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View article: Effectiveness of an online biopsychosocial cognitive-behavioural preventive intervention to improve wellbeing and mental health during pregnancy. Randomized controlled trial (BienGestar)
Effectiveness of an online biopsychosocial cognitive-behavioural preventive intervention to improve wellbeing and mental health during pregnancy. Randomized controlled trial (BienGestar) Open
View article: Association Between Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure and Autism in Children: EPINED Study
Association Between Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure and Autism in Children: EPINED Study Open
Purpose Air pollutants are emerging as recognised contributing factors in the aetiology of neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly increasing the risk of autism in children. This study explored the association between prenatal exposure …
View article: Exposure to heavy metals and neuropsychological performance in children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Exposure to heavy metals and neuropsychological performance in children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Open
Heavy metal exposure can negatively impact the neuropsychological development of children and has been linked to ADHD. We investigated the association between heavy metal exposure and neuropsychological functions in children with and witho…
View article: Effects of Prenatal Essential and Toxic Metal Exposure on Children’s Neurodevelopment: A Multi-Method Approach
Effects of Prenatal Essential and Toxic Metal Exposure on Children’s Neurodevelopment: A Multi-Method Approach Open
The impact of prenatal exposure to trace metal mixtures on children’s neurodevelopment remains debated. Many studies treat all trace metals as a single entity, overlooking the distinct biological roles of essential and toxic metals. This a…
View article: Associations of maternal dietary carbohydrate intake, glycemic index, and glycemic load during pregnancy with offspring neurodevelopment
Associations of maternal dietary carbohydrate intake, glycemic index, and glycemic load during pregnancy with offspring neurodevelopment Open
Emerging evidence suggests that periconceptional nutrition could significantly impact children’s brain development. Few studies have explored the effect of maternal carbohydrate intake on offspring’s cognitive outcomes. Evidence suggests p…
View article: Psychometric Properties of the Social Responsiveness Scale 2nd Edition (SRS-2) and Development of a Short Version in a Spanish Sample
Psychometric Properties of the Social Responsiveness Scale 2nd Edition (SRS-2) and Development of a Short Version in a Spanish Sample Open
Earlier identification of autistic traits is crucial for timely interventions in children and adolescents. This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Social Responsiveness Scale 2nd Edition (SRS-2) -answered by parents-…
View article: Psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the climate anxiety scale in Spanish-speaking adolescents
Psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the climate anxiety scale in Spanish-speaking adolescents Open
Introduction Evidence suggests that climate change affects both the physical and mental health of the global population. In this context, interest in research and in the development of reliable and valid tools to measure climate anxiety—de…
View article: Factors influencing breastfeeding initiation, duration, and early cessation: a focus on maternal and infant characteristics
Factors influencing breastfeeding initiation, duration, and early cessation: a focus on maternal and infant characteristics Open
These findings emphasize the importance of maternal emotional health during the perinatal period and the influence of early infant temperament on breastfeeding outcomes. Interventions aimed at supporting breastfeeding should integrate psyc…
View article: Association between urinary toxic and essential metals exposure and autism in children
Association between urinary toxic and essential metals exposure and autism in children Open
View article: Prevalence and Sociodemographic and Academic Factors Associated with Mental Health Problems in Spanish University Students
Prevalence and Sociodemographic and Academic Factors Associated with Mental Health Problems in Spanish University Students Open
There has been an increase of mental problems in university students word wile. We investigated the prevalence of common mental problems in students at a public Spanish university and their associated sociodemographic and academic factors.…
View article: Association of Prenatal Healthy and Unhealthy Plant-Based Diets with Behavioral Outcomes in Preschool Children
Association of Prenatal Healthy and Unhealthy Plant-Based Diets with Behavioral Outcomes in Preschool Children Open
Background/Objectives: Dietary patterns rich in plant-based foods during pregnancy have been associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring. However, not all components of these diets are healthy, and the impact of their quality …
View article: Dietary glycemic index and load during pregnancy and offspring behavioral outcomes: exploring sex differences
Dietary glycemic index and load during pregnancy and offspring behavioral outcomes: exploring sex differences Open
Given the importance of carbohydrates during pregnancy and the limited evidence on the impact of its excessive intake on offspring neurodevelopment, this study aimed to assess the associations between maternal glycemic index (GI) and glyce…
View article: Effect of Probiotics on the Symptomatology of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Pilot Study
Effect of Probiotics on the Symptomatology of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Pilot Study Open
The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of using probiotics with strains related to dopamine and gamma-aminobutyric acid production on clinical features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or attention deficit/hyperactivity di…
View article: Examining the Relationship Between Parental Broader Autism Phenotype Traits, Offspring Autism, and Parental Mental Health
Examining the Relationship Between Parental Broader Autism Phenotype Traits, Offspring Autism, and Parental Mental Health Open
Broader Autism Phenotype (BAP) traits may be present in parents of children on the autism spectrum. However, the prevalence and impact of these traits on parental mental health is poorly understood. We explore BAP traits and its relationsh…
View article: Effects of Breastfeeding on Cognitive Abilities at 4 Years Old: Cohort Study
Effects of Breastfeeding on Cognitive Abilities at 4 Years Old: Cohort Study Open
Human breast milk dynamically adapts to meet the needs of healthy neurodevelopment. While a great deal of research has examined the relationship between breastfeeding, infant cognitive development and IQ, findings are inconclusive when pot…
View article: Adherence to the Mediterranean diet during pregnancy and behavioural problems at 4 years of age
