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Exploring the significance of fatty acid-binding protein 4 levels as a biomarker for autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Lipid metabolism and its regulatory molecules, especially adipokines, have gained significant attention in recent pathogenesis research of autism spectrum …
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N-acetylcysteine for patients with alcohol use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and their co-occurrence: a systematic review of placebo-controlled randomized trials
INTRODUCTION: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are thought to be significant global contributors to the burden …
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Prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among individuals with mental disorders in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the past 25 years
BACKGROUND: Suicide causes over 800,000 deaths globally each year, with 73% occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, data …
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Prevalence and psychological correlates of borderline personality traits among medical students in Egypt: a multicenter cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Borderline personality traits are prevalent among university students and can significantly impair their emotional and interpersonal functioning. This study …
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Effect of a positive thinking skills training program on psychological adjustment among psychiatric patients’ caregivers
BACKGROUND: Psychiatric disorders are becoming a major public health problem. The prolonged caregiving responsibilities for psychiatric patients can deplete the …
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Assessment of psychometric properties of autism spectrum diagnostic profile (ASDP) among Egyptian children aged 2–12 years
BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that has profound effects on multiple dimensions of functioning in …
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Prescription drug misuse and risk factors among Somali adolescents: a qualitative study exploring peer influence, stress, and academic pressure
BACKGROUND: Drug misuse among adolescents is a growing public health concern in Somalia, with prescription drug abuse emerging as a …
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Screening young children for neurodevelopmental differences in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
BACKGROUND: Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) present in approximately 10% of children globally. Awareness of NDDs in sub-Saharan Africa is relatively low …
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Pomgulated methionil (LY2140023) in schizophrenia patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Pomaglumetad methionil (LY2140023 monohydrate) is a potent and selective agonist for metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluR2/3). Unlike traditional antipsychotics, it …
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Safety planning and transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescent suicide prevention in Mozambique: study protocol for the SPI/TCBT-S hybrid effectiveness/implementation cluster randomized trial
BACKGROUND: More than 75% of suicide deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) and almost 90% of adolescents who die …
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Mental health treatment and its impact on survival outcomes in patients with comorbid mental health and cardiovascular diseases: a retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Mental illness and cardiovascular diseases frequently co-occur and are among the leading causes of global morbidity and mortality. Their …
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Lived experiences of caregivers with a family member living with a severe mental health condition in South Africa
BACKGROUND: In low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) such as South Africa, people with severe mental health conditions (SMHC) typically reside …
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WhatsApp as a tool for psychiatric crisis management: lessons from a Ghanaian support group
BACKGROUND: Psychiatric emergencies, such as psychosis, suicidality, and severe agitation, pose significant challenges in low-resource settings like Ghana, where access …
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A cluster-randomized trial of interventions for adolescent mental disorders in Zimbabwe
PURPOSE: Young people have low uptake of mental health. We compared two task-shifted mental health care models, i.e., adult Friendship …
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Neurodevelopmental problems in pre-school children in rural Western Cape, South Africa: is community screening feasible?
BACKGROUND: There is no standard public health screening for neurodevelopmental disorders in pre-school children in South Africa. There are pragmatic …
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Does KarXT (xanomeline-trospium) represent a novel approach to schizophrenia management? A GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials
BACKGROUND: Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric disorder characterized by positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms. KarXT, a novel combination of xanomeline …
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Mental health conditions of young Ethiopians who use substances: a cross-sectional study in West Arsi zone
BACKGROUND: Mental health conditions among young Ethiopians present a pressing public health concern, posing risks to their well-being and productivity. …
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Prevalence of depression and its correlates among undergraduate health science students in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Depression among undergraduate health science students is increasingly recognized as a significant public health issue globally. These students face …
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The association of social media use and other social factors with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in Egyptian university students
BACKGROUND: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Many studies reported that excessive social …
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Impact of smartphone addiction on health status, mental well-being, and sleep quality among medical students in Sudan
BACKGROUND: Smartphone use has rapidly increased worldwide. It was estimated that worldwide use of smartphones surpassed 4.3 billion in 2023, …