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SynthesisBMC psychiatry2023

Electroretinography and suicidal behaviors: a systematic review.

Mark Mohan Kaggwa, Sebastien Prat, Arianna Davids, Amara Robbins, Bailea Erb, Mini Mamak, Gary Andrew Chaimowitz, Andrew T Olagunju

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Synthesis in BMC psychiatry, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.

Mark Mohan KaggwaDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. kmarkmohan@gmail.com.
Sebastien PratDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Arianna DavidsForensic Psychiatry Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Amara RobbinsForensic Psychiatry Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Bailea ErbForensic Psychiatry Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Mini MamakDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Gary Andrew ChaimowitzDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Andrew T OlagunjuDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton · CAMcMaster University · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundElectroretinogram (ERG) is one of the tools used to investigate the electrophysiological underpinnings of mental health illnesses and major clinical phenomena (e.g., suicide) to improve their diagnosis and care. While multiple studies have reported specific ERG changes among individuals with suicidal behaviors, we know of no review that has been done to characterize their findings to inform future research.

methodsThis review included available literature concerning ERG and suicidal behaviors. The paper's first section briefly overviews the theoretical basis of ERG and neurotransmitters involved in suicidal behaviors. The second section describes the findings of a review of studies reporting ERG findings among individuals with suicidal behaviors.

resultsMost reviewed studies reported normal amplitude and implicit time of the a-waves, but the latency in individuals with suicidal behaviors was lower than normal. Additionally, the b-waves amplitude was reduced, but the implicit time and latency were increased. The b-a amplitude ratio and oscillatory potential were decreased.

conclusionDespite identifying certain ERG correlates with suicidal behaviors in the existing studies, there is a need for adequately powered and methodologically robust studies to advance clinical translation.

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Mental DisordersSuicideElectroretinographyHumansMental HealthSuicidal IdeationElectroretinographyNeurotransmitters and ReviewSuicidal behaviors

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PMCPMC10724949
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