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Psychotropic drug-induced adverse drug reactions in 462,661 psychiatric inpatients in relation to age: results from a German drug surveillance program from 1993-2016. 462,661名精神病住院患者因精神药物引起的药物不良反应与年龄的关系:1993-2016年德国药物监测计划的结果。
IF 3.6 3区 医学
Annals of General Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-024-00530-0
Johanna Seifert, Matthias A Reinhard, Stefan Bleich, Andreas Erfurth, Waldemar Greil, Sermin Toto, Renate Grohmann, Catherine Glocker
{"title":"Psychotropic drug-induced adverse drug reactions in 462,661 psychiatric inpatients in relation to age: results from a German drug surveillance program from 1993-2016.","authors":"Johanna Seifert, Matthias A Reinhard, Stefan Bleich, Andreas Erfurth, Waldemar Greil, Sermin Toto, Renate Grohmann, Catherine Glocker","doi":"10.1186/s12991-024-00530-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12991-024-00530-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Clinical practice suggests that older adults (i.e., ≥ 65 years of age) experience adverse drug reactions (ADRs) more often than younger patients (i.e., < 65 years of age). ADRs such as falls, extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), metabolic disorders, sedation, and delirium are particularly worrisome and often associated with psychotropic drugs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This observational study investigated the risk for psychotropic drug-related ADRs in older (n = 99,099) and younger adults (n = 363,562) in psychiatric inpatients using data from the German pharmacovigilance program \"Arzneimittelsicherheit in der Psychiatrie\" (AMSP) from 1993-2016. The aim was to assess whether age influenced the risk of specific ADR types and if certain psychotropic drugs posed particular concerns.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The risk for ADRs did not differ between older and younger patients (relative risk 0.98, 95% confidence interval 0.92-1.05). However, older patients had a higher risk for delirium (2.35, 1.85-2.99), hyponatremia (3.74, 2.85-4.90), and orthostatic syncope (2.37, 1.72-3.26), as well as certain types of EPS, e.g., parkinsonism (1.89, 1.45-2.48) and Pisa-/metronome syndrome (3.61, 2.51-5.18). The risk for other ADRs, such as acute dystonia (0.20, 0.10-0.37), akathisia (0.47, 0.29-0.76), liver dysfunction (0.63, 0.48-0.82), weight gain (0.07, 0.04-0.14), sexual dysfunction (0.03, CI 0.00-0.25), and hyperprolactinemia/galactorrhea (0.05, 0.02-0.17) was significantly lower for older patients. Older patients treated with any type of antidepressant drug (1.33, 1.26-1.40)-especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (1.57, 1.26-1.40) and selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (2.03, 1.80-2.29)-and lithium (1.74, 1.52-2.00) had a higher ADR risk than younger patients. Second-generation antipsychotic drugs had a lower (0.74, 0.71-0.77) and low-potency first-generation antipsychotic drugs a higher (1.19, 1.07-1.33) ADR risk in older patients. The risk for ADRs involving multiple drugs was higher in older patients (1.28, 1.22-1.34). ADRs in older patients were 6.4 times more likely to result in death.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Clinicians and pharmacists should be aware of the types of ADRs and high-risk drugs across age groups and provide appropriate monitoring. Pharmacovigilance is crucial in psychiatric patients of all ages and should not be neglected, even for drugs generally considered \"safe\".</p>","PeriodicalId":7942,"journal":{"name":"Annals of General Psychiatry","volume":"23 1","pages":"47"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Clinical patterns of metabolic syndrome in young, clinically stable, olanzapine-exposed patients with schizophrenia. 年轻、临床稳定、接触过奥氮平的精神分裂症患者代谢综合征的临床模式。
IF 3.6 3区 医学
Annals of General Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-11-13 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-024-00532-y
Jun Ma, Lin Zhang, Zhengyuan Huang, Gaohua Wang
{"title":"Clinical patterns of metabolic syndrome in young, clinically stable, olanzapine-exposed patients with schizophrenia.","authors":"Jun Ma, Lin Zhang, Zhengyuan Huang, Gaohua Wang","doi":"10.1186/s12991-024-00532-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12991-024-00532-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a chronic, disabling mental illness with a high disease burden and is often comorbid with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MetS in young, clinically stable, olanzapine-exposed patients with SCZ and to explore predictive factors affecting the development and severity of MetS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 274 patients with SCZ who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in this study, and their demographic data and general clinical information were