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La intersecția autism–ADHD.

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StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună01.07.2026

Anxiety Symptom Networks in Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder: A Comparative Network Analysis

This cross-sectional study of 815 patients compared anxiety symptom networks between major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) using the Beck Anxiety Inventory and network analysis techniques. While both conditions showed similar core anxiety symptoms (loss of control, choking sensations, breathing difficulties, unsteadiness, shakiness), MDD demonstrated stronger overall network connectivity than BD, suggesting different patterns of symptom interconnection despite comparable symptom profiles.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă26.06.2026

Agomelatine versus escitalopram for depression in people with epilepsy: A randomized controlled trial

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.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună24.06.2026

Effect of Prior Depression Diagnosis on Bipolar Disorder Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study

This retrospective cohort study analyzed 5,595 Japanese patients newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder to examine whether a prior depression diagnosis and its duration affected psychiatric and all-cause hospitalization rates and mortality. Patients with prior depression history showed slightly lower all-cause hospitalization risk (HR=0.87), with duration of preceding depression (≥1 year vs <1 year) not significantly altering psychiatric hospitalization outcomes.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună23.06.2026

Autism in Schizophrenia and Its Original Link to Self-Disorder: Returning a Borrowed Concept

This academic paper traces the historical origins of the term 'autism' coined by Eugen Bleuler in 1910 to describe schizophrenia, and how the concept was later borrowed to describe autism spectrum disorder, leading to diagnostic confusion. The authors argue that autistic features in schizophrenia differ fundamentally from autism spectrum disorder—rooted in self-disorder rather than developmental autism—and propose this distinction is crucial for accurate differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună22.06.2026

Association Between Bipolar Disorder and Parkinson's Disease: A Review of Dopaminergic Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

This literature review examines the association between bipolar disorder and Parkinson's disease, focusing on their shared dopaminergic dysfunction in nigrostriatal and mesolimbic pathways. Recent analyses and meta-analyses show increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease in bipolar disorder patients, though differentiating idiopathic from medication-induced parkinsonism requires careful evaluation including DAT scans.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă22.06.2026

Formal and Informal Care Costs Following Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury from Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Cross-Sectional Australian Study

This study compared the weekly utilization and associated costs of formal and informal care in 81 people with traumatic brain injury and 30 with spinal cord injury from motor vehicle accidents in Australia. Spinal cord injury (tetraplegia/paraplegia) required significantly higher costs for both formal and informal care, while informal care costs exceeded formal care costs for both conditions, highlighting the critical yet underacknowledged role of family caregiving in supporting recovery.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună22.06.2026

Problematic Social Networking Site Use: Effects on Mental Health and Brain Function

Excessive social networking site use is associated with elevated rates of depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and sleep disturbances, with preliminary neuroimaging evidence suggesting reduced gray matter in regions related to reward processing and inhibitory control. Cognitive Behavior Therapy shows promise as a short-term intervention, though more research is needed to fully understand the neurobiological mechanisms and treatment efficacy.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună21.06.2026

Relationship between depression and sex steroid hormones in women with epilepsy

This study investigated associations between sex steroid hormones, antiseizure medications, and depression in 112 women with epilepsy compared to 50 healthy controls, finding a 18.8% depression prevalence and significant hormonal differences including elevated testosterone and altered FSH, estradiol, progesterone, and prolactin levels. Sex steroid hormones emerge as potential biomarkers for depression risk in women with epilepsy, with implications for treatment and prognosis.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună21.06.2026

Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Burn Trauma: Clinical Epidemiology from a Tertiary Hospital

A prospective observational study over 24 months analyzed burn injury characteristics in patients with underlying neuropsychiatric conditions, finding epilepsy as the most common disorder (66.52%) followed by intellectual disability and dementia. Female patients experienced higher rates of severe burns and scalding injuries with more frequent third-degree burns and head/neck involvement compared to males.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună21.06.2026

Psychiatric Comorbidities in Functional Neurological Disorders and Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures: Systematic Review and Policy Recommendations

This systematic review examines psychiatric comorbidities associated with Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) and Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES), finding these are not autonomous conditions but develop alongside autism, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and alexithymia. The authors propose a biopsychosocial model where early trauma, abuse, and neglect contribute to progressive neurological sensitivity, particularly in young female patients, and recommend improved assessment and integrated treatment policies.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună21.06.2026

Anxiety and Depression after Spinal Cord Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study examined the prevalence of depression and anxiety in individuals with subacute and chronic spinal cord injury using validated psychological assessment tools (BDI and STAI scales). Results showed significant alterations in both depression and anxiety levels, with differences noted between subacute and chronic phases; early psychological assessment and intervention are recommended to prevent cognitive and mental health complications.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă21.06.2026

Epileptic variant in the spectrum of Alzheimer's disease - practical implications

Alzheimer's disease carries increased epilepsy risk not only in advanced stages but also during mild cognitive impairment and preclinical stages, with seizures sometimes being the earliest clinical manifestation (epileptic variant of AD). This presentation offers a therapeutic window where antiseizure medications may help prevent cognitive decline by addressing AD-related brain hyperexcitability, but requires biomarker assessment (amyloid and tau) for accurate diagnosis.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună21.06.2026

Depression and ADHD as predictors of exercise addiction: A cross-sectional study in frequent exercisers

This cross-sectional study of 173 frequent exercisers (>10 hours/week) examined relationships between depression, ADHD symptoms, and exercise addiction using standardized scales and regression analyses. Depressive and ADHD symptoms were significantly positively correlated with exercise addiction symptoms, with depression emerging as the stronger predictor after controlling for age and gender.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă21.06.2026

Effect of Educational Interventions on Psychiatrists' Adherence to Treatment Guidelines for Schizophrenia and Depression: A Multicenter Implementation Study

The EGUIDE project evaluated how educational lectures on clinical practice guidelines influenced 782 psychiatrists' treatment practices across 176 Japanese hospitals, comparing guideline adherence in over 11,000 patients with schizophrenia or major depressive disorder. Psychiatrists who participated in guideline education showed higher rates of guideline-recommended treatments including appropriate antipsychotic monotherapy and reduced unnecessary psychotropic co-prescriptions.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună20.06.2026

Pathogenesis of Comorbid Epilepsy in Alzheimer's Disease and the Role of Perampanel as an AMPA Receptor Inhibitor

Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy frequently co-occur and share common pathogenic mechanisms involving AMPA-type glutamate receptors. Perampanel, an FDA-approved AMPAR antagonist for seizure management, may offer therapeutic benefits in patients with comorbid AD-epilepsy, particularly those with myoclonus or sleep disturbances, though clinical evidence remains limited.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă20.06.2026

Mental Health Problems in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Patients: An Umbrella Systematic Review

This umbrella systematic review synthesized 20 systematic reviews to assess the prevalence and correlates of mental illness in traumatic spinal cord injury patients, finding depression (up to 43%), PTSD (up to 62%), anxiety (27%), and hazardous alcohol use (≥50%) as major concerns. Common risk factors included pain, injury severity, low social support, and maladaptive coping, though evidence for effective interventions was limited.