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Journal of Sleep Research Dec 2023Longitudinal studies observed that individuals suffering from insomnia disorder have a higher vulnerability to develop symptoms of psychopathology compared with good... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
Longitudinal studies observed that individuals suffering from insomnia disorder have a higher vulnerability to develop symptoms of psychopathology compared with good sleepers. Particularly, insomnia disorder has been associated with an increased risk for depression. Previous studies indicate relatively stable effects; however, replication is needed as the last meta-analysis on the topic has been published 4 years ago. We conducted a replication of a previous systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the longitudinal association between insomnia disorder and psychopathology, including original works published between 2018 and 2022. Literature search was conducted from April 2018 to August 2022 using key words identifying longitudinal studies that evaluate individuals with insomnia disorder compared with good sleepers at baseline, and the onset of all possible mental disorders at long-term follow-up. Only one work was added to the previous sample of studies published in 2019 looking at the longitudinal association between insomnia disorder and depression. Meta-analytic results confirmed the previous observation, with an even higher observed effect for the link between insomnia and depression. This again recognizes insomnia disorder as a possible transdiagnostic process in psychopathology, with consequent important clinical implications. Nevertheless, more longitudinal studies are needed evaluating the link between insomnia disorder and mental disorders.
Topics: Humans; Longitudinal Studies; Mental Disorders; Risk Factors; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
PubMed: 37211915
DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13930 -
The Journal of Obstetrics and... Aug 2023The objectives of this review are to identify and characterize attempts to transfer ectopic embryos to the uterus, and to understand arguments for and against the... (Review)
Review
AIM
The objectives of this review are to identify and characterize attempts to transfer ectopic embryos to the uterus, and to understand arguments for and against the feasibility of such an intervention.
METHODS
An electronic literature search involved all English language articles published in MEDLINE (1948-), Web of Science (1899-), and Scopus (1960-) before July 1, 2022. Articles were included that identify or describe attempts to transfer the embryo from its ectopic location to the uterine cavity, or discuss the feasibility of such an intervention; there were no exclusion criteria (PROSPERO registration number CRD42022364913).
RESULTS
The initial search yielded 3060 articles; 8 articles were included. Of these, two articles were case reports that described the successful transfer of the embryo from its ectopic location to the uterus, followed by term births; both cases involved laparotomy with salpingostomy, followed by transfer of the embryonic sac into the uterine cavity through an opening made in the uterine wall. The other six articles varied in type, and provided a number of arguments for and against the feasibility of such a procedure.
CONCLUSIONS
The evidence and arguments identified in this review may help manage expectations for those interested in transferring an ectopically implanted embryo in the hope of continuing the pregnancy, but who are uncertain about the extent to which such a procedure has been attempted or may be possible. Isolated case reports, with no evidence of replication, should be interpreted with the utmost caution and do not constitute a procedure for clinical use.
Topics: Pregnancy; Female; Humans; Uterus
PubMed: 37194373
DOI: 10.1111/jog.15678 -
Journal of Sleep Research Dec 2023Insomnia nosology has significantly evolved since the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-III-R first distinguished between 'primary' and 'secondary' insomnia. Prior... (Review)
Review
Insomnia nosology has significantly evolved since the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-III-R first distinguished between 'primary' and 'secondary' insomnia. Prior International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) nosology 'split' diagnostic phenotypes to address insomnia's heterogeneity and the DSM nosology 'lumped' them into primary insomnia, while both systems assumed causality for insomnia secondary to health conditions. In this systematic review, we discuss the historical phenotypes in prior insomnia nosology, present findings for currently proposed insomnia phenotypes based on more robust approaches, and critically appraise the most relevant ones. Electronic databases PsychINFO, PubMED, Web of Science, and references of eligible articles, were accessed to find diagnostic manuals, literature on insomnia phenotypes, including systematic reviews or meta-analysis, and assessments of the reliability or validity of insomnia diagnoses, identifying 184 articles. The data show that previous insomnia diagnoses lacked reliability and validity, leading current DSM-5-TR and ICSD-3 nosology to 'lump' phenotypes into a single diagnosis comorbid with health conditions. However, at least two new, robust insomnia phenotyping approaches were identified. One approach is multidimensional-multimethod and provides evidence for self-reported insomnia with objective short versus normal sleep duration linked to clinically relevant outcomes, while the other is multidimensional and provides evidence for two to five clusters (phenotypes) based on self-reported trait, state, and/or life-history data. Some approaches still need replication to better support whether their findings identify true phenotypes or simply different patterns of symptomatology. Regardless, these phenotyping efforts aim at improving insomnia nosology both as a classification system and as a mechanism to guide treatment.
Topics: Humans; International Classification of Diseases; Phenotype; Reproducibility of Results; Self Report; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
PubMed: 37122153
DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13910 -
International Journal of Environmental... Dec 2023The outbreak of coronavirus disease in 2019 has become a serious threat to human health. Whether meteorological conditions could influence the transmission and virulence... (Review)
Review
The outbreak of coronavirus disease in 2019 has become a serious threat to human health. Whether meteorological conditions could influence the transmission and virulence of COVID-19 remains controversial. In this study, we systematically reviewed the impact of temperature and humidity on the replication, morbidity, and mortality of COVID-19. We also discussed the main factors underlying the inconsistency across studies. Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus were used to identify papers published up to 7 December 2020. We initially identified 3515 papers, and 28 articles met the inclusion criteria after screening. Most studies showed high temperature and high humidity can partly reduce the reproduction, morbidity, and mortality of COVID-19. But the rest papers failed to identify a significant association. The discrepant results may be related to the difference in the climate context, study design, exposure assessment, policy intervention, socioeconomic status, and public health service.
Topics: Humans; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Temperature; Climate; Meteorological Concepts
PubMed: 35674116
DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2083090