Article
Clinical Neurology
Georgina T. F. Lynch, Stephen M. James, Teresa A. Cardon, Sterling M. McPherson
Summary: Automated hand-held pupillometry has shown high accuracy in measuring changes in pupils and has potential for ASD screening. This study found that monocular pupillometry can effectively detect ASD.
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
William V. McCall, Sneha Sareddy, Nagy A. Youssef, Brian J. Miller, Peter B. Rosenquist
Summary: The pupillary light reflex reflects physiological arousal and is a potential biomarker for suicide risk. The pupillary maximum constriction velocity (MCV) was found to be a significant predictor in distinguishing participants with a history of suicide attempts from those without.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Jean Secondi, Madeleine F. Scriba, Nathalie Mondy, Thierry Lengagne
Summary: Artificial light at night (ALAN) is expanding worldwide, however, its consequences on the visual system and behavior of nocturnal organisms remain poorly understood. This study found that ALAN alters the ability of toads to regulate light at night, reducing their visual guiding behaviors and potentially increasing mortality by predators or road kills at night.
INTEGRATIVE ZOOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Agnieszka Zielinska, Piotr Ciacka, Maciej Szkulmowski, Katarzyna Komar
Summary: The study found that pupil reaction caused by two-photon stimuli was weaker compared to one-photon stimuli, possibly due to weaker stimulation of rod cells. Additionally, in the two-photon process, stray light is not perceived which may further weaken the pupillary light reflex.
INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Allison M. Cleymaet, Casey-Tyler Berezin, Jozsef Vigh
Summary: Opioids, both endogenous and exogenous, have been shown to modulate the pupillary light reflex (PLR) through mu-opioid receptors (MORs) expressed by melanopsin-expressing intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs). This study suggests that endogenous opioid signaling in the retina contributes to the regulation of PLR, with DAMGO slowing down bright light-evoked PLR.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Laurel A. Fish, Par Nystrom, Teodora Gliga, Anna Gui, Jannath Begum Ali, Luke Mason, Shruti Garg, Jonathan Green, Mark H. Johnson, Tony Charman, Rebecca Harrison, Emma Meaburn, Terje Falck-Ytter, Emily J. H. Jones
Summary: This study explored how the pupillary light reflex (PLR) in infants from families with a history of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) could be a potential intermediate phenotype bridging genetic susceptibility and behavioral outcomes. The research found that changes in PLR development were associated with genetic liability for ASD and phenotypic outcomes, suggesting that PLR could serve as a biomarker for early identification of ASD. Future studies should consider incorporating alternative measures to further investigate the neural mechanisms underlying PLR alterations.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yong Sung Cha, Sang-Bae Ko, Tae-Hwa Go, Dong Keon Lee
Summary: This study aimed to analyze whether quantitate pupillary variables are superior to standard pupillary light reflex in predicting neurocognitive sequelae after acute carbon monoxide poisoning. The results showed that quantitative pupillary variables were superior to standard pupillary light reflex in predicting poor neurocognitive outcomes at 1 month after carbon monoxide poisoning.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Frederick Robert Carrick, Sergio F. Azzolino, Melissa Hunfalvay, Guido Pagnacco, Elena Oggero, Ryan C. N. D'Arcy, Mahera Abdulrahman, Kiminobu Sugaya
Summary: The pupillary light reflex (PLR) is modulated by cognitive brain function and can be affected by long-term changes in brain function due to injury. PLR variables such as latency, pupil diameter, constriction velocity, and recovery time show significant differences between subjects with and without concussion history, as well as differences related to gender and symptoms. These differences suggest that PLR metrics can serve as biomarkers for clinical diagnosis and decision making in individuals with concussive injuries.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hyunjo Lee, Soh Hyun Choi, Bobin Park, Yoon-Hee Hong, Han-Bin Lee, Sang-Beom Jeon
Summary: Quantitative measurements of pupillary light reflexes may be useful for early detection of potentially life-threatening neurological conditions in patients with hospital-onset unresponsiveness.
