Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews - Volume 17, Issue 2, 2021

Background: The use of Machine Learning (ML) is witnessing exponential growth in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and neuroscience, in particular in subdisciplines such as Systems Neuroscience (SN), as a viable alternative to the use of classical statistical techniques. The combination of this interconnection allows a more detailed study of algorithms and neural circuits that emulate core cognitive processes. ML toolbox Read More

Background: Alcohol use disorders, defined as the maintenance of alcohol use for at least a 12-month period despite negative psychological, biological, behavioral, and social consequences, are frequently associated with psychotic symptoms. Objective: Our aim in this paper is to review alcohol-related clinical conditions that are accompanied by psychotic symptoms, alcohol-induced psychotic disorder, alcohol withdrawal Read More

Background: Despite the evidence and guidelines recommending otherwise, routine testing remains pervasive in the management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) for behavioral complaints under the guise of Medical Clearance (MC). The aim of this review is to highlight the evidence available concerning routine laboratory testing in psychiatry patients presenting to the ED, underline available gui Read More

Background: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was first reported in Wuhan, China, and has since then spread worldwide, resulting in a large number of hospitalizations and deaths. To the best of our knowledge, the study about the mental health status (depression, anxiety, and stress) among high school students during COVID-19 has not been performed in Iran. Objective: This study was performed to investigate rates Read More

Background: The published evidence supports the efficacy of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to treat patients with borderline personality disorder and particular emphasis on emotion dysregulation as a psychopathological construct. Aim: To assess the efficacy of DBT for improving emotion dysregulation among patients with dual diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and substance use disorder. Methods: We r Read More

Background: Psoriasis is not merely an inflammatory skin disease but is commonly associated with systemic inflammation causing medical and psychiatric comorbidities. Objectives: To investigate several cognitive domains and detect Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in psoriasis patients. Methods: 100 psoriasis patients, age 80 and sex-matched controls were recruited, dermatological and psychiatric assessments were do Read More

Background: Alzheimer’s disease is a multifactorial, neurodegenerative disease which is considered the most common cause of dementia. It is divided into two subtypes based on the age of onset: Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (EOAD) and Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (LOAD). Objective: In this study, we aimed to analyse the polymorphisms of APOE2/E3/E4, ACE I/D, PICALM rs3851179, which are thought to incr Read More