bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Community Greening, Fear of Crime, and Mental Health Outcomes
Authors: Burt Cassidy J. , Kondo Michelle C. , Hohl Bernadette C. , Gong Catherine H. , Bushman Gregory , Wixom Caroline , South Eugenia C. , Cunningham Rebecca M. , Carter Patrick M. , Branas Charles C. , Zimmerman Marc A. 
Published: August 2021

AbstractUnmaintained vacant land in urban areas is associated with a number of negative outcomes for residents of urban areas, including mental and physical health, safety, and quality of life. Community programs which promote land parcel maintenance in urban neighborhoods have been found to reverse some of the effects that unmaintained land has on nearby residents. We explored how land parcel maintenance is associated with mental health outcomes using data collected in Flint, MI in 2017–2018. Trained observers assessed the maintenance of approximately 7200 land parcels and surveyed 691 residents (57% Female, 53% Black, M age = 51). We aggregated resident and parcel rating data to 463 street segments and compared three structural equation models (SEM) to estimate the mediating effects of fear of crime on the association of parcel qualities on mental distress for residents. We found that fear of crime mediated the association between parcel maintenance values and mental distress indicating that poor maintenance predicted more fear of crime which was associated with mental distress. Our findings add to our understanding about the mechanism by which vacant lot improvements may operate to enhance psychological well‐being of residents who live on streets with vacant and unkept lots.
MiRNA‐199a‐5p targets WNT2 to regulate depression through the CREB/BDNF signaling in hippocampal neuron
Authors: Liu Zheng , Yang Jianli , Fang Qing , Shao Hua , Yang Dalu , Sun Junfang , Gao Lizhi 
Published: August 2021

AbstractIntroductionThis study mainly investigated the role of miR‐199a‐5p in depression.MethodsqRT‐PCR and western blotting were employed to detect the expressions of miR‐199a‐5p, CREB and BDNF. Sucrose preference test, forced swimming test, and tail suspension test were performed to evaluate depression‐related symptoms. MTT assays and flow cytometry were used to examine the cell reproduction and apoptotic cells of hippocampal neuron.ResultsThe data demonstrated that the expression levels of miR‐199a‐5p in the cerebrospinal fluids and serums of depression patient and the hippocampus of chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) mouse were significantly increased. However, the expressions of WNT2, p‐CREB, and BDNF were inhibited. In addition, miR‐199a‐5p‐inhibitor enhanced sucrose preferences of CUMS mouse and decreased immobile time in sucrose preference test and forced swimming test. Knockdown of WNT2 attenuated the effects of miR‐199a‐5p‐inhibitor on cell reproduction and apoptotic cells of hippocampal neuron and the expression of WNT2, p‐CREB, and BDNF.ConclusionMiR‐199a‐5p can target WNT2 to enhance the development of depression through regulation of the CREB/BDNF signaling. Trial registration: JNU‐Hos‐49284.
Acupuncture ameliorates neurological function in rats with cerebral ischemia‐reperfusion by regulating the opening of large‐conductance Ca2+‐activated potassium channels
Authors: Han Lin , Wang Yong , Wang Guanran , Chen Yingying , Lin Haiping , Zhang Yanan , Shen Yan 
Published: August 2021

AbstractAcupuncture has a good effect on improving neurological function after cerebral ischemia‐reperfusion, but there are few studies on the neuroprotective effect of acupuncture from the perspective of ion channel cellular electrophysiology. Studies have shown that the over activation of large‐conductance Ca2+‐activated potassium channel （BKCa） after cerebral ischemia‐reperfusion can reduce the excitability of neurons and induce apoptosis. This study intends to establish middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R) model, with acupuncture at GV26 as the intervention measure, using patch‐clamp technique to record the electrophysiological changes of BKCa channel. The results showed that the neurological function score of MCAO/R rats was significantly decreased, and the conductance, open dwell time and open probability of BKCa channel in hippocampal CA1 neurons of MCAO/R rats were significantly increased. Acupuncture at GV26 could significantly improve the neurological function scores of MCAO/R rats, and reduce the conductance, open dwell time, and open probability of BKCa channel. The effect of acupuncture at GV26 was significantly better than acupuncture at non‐acupuncture point. The neuroprotective effect of acupuncture at GV26 after cerebral ischemia‐reperfusion may be related to regulating the electrophysiological characteristics of BKCa channel opening.
Activities of daily living as a longitudinal moderator of the effect of autonomic dysfunction on anxiety and depression of Parkinson's patients
Authors: Cui Jing , Qin Yao , Tian Yuling , Ge Xiaoyan , Han Hongjuan , Yang Zongfang , Yu Hongmei 
Published: August 2021

