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View article: Epigenetic alterations of serotonergic but not dopaminergic signalling in compulsive sexual behaviour disorder
Epigenetic alterations of serotonergic but not dopaminergic signalling in compulsive sexual behaviour disorder Open
Overall, these findings suggest that dysregulation of serotonergic signalling might contribute to the CSBD etiology and further exploration of this avenue with larger sample sizes might be beneficial to our understanding of compulsive sexu…
View article: Comparative effects of pharmacological treatment for weight gain in patients treated with antipsychotics. A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Comparative effects of pharmacological treatment for weight gain in patients treated with antipsychotics. A systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sector.
View article: Clinical practice guidelines: sexual dysfunction in gynecological cancer patients
Clinical practice guidelines: sexual dysfunction in gynecological cancer patients Open
Background Sexual dysfunctions (SDs) due to gynecological cancer (GC) are common. Healthcare providers (HCPs) are often not prepared to address sexual health issues, missing the opportunity to provide comprehensive post-cancer survivorship…
View article: Editorial
Editorial Open
We hope you are entering January charged with new energy after the end-of-the year holiday! APP is calling your attention in the beginning of 2025 with a rich selection of articles covering different scientific and clinical topics. The fir…
View article: Comorbidity of binge eating disorder and other psychiatric disorders: a systematic review
Comorbidity of binge eating disorder and other psychiatric disorders: a systematic review Open
Objective: Binge eating disorder (BED), although relatively recently recognized as a distinct clinical syndrome, is the most common eating disorder. BED can occur as a separate phenomenon or in combination with other mental disorders, addi…
View article: Assessment and treatment of compulsive sexual behavior disorder: a sexual medicine perspective
Assessment and treatment of compulsive sexual behavior disorder: a sexual medicine perspective Open
Introduction The addition of compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) into the ICD-11 chapter on mental, behavioral, or neurodevelopmental disorders has greatly stimulated research and controversy around compulsive sexual behavior, or wh…
View article: An analysis of placental chorionic villous and decidual basalis tissue immunoreactivity in patients after cesarean section due to a placenta accreta spectrum disorder and elective cesarean section followed by the depressed mood
An analysis of placental chorionic villous and decidual basalis tissue immunoreactivity in patients after cesarean section due to a placenta accreta spectrum disorder and elective cesarean section followed by the depressed mood Open
An analysis of placental chorionic villous and decidual basalis tissue immunoreactivity in patients after cesarean section due to a placenta accreta spectrum disorder and elective cesarean section followed by a depressed mood. Research Bac…
View article: FOXP3-positive cell infiltration in the chorionic villi is increased in the placenta accreta and decreased in the placental abruption
FOXP3-positive cell infiltration in the chorionic villi is increased in the placenta accreta and decreased in the placental abruption Open
Our study provides further evidence that abnormal invasive placentation is an associated disturbance of the maternal immune response. Accordingly, we have theorized that alteration of the FOXP3-positive Treg cell infiltration into the plac…
View article: Comorbidity of Binge Eating and other psychiatric disorders: a systematic review
Comorbidity of Binge Eating and other psychiatric disorders: a systematic review Open
2) did not present empirical data, (3) were not scientifically peer-reviewed, (4) duplicated, (5) did not have full-text available, (6) were not related directly to the subject of the review, and (7) put emphasis on bariatric patients.