collected. Concurrently, patients were assessed for psychopathology, illness severity, and antipsychotic drug-related adverse effects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of MetS in the target population was 35.77%, and the MetS subtype of abdominal obesity + high triglycerides + low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol accounted for the majority of patients in the MetS subgroup. Binary logistic regression showed that body mass index (BMI), uric acid (UA), thyroid-stimulating hormone, and QT-c interval could significantly and positively predict the development of MetS. Multiple linear regression showed that olanzapine concentration, BMI, and UA could significantly and positively predict higher MetS scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study reports the clinical patterns of MetS in young, clinically stable, olanzapine-exposed patients with SCZ and identifies the correlations influencing the development and severity of MetS. These findings could potentially be applied toward the prevention of and intervention in MetS.</p>","PeriodicalId":7942,"journal":{"name":"Annals of General Psychiatry","volume":"23 1","pages":"46"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11562516/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142612285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) as treatment for nicotine cessation in psychiatric populations: a systematic review. 胰高血糖素样肽-1受体激动剂(GLP-1RAs)作为精神病患者戒除尼古丁的治疗方法:系统综述。
IF 3.6 3区 医学
Annals of General Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-11-11 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-024-00527-9
Serene Lee, Maggie Li, Gia Han Le, Kayla M Teopiz, Maj Vinberg, Roger Ho, Hezekiah C T Au, Sabrina Wong, Kyle Valentino, Angela T H Kwan, Joshua D Rosenblat, Roger S McIntyre
{"title":"Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) as treatment for nicotine cessation in psychiatric populations: a systematic review.","authors":"Serene Lee, Maggie Li, Gia Han Le, Kayla M Teopiz, Maj Vinberg, Roger Ho, Hezekiah C T Au, Sabrina Wong, Kyle Valentino, Angela T H Kwan, Joshua D Rosenblat, Roger S McIntyre","doi":"10.1186/s12991-024-00527-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12991-024-00527-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nicotine use and nicotine use disorder (NUD) are the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. Persons with mental disorders  (e.g., bipolar disorder) are differentially susceptible to nicotine use. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are indicated for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity and show preliminary evidence of efficacy in addiction-related behaviours. Herein, we synthesize extant preclinical and clinical evidence evaluating the effect of GLP-1RAs on neurobiological systems and behaviours salient to nicotine consumption and cessation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Online databases (MedLine, Embase, AMED, PsychINFO, JBI EBP Database, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar) were searched from inception to May 21, 2024. Relevant studies were also extracted from the reference lists of the obtained articles. All articles were screened against inclusion and exclusion criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Administration of GLP-1RAs reduced nicotine self-administration and nicotine-seeking behaviour in animal models that, in some cases, is sustained beyond exposure to the agent. GLP-1RAs also mitigated post-nicotine cessation weight gain, craving, withdrawal, and hyperphagia. The preceding effects are attributable to modulation of reward-related brain regions (e.g., mesolimbic dopamine system), resulting in nicotine aversion. GLP-1RAs were also efficacious as adjunctive therapies [e.g., in combination with nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs)].</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The multi-effect characteristics in NUD paradigms provide a compelling rationale for large, adequately powered, long-term, randomized controlled trials of GLP-1RAs in the treatment and prevention of NUD. The replicated effect on mitigating post-nicotine cessation weight gain is a differentiating feature of GLP-1RAs from extant proven therapies for NUD.</p>","PeriodicalId":7942,"journal":{"name":"Annals of General Psychiatry","volume":"23 1","pages":"45"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11552190/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142612291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A pooled analysis of the efficacy of sertraline in women, with a focus on those of childbearing age. 关于舍曲林对妇女疗效的汇总分析,重点关注育龄妇女。
IF 3.6 3区 医学
Annals of General Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-11-07 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-024-00519-9
