai
Summary: Our study found that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a reduced size of the corpus callosum (CC) compared to typically developing children (TD). We also found that CC morphology in autistic children is not significantly related to autism severity, verbal IQ (VIQ), or full-scale IQ (FSIQ). This is the first neuroimaging study to include a significant number of low-functioning ASD children (n=56).
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH-NEUROIMAGING
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Zilin Chen, Kai Shi, Xin Liu, Yuan Dai, Yuqi Liu, Lingli Zhang, Xiujuan Du, Tailin Zhu, Juehua Yu, Shuanfeng Fang, Fei Li
Summary: The study revealed differences in gut microbiota structure between children with ASD and DD/ID or TD groups, with associations between microbial patterns and the severity of social impairment and IQ performance in ASD. These findings suggest that gut microbiota may serve as a promising biomarker for ASD symptoms.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Monisha Edirisooriya, Dominika Dykiert, Bonnie Auyeung
Summary: Research suggests that adolescents with ASD and lower IQ levels are more likely to experience anxiety, while depression appears to be associated with higher IQ levels. It is important for parents, schools, and clinicians to be aware of and not underestimate anxiety in adolescents with lower IQ levels. Additionally, care should be taken to ensure that adolescents with ASD who do not have intellectual disabilities are not overlooked in terms of social and emotional support.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Paulina Salazar, Paulina Villaseca, Pedro Cisternas, Nibaldo C. Inestrosa
Summary: The study aims to investigate the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals in pregnant women, focusing on neurodevelopmental processes that may lead to neurotransmitter imbalance and cognitive impairment. Research findings have shown associations between known endocrine disruptors and hormonal thyroid levels, as well as the potential impact on the clinical outcomes in newborns and infants. Further research is needed to establish a well-known cause-effect association regarding the detrimental risks and long-term consequences of in-utero exposure to EDCs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Didong Lou, Yan Luo, Jing Liu, Dan Zheng, Rongrong Ma, Fangping Chen, Yanni Yu, Zhizhong Guan
Summary: The study revealed that children exposed to fluorosis in coal-burning areas had lower overall intelligence levels, especially impaired verbal intelligence. It is important to enhance language learning abilities for children with fluorosis.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Christoph Klein, Teresa Miczuga, Marie Sophie Kost, Hannah Roering, Tomasz A. Jarczok, Nico Bast, Ulf Thiemann, Christian Fleischhaker, Ludger Tebartz Van Elst, Andreas Riedel, Monica Biscaldi
Summary: Sensory features in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have gained attention in clinical work and research. The study introduces a self-rating scale, SPQ, to measure sensory hypersensitivity in adults with ASD. The researchers present the translation and validation of the SPQ in German, as well as its reliability and validity in autistic and neuro-typical samples.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Claudia P. Figueiredo, Fabricia L. Fontes-Dantas, Andrea T. da Poian, Julia R. Clarke
Summary: There is a strong link between perinatal viral infections and neurodevelopmental disorders. COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, may impact fetal brain development. Further research is needed to understand the potential effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on fetal brain development and the long-term consequences for offspring's neurocognitive functions.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Seyed Mohammad Mahdi Moshirian Farahi, Craig Leth-Steensen
Summary: The current study used latent profile analysis to examine autism traits in a sample of university participants. The findings suggest that autism characteristics can be categorized into four latent profiles, with attention to detail being a unique facet. These results provide support for the fractional nature of the autism continuum.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Yiqin Zhu, Wenting Mu, Marianne G. Chirica, Howard Berenbaum
Summary: This study aimed to develop a theory-driven factor structure of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) that fit well across different samples. The researchers proposed a six-factor solution and tested it using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The results showed that the theory-driven six-factor structure had a good fit across samples and could be used to measure different domains of autism spectrum features.
Article
Pediatrics
Farah Qureshi, Izzuddin M. Aris, Sheryl L. Rifas-Shiman, Wei Perng, Emily Oken, Janet Rich-Edwards, Andres Cardenas, Andrea A. Baccarelli, Michelle Bosquet Enlow, Mandy B. Belfort, Henning Tiemeier
Summary: This study investigated the association between leukocyte telomere length (LTL) at birth and markers of adiposity growth linked with cardiometabolic health later in life. The results suggest that LTL may be an early biomarker of altered adiposity growth, with shorter LTL being related to a later age of peak BMI for females and an earlier age of BMI rebound for both males and females.
Article
Pediatrics
Jonathan S. Litt, Samantha Johnson, Neil Marlow, Henning Tiemeier
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether poor childhood pulmonary function explains the association between extremely preterm birth and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in young adulthood. The results showed that extremely preterm individuals had a higher risk of inattention compared to term-born peers, and this risk may be related to poor pulmonary function.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Evert F. S. van Velsen, Robin P. Peeters, Merel T. Stegenga, Folkert J. van Kemenade, Tessa M. van Ginhoven, Mathe van Balkum, Frederik A. Verburg, W. Edward Visser
Summary: This study compared the performance of different risk stratification systems in predicting disease-specific survival in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer. The optimized age-adjusted TNM system showed the best predictive value among all the systems.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth W. Diemer, Alexandra Havdahl, Ole A. Andreassen, Marcus R. Munafo, Pal R. Njolstad, Henning Tiemeier, Luisa Zuccolo, Sonja A. Swanson
Summary: In this study, the researchers computed nonparametric bounds for the causal risk difference derived from multiple proposed instruments in a Mendelian randomisation study. The results showed that when proposing multiple instruments, bounds can provide a reasonable range and direction of the expected effects.
