Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Xiandi Pan"
- Xiandi Pan's research primarily explores the neuropsychological mechanisms underlying somatic symptom disorder (SSD) and persistent somatoform pain disorder (PSPD), focusing on functional connectivity and network efficiency within the brain.
- Recent findings indicate a decline in anterior cingulate functional network efficiency in first-episode, medication-naïve SSD patients, suggesting a link between network topology and the condition’s pathogenesis.
- The studies reveal a significant relationship between catastrophizing and anxiety among SSD patients, as well as altered gray matter density in the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex, highlighting potential targets for therapeutic intervention.