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  1. Automated MRI Segmentation Establishes Brain Volume Norms for Very Preterm Infants
    Neonatology ·Cross-Sectional Study · April 28, 2026

    Automated MRI Segmentation Establishes Brain Volume Norms for Very Preterm Infants

    Sex-stratified reference ranges for 26 brain regions provide a clinical baseline to identify developmental deviations at term-equivalent age.

  2. Subthalamic Nucleus Predominantly Facilitates Action in Primate Models
    Progress in Neurobiology ·Animal Study · April 28, 2026

    Subthalamic Nucleus Predominantly Facilitates Action in Primate Models

    Electrophysiological data show 89 percent of task-related neurons in the subthalamic nucleus promote rather than inhibit motor choices.

  3. Online Therapist-Assisted Program Reduces Posttraumatic Stress in Injured Children
    JAMA Pediatrics ·Randomized Controlled Trial · April 28, 2026

    Online Therapist-Assisted Program Reduces Posttraumatic Stress in Injured Children

    A randomized trial shows a digital cognitive behavioral intervention lowers symptom scores for six months following pediatric hospitalization.

  4. Serum Neurofilament Light Chain Tracks Acute Injury in Refractory Status Epilepticus
    JAMA Neurology ·Cohort Study · April 28, 2026

    Serum Neurofilament Light Chain Tracks Acute Injury in Refractory Status Epilepticus

    Elevated NfL levels distinguish cryptogenic NORSE from other seizure etiologies and correlate with poor functional outcomes at discharge.

  5. Higher Daily Step Counts Linked to Reduced Bradykinesia and Increased Dyskinesia
    Neurorehabilitation and neural repair ·Cross-Sectional Study · April 28, 2026

    Higher Daily Step Counts Linked to Reduced Bradykinesia and Increased Dyskinesia

    Objective wearable data from 80 patients shows a correlation between physical activity and motor symptom trade-offs in Parkinson's disease.

  6. Schizophrenia Subtype Shows Low Striatal Dopamine and Iron Accumulation
    Neuropsychopharmacology ·Cohort Study · April 28, 2026

    Schizophrenia Subtype Shows Low Striatal Dopamine and Iron Accumulation

    A frontotemporal dementia-like phenotype in schizophrenia patients challenges the universal hyperdopaminergic model of the disease.

  7. Symptom-Based Dosing Reduces Discharge Time in Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal
    JAMA ·Randomized Controlled Trial · April 28, 2026

    Symptom-Based Dosing Reduces Discharge Time in Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal

    A cluster randomized trial shows symptom-based dosing shortens medical readiness for discharge when paired with the Eat, Sleep, Console model.

  8. PHQ-9 Scores Conflate Symptom Frequency and Subjective Burden
    Journal of Affective Disorders ·Cohort Study · April 28, 2026

    PHQ-9 Scores Conflate Symptom Frequency and Subjective Burden

    Longitudinal data shows the depression screening tool captures a general severity signal but lacks precision in distinguishing distress.

  9. Luvadaxistat Fails to Improve Schizophrenia Cognition in Phase 2 Trial
    Neuropsychopharmacology ·Randomized Controlled Trial · April 27, 2026

    Luvadaxistat Fails to Improve Schizophrenia Cognition in Phase 2 Trial

    The ERUDITE study found no significant cognitive benefit from adding the D-amino acid oxidase inhibitor to stable antipsychotic therapy.

  10. Blood MicroRNA Signatures Correlate With Hippocampal Volume and Atrophy Rates
    Molecular Psychiatry ·Cohort Study · April 27, 2026

    Blood MicroRNA Signatures Correlate With Hippocampal Volume and Atrophy Rates

    Specific microRNA expression patterns in whole blood may serve as early markers for structural brain changes and neurodegenerative risk.

  11. Physical Therapy Improves Function More Than CBT in Chronic Low Back Pain
    Annals of Internal Medicine ·Randomized Controlled Trial · April 27, 2026

    Physical Therapy Improves Function More Than CBT in Chronic Low Back Pain

    A sequential randomized trial finds physical therapy superior for initial functional gains, though secondary strategies show no difference.

  12. Counterconditioning Stabilizes Neural Safety Signals in PTSD
    Translational Psychiatry ·Randomized Controlled Trial · April 27, 2026

    Counterconditioning Stabilizes Neural Safety Signals in PTSD

    Functional MRI shows pairing threat stimuli with positive outcomes reinforces safety patterns in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex.