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Perez-Crespo, Esmee Essers, Maria Foraster, Albert Ambros, Henning Tiemeier, Monica Guxens
Summary: Outdoor residential exposure to road traffic and multiple noise levels may compromise sleep quality in preadolescents. Road traffic noise is associated with reduced total sleep time and longer wake after sleep onset, but not with maternal-reported sleep disturbances.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
X. Liu, M. Kayser, S. A. Kushner, H. Tiemeier, F. Rivadeneira, V. W. V. Jaddoe, W. J. Niessen, E. B. Wolvius, G. Roshchupkin
Summary: This study found that low-to-moderate levels of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) were associated with children's facial shape, even at levels below 12 g of alcohol per week. However, this association diminished as children grew older.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alexandra Hillcoat, Jaya Prakash, Leah Martin, Yu Zhang, Gabriela Rosa, Henning Tiemeier, Nicole Torres, Vicente Mustieles, Charleen D. Adams, Carmen Messerlian
Summary: The aetiology of female reproductive disorders is poorly understood despite their prevalence and burden on women's lives. Traumatic experiences may be linked to these disorders, and further research is needed to understand the relationship between trauma and reproductive outcomes. Racism may also act as a traumatic experience, and it is important to consider the interaction between mental and reproductive health. Neuroendocrinological mechanisms may contribute to the increased risk of adverse health outcomes in these domains. Future primary research is needed to investigate the proposed pathways between traumatic experiences and adverse female reproductive outcomes.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Developmental
Henning Tiemeier
Summary: In their study on the stability of psychopathology using longitudinal population surveys, Oldehinkel and Ormel emphasize the importance of not only comparing groups but also focusing on within-person variability. They suggest that adopting a within-person approach can enhance our understanding of emotional and behavioral problems and potentially improve intervention research.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Sara Sammallahti, Fadila Serdarevic, Henning Tiemeier
Summary: Excessive crying and irritability in infancy are associated with behavioral problems and amygdala volume among children and adolescents.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bethany Kotlar, Emily Michelle Gerson, Sophia Petrillo, Ana Langer, Henning Tiemeier
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Federica Sileo, Joris A. J. Osinga, W. Edward Visser, Toyah A. Jansen, Wichor M. Bramer, Arash Derakhshan, Valeria Citterio, Henning Tiemeier, Luca Persani, Tim I. M. Korevaar
Summary: Postpartum depression (PPD) has a significant impact on maternal and offspring well-being. This study found no association between thyroid function/TPOAb positivity and PPD through a population-based prospective cohort study, systematic literature review, and meta-analysis.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Tessa A. Mulder, Purdey J. Campbell, Peter N. Taylor, Robin P. Peeters, Scott G. Wilson, Marco Medici, Colin Dayan, Vincent V. W. Jaddoe, John P. Walsh, Nicholas G. Martin, Henning Tiemeier, Tim I. M. Korevaar
Summary: This study found that the effects of many known thyroid function-related genes are already apparent in childhood, and some genes have a greater impact on children compared to adults. These findings provide new insights into the genetic regulation of thyroid function in early life.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Arash Derakhshan, Tuija Mannisto, Liangmiao Chen, Joris A. J. Osinga, Ghalia Ashoor, Xuemian Lu, Sofie Bliddal, Fang-Biao Tao, Suzanne J. Brown, Bijay Vaidya, Andrew T. Hattersley, Sachiko Itoh, Polina Popova, Ashraf Aminorroaya, Reiko Kishi, Maryam Kianpour, Elena A. Vasukova, Abel Lopez-Bermejo, Emily Oken, Leda Chatzi, Marina Vafeiadi, Wichor M. Bramer, Judit Bassols, Aitana Lertxundi, Ana Fernandez-Somoano, Paula Carrasco, Juha Auvinen, Kun Huang, Ulla Feldt-Rasmussen, Elena N. Grineva, Erik K. Alexander, Elizabeth N. Pearce, Layal Chaker, John P. Walsh, Robin P. Peeters, Monica Guxens, Eila Suvanto, Kypros H. Nicolaides, Tim I. M. Korevaar
Summary: This study explores the association between gestational FT3 and TT3 levels and adverse obstetric outcomes. The findings suggest that FT3 and TT3 levels have different associations with various adverse obstetric outcomes, with high TT3 associated with an increased risk of gestational hypertension and low TT3 associated with a higher risk of very preterm birth.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Fernando Estevez-Lopez, Hannah H. H. Kim, Monica Lopez-Vicente, Jeroen S. S. Legerstee, Manon H. J. Hillegers, Henning Tiemeier, Ryan L. L. Muetzel
Summary: Physical symptoms are symptoms for which no sufficient underlying root cause can be found through medical examinations. This study found a negative association between physical symptoms and surface area of the prefrontal cortex, suggesting a potential link between physical symptoms and brain morphology. Further research is needed to understand the longitudinal relationship between physical symptoms and brain changes.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
A. Tsompanidis, L. Blanken, Z. A. Broere-Brown, B. B. van Rijn, S. Baron-Cohen, H. Tiemeier
Summary: Autism is more prevalent in males, and males on average score higher on measures of autistic traits. Placental function is significantly affected by the sex of the fetus. It is unclear if sex differences in placental function are associated with sex differences in the occurrence of autistic traits postnatally.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
