A5032430652- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Race, Genetics, and Society
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Medieval Architecture and Archaeology
- Social Sciences and Policies
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Nerve injury and regeneration
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
Institut d'Investigació Biomédica de Bellvitge
2021-2024
Bellvitge University Hospital
2021-2024
Ajuntament de L’Hospitalet
2022
Institut de Biologia Evolutiva
2012-2021
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
2014-2021
Universitat de València
2011-2013
A first approach addressed to ascertain whether emotion regulation (ER) could be a transdiagnostic construct between eating disorders (EDs) and gambling disorder (GD) (through joint clinical clustering analysis of both disorders) was performed by Munguía et al. (2021). Both conditions were represented severe, moderate, low ER profile subgroups, according the degree difficulties. Results showed linear relationship severity difficulties psychopathological state.Based on aforementioned...
Abstract Objective Food addiction (FA) construct was introduced to reflect abnormal eating patterns that resemble behavioural ones found in substance use disorders. FA has been barely explored anorexia nervosa (AN). This study evaluated occurrence and associated factors a sample of patients with AN, distinguishing between restrictive binge–purging subtypes focussing on the influence crossover diagnosis them. Method A 116 AN admitted for treatment seeking at an Bellvitge Hospital Eating...
Haplogroup R1b-M269 comprises most Western European Y chromosomes; of its main branches, R1b-DF27 is by far the least known, and it appears to be highly prevalent only in Iberia. We have genotyped 1072 chromosomes for six additional SNPs 17 Y-STRs population samples from Spain, Portugal France order further characterize this lineage and, particular, ascertain time place where originated, as well subsequent dynamics. found that present frequencies ~40% Iberian populations up 70% Basques, but...
Abstract Background Anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) play a pivotal role in stimulating motivational behavior toward food energy metabolism. Aberrant functioning of the endocannabinoid system has been observed extreme weight conditions (EWCs), suggesting it may influence pathophysiology. Then, we aimed to analyze fasting AEA 2-AG plasma concentrations among individuals with EWC (i.e., anorexia nervosa [AN] obesity without eating disorders [EDs]) compared healthy controls...
E-M183 (E-M81) is the most frequent paternal lineage in North Africa and thus it must be considered to explore past historical demographical processes. Here, by using whole Y chromosome sequences from 32 African individuals, we have identified five new branches within E-M183. The validation of these variants more than 200 samples, which also information 13 Y-STRs, has revealed a strong resemblance among Y-STR haplotypes that pointed rapid expansion this haplogroup. Moreover, for first time,...
The inverted triangle shape of South America places Argentina territory as a geographical crossroads between the two principal peopling streams that followed either Pacific or Atlantic coasts, which could have then merged in Central (CA). Although genetic diversity from this region is therefore crucial to decipher past population movements America, its characterization has been overlooked so far. We report 92 modern and 22 ancient mitogenomes spanning temporal range 5000 years, were compared...
Abstract Evidence about the involvement of genetic factors in development gambling disorder (GD) has been assessed. Among studies assessing heritability and biological vulnerability for GD, neurotrophin (NTF) genes have emerged as promising targets, since a growing literature showed possible link between NTF addiction-related disorders. Thus, we aimed to explore role GD with hypothesis that some gene polymorphisms could constitute risk factors. The sample included 166 patients 191 healthy...
Gambling disorder (GD) is a modestly prevalent and severe condition for which neurobiology not yet fully understood. Although alterations in signals involved energy homeostasis have been studied substance use disorders, they to be examined detail GD. The aims of the present study were compare different endocrine neuropsychological factors between individuals with GD healthy controls (HC) explore interactions clinical variables. A case−control design was performed 297 41 without (healthy...
The genetic composition of human North African populations is an amalgam different ancestral components coming from the Middle East, Europe, south-Saharan Africa and autochthonous to Africa. This complex pattern result migrations admixtures in region since Palaeolithic times.The objective present study refine knowledge population history through analysis complete mitochondrial sequences.This has sequenced DNAs (mtDNAs) several neighbouring individuals.The mtDNA haplogroup classification...
Gambling disorder, gambling-related cognitive biases, compulsive buying, and materialistic values lead to impaired functioning in important areas of life. The aims the present longitudinal study are (1) evaluate change produced after one year those mentioned variables (2) examine gender role these changes analyze mediational mechanisms among study. sample was composed 182 adolescents (103 females 79 males) from secondary education Spanish institutions who completed self-administered...
Background: Gender-specific literature focused on gambling disorder (GD) is scarce, and women with GD have been understudied.Therefore, the aim of this study was to estimate short-term effectiveness in (n = 214) a group standardized cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) identify most relevant predictors primary outcomes (dropout relapse).Methods: The manualized CBT consisted 16 weekly outpatient sessions.Women were provided resources obtain better understanding GD, improve self-control manage...
The heterogeneity of gambling disorder (GD) has led to the identification different subtypes, mostly including phenotypic features, with distinctive implications on GD severity and treatment outcome. However, clustering analyses based potential endophenotypic such as neuropsychological neuroendocrine factors, are scarce so far.
Neurobiological characteristics have been identified regarding the severity of gambling disorder (GD). The aims this study were: (1) to examine, through a path analysis, whether there was relationship between neuroendocrine features, potentially mediational GD variables, and severity, (2) associate with severity-related variables according preferences. Methods: sample included 297 outpatients GD. We analyzed endocrine concentrations different appetite-related hormones (ghrelin, liver...
ResumenEste articulo presenta un análisis de la socialización en valores y convivencia escuela con los iguales a partir del Debate familiar sobre convivencia, instrumento innovador que utiliza metodología dialéctica para implicar las familias el transformación su propia realidad. Han participado 1.154 comarca Bages (Barcelona) tienen al menos hijo o hija entre 8 12 años. El número niños niñas participantes es 2.037. De resultados se desprende necesidad promover desarrollo competencias...
Gambling Disorder (GD) has a complex etiology that involves biological and environmental aspects. From genetic perspective, neurotrophic factors (NTFs) polymorphisms have been associated with the risk of developing GD. The aim this study was to assess underlying mechanisms implicated in GD severity by considering direct mediational relationship between different variables including genetic, psychological, socio-demographic, clinical factors. To do so, we used variants were significantly an...
Abstract Purpose of Review Biofeedback is a promising technique that has been used as treatment tool for different psychological disorders. In this regard, central (neurofeedback) and peripheral psychophysiological signals are presented comprehensible stimuli with the aim training specific processes. This review summarizes recent evidence about its use impulsivity-related processes in addictive Recent Findings Neurofeedback (NFB) protocols, based on electroencephalography (EEG) functional...
ResumenResumenSe presenta una investigación acción participativa que utiliza la metodología dialéctica para implicar a las familias en búsqueda de conocimiento sobre socialización valores y convivencia infancia actual vincular el proceso realidad los procesos su transformación. Para ello, se Debate Familiar Valores Convivencia (DFVC) herramienta tiene como objetivo crear un espacio reflexión diálogo intrafamiliar y, vez, impulsar cambio. En estudio han participado 1.154 comarca del Bages...
Gambling Disorder (GD) is a behavioural addiction that leads to high level of clinical distress and, in general, it characterized by enduring symptomatology presents rates chronicity. However, there variability illness duration among patients who seek treatment for GD. Previous studies reported mixed results about the relevance GD outcome. are different profiles diagnosed with For this reason, study aimed evaluate effect outcome according their gambling preference and sex. The sample were...