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View article: An ecological momentary assessment of the dynamic relationship between microaggression, idea of reference and affects in patients with first-episode psychosis
An ecological momentary assessment of the dynamic relationship between microaggression, idea of reference and affects in patients with first-episode psychosis Open
These results suggested that negative affects and the presence of IoR may influence their perception of microaggressive experiences. The study allows a better understanding of the role of different factors in the processing of microaggress…
View article: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Substance Use Disorders is Safe and Tolerable: A Systematic Review of 141 Clinical Trials Including 4,299 Participants
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Substance Use Disorders is Safe and Tolerable: A Systematic Review of 141 Clinical Trials Including 4,299 Participants Open
Background Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a noninvasive neuromodulation intervention that has been investigated as a treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and its co-occurring disorders. As the number of rTMS S…
View article: Craving Prediction From fMRI Drug Cue Reactivity in Methamphetamine Use Disorder: A Parsimonious Neurobiological Model
Craving Prediction From fMRI Drug Cue Reactivity in Methamphetamine Use Disorder: A Parsimonious Neurobiological Model Open
Background Craving is a fundamental aspect of substance use disorder (SUD), traditionally assessed through subjective self‐report measures. To develop more objective assessments, we created a brain‐based marker to predict craving based on …
View article: Neuroanatomical Correlates of Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia
Neuroanatomical Correlates of Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia Open
Background Schizophrenia is characterized by widespread structural brain abnormalities, but associations between structural abnormalities and negative symptom severity are not well understood. Negative symptoms have been conceptualized in …
View article: Effectiveness of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Protocols on Drug Craving and Consumption/Relapse in Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 208 Clinical Trials and 36 Protocols
Effectiveness of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Protocols on Drug Craving and Consumption/Relapse in Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 208 Clinical Trials and 36 Protocols Open
Background Transcranial Magnetic, Electrical, and Focused-Ultrasound Stimulation (TMS/tES/tFUS) are major noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques used to treat various psychiatric disorders, including substance use disorders (SUDs)…
View article: Food insecurity and sleep deficiency among older Filipinos: the mediating roles of depressive symptoms and frailty phenotypes
Food insecurity and sleep deficiency among older Filipinos: the mediating roles of depressive symptoms and frailty phenotypes Open
The results indicated that food insecurity is associated with sleep deficiency, with frailty phenotype and depressive symptoms playing a potential mediating role. However, further research is needed to establish causal pathways. Preventing…
View article: Ecological Momentary Assessment of Voice & Psychological Factors: Group & Individual Mechanisms
Ecological Momentary Assessment of Voice & Psychological Factors: Group & Individual Mechanisms Open
Objectives Cross‐sectional associations between voice and psychological factors are known, but changes over time offer opportunities to refine our understanding of their interactions and consider customized treatment options. Study objecti…
View article: Trash‐to‐Energy: Shedding Light on Plastic and Biomass Valorization Through Artificial Photosynthesis Towards Sustainability
Trash‐to‐Energy: Shedding Light on Plastic and Biomass Valorization Through Artificial Photosynthesis Towards Sustainability Open
Solid waste remains a global crisis in which massive amount of solid waste is disposed of in landfills and the environment yearly, leading to detrimental environmental pollution and loss of resources. However, the current downcycling techn…
View article: Social context is a cue for tic reduction in clinical settings
Social context is a cue for tic reduction in clinical settings Open
Assessment and diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders relies on clinical observation and self-reported history. However, tics are highly susceptible to contextual influences, including clinical interactions. We used video-b…
View article: Association of Physical Activity from Wearable Devices and Chronic Disease Risk: Insights from the All of Us Research Program
Association of Physical Activity from Wearable Devices and Chronic Disease Risk: Insights from the All of Us Research Program Open
Physical activity is a modifiable factor influencing chronic disease risk. Previous studies often relied on self-reported activity measures or short-term assessments, limiting their accuracy. Leveraging Fitbit-derived data from the All of…
View article: Machine Learning-Driven fMRI Analysis for Objective Craving Prediction
Machine Learning-Driven fMRI Analysis for Objective Craving Prediction Open
Background Craving is a fundamental aspect of substance use disorder (SUD), traditionally assessed through subjective self-report measures. To develop more objective assessments, we created a brain-based marker to predict craving based on …
View article: Improved inhibitory control following combined transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and cognitive training in individuals with traumatic brain injury and impulsivity
Improved inhibitory control following combined transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and cognitive training in individuals with traumatic brain injury and impulsivity Open
