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This scoping review examines theatre-based interventions as a therapeutic approach for individuals with autism spectrum disorder across different age groups. The review synthesizes evidence on how theatrical techniques may support social communication, emotional expression, and other developmental outcomes in autistic populations.
Researchers developed a mannose-modified nanomicelle (Man-LA) designed to deliver hydrogen sulfide directly to the brain via GLUT1 transporters in astrocytes, and demonstrated in rat autism models that it alleviates behavioral symptoms while promoting aerobic glycolysis and protecting hippocampal neurons. The study identifies dysregulation of astrocytic aerobic glycolysis and H₂S signaling as potentially important in autism pathophysiology, though these findings remain preclinical and require human validation.
This double-blind randomized trial compared agomelatine and escitalopram in 51 people with epilepsy and major depressive disorder, evaluating effects on depression, seizure frequency, sleep, cognition, and quality of life. Both medications improved depression similarly with minimal adverse events; escitalopram showed greater quality-of-life improvement while agomelatine showed better verbal memory outcomes, with no significant effects on seizure frequency in either group.
A case report describes a patient with ADHD and treatment-resistant depression who developed serotonin syndrome postoperatively due to concurrent use of venlafaxine, opioids, stimulants, and cannabis. The condition was diagnosed using Hunter criteria and successfully reversed through discontinuation of serotonergic medications and supportive care.
This study applied the Evaluation of Autism Gene Link Evidence (EAGLE) framework to systematically curate 222 genes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, identifying 78 with definitive evidence for autism association, 43 with moderate evidence, and 99 with limited evidence. The analysis revealed differential expression and enrichment patterns at brain and cellular levels, establishing biological relevance for distinguishing autism-specific genetic associations from broader neurodevelopmental disorder phenotypes.