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Year 2025
Abstract Misophonia, characterized by intense emotional and physiological responses to specific sounds, represents a complex neurophysiological and behavioral syndrome first identified in 1997. This review synthesizes current understanding of its epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical implications. Population studies indicate prevalence rates of 15-20% in the general population, with 2-3% reporting severe cases, and higher rates among university students (20-25%) and clinical populations (up to 60%). The condition shows female predominance (3:2 ratio) with typical onset between ages 8-12. Neuroimaging studies reveal altered activity in the anterior cingulate cortex, anterior insular cortex, and superior temporal cortex, suggesting disrupted sensoryemotional integration. Multiple factors contribute to its etiology, including neurobiological, genetic, developmental, environmental, and psychological mechanisms. Common triggers include eating sounds, breathing, and repetitive movements, leading to intense autonomic arousal, anxiety, and aggressive impulses. The condition frequently co-occurs with obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. While standardized diagnostic criteria are lacking, several assessment tools exist, including the Misophonia Assessment Questionnaire and Amsterdam Misophonia Scale. Treatment approaches encompass both non-pharmacological interventions (music therapy, sound management) and pharmacological options (MDMA, β-blockers). The condition significantly impacts daily functioning, often leading to social isolation, academic difficulties, and reduced quality of life. Future research priorities include establishing standardized diagnostic criteria, developing validated treatment protocols, understanding neurobiological mechanisms, and conducting long-term outcome studies.
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  • Harshitha Yeshwanth Deshbhandari Yashitha M. P.
Dv Initial Source Misophonia
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Dv Relevance •a decent lit review for high level summaries but not much details •has some info on pharmaceutical treatments for misophonia i was unaware of • primarily useful i think as a super short doc to onboard people on the basics of misophonia
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Misophonia: A Scientific Review on Etiology, Pathophysiology, and Therapeutic Approaches

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Background/Purpose Background-
• Misophonia is a recently recognized condition (first described in 1997) that challenges traditional audiological and psychiatric classifications.
• Despite rising awareness, misophonia lacks formal recognition in diagnostic manuals (e.g., ICD, DSM), leading to barriers in research and treatment access.
• Existing literature identifies overlap with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and other affective disorders.
• Neuroimaging implicates dysfunction in sound-emotion integration networks (e.g., ACC, anterior insula).

Purpose-
• To synthesize current knowledge of misophonia including:
• Epidemiology
• Etiology and risk factors
• Pathophysiology
• Clinical presentation
• Diagnostic tools
• Treatment approaches
• To highlight research gaps and propose future directions.
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Relevance:: •a decent lit review for high level summaries but not much details
•has some info on pharmaceutical treatments for misophonia i was unaware of
• primarily useful i think as a super short doc to onboard people on the basics of misophonia

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