Impulsive behaviors, such as reduced inhibitory control, are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study investigated the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over the prefrontal cortex paired with cogn…
View article: Targeting VMPFC‐amygdala circuit with TMS in substance use disorder: A mechanistic framework
Targeting VMPFC‐amygdala circuit with TMS in substance use disorder: A mechanistic framework Open
The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (VMPFC), located along the medial aspect of the frontal area, plays a critical role in regulating arousal/emotions. Its intricate connections with subcortical structures, including the striatum and amygda…
View article: DRIVERS OF SOCIAL WITHDRAWAL IN INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER’S: AN ANALYSIS OF ONLINE PERSONAL NARRATIVES
DRIVERS OF SOCIAL WITHDRAWAL IN INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER’S: AN ANALYSIS OF ONLINE PERSONAL NARRATIVES Open
The relationship between social isolation and cognitive impairment is a pernicious cycle. On the one hand, social isolation is associated with an increase in risk of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and of AD progression; and on the other hand, th…
View article: DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS MEDIATE THE LONGITUDINAL ASSOCIATION OF RELIGIOUSNESS WITH SLEEP HEALTH AMONG OLDER ADULTS
DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS MEDIATE THE LONGITUDINAL ASSOCIATION OF RELIGIOUSNESS WITH SLEEP HEALTH AMONG OLDER ADULTS Open
Although previous research shows that religiousness is significantly associated with better sleep health, their underlying mechanisms are unclear. We examined whether psychological distress and healthy behaviors mediated the association of…
View article: COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION (CMC) AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER’S
COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION (CMC) AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER’S Open
Normal aging confers a host of risk factors for loneliness and social isolation. Aging accompanied by Alzheimer’s-related changes in cognition and function may result in even higher risk of loneliness and social isolation. Nevertheless, ol…
View article: Plastic‐to‐Treasure: Innovative advances in photo/electro‐catalytic upcycling technologies for commodity chemicals and fuels
Plastic‐to‐Treasure: Innovative advances in photo/electro‐catalytic upcycling technologies for commodity chemicals and fuels Open
Plastics are one of the greatest inventions of the 20 th century that bring convenience to mankind. Owing to the commercialization of plastics, plastic pollution has become a petrifying environmental issue as the demand for plastic product…
View article: Neuroimaging in Youth with Tourette Syndrome: Feasibility and Predictors of Motion in a Treatment-Seeking Sample
Neuroimaging in Youth with Tourette Syndrome: Feasibility and Predictors of Motion in a Treatment-Seeking Sample Open
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data is challenging to acquire from children, especially those with high levels of movement. Here we examine the feasibility of scanning treatment-seeking youth with Tourette Syndrome (TS) and predictors of…
View article: Real-time TMS-EEG for brain state-controlled research and precision treatment: a narrative review and guide
Real-time TMS-EEG for brain state-controlled research and precision treatment: a narrative review and guide Open
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) modulates neuronal activity, but the efficacy of an open-loop approach is limited due to the brain state’s dynamic nature. Real-time integration with electroencephalography (EEG) increases experiment…
View article: Imitation Learning with Limited Actions via Diffusion Planners and Deep Koopman Controllers
Imitation Learning with Limited Actions via Diffusion Planners and Deep Koopman Controllers Open
Recent advances in diffusion-based robot policies have demonstrated significant potential in imitating multi-modal behaviors. However, these approaches typically require large quantities of demonstration data paired with corresponding robo…
View article: A cognitive neural circuit biotype of depression showing functional and behavioral improvement after transcranial magnetic stimulation in the B-SMART-fMRI trial
A cognitive neural circuit biotype of depression showing functional and behavioral improvement after transcranial magnetic stimulation in the B-SMART-fMRI trial Open
We previously identified a cognitive biotype of depression characterized by treatment resistance, impaired cognitive control behavioral performance and dysfunction in the cognitive control circuit, comprising the dorsolateral prefrontal co…
View article: Aberrant connectivity in the hippocampus, bilateral insula and temporal poles precedes treatment resistance in first-episode psychosis: a prospective resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study with connectivity concordance mapping
Aberrant connectivity in the hippocampus, bilateral insula and temporal poles precedes treatment resistance in first-episode psychosis: a prospective resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study with connectivity concordance mapping Open
Functional connectivity resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging has been proposed to predict antipsychotic treatment response in schizophrenia. However, only a few prospective studies have examined baseline resting-state functi…
View article: Automated Quantification of Eye Tics Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning Techniques
Automated Quantification of Eye Tics Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning Techniques Open
Background Tourette syndrome (TS) tics are typically quantified using “paper and pencil” rating scales that are susceptible to factors that adversely impact validity. Video‐based methods to more objectively quantify tics have been develope…