Publications by authors named "S Ashkenazi"
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- * It used family-based statistical analysis methods to find that there is a significant genetic component influencing both LBP_DS and the measured body composition aspects and adipokines.
- * The results suggest that different genetic factors impact LBP_DS, showing a complex relationship where adipokine variations and body composition measurements may independently affect back pain disability without overlapping genetic influences.
Pediatric pain significantly affects children's lives, leading to school absenteeism, impaired social interactions, and psychological distress. The perception of sensory signals as pain is influenced by the brain's noradrenergic system, and recent evidence suggests that chronic pain may impact cognitive functioning and emotional regulation. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is associated with alterations in the dopaminergic/noradrenergic systems, which could affect pain perception.
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- Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency (SIgAD) is a common immunodeficiency that leads to a higher risk of mucosal infections.
- This study evaluated the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients with SIgAD compared to a matched control group without the deficiency.
- Results showed that ADHD prevalence was significantly higher in the SIgAD group (16.2%) versus controls (12.9%), along with increased use of methylphenidate and more frequent respiratory and intestinal infections.
High rates of mood disorders in patients with chronic idiopathic eosinopenia.
Brain Behav Immun Health
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigates the link between chronic idiopathic eosinopenia (CIE) and mood disorders (MD), focusing on early diagnosis and treatment response prediction.
- - Researchers analyzed seven years of data from Leumit Health Services, comparing 13,928 individuals with CIE to 27,858 controls, and found higher rates of MD in those with CIE.
- - The findings suggest a potential association between CIE and increased prevalence of MD, prompting further research to explore the underlying biological mechanisms.