Psychosexual dysfunction in male patients with cannabis dependence and synthetic cannabinoid dependence.

Objective: There are inconsistent reports regarding the relationship between cannabis use and male sexual function with almost no data about synthetic cannabinoids (SC) and their effect on male sexual functions. This study investigated psychological concerns related to male sexual functions among cannabis and SC users. The research assessed different sexual functions and aspects of sexual psychopathology in cannabis and SCs dependent men compared to controls.

Stigma, Uncertainty, and Coping at the Time of COVID-19 Pandemic Amid Health Care Professionals: How Far Have We Gone?

Stigma and uncertainty are noticed in global pandemics. Their impacts on health care providers tend to persist notably during and after the outbreaks. Our objective was to assess stigma, uncertainty, and coping among health care providers through an online survey using the Discrimination and Stigma Scale Version 12 (DISC-12) modified version to assess stigma related to treating COVID-19, the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, and the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS).

Prevalence of Anti-nuclear and Anti-phospholipid Antibodies in an Egyptian Cohort with Schizophrenia: A Case-control Study.

Background: Psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, could herald other manifestation( s) of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) potentially hindering timely and optimal management. Moreover, schizophrenia is among the described 'extra-criteria' manifestations of anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS). Hence, screening schizophrenia patients for SLE and APS may pose diagnostic and therapeutic implications.

Psychoendocrinology: arginine vasopressin and resilience in patients with major depressive disorder.

Background: There is a burgeoning body of evidence suggesting that arginine vasopressin (AVP) acts as a neuromodulator of the stress response. AVP stimulates the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone, synergistic to corticotropin-releasing hormone, which might explain AVP's role in resilience. Personal hardiness is the bedrock of resilience.