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The effectiveness of the gut microbiota modulation on ADHD in adults: a systema...

Purpose of Review: To critically assess the effectiveness of gut microbiota modulation (GMM) as a complementary approach for managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults. Methods: A systematic review was conducted following the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis, with searches in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Database, ClinicalTrials.gov, EMBASE/Ovid, and APA PsycInfo. Results: Among 3,5...

Exploring the impact of depression, anxiety, stress, academic engagement, and d...

Background Depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) have been linked to poor academic outcomes. This study explores the relationships among DAS, academic engagement, dropout intentions, and academic performance — measured by Grade Point Average (GPA) — in medical students. It aims to understand how these factors relate to each other and predict academic performance. Methods Data were collected from 351 medical stu...

Catatonia in dementia: a systematic review of case reports and case series

Background: Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by motor, behavioral, and autonomic abnormalities. It is often underdiagnosed in geriatric patients with dementia despite established diagnostic criteria and treatment options. Objective: This systematic review investigates catatonia in the elderly, particularly those with dementia, to examine their clinical presentation, treatment response, and...

Bipolar Camouflage: A Cerebellar Cognitive Affective Syndrome Case Report

The cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome is a neuropsychiatric syndrome composed of affective (anxiety, depression, euphoria, and emotional lability) and cognitive symptoms (executive, attentional, and visuospatial deficits) that was described in the 1990s. We present the case of a 49-year-old woman with a history of an acute neurological episode at the age of 28, after which she reported a change in persona...

Catatonia in dementia: a systematic review of case reports and case series

Background: Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by motor, behavioral, and autonomic abnormalities. It is often underdiagnosed in geriatric patients with dementia despite established diagnostic criteria and treatment options. Objective: This systematic review investigates catatonia in the elderly, particularly those with dementia, to examine their clinical presentation, treatment response, and...

Correlates of burnout and dropout intentions in medical students: a cross-secti...

Background: Burnout is a pervasive issue among medical students, exhibiting a high prevalence that jeopardizes their academic success and may also predispose them to more severe affective disorders such as depression. This study aims to explore the complex relationships between psychological capital (PsyCap), general social support, educational satisfaction, and burnout, and how these factors collectively influ...

The Hero’s Substitution: Cross Sectional Study about Substitution Therapy for H...

Commentary to the Paper “Prevalence of the Most Frequent Neuropsychiatric Diagn...

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Addictive Potential of Social Media: A Cross Sectional Study in Portugal

Introduction: The use of social media is an extremely popular activity, with an average time spent of two and a half hours daily. The number of users continues to rise, with 4.65 billion around the world in 2022, approximately 58.7% of the world population. A rising number of studies show that a minority of these persons will develop a behavioral addiction on social media. The aim of this study was to understan...

Intelligence quotient (IQ) as a predictor of epilepsy surgery outcome

Introduction: About one-third of patients with epilepsy have a refractory form which is associated with important economic and psychosocial burden. Most of these patients also suffer from comorbidities. One of the most frequent is cognitive impairment. Resective surgery or neuromodulation techniques may improve seizure control. Several factors have been proposed as potential predictors of the success of surgery...