  13. Subjective Cognitive Deficits Predict Poor Antidepressant Response in MDD
    Frontiers in Psychiatry ·Cohort Study · April 27, 2026

    Subjective Cognitive Deficits Predict Poor Antidepressant Response in MDD

    Smartphone-based monitoring of patient-reported cognitive dysfunction identifies outpatients at risk for suboptimal treatment outcomes.

  14. Social Media Addiction Linked to Hopelessness and Anhedonia in Youth
    Journal of Affective Disorders ·Cross-Sectional Study · April 27, 2026

    Social Media Addiction Linked to Hopelessness and Anhedonia in Youth

    Network analysis identifies mood modification and conflict as key bridge symptoms connecting digital addiction to clinical distress.

  15. Exercise Linked to Greater Mortality Reduction in Depressed Older Adults
    Journal of Affective Disorders ·Cohort Study · April 27, 2026

    Exercise Linked to Greater Mortality Reduction in Depressed Older Adults

    A cohort study of 5323 seniors shows that physical activity provides a 32% mortality risk reduction for those with depressive symptoms.

  16. Hypochondriasis Risk Increases with Genetic Relatedness in Large Cohort
    Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics ·Cohort Study · April 27, 2026

    Hypochondriasis Risk Increases with Genetic Relatedness in Large Cohort

    A Swedish study of 5.8 million people finds full siblings of patients have a ninefold higher risk of health anxiety.

  17. Low-Value Evaluation Increases Decision Thresholds and Neural Conflict in Choice Tasks
    NeuroImage ·In Vitro Study · April 27, 2026

    Low-Value Evaluation Increases Decision Thresholds and Neural Conflict in Choice Tasks

    Shifting focus toward negative attributes slows evidence accumulation and increases attentional demand without altering final outcomes.

  18. Shared Mitochondrial Pathways Identified Across 23 Neurodevelopmental Risk Genes
    Nature Neuroscience ·In Vitro Study · April 27, 2026

    Shared Mitochondrial Pathways Identified Across 23 Neurodevelopmental Risk Genes

    Researchers used CRISPR to map how diverse genetic mutations converge on common molecular targets, allowing for drug testing in animal models.

  19. Virtual Reality and Sleep Metrics Improve Mild Cognitive Impairment Detection
    Frontiers in Psychiatry ·Cross-Sectional Study · April 27, 2026

    Virtual Reality and Sleep Metrics Improve Mild Cognitive Impairment Detection

    Combining motion tracking and sleep quality data achieves 86.8% sensitivity in identifying patients with early cognitive decline.

  20. Restarting Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Missed Prenatal Ultrasounds
    Journal of Affective Disorders ·Cohort Study · April 27, 2026

    Restarting Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Missed Prenatal Ultrasounds

    A Swiss cohort study finds women who resume medication after discontinuation have a 22-fold higher risk of skipping routine screenings.

  21. Explainable AI Identifies Cortical Asymmetry to Detect Major Depression
    Journal of Affective Disorders ·Diagnostic Accuracy Study · April 27, 2026

    Explainable AI Identifies Cortical Asymmetry to Detect Major Depression

    A deep learning model using fNIRS data achieves 81% accuracy by mapping hemodynamic imbalances in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.

  22. Prenatal THC and Stress Synergistically Impair Maternal Care and Offspring Neurodevelopment
    Translational Psychiatry ·Animal Study · April 26, 2026

    Prenatal THC and Stress Synergistically Impair Maternal Care and Offspring Neurodevelopment

    A mouse study finds combined prenatal exposures disrupt adolescent gene expression and behavior in a sex-specific manner.

  23. Pitch Gestures Increase Prefrontal Activation During Mandarin Tone Sandhi Perception
    Frontiers in Neuroscience ·Non-Randomized Controlled Trial · April 26, 2026

    Pitch Gestures Increase Prefrontal Activation During Mandarin Tone Sandhi Perception

    Training with physical gestures strengthens functional connectivity in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex to improve auditory discrimination.

  24. Mouse Study Identifies ACC Genetic Networks Driving Pain-Induced Anxiodepression
    Translational Psychiatry ·Animal Study · April 26, 2026

    Mouse Study Identifies ACC Genetic Networks Driving Pain-Induced Anxiodepression

    A regulatory axis involving five hub mRNAs and specific synaptic signaling pathways in the anterior cingulate cortex mediates mood shifts.