View article: (96) IMPACT OF MINDFULNESS MONOTHERAPY ON FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION SYMPTOMS AND SEX-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE
(96) IMPACT OF MINDFULNESS MONOTHERAPY ON FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION SYMPTOMS AND SEX-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE Open
Objectives The aim of the study was to assess the effect of mindfulness monotherapy on the reduction of sexual dysfunctions symptoms and sex-related quality of life, and the persistence of the effects after its completion. Methods We condu…
View article: Assessment of the effect of mindfulness monotherapy on sexual dysfunction symptoms and sex-related quality of life in women
Assessment of the effect of mindfulness monotherapy on sexual dysfunction symptoms and sex-related quality of life in women Open
Background Mindfulness-based therapies (MBTs) are frequently used in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions. So far, there has not been sufficient evidence for the effectiveness of interventions based on mindfulness monotherapy. Aim The aim …
View article: The comparison of variuos models of community psychiatry – a systematic review
The comparison of variuos models of community psychiatry – a systematic review Open
Review question / Objective: Review aimed to determine the effectiveness of community mental health model on patients with psychological health symptoms. Intervention was compared by model used (Community mental health center, community me…
View article: Assessing compulsive sexual behavior disorder: The development and international validation of the compulsive sexual behavior disorder-diagnostic inventory (CSBD-DI)
Assessing compulsive sexual behavior disorder: The development and international validation of the compulsive sexual behavior disorder-diagnostic inventory (CSBD-DI) Open
Background and aims The World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases ( ICD-11 ) includes Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD), a new diagnosis that is both controversial and groundbreaking, as it is the first …
View article: Withdrawal and tolerance as related to compulsive sexual behavior disorder and problematic pornography use – Preregistered study based on a nationally representative sample in Poland
Withdrawal and tolerance as related to compulsive sexual behavior disorder and problematic pornography use – Preregistered study based on a nationally representative sample in Poland Open
Background The addiction model of compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) and problematic pornography use (PPU) predicts the presence of withdrawal symptoms and increased tolerance for sexual stimuli in the disorder phenotype. However, …
View article: Mental and sexual health perspectives of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder •
Mental and sexual health perspectives of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder • Open
After introduction of compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) in the ICD-11, many questions regarding etiology, classification and diagnostic criteria remain unanswered, providing rationale for further research. In this commentary, we c…
View article: Psychological Characteristics of Sex Offenders
Psychological Characteristics of Sex Offenders Open
Introduction A significant problem for clinical judicial experts when issuing court opinions is the possibility that the assessed person may be simulating, as well as lack of examination tools that would increase the objectivity and reliab…
View article: Predictors of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Among Treatment-Seeking Women
Predictors of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Among Treatment-Seeking Women Open
Background Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder is currently included in the forthcoming eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11); however, prior studies have been conducted mostly on heterosexual, White/Eu…
View article: Therapeutic management of obesity induced by antipsychotic drugs
Therapeutic management of obesity induced by antipsychotic drugs Open
The introduction of second-generation antipsychotic drugs (SGAs) has contributed to a more effective treatment of mental diseases and patients’ improved quality of life. Their particular superiority to first-generation antipsychotics (FGAs…
View article: Applications of mindfulness in psychiatry
Applications of mindfulness in psychiatry Open
Mindfulness-Based Therapies (MBT) are more and more frequently used in the treatment of mental disorders. In the paper the efficacy of meditation programs in the treatment of a variety of mental health problems in diverse adult and adolesc…
View article: Methylphenidate-induced psychosis in a young antipsychotic-naïve female patient
Methylphenidate-induced psychosis in a young antipsychotic-naïve female patient Open
Methylphenidate (MPD) is commonly prescribed for patients with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Although used off-label, MPD forms part of complex and multifactorial treatment regimen for narcolepsy and hypersomnia, togethe…
View article: Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder – the evolution of a new diagnosis introduced to the ICD-11, current evidence and ongoing research challenges
Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder – the evolution of a new diagnosis introduced to the ICD-11, current evidence and ongoing research challenges Open
In 2019 Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) has been officially included in the forthcoming 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases published by the World Health Organization (WHO). The placement of CSBD as a ne…
View article: Dementia with Lewy bodies – a case report, diagnosis and management
Dementia with Lewy bodies – a case report, diagnosis and management Open
Dementia is one of the major health issues around the globe which can severely affect the daily functioning of patients and their caregivers. There is no pharmacological method that entirely cures dementia, however, early detection, precog…