Folinic acid as a treatment for autism in children: A within-subjects open-label study on safety and efficacy.

The folate cycle has been implicated in the pathophysiology of autism due to its role in the glutathione oxidative stress pathway, amino acid and DNA methylation reactions, and neurotransmitter synthesis pathway. Previous research on folinic acid supplementation in autistic children has suggested potential benefits. The primary aim of this pilot study was to determine the safety, feasibility and efficacy of oral folinic acid in improving communication and behaviour in autistic children.

Prospective study of depressive symptoms and incident cardiovascular diseases in people with type 2 diabetes.

Background: To prospectively examine whether depressive symptoms were associated with higher risks of incident cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: Included were 17,031 participants from UK Biobank with type 2 diabetes who were free of depression (identified by self-reported medical history, hospital record, and antidepressant use), and composite CVD, including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and heart failure (HF). Cox proportional hazards models were applied to examine the association between depressive symptoms measured by Patient Health Questionaire-2 (PHQ-2) and incident composite CVD and its subtypes, adjusting for potential confounders.

Therapeutic potential of plasma-treated solutions in atopic dermatitis.

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent inflammatory skin disease that is currently incurable. Plasma-treated solutions (PTS) (e.g.

RARRES1 identified by comprehensive bioinformatic analysis and experimental validation as a promising biomarker in Skin Cutaneous Melanoma.

Skin cutaneous melanoma (SKCM) is a highly malignant form of skin cancer, known for its unfavorable prognosis and elevated mortality rate. RARRES1, a gene responsive to retinoic acid receptors, displays varied functions in various cancer types. However, the specific role and underlying mechanisms of RARRES1 in SKCM are still unclear.

The Role of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Supplementation in Psoriasis Treatment.

Psoriasis is one of several chronic inflammatory skin diseases with a high rate of recurrence, and its pathogenesis remains unclear. Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), as an important precursor of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), has been reported to be a promising agent in treating various diseases, its positive effects including those induced via its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. For this reason, we have aimed to explore the possible role of NMN in the treatment of psoriasis.

Identification of potential crucial genes shared in psoriasis and ulcerative colitis by machine learning and integrated bioinformatics.

Background: Mounting evidence suggest that there are an association between psoriasis and ulcerative colitis (UC), although the common pathogeneses are not fully understood. Our study aimed to find potential crucial genes in psoriasis and UC through machine learning and integrated bioinformatics.

Methods: The overlapping differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of the datasets GSE13355 and GSE87466 were identified.

Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a randomized clinical trial.

Little is known about the effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Here, we carried out a 4 week randomized clinical trial in which patients aged 6-12 years old with an ADHD diagnosis received TEAS or sham TEAS. The primary outcome measure was the investigator-rated Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) score at week 4.