Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Experiential Avoidance as a Transdiagnostic Mediator in the Relationship Between Intolerance of Uncertainty, Maladaptive Perfectionism, and Psychiatric Symptoms: Structural and Causal Mediation Analyses in a Clinical Sample

PMCID: PMC12178104 PMID: 40536179 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.70102 Journal: Clinical psychology & psychotherapy Publication Date: 2025-6-19 Authors: Gerdan G, Salcioglu E Key Points * Experiential avoidance fully mediates the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty, maladaptive perfectionism, and psychiatric symptoms * EA explained 1.254 standard deviations in the relationship between intolerance

By Ethan Littlefield

Pharmacology

Comparative effectiveness of interventions to facilitate deprescription of benzodiazepines and other sedative hypnotics: systematic review and meta-analysis

PMCID: PMC12171951 PMID: 40527546 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2024-081336 Journal: BMJ (Clinical research ed.) Publication Date: 2025 Authors: Zeraatkar D, Nagraj SK, Ling M, Jassal T, Kirsh S, et al. Key Points * Patient education and pharmacist-led interventions showed the most promise in facilitating BSH discontinuation * Low-certainty evidence suggests 144 more patients

By Ethan Littlefield

Neurology

Longitudinal assessment of cognitive function in testicular cancer patients prior to orchiectomy and 9 months later and associations with tumor markers

PMCID: PMC12174274 PMID: 40526183 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-025-09637-w Journal: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Højris NF, Frederiksen Y, Agerbæk M, Nielsen SH, Holt M, et al. Key Points * Low prevalence of cognitive impairment (10.3% pre-surgery,

By Ethan Littlefield

Psychiatry

Longitudinal Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents With Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

PMCID: PMC12177204 PMID: 40534226 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.70618 Journal: Brain and behavior Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Garas P, Takacs ZK, Balázs J Key Points * Individuals with ADHD have a 3-4 times higher risk of suicidal behaviors compared to non-ADHD populations * Suicide risk varies significantly across ADHD subtypes, with combined

By Ethan Littlefield

Pharmacology

Long‐Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Use and Discontinuation Rates in Children and Adolescents With Schizophrenia Using Medicaid Claims Data

PMCID: PMC12172391 PMID: 40525645 DOI: 10.1111/eip.70063 Journal: Early intervention in psychiatry Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Ward TM, Xu J, Hall DB, Chen X, Benavides S, et al. Key Points * LAI antipsychotics represent an emerging treatment strategy for pediatric psychiatric populations, potentially improving medication adherence * Paliperidone palmitate showed

By Ethan Littlefield

Psychiatry

Status and associated factors of psychological resilience of Chinese medical aid team members under public health emergencies in a cross-sectional study

PMCID: PMC12173397 PMID: 40526630 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0324952 Journal: PloS one Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Wei X, Liang Y, Huang J Key Points * Psychological resilience is significantly influenced by professional experience, family support, and cultural adaptation * 53.9% of CMATMs reported experiencing loneliness, which negatively impacted psychological resilience

By Ethan Littlefield

Psychiatry

Determining the Effects of Emotional Freedom Techniques on Sexual Dysfunction and Self‐Care Management in Women Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis

PMCID: PMC12171629 PMID: 40525294 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.70635 Journal: Brain and behavior Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Çuvadar A, Güneş A, Baş YÇ, Kehaya S Key Points * EFT intervention demonstrated significant improvements in sexual functioning for MS patients * Mean MSISQ-19 primary subscale scores reduced from 10.56 ± 4.11 at

By Ethan Littlefield

Psychiatry

Exploring Post‐Retrieval Strategies to Reduce Drug Craving in Methamphetamine Use Disorders

PMCID: PMC12178206 PMID: 40536786 DOI: 10.1111/adb.70049 Journal: Addiction biology Publication Date: 2025-6-19 Authors: Li J, Dong Y, Chen W, Wang J, Zheng X Key Points * First human study demonstrating memory reconsolidation interventions can effectively reduce methamphetamine use disorder cravings * R-E and R-CT groups showed significant craving suppression

By Ethan Littlefield

Psychiatry

Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: A Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Randomized Trial

PMCID: PMC12178270 PMID: 40536869 DOI: 10.1111/adb.70057 Journal: Addiction biology Publication Date: 2025-6-19 Authors: Guldas S, Tumkaya S, Yucens B Key Points * First double-blind, randomized controlled trial evaluating wide-volume TMS for opioid use disorder * No serious adverse events were observed, suggesting the safety of the wvTMS approach * Further

By Ethan Littlefield

Psychiatry

The effect of cognitive behavioural therapy on pain and disability in chronic non-specific low back pain: An overview of systematic reviews

PMCID: PMC12173195 PMID: 40526738 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0325122 Journal: PloS one Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Leung T, Low MK, Yao PC, Pinho-Gomes AC Key Points * CBT provides statistically significant but modest improvements in pain intensity and disability for chronic low back pain patients * Combination interventions (CBT + active treatments)

By Ethan Littlefield