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Predicting Autism Spectrum Disorder Based on Parents’ Traits: ASD early biomarker and parents' traits
Get PDFTeachers’ rating on social cognition is a great early predictor of ASD diagnosis: Teachers' scores and ASD diagnosis
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The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health among College Students in the United States
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health of college students in the United States (U.S.). Here, we review studies that explored the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health measures and coping strategies of university students. Previously published studies conducted in this population, using tools like the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and PSS-10 questionnaires demonstrated a notable increase in the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress and suicidal ideation. Female and advanced college students were particularly vulnerable, consistently showing higher scores for anxiety and stress. Females also displayed greater depression severity scores compared to their male counterparts; however, some advanced students displayed lower scores compared to the first-year undergraduate students. There was an overall decrease in suicidal ideation among college students during the pandemic; however, some schools were found to have an increase in the level of suicidal ideation. The shared negative effects of COVID-19 among college students encompassed health, academic, and lifestyle domains. Coping strategies varied, with "support from friends and family" being predominant. In addition, an overall underutilization of mental health resources was reported. Non-pharmacological therapies, particularly lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, demonstrated efficacy in alleviating symptoms; however, challenges such as underuse and patient compliance were prevalent. These findings highlight the necessity of promoting mental health resources, addressing gender and academic level-specific vulnerabilities, and implementing accessible non-pharmacological interventions to mitigate the mental health impact of pandemics on U.S. college students
Mixed Cryoglobulinemia as a Potential Indicator of Clinically Silent Hepatitis C Infection
Get PDFHepatitis C virus (HCV) is one of the major causes of chronic liver disease and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. There are many extra hepatic manifestations of Hepatitis C infection including B –cell lymphoproliferative disorders. Mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC) is the most common prototype of B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders. Cryoglobulinemia is an immune complex mediated disease causing multi organ damage with vasculitis being the primary manifestation. We report a case of 50 years old Asian lady having clinically silent chronic liver disease secondary to hepatitis C who presented to us with a purpuric skin rash, joint pains and fatigue. She was confirmed to be a case of mixed cryoglobulinemia. Patient was prescribed direct antiviral agents and prednisolone which improved her condition to a great extent. Heightened awareness of cutaneous manifestations of MC associated with HCV might improve the detection rate of clinically silent HCV infection
