Spatiotemporal Learning of Brain Dynamics from fMRI Using Frequency-Specific Multi-Band Attention for Cognitive and Psychiatric Applications
Arxiv.orgby Sangyoon Bae et al.
A delightful exploration into the complexities of brain dynamics through fMRI, as researchers connect the dots between adaptive cognition and psychiatric disorders — all with fanciful attention to multifractals.
A Pilot Study of Synbiotics in Adults With Depressive Symptoms
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This study aims to investigate the effects of synbiotics on adults experiencing depressive symptoms of mild to moderate severity, located in Hong Kong.
Home-Based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for Depression in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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The efficacy of tDCS in alleviating depression symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients is evaluated, aiming for mental health improvement.
The Covideo Study - a Trial of Cognitive Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder in Youth, Comparing Screen to Office Delivery
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This study compares cognitive therapy delivery methods (screen vs. office) for social anxiety disorder among youth.
Efficacy and Mechanism of Transcranial Temporal Interference Stimulation (tTIS) in the Treatment of Adolescent Depression
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This study focuses on adolescents with major depressive disorder and explores the effectiveness of tTIS as a treatment option.
When effort pays off: An experimental investigation into action orientation and anxiety as buffering factors between anhedonia and reward motivation
Plos.orgby Michael R. Gallagher et al.
Research exploring the sticky conundrum of anhedonia—when delight seems but a distant memory and reward motivation needs a bit of a stern pep talk.
Decline in striatal binding ratio associated with accelerated decline in performance on symbol digit modality but not MoCA in Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis
The BMJby Pisani et al.
An enlightening examination of the peculiar interplay between dopamine and cognitive impairments in Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis—because nothing says brain science like a good synaptic puzzle.
Clinical and Forensic Issues in the Treatment of Physicians: March 2025
Healio Psychiatryby Healio Psychiatry
This article discusses the complex clinical and legal considerations affecting the treatment of healthcare professionals, specifically targeting psychiatry. It is published in the context of ongoing challenges faced by physicians dealing with mental health issues.
Deep graph learning of multimodal brain networks defines treatment-predictive signatures in major depression
Nature Molecular Psychiatryby Yong Jiao et al.
This article discusses the application of deep graph learning techniques to identify predictive signatures in brain networks that correspond to treatment responses in major depression.
Smell Test at Home May Sniff Out Early Cognitive Decline
Neuroscience Newsby Neuroscience News
A new study highlights that olfactory testing could offer a simple, cost-effective way to detect early cognitive impairment from home. Researchers found that older adults with mild cognitive issues performed worse on odor identification and memory tasks than cognitively normal individuals.
Glutamate Unlocks Brain Cell Channels to Enable Thinking and Learning
Neuroscience Newsby Neuroscience News
Researchers used advanced cryo-electron microscopy to capture atomic-level images of how glutamate, a key neurotransmitter, opens channels in brain cells. These channels, known as AMPA receptors, are essential for neuron-to-neuron communication and play a role in learning, memory, and disorders like epilepsy.
Ketamine for Pain, Opioid Use, and Mental Health in Orthopedic Trauma Patients
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The study assesses the effects of ketamine treatment on depression and pain management in patients undergoing orthopedic trauma surgery in Lubbock, Texas.
Brain Activity Changes After Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Autistic Youth From High-Need Communities
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This study focuses on examining the changes in brain activity after cognitive behavioral therapy in autistic youth experiencing anxiety in high-need communities.
Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Multi-component Exercise on Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscienceby Hualei Liu et al.
This systematic review examines the impacts of multi-component exercise interventions on cognitive functions among older adults diagnosed with cognitive impairment, synthesizing available data to draw comprehensive conclusions.
Effects of m 6 A methylation of MAT2A mRNA regulated by METTL16 on learning and memory, hippocampal synaptic plasticity and Aβ1-42 in 5×FAD mice
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscienceby Sha Li et al.
This original research explores the regulatory effects of m6A methylation on MAT2A mRNA, focusing on its implications for learning, memory, and synaptic plasticity in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
Ictal cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction during focal seizures induced by direct electrical stimulation: An observational study research protocol
Plos.orgby Dmitry Zhuravlev et al.
In this riveting saga of neurons, researchers delve into the unsettling world of focal seizures and autonomic disturbance—a story of heart rates gone awry and blood pressures on roller coasters.