Andrea Fagiolini, Melissa Paulita Mariano, Egbert Biesheuvel, Pradeep Purushottamahanti
{"title":"A pooled analysis of the efficacy of sertraline in women, with a focus on those of childbearing age.","authors":"Andrea Fagiolini, Melissa Paulita Mariano, Egbert Biesheuvel, Pradeep Purushottamahanti","doi":"10.1186/s12991-024-00519-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12991-024-00519-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Gender- and age-specific research on medications is essential for personalizing treatment plans, optimizing dosing, minimizing adverse effects and improving outcomes. Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), and it is commonly reported during their reproductive years. This post-hoc pooled analysis evaluated the efficacy of sertraline (one of the most studied medications in women) in women of reproductive age (18-44 years).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data was pooled from nine clinical trials of sertraline that included 1832 subjects with MDD. The analysis set included 1097 women, 651 of those were of reproductive age. Sertraline was compared with placebo for changes in total HAM-D17 and CGI scores measured over time through MMRM analysis. The change from baseline to the end of study (-week 8) was assessed using ANCOVA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The changes from baseline in total HAM-D17 and CGI scores were significantly higher for sertraline than for placebo at the end of 8 weeks for all women (LS Mean difference, 95% CI: -1.81(-3.01,-0.62), P = 0.0029; -0.38(-0.55,-0.20), P < 0.0001, respectively). For women of reproductive age these changes (LS Mean difference, 95% CI: -2.08(-3.52,-0.64), P = 0.0047; -0.44(-0.66,-0.22), P < 0.0001, respectively), were significant from week 2 (HAM-D17) and week 1 (CGI) till the end of study.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>Only sertraline and placebo arms were included in the analysis. The dosing varied between studies, and the effect of dose was not addressed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Sertraline is an effective option for treatment of MDD in women, including those in the childbearing age.</p>","PeriodicalId":7942,"journal":{"name":"Annals of General Psychiatry","volume":"23 1","pages":"44"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11542424/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142602775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Treatment satisfaction and effectiveness of Lurasidone on quality of life and functioning in adult patients with schizophrenia in the real-world Italian clinical practice: a prospective 3-month observational study. 在意大利临床实践中,鲁拉西酮对成年精神分裂症患者生活质量和功能的治疗满意度和有效性:一项为期 3 个月的前瞻性观察研究。
IF 3.6 3区 医学
Annals of General Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-11-05 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-024-00531-z
Sergio De Filippis, Antonio Vita, Alessandro Cuomo, Emanuela Amici, Valeria Giovanetti, Ginevra Lombardozzi, Simone Pardossi, Luca Altieri, Andrea Cicale, Marisa Dosoli, Alessandro Galluzzo, Elena Invernizzi, Paola Rodigari, Patrizia Mascagni, Claudia Santini, Nathalie Falsetto, Marta Antonia Manes, Marco Micillo, Andrea Fagiolini
{"title":"Treatment satisfaction and effectiveness of Lurasidone on quality of life and functioning in adult patients with schizophrenia in the real-world Italian clinical practice: a prospective 3-month observational study.","authors":"Sergio De Filippis, Antonio Vita, Alessandro Cuomo, Emanuela Amici, Valeria Giovanetti, Ginevra Lombardozzi, Simone Pardossi, Luca Altieri, Andrea Cicale, Marisa Dosoli, Alessandro Galluzzo, Elena Invernizzi, Paola Rodigari, Patrizia Mascagni, Claudia Santini, Nathalie Falsetto, Marta Antonia Manes, Marco Micillo, Andrea Fagiolini","doi":"10.1186/s12991-024-00531-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12991-024-00531-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) have proven to be effective therapeutic options for patients with schizophrenia, there is a notable lack of evidence on patients' subjective perspectives regarding their well-being, quality of life, and satisfaction with these medications. This study aimed to evaluate the treatment satisfaction and effectiveness of lurasidone on quality of life and functioning in adult patients with schizophrenia in real-world Italian clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a multicentre, national, non-interventional, single-arm, 3-month prospective study. Patients who were naive to lurasidone treatment and whose treating physician had decided to start them on this medication were enrolled and evaluated over a 3-month period. Eligible patients were adults (≥ 18 years of age) with a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia who were being treated with lurasidone (for the first time [i.e., they were lurasidone naive]) as part of