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Psychiatry
Satoshi Yokoyama, Go Okada, Koki Takagaki, Eri Itai, Kohei Kambara, Yuki Mitsuyama, Hotaka Shinzato, Yoshikazu Masuda, Ran Jinnin, Yasumasa Okamoto
Summary: This study examined the network structure of depressive symptoms in different depressive states and found that current depression has a stronger and denser network compared to nonclinical groups. Interestingly, remitted depression reached a similar level as healthy controls but still retained the same network structure as current depression, indicating traces of depression. The findings provide insights into the development and formation of depression.
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Chien-Chia Huang, Pei-Wen Wu, Chi-Che Huang, Po-Hung Chang, Chia-Hsiang Fu, Ta-Jen Lee
Summary: This study aimed to investigate depression- and anxiety-associated psychological symptoms in patients with empty nose syndrome (ENS) before and after surgical reconstruction, and to compare them with those of control subjects. The results showed that patients with ENS experienced significant improvement in nasal and psychological evaluations after surgery, but both were still significantly greater than those in the control group. Preoperative BDI-II and BAI scores were significant predictors of postoperative residual psychological symptoms.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Psychiatry
Ana Julia Monteiro, Carmen de Labra, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Adriano Dias, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Helena Silva-Migueis, Paula Cardoso, Daniel Lopez-Lopez, Juan Gomez-Salgado
Summary: This study aims to characterize and analyze the depressive symptoms and their severity reported by people with lower limb lymphedema and compare them with a matched group without lymphedema. The results showed that individuals with lower limb lymphedema have higher BDI-II scores than the matched group without lymphedema. The most commonly reported depressive symptoms were tiredness or fatigue, loss of energy, and changes in sleeping.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
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Andrology
Ludek Fiala, Jiri Lenz, Pavel Havelka, Vaclav Vetvicka
Summary: Delayed ejaculation is a sexual disorder in men with causes that could be psychological, organic, or a combination of both. Elevated prolactin levels may contribute to this condition and can be caused by psychosocial stress, pituitary disorders, or treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. This study found a significant correlation between elevated prolactin levels and delayed ejaculation, as well as a correlation between depression and delayed ejaculation.
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Clinical Neurology
Leevi Toivonen, Arja Hakkinen, Liisa Pekkanen, Anne Salonen, Hannu Kautiainen, Marko H. Neva
Summary: This prospective study aimed to evaluate the impact of depressive symptoms on the 5-year outcome of lumbar spine fusion (LSF) surgery. The study found that 35% of patients had depressive symptoms before surgery, which decreased to 13% at 3 months postoperatively and increased to 24% at 5 years. Patients with depressive symptoms had higher preoperative disability index, but the improvement at 5 years was comparable to those without depressive symptoms.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Carlos Roncero, Joselin Perez, Jesus Molina, Jose Antonio Quintano, Ana Isabel Campuzano, Javier Perez, Marc Miravitlles
Summary: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of suicidal ideation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its association with demographic and clinical variables. The study found that suicidal ideation is common in COPD patients, especially in women. Severe depression is significantly associated with the occurrence of suicidal ideation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Andreas Hostmaelingen, Pal Ulvenes, Helene Amundsen Nissen-Lie, Mikkel Eielsen, Bruce E. Wampold
Summary: This study examined the factor structure of the Beck Depression Inventory-II in inpatient treatment patients with chronic depression, revealing a two-factor solution with stability and invariance across primary diagnosis and comorbidity. The findings suggest implications for clinicians in treatment choices for patients with chronic depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Paolo Vassalini, Riccardo Serra, Lorenzo Tarsitani, Alexia E. Koukopoulos, Cristian Borrazzo, Federica Alessi, Chiara Di Nicolantonio, Cecilia Tosato, Francesco Alessandri, Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Claudio Maria Mastroianni, Gabriella d'Ettorre
Summary: Individuals affected by COVID-19 may experience symptoms of depression and thoughts of suicide 3 months post-discharge, with a history of prior psychiatric disorders being predictive of depression symptoms. Clinicians should carefully monitor for psychiatric symptoms during follow-up visits.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yuko Kachi, Takeo Fujiwara, Akiomi Inoue, Sachiko Baba, Hisashi Eguchi, Hiroshi Ohta, Akizumi Tsutsumi
Summary: This study investigated the effects of pregnancy discrimination on postpartum depressive symptoms and the mediation effects of prenatal depressive symptoms. The findings showed that pregnancy discrimination has adverse effects on postpartum depressive symptoms, partially mediated by prenatal depressive symptoms.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Chien-Chia Huang, Pei-Wen Wu, Chia-Hsiang Fu, Chi-Che Huang, Po-Hung Chang, Ta-Jen Lee
Summary: This study found that psychological symptoms, especially anxiety, significantly impact the surgical outcomes of ENS patients after nasal reconstruction surgery. It is suggested to conduct psychological evaluation before surgery and incorporate psychological therapy into the treatment plan.
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Environmental Sciences
Ana Maria Jimenez-Cebrian, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Daniel Lopez-Lopez, Cesar Calvo-Lobo, Patricia Palomo-Lopez, Carlos Romero-Morales, Emmanuel Navarro-Flores
Summary: This study evaluated depression in patients with Parkinson's Disease compared to those without it and found that Parkinson's patients had more severe depression symptoms, which posed a potential risk for increased symptoms and negative impact on their daily life compared to healthy subjects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shuai Zhou, Qiong Wang, Jingya Zhang, Qing Wang, Fangfang Hou, Xiao Han, Shilian Hu, Guodong Shen, Yan Zhang
Summary: The study found significant associations between worsening depressive symptoms and increased cognitive decline as well as incidence of MCI among Chinese rural residents.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Francisco Javier Ruiz-Sanchez, Maria do Rosario Martins, Salete Soares, Carlos Romero-Morales, Daniel Lopez-Lopez, Juan Gomez-Salgado, Ana Maria Jimenez-Cebrian
Summary: This study examined the level of depression in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) compared to a healthy population. The findings showed that MS patients had higher levels of depression, indicating a negative impact on their quality of life.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Takahiro Igari, Koji Otani, Miho Sekiguchi, Shin-ichi Konno
Summary: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a significant health issue in aging societies, as it can greatly impact quality of life and daily activities. This study aimed to examine the 10-year progression of LSS symptoms in a community population of over 1000 individuals through prospective data collection. The findings revealed that the presence of LSS symptoms at the initial survey was a strong predictor of symptoms after 10 years. However, 60% of individuals who initially presented with LSS symptoms did not continue to show symptoms at the 10-year follow-up, consistent with the 1-year and 6-year findings.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Psychiatry
Yang-Chieh Brian Chen, Po-Han Chou, Yu-Kang Tu, Andre R. Brunoni, Kuan-Pin Su, Ping-Tao Tseng, Chih-Sung Liang, Pao-Yen Lin, Andre F. Carvalho, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Chih-Wei Hsu, Cheng-Ta Li
Summary: This meta-analysis investigated the follow-up effect of acute repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for major depressive episodes and the benefits of maintenance rTMS. The results showed that maintenance rTMS could keep patients' mood relatively stable for up to 5 months after acute rTMS. Monthly or more frequent maintenance rTMS offered greater benefits, with sustained effects for up to 6-12 months.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)