2011
Breastfeeding, brain activation to own infant cry, and maternal sensitivity
Kim P, Feldman R, Mayes LC, Eicher V, Thompson N, Leckman JF, Swain JE. Breastfeeding, brain activation to own infant cry, and maternal sensitivity. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2011, 52: 907-915. PMID: 21501165, PMCID: PMC3134570, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2011.02406.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFormula-feeding mothersFirst postpartum monthSuperior frontal gyrusEarly postpartumMonths postpartumPostpartum monthsBrain activationBrain regionsMaternal sensitivityFrontal gyrusMaternal behaviorMaternal brain activationMaternal brain responsesRight superior frontal gyrusMagnetic resonance imaging studyGreater activationMaternal-infant bondingRecent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studiesResonance imaging studyFunctional magnetic resonance imaging studyMother-infant contactHealthy infantsWeeks postpartumGreater maternal sensitivityHigher maternal sensitivity
2009
Dimensional predictors of response to SRI pharmacotherapy in obsessive–compulsive disorder
Landeros-Weisenberger A, Bloch MH, Kelmendi B, Wegner R, Nudel J, Dombrowski P, Pittenger C, Krystal JH, Goodman WK, Leckman JF, Coric V. Dimensional predictors of response to SRI pharmacotherapy in obsessive–compulsive disorder. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2009, 121: 175-179. PMID: 19577308, PMCID: PMC3974618, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2009.06.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObsessive-compulsive disorderSRI responseSymptom dimensionsOpen-label continuation phaseClinical Global Improvement ScaleGlobal Improvement ScaleCentral serotonin systemInitial positive responseYale-Brown ObsessiveContinuation phaseMinor symptomsOrdinal logistic regressionClinical trialsSerotonin systemTreatment responseSame patientImprovement ScaleSRI treatmentPatientsSignificant associationLogistic regressionCompulsive ScaleOCD patientsOCD subjectsSymptoms
2008
Maternal brain response to own baby‐cry is affected by cesarean section delivery
Swain JE, Tasgin E, Mayes LC, Feldman R, Constable RT, Leckman JF. Maternal brain response to own baby‐cry is affected by cesarean section delivery. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2008, 49: 1042-1052. PMID: 18771508, PMCID: PMC3246837, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2008.01963.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCesarean section deliveryMode of deliveryVD mothersSection deliveryMother's brainVaginal deliveryElective cesarean section deliveryMaternal brain responsesImmediate postpartum periodRight lenticular nucleusSuperior frontal cortexMedial fusiform gyrusBeck Depression InventorySuperior frontal gyrusFunctional magnetic resonance imagingMagnetic resonance imagingSuperior parietal lobeMiddle temporal gyrusEarly postpartumPostpartum periodLenticular nucleusPostpartum depressionFrontal cortexSpecific brain activationParietal lobe
2003
Disruptive Behavior in Children With Tourette's Syndrome: Association With ADHD Comorbidity, Tic Severity, and Functional Impairment
SUKHODOLSKY DG, SCAHILL L, ZHANG H, PETERSON BS, KING RA, LOMBROSO PJ, KATSOVICH L, FINDLEY D, LECKMAN JF. Disruptive Behavior in Children With Tourette's Syndrome: Association With ADHD Comorbidity, Tic Severity, and Functional Impairment. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2003, 42: 98-105. PMID: 12500082, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-200301000-00016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderComorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderDisruptive behaviorFamily functioningParent ratingsTeacher ratingsDiagnosis of ADHDVineland Adaptive Behavior ScalesDisruptive behavior problemsHierarchical regression analysisAdaptive Behavior ScalesBest-estimate DSM-IV diagnosesUnaffected control childrenTourette syndromeConduct problemsDelinquency scoresHyperactivity disorderADHD comorbidityDelinquent behaviorBehavior problemsDSM-IV diagnosisDependent measuresDiagnostic statusBehavior ScaleFunctional impairment
2002
CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TOURETTE SYNDROME PROBANDS AND RELATIVES’ RISKS
Kano Y, Leckman JF, Pauls DL. CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TOURETTE SYNDROME PROBANDS AND RELATIVES’ RISKS. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2002, 41: 1148-1149. PMID: 12364837, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-200210000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssessment of Symptom Exacerbations in a Longitudinal Study of Children With Tourette's Syndrome or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
LIN H, YEH CB, PETERSON BS, SCAHILL L, GRANTZ H, FINDLEY DB, KATSOVICH L, OTKA J, LOMBROSO PJ, KING RA, LECKMAN JF. Assessment of Symptom Exacerbations in a Longitudinal Study of Children With Tourette's Syndrome or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2002, 41: 1070-1077. PMID: 12218428, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-200209000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original Research