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet during pregnancy and behavioural problems at 4 years of age Open
There is an increasing prevalence of psychological issues in childhood. Lifestyle factors during pregnancy, including maternal nutrition, have been linked to children's behavioural development. This study aims to assess the impact of adher…
View article: Association of Prenatal Dietary Toxicants and Inorganic Arsenic Exposure with Children’s Emotional and Behavioral Problems: ECLIPSES Study
Association of Prenatal Dietary Toxicants and Inorganic Arsenic Exposure with Children’s Emotional and Behavioral Problems: ECLIPSES Study Open
Prenatal exposure to dietary toxicants is linked to neurocognitive issues, but its effect on early emotional and behavioral development in children is less clear. To explore the relationship between prenatal intake of As, iAs, Cd, MeHg, Pb…
View article: Association between Prenatal Dietary Toxicants and Infant Neurodevelopment: The Role of Fish
Association between Prenatal Dietary Toxicants and Infant Neurodevelopment: The Role of Fish Open
More research is needed to understand how the maternal consumption of fish and fish-borne toxicants impacts infant neurodevelopment. The present analysis was conducted over 460 mother–infant pairs within the ECLIPSES study. Dietary intake …
View article: Prevalence of comorbidity of autism and <scp>ADHD</scp> and associated characteristics in school population: <scp>EPINED</scp> study
Prevalence of comorbidity of autism and <span>ADHD</span> and associated characteristics in school population: <span>EPINED</span> study Open
Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comorbidity in the school population have been understudied. This study estimates its prevalence considering both parents' and teachers' reports and clinical diagnosis. Sociodemogr…
View article: Cluster analysis of teachers report for identifying symptoms of autism spectrum and/or attention deficit hyperactivity in school population: EPINED study
Cluster analysis of teachers report for identifying symptoms of autism spectrum and/or attention deficit hyperactivity in school population: EPINED study Open
An early detection of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs) is crucial for their prognosis; however, the clinical heterogeneity of some disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a…
View article: Identifying Adolescents at Risk for Emotional Disorders with Latent Profile Analysis: A Personalized, Transdiagnostic Preventive Intervention
Identifying Adolescents at Risk for Emotional Disorders with Latent Profile Analysis: A Personalized, Transdiagnostic Preventive Intervention Open
View article: The Maternal Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Concentration in Early Pregnancy and Infant Neurodevelopment: The ECLIPSES Study
The Maternal Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Concentration in Early Pregnancy and Infant Neurodevelopment: The ECLIPSES Study Open
Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (n-3 LCPUFAs) play a key role in early neurodevelopment, but evidence from observational and clinical studies remains inconsistent. This study investigates the association between maternal n-3…
View article: Psychometric Properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in Spanish Adolescents
Psychometric Properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in Spanish Adolescents Open
Few studies have examined the psychometric properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in a large adolescent community sample, finding a significant disparity. This study explores the psychometric properties of the CD-RISC…
View article: Effectiveness of a transdiagnostic indicated preventive intervention for adolescents at high risk for anxiety and depressive disorders
Effectiveness of a transdiagnostic indicated preventive intervention for adolescents at high risk for anxiety and depressive disorders Open
Despite ample evidence for transdiagnostic interventions in clinical populations and in universal prevention approaches, there are only a few controlled trials examining their role for indicated prevention. This study is the first randomiz…
View article: Prenatal iron supplementation adjusted to maternal iron stores reduces behavioural problems in 4‐year‐old children
Prenatal iron supplementation adjusted to maternal iron stores reduces behavioural problems in 4‐year‐old children Open
Prenatal iron supplementation improves children's health and cognitive performance, but few studies explore behavioural development. This study assessed the effects of adjusting prenatal iron supplementation to maternal iron stores during …
View article: Prenatal vitamin B12 status and cognitive functioning in children at 4 years of age: The ECLIPSES Study
Prenatal vitamin B12 status and cognitive functioning in children at 4 years of age: The ECLIPSES Study Open
Maternal vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with disturbed cognitive functioning in offspring at different ages during childhood. However, this association has not been explored in pre‐school‐age children. The objective of this stu…
View article: Randomized controlled trial for selective preventive transdiagnostic intervention for adolescents at risk for emotional disorders
Randomized controlled trial for selective preventive transdiagnostic intervention for adolescents at risk for emotional disorders Open
Significant evidence does exist on the effectiveness of transdiagnostic interventions to improve emotional problems in clinical populations, and their application as universal and indicated prevention programs. However, no randomized contr…
View article: Retraction Note: Randomized controlled trial for selective preventive transdiagnostic intervention for adolescents at risk for emotional disorders
Retraction Note: Randomized controlled trial for selective preventive transdiagnostic intervention for adolescents at risk for emotional disorders Open
View article: Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollutants and Attentional Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Development in Children: A Systematic Review
Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollutants and Attentional Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Development in Children: A Systematic Review Open
Up to 9.5% of the world’s population is diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), making it one of the most common childhood disorders. Air pollutants could be considered an environmental risk condition for ADHD, but …
View article: Maternal Vitamin B12 Status during Pregnancy and Early Infant Neurodevelopment: The ECLIPSES Study
Maternal Vitamin B12 Status during Pregnancy and Early Infant Neurodevelopment: The ECLIPSES Study Open
In this prospective cohort study of 434 mother–infant pairs from the ECLIPSES study, we examine the association between maternal vitamin B12 status at the beginning and end of pregnancy and the neurodevelopmental outcomes of infants 40 day…