AbstractBackgroundThere is no clear time point for the onset of depression and anxiety in Parkinson's disease (PD), and their atypical physical symptoms often overlap with other nonmotor symptoms. Autonomic dysfunction usually appears earlier than motor symptoms, seriously impairing activities of daily living (ADL), even quality of life. Whether autonomic dysfunction can affect depression and anxiety in PD patients through ADL is still unclear.MethodsWe conducted three progressive autoregressive mediation models to evaluate whether ADL may mediate the association between autonomic symptom burden, where the mediation chain with autonomic function as an independent variable, ADL as a mediating variable, and anxiety and depression as dependent variables. The ADL of PD patients were measured by the Scales for Outcomes in Parkinson's disease‐Autonomic (SCOPA‐AUT) and Modified Schwab and England ADL scale, respectively, and the status of depression and anxiety were measured by the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and State‐Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).ResultsThere were 338 PD patients, including 220 males and 118 females. Demographic information, including age, gender, and education level, were not correlated with the depression and anxiety. Model III had the smallest AIC (AIC = 12,669.89), and the cross‐lagged relations were not statistically significant, so we selected Model II as the optimal model. In Model II, longitudinal autoregressive mediated effect and longitudinal mediated effect of autonomic dysfunction affecting anxiety and depression through ADL were not statistically significant, suggesting longitudinal changes of autonomic dysfunction were independent of anxiety and depression through ADL. Contemporaneous mediated effects of autonomic dysfunction affecting anxiety and depression through ADL were statistically significant, suggesting contemporaneous autonomic dysfunction may contribute to anxiety and depression through ADL.ConclusionsTargeted prevention and intervention measures for autonomic dysfunction and ADL should be taken to preserve and improve self‐perceived life satisfaction in the clinical practice and preventive health care of PD.
Amygdala subnuclei development in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: Association with social communication and repetitive behaviors
Authors: Seguin Diane , Pac Sara , Wang Jianan , Nicolson Rob , Martinez‐Trujillo Julio , Duerden Emma G. 
Published: August 2021

AbstractIntroductionThe amygdala subnuclei regulate emotional processing and are widely implicated in social cognitive impairments often seen in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dysregulated amygdala development has been reported in young children with ASD; less is known about amygdala maturation in later adolescence, a sensitive window for social skill development.MethodsThe macrostructural development of the amygdala subnuclei was assessed at two time points in a longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study of adolescents with ASD (n = 23) and typically‐developing adolescents (n = 15) . In adolescents with ASD, amygdala subnuclei growth was assessed in relation to ASD symptomatology based on standardized diagnostic assessments. Participants were scanned with MRI at median age of 12 years and returned for a second scan at a median age of 15 years. The volumes of nine amygdala subnuclei were extracted using an automatic segmentation algorithm.ResultsWhen examining the longitudinal data acquired across two time points, adolescents with ASD had larger basolateral amygdala (BLA) nuclei volumes compared to typically developing adolescents (B = 46.8, p = 0.04). When examining ASD symptomatology in relation to the growth of the amygdala subnuclei, reciprocal social interaction scores on the ADI‐R were positively associated with increased growth of the BLA nuclei (B = 8.3, p < 0.001). Growth in the medial nucleus negatively predicted the communication (B = −46.9, p = 0.02) and social (B = −47.7, p < 0.001) domains on the ADOS‐G. Growth in the right cortical nucleus (B = 26.14, p = 0.02) positively predicted ADOS‐G social scores. Central nucleus maturation (B = 29.9, p = 0.02) was associated with the repetitive behaviors domain on the ADOS‐G.ConclusionsLarger BLA volumes in adolescents with ASD may reflect underlying alterations in cellular density previously reported in post‐mortem studies. Furthermore, findings demonstrate an association between regional growth in amygdala subnuclei volumes and ASD symptomatology. Improved understanding of the developmental trajectories of the amygdala subnuclei may aid in identifying key windows for interventions, particularly for social communication, in adolescents with ASD.
Genistein acts as antidepressant agent against chronic mild stress‐induced depression model of rats through augmentation of brain‐derived neurotrophic factor
Authors: Chang Mingxiu , Zhang Li , Dai Huiyu , Sun Ling 
Published: August 2021