Article
Psychology, Biological
Xiangyong Yuan, Yuhui Cheng, Yi Jiang
Summary: This study investigated the pupillary response to light in a multisensory context, finding that the oscillation of pupil size induced by light flicker was substantially attenuated when bright light was presented synchronously with tones. This inhibition effect persisted even when the visual flicker was task-irrelevant and out of attentional focus, but disappeared when the visual stimulus was moved from the central field to the periphery.
Article
Ophthalmology
Xiaoyin Zhou, Hisashi Fukuyama, Takaaki Sugisawa, Yoichi Okita, Hiroyuki Kanda, Yuki Yamamoto, Takashi Araki, Fumi Gomi
Summary: This study investigated and compared the pupillary response between acute and chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), as well as different disease categories. The results showed differences in pupillary response between the acute and chronic CSC groups, and the pupillary response was associated with retinal/choroidal architecture.
INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Hedenir Monteiro Pinheiro, Ronaldo Martins da Costa
Summary: This study thoroughly reviews publications on pupillary light reflex (PLR) used for aiding diagnoses, focusing on computational techniques and their application in computer-aided diagnoses (CAD) of pathologies or physiological conditions related to miosis and mydriasis of the human pupil. A detailed survey of studies from the past 10 years was conducted, covering electronic devices, recording protocols, image treatment, computational algorithms, and pathologies associated with PLR. The field is continuously expanding with the potential to perform diagnoses with high precision, low cost, and non-invasively.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lei Wang, Langchao Yu, Guoan Yin
Summary: The study revealed significant differences in physiological and psychological states among sows with different PLR characteristics, with sows exhibiting weak PLR characteristics more likely to experience depression disorder. As parity increases, these psychophysiological differences become more pronounced.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Mathematical
Joel T. Martin, Joana Pinto, Daniel Bulte, Manuel Spitschan
Summary: PyPlr is a versatile system for research applications concerning the human pupillary light reflex, integrating hardware and software components. It offers advanced control over stimuli and supports a wide range of research-grade eye-tracking systems and light sources.
BEHAVIOR RESEARCH METHODS
(2021)
Review
Neurosciences
Maria J. Ayoub, Laura Keegan, Helen Tager-Flusberg, Simone V. Gill
Summary: Research suggests that neuroimaging can reliably identify structural and functional differences between autistic and non-autistic brains at an early stage. Neuroimaging methods can also be used to predict ASD diagnosis among high-risk infants and their developmental outcomes in later stages.
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Melissa H. Black, Melissa Scott, Elliot Baker-Young, Craig Thompson, Sarah McGarry, Maya Hayden-Evans, Zelma Snyman, Frank Zimmermann, Viktor Kacic, Torbjorn Falkmer, Marcel Romanos, Sven Boelte, Sonya Girdler, Benjamin Milbourn
Summary: Suicide among post-secondary students is a significant public health concern. While there have been studies on suicide prevention programs, the effective elements of these interventions are still unknown. This study reviewed the literature and identified potential effective elements of suicide prevention programs for post-secondary students. Gatekeeper training programs were found to be the most common type of intervention. These programs have the potential to improve students' engagement with mental health services, knowledge, help-seeking attitudes and behaviors, and gatekeeper-related outcomes.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Clinical
Pei-Yin Pan, Samuele Cortese, Sven Bolte
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hampus Bejno, Lise Roll-Pettersson, Lars Klintwall, Ulrika Langh, Samuel L. Odom, Sven Bolte
Summary: This pre-registered study aimed to evaluate the Swedish Autism Program Environment Rating Scale (APERS-P-SE) as a means to promote the quality of the pre-school learning environment for children on the autism spectrum. The results showed that APERS-P-SE assessment can significantly improve the quality of the learning environment, but the impact on children and pre-school staff was not significant.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Lilja Kristin Jonsdottir, Janina Neufeld, Terje Falck-Ytter, Johan Lundin Kleberg
Summary: Studies have shown that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) tend to avert their gaze from both eyes and mouths. This attentional avoidance is not specific to eyes and is not related to anxiety symptoms.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Matilda A. Frick, Karin C. Brocki, Linda Halldner Henriksson, Johan Lundin Kleberg
Summary: This study found that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have altered attention to other's eyes, which may contribute to social impairments.
CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Matthew Jones, Marita Falkmer, Ben Milbourn, Tele Tan, Sven Bolte, Sonya Girdler
Summary: This study identified three core elements of strength-based technology programs for youth with ASD through a systematic review of the literature: mutual respect, demonstrating skills, and interests.
REVIEW JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Kirsi Peltonen, Gustaf Gredeback, Seth D. Pollak, Marcus Lindskog, Jonathan Hall
Summary: This study aims to examine the impact of parenting practices in the context of post-traumatic stress on children's emotional processing. The findings suggest that spanking as a discipline type is associated with poorer emotional processing, while withholding of media access is associated with better emotional processing. Additionally, younger and less religious mothers are more prone to use spanking.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Johan Lundin Kleberg, Deborah Riby, Christine Fawcett, Hanna Bjorlin Avdic, Matilda A. Frick, Karin C. Brocki, Jens Hogstrom, Eva Serlachius, Ann Nordgren, Charlotte Willfors
Summary: Williams syndrome patients have difficulties in paying attention to others' eyes, which may impede social interaction skills.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Emily D'Arcy, Kiah Evans, Bahareh Afsharnejad, Benjamin Milbourn, Sven Bolte, Sonya Girdler
Summary: This study investigated the assessment of functioning practices and barriers to using best practice in the disability sector in Australia. The results revealed a lack of clear transdisciplinary conceptualisation of functioning in current practice, with limited time, large caseloads, availability of appropriate tools, and lack of clarity from funding bodies being the main barriers.
AUSTRALIAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Sven Bolte, Janina Neufeld, Peter B. Marschik, Zachary J. Williams, Louise Gallagher, Meng-Chuan Lai
Summary: There are qualitative and quantitative differences in health conditions between individuals of different birth-assigned sexes, gender identities, and gender experiences, which require personalized care. It is important to study the moderating and mediating effects of sex and gender factors on impairment, disability, wellbeing, and health, especially for neurodivergent individuals. Researchers have started to investigate the mechanisms through which sex and gender variables affect the manifestations of neurodevelopmental conditions.
NATURE REVIEWS NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Correction
Neurosciences
Umay Sen, Gustaf Gredeback
FRONTIERS IN SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Gustaf Gredeback, Marcus Lindskog, Jonathan Hall
Summary: This study examines the development of proactive control strategies in Syrian refugee families and finds that children's age and their mothers' post-traumatic stress symptoms are associated with the degree of proactive control in children. Furthermore, there is a significant association between mothers' mental health and proactive control strategies in children.
QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Simone Zuffa, Patrick Schimmel, Ayoze Gonzalez-Santana, Clara Belzer, Jan Knol, Sven Bolte, Terje Falck-Ytter, Hans Forssberg, Jonathan Swann, Rochellys Diaz Heijtz
Summary: Evidence suggests that the microbiota-gut-brain axis is involved in the neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study examined the development of the fecal microbiota and metabolome in infants with and without a family history of ASD. It was found that infants at elevated-likelihood of ASD had a different microbial composition, with lower levels of Bifidobacterium and higher levels of Clostridium and Klebsiella species compared to low-likelihood infants. The study also revealed a correlation between certain microbes and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels, which may have implications for behavioral variability later in life.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anton Gerbrand, Gustaf Gredeback, Marcus Lindskog
Summary: Previous research suggests that subset-knowers have an approximate understanding of small numbers. The study tested 133 participants aged 2.6-4 years on an eye-tracking task and found that subset-knowers on a group level could identify all presented targets above chance rates. Further analysis suggests that 1-knowers struggled with identifying numbers 3 and 4, while 2-knowers and above could identify all targets.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Laura Galeano, Christine Fawcett, Linda Forssman, Gustaf Gredeback
Summary: The study examined the math anxiety of early childhood educators and its relation to their pedagogic actions. The results showed that teachers with higher levels of math anxiety taught and talked about math content less frequently, highlighting the importance of educators' awareness of math anxiety and its impact on teaching practices.
JOURNAL OF COGNITION AND DEVELOPMENT
(2023)