S. Vicari

The uneven landscape of cognitive domains in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: A large consortium study

Abstract Background 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is strongly associated with aberrant neurodevelopment, including decreased cognitive functioning and schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs). While the different core domains of IQ have distinct clinical ramifications, their collective profile has not been well-ch...

Case Report: Unmasking catatonia in adolescents: a potential triggering role of corticosteroids in two clinical cases

Background Catatonia is a transdiagnostic syndrome marked by motor, behavioral, and autonomic disturbances. Corticosteroids, commonly used to treat suspected neuroinflammatory conditions, may rarely precipitate or exacerbate psychiatric symptoms, including catatonia, in children and adolescents. Methods We describe two...

Cognitive heterogeneity and clinical outcomes in adolescent psychiatric inpatients: a data-driven study.