Archive for Author: prince

Comparison of effectiveness of common targeting heuristics in repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment of depression

Background

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is an effective non-pharmacological, non-invasive intervention for depression. However, the optimal strategy for localising the DLPFC treatment site on the patient's scalp is heavily disputed. Routine strategies...

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Understanding climate change anxiety and anticipatory climate disaster stress: A survey of residents in a high-risk California county during wildfire season

Background

With the increasing prevalence of climate-related disasters, psychological responses, including climate change anxiety and anticipatory climate disaster stress, have received heightened attention.

Objective

We investigate the correlates of climate change anxiety and anticipatory climate disaster stress, as well as the nature...

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Identification of circadian-sensitive brain structure and its role in cognitive impairment and dementia

Background

Circadian disruption has been suggested to induce cognitive impairment and dementia. It remains unknown which brain structures are involved in the pathology.

Objective

To investigate which specific brain structure alterations are associated with dementia and cognitive impairment induced by circadian disruption.

Methods

Circadian...

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Trends and socioeconomic inequalities in acute mental health service use in Canada, 2004–2019: a nationally representative retrospective cohort study

Background

Acute mental health service use (AMHSU), that is, hospitalisations and emergency department (ED) visits for mental health, have been rising in the Canadian province of Ontario and globally; however, national-level estimates are not available. We examine trends and socioeconomic...

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