Background Several studies have shown an association of acne vulgaris with depression
and anxiety, but a quantitative review has not yet been conducted. Objective We sought to …

Many diverse factors, ranging from stress to infections, can perturb brain homeostasis and
alter the physiological activity of microglia, the immune cells of the central nervous system …

Importance Infections are recognized as playing a critical role in the risk of psychiatric
disorders and suicidal behavior; however, few studies have evaluated the risk of eating …

Recent discoveries on the neurobiology of the immunocompetent cells of the central
nervous system (CNS), microglia, have been recognized as a growing field of investigation …

In utero and early childhood infections have been associated with an increased risk of
neurodevelopmental disorders; however, the observed associations may be confounded by …

Early life exposure to infectious diseases confers risk for adult psychiatric disorders but
relatively few human population studies have examined associations with childhood mental …

Objective The few psychodermatological studies of primary psychiatric populations so far
suggest that parasitic-infectious skin diseases are the most common dermatological …

Aims Associations between stuttering in childhood and a broad spectrum of risk factors,
associated factors and comorbidities were examined in two large epidemiological studies …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: A history of childhood trauma is an important determinant for
understanding the development of psychiatric and physical disorders. The chronic …

Previous research has unveiled an intriguing positive association between the AB blood
group and mental disorders in general. In this study, we compared ABO blood groups with …