AbstractIn this study, the antidepression effects of genistein were investigated in rats induced with chronic mild stress. Animals were designated into the following groups: normal control, control, 10 mg, and 100 mg. The dose was given for 45 consecutive days via the oral route. Sucrose preference analysis, forced swim, and open field tests were performed, and serum cortisol and monoamine levels in brain tissue were determined. The mRNA and protein expression of brain‐derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) was also examined. Supplementation with genistein significantly increased the sucrose preference ratio, locomotor activity, and monoamines and decreased serum cortisol levels. The mRNA expression of BDNF in the brain tissue was substantially reduced by 0.73% in control rats. However, supplementation with genistein significantly increased BDNF mRNA expression (by 107% and 229.6% in groups 10 mg and 100 mg, respectively). Similarly, the protein expression of BDNF increased by 82.3% and 141.2% in groups 10 mg and 100 mg, respectively. Taken together, these results suggest that supplementation with genistein may be effective against depression.
Assessing mental health status among Iranian healthcare workers in times of the COVID‐19 pandemic: A web‐based cross‐sectional study
Authors: Azizi Marzieh , Kamali Mahsa , Moosazadeh Mahmood , Aarabi Mohsen , Ghasemian Roya , Hasannezhad Reskati Maryam , Elyasi Forouzan 
Published: August 2021

AbstractObjectivesThe present study was conducted to assess 3(HCWs) during the COVID‐19 pandemic.MethodsA total number of 7626 HCWs were included in this web‐based cross‐sectional study, via the convenience sampling technique. To collect the required data, the sociodemographic characteristics information form, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale‐21 (DASS‐21), and the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS) were also employed. In addition, data analysis was performed using the SPSS Statistics software (ver. 24), as well as descriptive statistics, Chi‐square test (χ2), and univariate/multivariate logistic regression models.ResultsThe CDAS results revealed that 47.9% and 70.5% of the HCWs had experienced moderate levels of physical and psychological anxiety, respectively. Based on the DASS results, 44.8%, 43%, and 34.8% of the HCWs had been subjected to depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms during the COVID‐19 pandemic, respectively. The logistic regression models correspondingly showed that depression among the HCWs was significantly correlated with risk factors, such as the age groups of 20–30 years (p = .001), 31–40 years (p = .006), female HCWs (p> .001), history of physical illnesses (p = .004), and history of psychiatric disorders (p> .001). Moreover, factors including the age groups of 20–30 years (p < .001), 31–40 years (p < .001), 41–50 years (p < .001), female HCWs (p> .001), history of physical illnesses (p < .001), and history of psychiatric disorders (p>.001) were assumed as significant predictors of anxiety in these individuals. Besides, factors such as the age groups of 20–30 years (p = .002), 31–40 years (p = .004), female HCWs (p>.001), occupation (p = .016), history of physical illnesses (p < .001), and history of psychiatric disorders (p> .001) could significantly predict the prevalence rate of stress in the HCWs in times of this crisis.ConclusionGiven the importance of mental health status among HCWs during the COVID‐19 pandemic, health administrators and policymakers of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education in Iran are suggested to provide psychological screening and supportive care programs for HCWs with the aim of enhancing their mental health and successful coping with critical circumstances.
A cohort study of mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with a reversible splenial lesion in children
Authors: Xue Jiao , Zhang Ying , Kang Jie , Duan Chongfeng , Yi Zhi , Yang Chengqing , Li Fei , Liu Kaixuan , Song Zhenfeng 
Published: August 2021

