Adrenal insufficiency in severely wounded men with combat gunshot injury by N.Yu. Seliukova, K.V. Misiura, E.M. Khoroshun, V.V. Makarov, V.V. Nehoduiko, O.I. Zalyubovska, E. Szucsik

“…War destroys normal life and is the main factor of human psychological and physical vulnerability. The stress of war is the most powerful pathogenic factor in the emergence, detection and exacerbation of somatic, mental and behavioral disorders. …”
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Incidence of alexithymia in worsening symptoms and quality of life of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus patients (SLE) by Fabio Rapisarda, Concetta Mezzatesta, Antonina Butticè, Alessandro Raffa, Stefano Boca

“…Background and Objectives: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease affecting connective tissues, with the potential to impact various organs and systems, thereby limiting the quality of life for affected individuals given that it influences their psychological well-being. Indeed, various stress-inducing factors can lead to alterations in emotional regulation, often presenting, as difficulties in identifying and describing emotions, such as those associated with alexithymia. …”
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Prolonged grief and posttraumatic stress in parents who lost a child in a road traffic accident: A latent class analysis by I. van Dijk, P.A. Boelen, J. de Keijser, L. Reitsma, L.I.M. Lenferink

“…Conclusions: Parents who lost a child in a RTA seem at risk for developing psychological symptoms, with PG being more predominant than PTS. …”
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Mental health in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional analyses from a community cohort study by Elizabeth Broadbent, Carol Coupland, Trudie Chalder, Kavita Vedhara, Ru Jia, Kieran Ayling, Adam Massey

“…When adding modifiable factors, significant independent effects emerged for positive mood, perceived loneliness and worry about getting COVID-19 for all outcomes, with the final multivariable models accounting for 54%–57% of total variance.Conclusions Increased psychological morbidity was evident in this UK sample and found to be more common in younger people, women and in individuals who identified as being in recognised COVID-19 risk groups. …”
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Locked-in Syndrome: Insights into Etiology, Diagnosis, Management, and Quality of Life by Urszula Zelik, Wojciech Florczak, Joanna Śnieżna, Jakub Dziewic, Karol Dzwonnik, Wiktoria Domino, Gabriela Trestka, Maria Przygoda, Jagienka Włodyka, Kamila Stępień, Sabina Adamczyk

“…Future studies should focus on refining diagnostic methods, advancing communication technologies, and exploring the psychological dynamics affecting both patients and caregivers. …”
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KULTŪRINIO IR SIMBOLINIO KAPITALO GAMYBA: "DISNEY" FENOMENAS by Gintautas Mažeikis

“…Everybody could find a pleasure, psychological satisfaction and stimuli for socialization and cooperation in these miraculous lands. …”
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Relevance of anxiety in clinical practice of Guillain-Barré syndrome: a cohort study by Raphaël Porcher, Djillali Annane, Andrea Polito, Tarek Sharshar, Takoua Merhbene, Morgane Blanc, Marion Antona, Marie-Christine Durand, Diane Friedman, David Orlikowski, Marie-Hélène Marcadet

“…Uncertainty was independently associated with subsequent MV.Conclusions Early management of patients with GBS should evaluate anxiety and assess its causes both to adjust psychological support and to anticipate subsequent deterioration.…”
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Pilates exercise in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuxuan Li, Heran Lu, Liuwei Zhang, Yijia Ren, Xiaotong Dai, Lin Lin

“…Abstract Background Pilates is widely acknowledged as an effective exercise for enhancing physical, psychological, and motor functions. However, there remains ongoing debate regarding the effects of Pilates on pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Cross-agency working when conducting a pragmatic RCT for older victims of crime: our experiences and lessons learned by Marc Serfaty, Jessica Satchell, Gloria K. Laycock, Chris R. Brewin, Marta Buszewicz, Gerard Leavey, Vari M. Drennan, Jonathan Cooke, Anthony Kessel

“…Abstract Background With the population ageing, more victims of community crime are likely to be older adults. The psychological impact of crime on older victims is significant and sustained, but only feasibility trials have been published regarding potential interventions. …”
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Alcohol use among populations with autism spectrum disorder: narrative systematic review by William Barber, Betul Aslan, Tim Meynen, John Marsden, Samuel R. Chamberlain, Vigneshwar Paleri, Julia M.A. Sinclair

“…Aims This was a narrative systematic review of the current literature on the association between alcohol use and ASD, focusing on aetiology (biological, psychological, social and environmental risk factors) and implications (consequences and protective factors) of alcohol use in autistic populations who utilise clinical services. …”
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Optimization of surgical methods for the treatment of gynecomastia by A.G. Ihnatieva, S.M. Yurchyshyn

