Reliability generalization Meta-Analysis and psychometric review of the Gaming Disorder test (GDT): Evaluating internal consistency
Jahrami H, Husain W, Lin C, Björling G, Potenza M, Pakpour A. Reliability generalization Meta-Analysis and psychometric review of the Gaming Disorder test (GDT): Evaluating internal consistency. Addictive Behaviors Reports 2024, 20: 100563. PMID: 39282470, PMCID: PMC11399696, DOI: 10.1016/j.abrep.2024.100563.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInternal consistencyCronbach's alphaMeta-analysisPsychometric propertiesInternational Classification of DiseasesEvaluate internal consistencyExcellent internal consistencyClassification of DiseasesRisk of biasPublic health issueReliability generalization meta-analysisPsychometric reviewInternational ClassificationStudy qualityQualitative synthesisHealth issuesPre-registrationPsychometric testsGaming Disorder TestComprehensive searchDiverse populationsSample characteristicsPsychometric dataAnalyzed studiesGaming disorderSubstance use and spine density: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies
Oliva H, Prudente T, Nunes E, Cosgrove K, Radhakrishnan R, Potenza M, Angarita G. Substance use and spine density: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies. Molecular Psychiatry 2024, 29: 2873-2885. PMID: 38561468, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02519-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpine densityPrefrontal cortexSubstance useDrug self-administrationHippocampal spine densityEffects of cocaineSubstance use disordersConvergence of findingsSpine density changesSubstances of abuseMeta-analysis of preclinical studiesNucleus accumbensBehavioral sensitizationSelf-administrationBrain mechanismsPreclinical studiesBrain regionsMorphine effectsSynaptic density changesMeta-analysisAmphetamineSynaptic densityCocaineModerate-to-highCortexAssociations Between Behavioral Addictions and Mental Health Concerns During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Alimoradi Z, Broström A, Potenza M, Lin C, Pakpour A. Associations Between Behavioral Addictions and Mental Health Concerns During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Current Addiction Reports 2024, 11: 565-587. DOI: 10.1007/s40429-024-00555-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health problemsHealth problemsSystematic reviewBehavioral addictionsMeta-analysisAssociated with more mental health problemsCOVID-19 pandemicMental health concernsMagnitude of associationReviewThe COVID-19 pandemicPreferred Reporting ItemsNewcastle Ottawa ScaleStudy's primary aimISI Web of KnowledgeFisher's z scoresWeb of KnowledgeHealthcare providersSources of heterogeneityMental distressElevated mental distressReporting ItemsOttawa ScaleInternet-related behaviorsInvestigate associationsSecondary aimMeta-analysis with systematic review to synthesize associations between oral health related quality of life and anxiety and depression
Alimoradi Z, jafari E, Roshandel Z, Potenza M, Lin C, Pakpour A. Meta-analysis with systematic review to synthesize associations between oral health related quality of life and anxiety and depression. BDJ Open 2024, 10: 9. PMID: 38350985, PMCID: PMC10864408, DOI: 10.1038/s41405-024-00191-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth related qualityNewcastle Ottawa ScaleOral health related qualityRelated qualityPublication biasSystematic reviewObjectivesThe present systematic reviewAssociated with anxietyISI Web of KnowledgeFisher's z scoresWeb of KnowledgeMethodological qualityBegg's testOttawa ScaleFunnel plotModerating effectPROSPERO databasePooled estimatesPotential moderating effectsMeta-regressionStudy protocolAcademic databasesAssociated with individualsMeta-analysisZ-score