routine clinical practice. Efficacy endpoints were changes in patient/caregiver treatment satisfaction (seven-point Likert scale from the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication), patient quality of life and functioning (QLS), investigator-rated global assessment of functioning (CGI-S, IAQ) after 6 weeks and 3 months of lurasidone, and number of relapses and hospitalizations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sixty-one patients were enrolled and 59 completed the study. The median dosage of lurasidone at baseline was 37.00 mg/day. The median duration of titration was 86.0 days (Min 28; Max 115 days); the median number of dosage changes was 1.0. At the end of 3-month observation period, the median dose of lurasidone was 74.00 mg/day. QoL and Functioning Score showed a trend of improvement over time, reaching a mean change from baseline of 9.8 at the end of the study. According to the CGI-S, the percentage of patients who were \"markedly or severely ill\" showed a continuous decrease from baseline to 3 months, from 62.29% to 8.20%. Patient satisfaction increased over time, with 80.32% of patients reporting that they were somewhat, fairly, or very satisfied (including 63.93% who were completely or very satisfied) at the end of the study. No relapses/hospitalizations for psychiatric reasons were reported. Lurasidone was well tolerated with no safety concerns or discontinuations due to AEs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Lurasidone represents a valid option for the treatment of schizophrenia and positively affects subjective well-being, quality of life and satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>NCT06527885 retrospectively registered (01/08/2024).</p>","PeriodicalId":7942,"journal":{"name":"Annals of General Psychiatry","volume":"23 1","pages":"43"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11536833/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142581911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Assessing suicidality in adult ADHD patients: prevalence and related factors : Suicidality in adult ADHD patients. 评估成年多动症患者的自杀倾向:发病率及相关因素 :成人多动症患者的自杀倾向。
IF 3.6 3区 医学
Annals of General Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-024-00528-8
Gabriele Di Salvo, Camilla Perotti, Lorenzo Filippo, Camilla Garrone, Gianluca Rosso, Giuseppe Maina
{"title":"Assessing suicidality in adult ADHD patients: prevalence and related factors : Suicidality in adult ADHD patients.","authors":"Gabriele Di Salvo, Camilla Perotti, Lorenzo Filippo, Camilla Garrone, Gianluca Rosso, Giuseppe Maina","doi":"10.1186/s12991-024-00528-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12991-024-00528-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The association between Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and suicidality has been subject of growing interest for research in the latest years. Suicidality was generally assessed categorically and without the use of validated instruments, leading to heterogeneous or even conflicting evidence. The prevalence of both suicidal ideation and attempts varies considerably, and the associated risk factors remain unclear. Our study investigated suicidality in ADHD using a dimensional approach and a validated and internationally recognized instrument. Our primary aim was to evaluate the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI), severe suicidal ideation (SSI), suicidal behavior (SB) and non suicidal self-injury behavior (NSSIB) in a sample of adult patients with ADHD. The second objective was to identify sociodemographic and clinical features associated with increased risk of suicidality in these patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The sample included 74 adult patients with clinical diagnosis of ADHD. Suicidality was assessed by administering the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale. Logistic regressions were used to examine predictors of SI, SSI, SB and NSSIB.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The lifetime prevalence of SI and SSI were 59.5% and 16.2%, respectively. The 9.5% of patients showed lifetime SB, while NSSIB was found in 10.8% of the subjects. Lifetime SI was associated with severity of inattentive symptoms during adulthood, low self-esteem and impairment in social functioning. Lifetime SSI appeared related to severity of inattentive symptoms during childhood, attentional impulsiveness and number of hospitalizations, while physical activity appeared to be protective. The prevalence of lifetime SB and NSSIB did not appear significantly related to any socio-demographic or clinical feature.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Adults with ADHD should be considered at risk of suicide and it is important to determine which patients are at higher risk, in order to guide preventive interventions. The association between ADHD and suicidal ideation did not appear to be influenced by psychiatric comorbidities, but rather by inattention itself, which represents the core symptom of ADHD.</p>","PeriodicalId":7942,"journal":{"name":"Annals of General Psychiatry","volume":"23 1","pages":"42"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11531106/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142563819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effectiveness of 8-week TReatment with vortioxetine on depressive symptoms in major depressive disorder patients with comorbid generalized anxiety disorder in UAE (TRUE). 使用伏替西汀进行为期 8 周的 "TReatment "治疗对阿联酋合并广泛性焦虑症的重度抑郁症患者抑郁症状的疗效(TRUE)。