“…Gynecomastia has a negative impact on the psychological state of men. Optimisation of surgical treatment for gynecomastia, aimed at minimising unsatisfactory cosmetic consequences of operation, should significantly improve the quality of life of patients. …”
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Impact of mindfulness-based tri-modal prehabilitation on functional recovery and selected surgical outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer admitted to surgical hospital wards:... by Bawantha Gamage, Manori Nayanakantha Gamage, Nilushika Madushani Perera, Chadani Samararatna Kodikara, Jayamina Udhara Munasinghe Wijeratne, S M D P Seneviratne Alles, Thavendra Kumaran, J M Chandima Jeewandara, Sanath Thushara Chamakara Mahawithanage

“…Secondary outcome measures cover nutritional status, psychological status and selected biomarker status. Patient recruitment to the study started in April 2022.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the Ethics Review Committee of the Faculty of the Medical Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura (Registration No: FMC/ USJP ERC 29/19) and the Ethics Review Committee of Colombo South Teaching Hospital (Reference number 915). …”
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Technology Readiness Level and Self-Reported Health in Recipients of an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: Cross-Sectional Study by Natasha Rosenmeier, David Busk, Camilla Dichman, Kim Mechta Nielsen, Lars Kayser, Mette Kirstine Wagner

“… BackgroundApproximately 200,000 implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are implanted annually worldwide, with around 20% of recipients experiencing significant psychological distress. Despite this, there are no ICD guidelines addressing mental health as part of rehabilitation programs, which primarily focus on educating patients about their condition and prognosis. …”
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Self-reported sleep in late pregnancy in relation to birth size and fetal distress: the E Moe, Māmā prospective cohort study by Laura D Howe, Sarah-Jane Paine, T Leigh Signal, Bronwyn Sweeney, Monique Priston, Diane Muller, Kathy Lee, Mark Huthwaite, Philippa Gander

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DIDADTIC TOOLS FOR THE STUDENTS’ ALGORITHMIC THINKING DEVELOPMENT by T. P. Pushkaryeva, T. A. Stepanova, V. V. Kalitina

“…Methodology of the research involves the basic thesis of cognitive psychology and information approach while organizing the educational process. …”
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Dimensional structure of the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire and Association with adverse childhood experiences in patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator by Marc Dörner, Roland von Känel, Aju P. Pazhenkottil, Rahel Altwegg, Noelle König, Ladina Nager, Veronica Attanasio, Lisa Guth, Sina Zirngast, Anna Menzi, Claudia Zuccarella-Hackl, Mary Princip

“…Abstract Illness perceptions (IP), as measured by the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ), and adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have been shown to affect the physical and psychological well-being in different patient populations. …”
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Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jiatong Shan, Jiatong Shan, Jiatong Shan, Zehong Li, Minxiu Ji, Miao Zhang, Caidi Zhang, Yikang Zhu, Zhen Feng

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Unveiling the psychosocial and academic implications of living with sickle cell disease among undergraduates in a private university in Nigeria by Olumide T. Adeleke, Olufemi Folaranmi, Yetunde Olasinde, Larry Ayuba, Oludamola V. Adeleke, Modupe M. Ojo-Rufai, Efeturi Agelebe, Oyelola E. Adeoye, Aderemi T. Olabode, Dolapo E. Ajala, Titilola S. Akingbola

“…Furthermore, the recurrent battles with pain due to vascular occlusion took a toll on their emotional and psychological health. They also experienced stigmatization and strained interpersonal relationships which negatively influenced their mental well-being. …”
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Mobile health in communication disorders: willingness to use, attitude, advantages, and challenges from the perspective of patients by Taleb Khodaveisi, Hamid Bouraghi, Soheila Saeedi, Marjan Ghazisaeedi, Mohammad-Sadegh Seifpanahi, Shokofeh Ahsanifar, Sara Vafaeeyan

“…Abstract Introduction Communication disorders are one of the most common disorders that, if not treated in childhood, can cause many social, educational, and psychological problems in adulthood. One of the technologies that can be helpful in these disorders is mobile health (m-Health) technology. …”
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Assessing exposure to weight stigma: development and initial validation of the Weight Stigma Exposure Inventory (WeSEI) by Kamolthip Ruckwongpatr, I-Hua Chen, Iqbal Pramukti, Po-Ching Huang, Janet D. Latner, Kerry S. O’Brien, Xuelian Wang, Jung-Sheng Chen, Servet Üztemur, Chien-Chin Lin, Yen-Ling Chang, Wei-Leng Chin, Mark D. Griffiths, Chung-Ying Lin

“…Abstract Background Weight stigma is pervasive, and it has a significant impact on the social, physical, and psychological health of an individual. Weight stigma is observed from several different sources. …”
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