AbstractPurposeTo investigate the clinical features, imaging features, and prognosis of mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with a reversible splenial lesion (MERS) in childrenMethodsThe clinical and imaging data of a cohort of 28 children diagnosed as MERS from January 2019 to October 2020 were retrospectively analyzedResultsOf the 28 patients, 17 were males and 11 were females. The onset age ranged from 8 months to 12 years old, with an average age of 4 years and 2 months. All children developed normally before onset, and three of them had a history of febrile convulsion. More than half of the patients (62.9%) had preceding infections of gastrointestinal tract. All the cases developed seizures, and most (71.4%) had more than one time. Other neurological symptoms included dizziness/headache, consciousness disorder, limb weakness, blurred vision, and dysarthria. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed lesions in the splenium of the corpus callosum in all, extending to other areas of the corpus callosum, bilateral semi‐ovoid center, and adjacent periventricular in two cases. The clinical symptoms were relieved after steroids, intravenous immunogloblin, and symptomatic treatment, without abnormal neurodevelopment during the followed‐up (2 months–2 years). Complete resolution of the lesions was observed 8–60 days after the initial MRI examinationsConclusionMERS in children is related to prodromal infection mostly, with a wide spectrum of neurologic symptoms, characteristic MRI manifestations, and good prognosis.
The effects of working memory training in children revealed by behavioral responses and ERP
Authors: Xu Jie , Deng Meiqi , Nan Wenya , Cai Dan 
Published: August 2021

AbstractBackgroundRecent studies have examined the effect of computerized cognitive training on working memory (WM), but the behavioral and neural effects were uncertain. Also, few studies have explored WM training effects on children using event‐related potentials. The purpose of our study was to investigate the effects of WM training in children, including the effects on behavioral performance and neurophysiological outcomes.MethodsForty‐four healthy children (mean age = 7.76 years, SD = 0.57 years, 18 females) were assigned to the training and control groups. Over 20 training sessions, the training group participated in the computation‐span and spatial N‐back tasks, whereas the control group joined in normal class activities. They all completed the pre‐ and post‐test evaluation of WM tasks (digit span backwards task and N‐back task).ResultsThe results showed that WM training led to improved performance in the digit span backwards task and 2‐back task of post‐test evaluation, shortened P3a and P3b latencies in nontarget trials during the spatial 1‐back task, shortened P3a latency in target and nontarget trials, as well as increased P3b amplitude and shortened P3b latency in target trials during the spatial 2‐back task.ConclusionsThese results suggested that WM training might enhance children's behavioral performance on WM tasks and brought about neurophysiological changes. This study gives insights into the potential of WM training effects on children's behavioral performance and neurophysiological outcomes.
Drug use evaluation: A two‐year retrospective review of the effectiveness and tolerability of agomelatine versus mirtazapine in patients with depressive disorder
Authors: Leung Shek Ming 
Published: August 2021

AbstractObjectiveTo compare the effectiveness and tolerability of agomelatine with mirtazapine in patients with depressive disorder. To illustrate the prescribing pattern of agomelatine and identify factors that affect the pattern of treatment result and therapeutic outcome of it.MethodsThe clinical data of patients using agomelatine or mirtazapine, 93 patients in each group, were included and reviewed in this retrospective study. Background characteristics, adverse events, therapeutic outcomes (discontinued or continued), reason of discontinuation, and the presence of positive pattern of treatment result were assessed. Positive pattern of treatment result was defined as either recovery or improvement of depressive disorder after therapy.ResultsPatients using agomelatine were associated with higher starting dose and higher dose titrated than mirtazapine. More patients started agomelatine due to intolerability, and less due to ineffectiveness of the previous antidepressant. More patients started agomelatine before the use of at least two selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)/serotonin‐noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Patients using agomelatine were associated with less discontinuation due to intolerability, and less experience of adverse events within 90 days of initiation or dose increase, but more discontinuation due to ineffectiveness versus mirtazapine. The use of 50 mg resulted in less discontinuation. The use of at least two SSRI(s)/SNRI(s) before and more concomitant medications are independently associated with more discontinuation due to intolerability. The use of at least two SSRI(s)/SNRI(s) before was also associated with more adverse events. Using agomelatine as an augmentation to other antidepressant(s) and at a higher dose were independently associated with the experience of positive pattern of treatment result.ConclusionAgomelatine was more tolerable than mirtazapine, but could result in more discontinuation due to ineffectiveness. The use of higher dose and as an augmentation to other antidepressant(s) could improve the desired treatment result of agomelatine.
Genetic and clinical features of Chinese sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients with TARDBP mutations
Authors: Feng Feng , Wang Hongfen , Liu Jiajin , Wang Zhanjun , Xu Baixuan , Zhao Kun , Tao Xiaoyong , He Zhengqing , Yang Fei , Huang Xusheng 
Published: August 2021

AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the genetic and clinical features of Chinese sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (SALS) patients with TARDBP mutations, we carried out a genetic analysis in a cohort of 391 SALS patients and explored the clinical manifestations of patients with TARDBP variants.Materials and methodsThe coding region of all five coding exons of TARDBP, exons 2–6, were sequenced for mutations in 391 Chinese SALS patients. The clinical features of patients with TARDBP mutations were described and compared with cases in literatures.ResultsTwo missense mutations in TARDBP gene, c.1132A > G (p.N378D) and c.1147A > G (p.I383V), were detected in three cases, showing a low frequency (0.77%, 3/391) of TARDBP missense mutations in Chinese SALS patients. Based on a retrospective analysis of literatures, p.N378D mutation mainly presents a phenotype of early onset, whereas p.I383V mutation presents pure ALS or ALS alongside semantic variant primary progressive aphasia (svPPA), a type of frontotemporal dementia (FTD).ConclusionsOur results demonstrate that TARDBP mutation is a rare cause of Chinese SALS patients and expand the spectrum of phenotype. It is implied that genetic analysis of SALS patients plays a crucial role in uncovering the cause of disease, especially for cases developing early onset or alongside FTD.
Reliability and validity of clinically useful depression outcome scale identifying mixed features in patients with manic episode
Authors: Li Xujuan , Fei Yue , Yang Haichen , Li Wenfei , Yi Zhenghui , Yang Bixiu , Huang Leping , Wang Yu , Jiang Binxun , Wang Zuowei 
Published: August 2021

AbstractObjectivesThis study aims to explore the reliability, validity, and feasibility of Clinically Useful Depression Outcome Scale (CUDOS) in screening mixed features in patients diagnosed with mania.MethodsA total of 109 patients with (hypo‐) manic episode were recruited. The reliability of Chinese version of CUDOS (CUDOS‐C) were analyzed with Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Spearman correlation coefficient was used to analyze the validity by comparing the correlation between CUDOS‐C and Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 (PHQ‐9), 32‐item Hypomania Checklist (HCL‐32). The score of MINI (hypo‐) manic episode with mixed features—DSM‐5 Module—Chinese version(MINI‐M‐C) ≥ 2 was considered as the gold standard of mixed features, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to calculate the optimal cut‐off values of CUDOS‐C score.ResultsThe Cronbach's alpha value of CUDOS‐C was 0.898, and the ICC of CUDOS‐C test‐retest was 0.880 (95% CI: 0.812‐0.923, p < .05).The CUDOS‐C score was significantly correlated with PHQ‐9 score (r = 0.893, p = .000), but not with HCL‐32 score(r = 0.088, p = .364).The area under ROC curve was 0.909 (95% CI: 0.855 to 0.963, p < .001) for CUDOS‐C identifying mixed features in mania. The optimal cut‐off value was 11 with a sensitivity of 0.854 and a specificity of 0.868. The CUDOS‐C (score ≥ 12) identified 40.4% of the patients with mixed features, which was higher than those diagnosed by clinicians (18.3%) and screened using MINI‐M‐C (37.6%).ConclusionsThe results indicate the CUDOS‐C is a reliable and valid self‐administered questionnaire for assessing depressive symptoms and screening patients with mixed mania.