This study investigated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a concurrent mindfulness program (MYmind) on Chinese adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and their parents in Hong Kong, China using a randomized controlled trial with a waitlist control group. Results showed the study had 80% compliance rate, 0% dropout rate, and 89% response rate. Between-group comparisons showed mindfulness had trend effects on parent's rumination (g = 1.16), mindful parenting (d = 0.6), parenting style (d = 0.59), and parenting stress (d = 0.5). The study demonstrated the feasibility of the MYmind program in the Chinese context. A larger trial with longer follow-up period is suggested to better examine the effect of mindfulness on adolescents with ASD and their parents.
School of Psychology, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center of Children and Adolescents Healthy Personality Assessment and Cultivation, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, China; School of Foreign Languages, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo 315211, China. Electronic address:
In a dynamic visual search environment, a synchronous and meaningless auditory signal (pip) that corresponds with a change in a visual target promotes the efficiency of visual search (pop out), which is known as the pip-and-pop effect. We conducted three experiments to investigate the mechanism of the pip-and-pop effect. Using the eye movement technique, we manipulated the interval rhythm (Exp.
Low-frequency non-syndromic hearing loss (LFNSHL) is a rare auditory disorder affecting frequencies ≤ 2000 Hz. To elucidate its genetic basis, we conducted whole-exome sequencing on nine Chinese families (31 affected individuals) with LFNSHL. Four heterozygous pathogenic variants, including two novel variants, were identified in common LFNSHL-related genes (WFS1, DIAPH1) and less common genes (TNC, EYA4), achieving a 44% genetic diagnosis rate.
Introduction: Complex perianal fistula, which is characterized by high occurrence and is difficult to treat with current surgical techniques, negatively affects the life quality of patients. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as a new innovative therapy in recent years due to their potent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. Considering the high recurrence rate of complex perianal fistula, we performed this systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the long-term effects of MSCs on complex perianal fistula.
Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Shanghai Pudong New Area Mental Health Center, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, PR China. Electronic address:
Background: Synthesized evidence regarding the effectiveness of non-invasive neuromodulation treatment for adolescents remains scarce. This study aimed to perform the first meta-analysis of the impact of neuromodulation treatment on depressive symptoms in adolescents.
Methods: According to the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive review covering databases in English and Chinese from their inception to November 30, 2023, was conducted.
Institute of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China; National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China. Electronic address:
Recent increases in nitrogen dioxide (NO) and ozone (O), two highly reactive and oxidative pollutants, have raised concerns about their potential impact on adolescent mental health. This study leveraged data from the Chinese National Survey on Students' Constitution and Health (CNSSCH) in 2019, a nationally representative cross-sectional survey of Chinese adolescents. A total of 149,697 adolescents aged 10-18 years were included in this study.
