Visual Snow Syndrome Prevalence Among Young Adults in the Russian Federation: a Research Perspective.

Background: Visual snow syndrome (VSS) is a poorly understood neurological condition of unclear etiology, characterized by visual and non-visual symptoms that reduce quality of life. The objective of our study was to estimate the prevalence of young adults with visual snow in Russia.

Materials And Methods: We conducted an online survey among 1,177 respondents over the age of 18 residing in Russia.

Epigenetic Contributors to PTSD: a Comprehensive Review.

Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex condition triggered by traumatic events. The molecular mechanisms underlying PTSD are not fully understood, but epigenetic modifications, particularly DNA methylation, may play a key role. The objective of this review was to identify the most significant epigenetic markers associated with PTSD.

Neurological and Psychiatric Aspects of Biological Markers for the Provision of Medical Care to Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy 5q.

Background: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder, in which, for the common childhood onset forms, loss of function of the SMA 5q gene leads to disability and death before adulthood. Symptomatic treatment focusses on respiratory and nutritional support, and physical therapy, but there is little consideration of psychiatric manifestations of SMA. The aim of this study was to explore blood biomarker levels, electromyography (EMG) data, and clinical manifestations, including psychiatric impairments, in patients with SMA 5q.

Genetic Contributors to PTSD: the Role of SNVs, Gene Interactions and Haplotypes for Developing PTSD Prevention Measures. A Comprehensive Review.

Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a trauma- or stressor-related mental health condition with high socioeconomic burden. We aimed in this review to identify promising genetic markers predisposing for PTSD, which might serve in the design subsequent studies aiming to develop PTSD prevention and remediation measures.

Subjects And Methods: Our search queries in the PubMed database yielded 547 articles, of which 20 met our inclusion criteria for further analysis: published between 2018 and 2022, original research, containing molecular-genetic and statistical data, containing diagnosis verification methods, PTSD as a primary condition, and a sample of at least 60 patients.