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Brian J. Hall · 28 April 2025

Introducing the New Editor-in-Chief of Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences: Professor Brian J. Hall

What is your background and how did your involvement with Epidemiology and Psychiatric Epidemiology start? I am a clinical psychologist and psychiatric epidemiologist, currently serving as Professor of Global Public Health at NYU Shanghai, Affiliated Professor in the Department of Global and Environmental Health at the NYU School of Global Public Health, and the Founding Director of the NYU Shanghai Center for Global Health Equity.…

Jessica Nicholls-Mindlin and more · 28 April 2025

Psychiatrists’ Appraisal: Associations between multimorbidity and neuropathology in dementia

In the February 2025 edition of Magnify – the Journal Club blog from BJPsych – Dr Angharad de Cates and Dr Merryn Anderson chair a journal club in collaboration with Cornwall Partnership Trust, discussing ‘Associations between multimorbidity and neuropathology in dementia: consideration of functional cognitive disorders, psychiatric illness and dementia mimics’. They are joined by a group of early career psychiatrists who presented an appraisal of the paper, and who have written a blog post discussing their reflections on the process. An expert panel, including the senior author of the paper, also joined the discussions.

Cynthia Cupit Swenson and more · 28 April 2025

Treating the Whole Family When Child Maltreatment and Intimate Partner Violence Occurs

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health and mental health issue. When children are involved, their own mental health and safety may be at risk. Even very young children under the age of 5 may show signs of developmental regression in environments where IPV is present. Children’s Services in the UK, much like Child Protective Services (CPS) in the United States, have reported increases in IPV among the families they support, often resulting in children being placed in out-of-home care. Without treatment that addresses the entire family, resolving safety concerns and supporting healing for both adults and children may not occur.

QRB Discovery · 25 April 2025

Unveiling the Power of Engineering Metabolism: From Cells to Biotechnology

Metabolism, the intricate web of biochemical reactions that sustain life within cells, serves as the powerhouse driving essential cellular functions. At the heart of metabolism lies the provision of energy and building blocks crucial for the synthesis of macromolecules, vital for cellular structures, growth, and proliferation. This complex network comprises thousands of reactions catalysed by enzymes, involving an array of co-factors and metabolites.

A.C. Russo and more · 25 April 2025

Understanding Mental Workload in UAV Operators: The Role of Eye-Tracking Technology

As unmanned aerial systems (UAS) become increasingly central to military and civilian operations, ensuring that their operators maintain optimal mental performance is critical.

Russell Stothard · 25 April 2025

Parasitology marks World Malaria Day

Parasitology mark World Malaria Day 2025 and take a moment to reflect upon a few key articles and conference activities that contribute to and support the cause.

More and more research is finding inflammation as a potential contributing factor towards to the development of various mental illnesses. A systematic review was conducted to determine the association between parasitic infection and mental illnesses in various African populations. Two parasite groups were evaluated; helminths and protozoans, and four mental illness classifications; depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, schizotypal disorders and unspecified mental illnesses.

Cesar Henriquez-Camacho · 16 April 2025

Moxidectin: A New alternative for Treating a Hidden Parasite: Strongyloides stercoralis

The microscopic parasite Strongyloides stercoralis infects millions of humans worldwide, often without symptoms. For years, the treatment of choice has been ivermectin, a drug that has been recognized for its use in combating diseases, such as river blindness. However, what is another option? Our recent study compared ivermectin to its lesser-known antiparasitic, moxidectin, and the results were promising.

Ana Hontanilla · 23 April 2025

Pardo Soldiers’ Historical Claims in Late Eighteenth-Century Cuba

José Maldonado and Manuel José Castellanos were two Cuban pardo veterans who petitioned the court in hopes of securing military status, rank, and salary.…

Mona Suleiman · 11 November 2022

Mona Suleiman Awarded Inaugural Irish Society for Parasitology William C. Campbell Award

This year, Mona Suleiman, who is doing her PhD at the University of Bath, was the winner of the award. The competition this year was high, but Mona’s presentation stood out for the fundamental impacts of her research that were explained in a very comprehensible way.

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