IF 3.6 3区 医学
Annals of General Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-024-00526-w
Bassem Badr, Hana Al Gailani, Samia Alkhoori, Hania Butt, Michel Daher, Bassam Dheyaa, Nasser El Hindy, Mohamed Wafeek Eid, Nisrin Elsaadouni, Valentina Faia, Alaa Haweel, Tarek Khammas, Hussein Omar, George Tadros, Charles Yacoub, Tamer Talaat, Ahmed El-Shafei
{"title":"Effectiveness of 8-week TReatment with vortioxetine on depressive symptoms in major depressive disorder patients with comorbid generalized anxiety disorder in UAE (TRUE).","authors":"Bassem Badr, Hana Al Gailani, Samia Alkhoori, Hania Butt, Michel Daher, Bassam Dheyaa, Nasser El Hindy, Mohamed Wafeek Eid, Nisrin Elsaadouni, Valentina Faia, Alaa Haweel, Tarek Khammas, Hussein Omar, George Tadros, Charles Yacoub, Tamer Talaat, Ahmed El-Shafei","doi":"10.1186/s12991-024-00526-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12991-024-00526-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability and results in excessive utilization of healthcare resources worldwide. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region shows a high prevalence of depressive disorders. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and MDD have the highest rate of comorbidity of all mood and anxiety disorders, ranging from 40 to 98% in drug studies. Comorbid GAD results in more significant impairment in MDD and increases the severity of symptoms. Although several clinical trials supported the safety and effectiveness of vortioxetine, no data regarding these aspects has been revealed in the MENA region. This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of vortioxetine in patients with comorbid GAD in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>In a multicenter observational study, 118 patients with confirmed anxiety and depressive disorders were evaluated over four visits (baseline visit, two weeks, four weeks, and eight weeks) using MADRS and HAM-A scales to assess depression and anxiety severity, respectively by calculating mean change and the percent using Kendall's W test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant mean difference in MADRS score was observed, with a gradual decrease of mean MADRS total scores over the assessment weeks (p < 0.001) as well as in HAM-A scores, from severe to moderate-severe anxiety through the four visits (p < 0.001). Furthermore, only one case was reported as a serious side effect. Nausea and insomnia were the most predominant side effects reported among the studied population.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Vortioxetine was found effective and safe among patients with MDD and comorbid GAD.</p>","PeriodicalId":7942,"journal":{"name":"Annals of General Psychiatry","volume":"23 1","pages":"41"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11531123/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142563840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Management of schizophrenia and comorbid substance use disorders: expert review and guidance. 精神分裂症和合并药物使用障碍的管理:专家评论和指导。
IF 3.6 3区 医学
Annals of General Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-10-30 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-024-00529-7
Adrián Neyra, Carlos Parro-Torres, Elena Ros-Cucurull, Indalecio Carrera, Eduardo Echarri, Marta Torrens
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What is the effect of lithium use on the amygdalar volume of adult patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder: a scoping review. 使用锂对被诊断为双相情感障碍的成年患者的杏仁体积有何影响:范围综述。
IF 3.6 3区 医学
Annals of General Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-10-24 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-024-00523-z
Anshika Solleti, Aleena Naeem
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Functional magnetic resonance imaging of depression: a bibliometrics and meta-analysis. 抑郁症的功能磁共振成像:文献计量学和荟萃分析。
IF 3.6 3区 医学
Annals of General Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-10-24 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-024-00525-x
Xiaotong Wang, Xi Nie, Feng Zhang, Yuhan Wei, Weiting Zeng, Yuchuan Zhang, Haixiong Lin
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