The Impact of Discussing Long-Term Quality of Life Predictions in the ICU on Patients, Families, and Healthcare Professionals Academic Background Patients discharged from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) often face a range of physical, psychological, and cognitive issues, collectively referred to as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). Despite improve...

Research on Depression Prediction Method Based on Conformal Prediction Background Introduction Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness, debilitation, and loss of interest in activities. It not only increases the risk of suicide but also imposes a significant psychological burden on patients and their families. Cur...

The Impact of Robot Monitoring Behavior on Distraction and Technology Acceptance in Older Adults Academic Background With the intensification of societal aging, the demand for elderly care is increasing. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, psychological and physiological health issues faced by older adults due to social isolation have become m...

Functional Connectivity Analysis of Children with Autism under Emotional Stimulation Background Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder, primarily characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication abilities, as well as repetitive behaviors and restricted interests. One of the core feature...

Academic Background In human social interactions, gaze is one of the most important ways to convey information. Research has shown that human gaze can influence others’ attention, cognition, and even preferences. For example, when a person looks at an object, the observer tends to believe that the object is attractive to the gazer, which in turn in...

Cross-Subject EEG Emotion Recognition Research Based on Multi-Scale Hyperbolic Contrastive Learning Academic Background Electroencephalography (EEG), as a physiological signal, plays an important role in the field of affective computing. Compared with traditional non-physiological cues (such as facial expressions or voice), EEG signals have higher ...

Genomic Research on Bipolar Disorder Background Introduction Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a severe mental illness that significantly contributes to the global disease burden. Despite its high heritability (60-80%), the majority of its genetic basis remains unclear. Previous studies have primarily focused on European populations, with limited exploratio...

The Impairment of Deviance Detection in the Auditory Cortex by DOI Academic Background Psychedelics are a class of psychoactive substances that can significantly alter perception, cognition, and mood. In recent years, psychedelics have shown potential applications in treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. How...

New Discoveries in Cortical Motor Maps Background Introduction Humans and other primates are capable of performing a wide range of complex body movements, the initiation and control of which rely on multiple cortical and subcortical structures. Among these, the primary motor cortex (M1), located in the precentral gyrus, is the core region for execu...

Research Priorities for Improving Cognitive and Neuropsychological Outcomes in Hydrocephalus Academic Background Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder affecting approximately 85 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. It is closely associated with motor and cognitive impairments. Although advancements in surgical interventions have significantly impr...