Quality of life and clinical correlates in cognitively-able autistic adults: A special focus on sensory characteristics and perceived parental support by Chun-Yi Lin, Yi-Lun Wu, Yi-Ling Chien, Susan Shur-Fen Gau

“…Four domains of QoL were compared with 61 non-autistic controls, including physical, psychological, social, and environment. To identify the correlates of QoL domains, we assessed IQ, personality trait, family support, anxiety/depressive symptoms, autistic severity, and sensory symptoms by various questionnaires, and assessed their association with QoL by correlation analyses and model selection. …”
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Different Approaches to requesting Consent for Routine data linkage in Neonatal follow-up (ACORN): protocol for a 2×2 factorial randomised trial by Jane E Harding, Barry Milne, Jenny Rogers, Greg Gamble, Jane Marie Alsweiler, Christopher McKinlay, Gavin Brown, Aakash Bajirao Rajay, Caroline Anne Crowther, Nike Franke, Trecia Wouldes

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Nursing of a patient with essential hypertension and severe anxiety treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine meridian-collateral measuring system combined with auricular acupoint... by ZHAO Jiaying (赵佳莹), ZHANG Shuqi (张树琦), YU Juan (于娟), HAO Yangyang (郝杨杨), ZHANG Xueyuan (张学媛), GUO Yanbing (郭雁冰), SONG Xueping (宋雪苹)

“…By testing the twelve meridians of the patients through the Meridian-Collateral measuring instrument, the auricular acupoint pressing therapy by syndrome differentiation, in combination with daily life guidance, emotional care, psychological counseling and health education, were carried out to reduce blood pressure, relieve anxiety, and improve the quality of life of the patient. …”
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Perioperative nursing based on enhance recovery after surgery for pediatric patients undergoing modified artificial partial knee-joint prosthesis replacement for osteosarcoma aroun... by NONG Yuanxia (农源夏), CHEN Jian (陈剑), YANG Shuyun (杨舒云)

“…Based on the concept of ERAS, enhanced health education, nutrition support and psychological care were carried out before surgery. In addition to routine postoperative nursing, efforts were made to improve the positioning management, function exercise and prevention of postoperative complications. …”
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Who is engaging with lateral flow testing for COVID-19 in the UK? The COVID-19 Rapid Survey of Adherence to Interventions and Responses (CORSAIR) study by Nicola T Fear, Susan Michie, Richard Amlot, G James Rubin, Louise E Smith, Henry WW Potts

“…Objectives To investigate uptake of lateral flow testing, reporting of test results and psychological, contextual and socio-demographic factors associated with testing.Design A series of four fortnightly online cross-sectional surveys.Setting Data collected from 19 April 2021 to 2 June 2021.Participants People living in England and Scotland, aged 18 years or over, excluding those who reported their most recent test was a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test (n=6646, n≈1600 per survey).Main outcome measures Having completed at least one lateral flow test (LFT) in the last 7 days.Results We used binary logistic regressions to investigate factors associated with having taken at least one LFT. …”
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Health Implications of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids: Usage, Risks, and Treatment Approaches - The Literature Review by Krzysztof Jodłowski, Ewa Dubniewicz, Paula Majewska, Alicja Staszek, Wiktoria Łoskot, Jan Szwech, Mateusz Matczak, Karol Jasiński, Aleksandra Broda, Kacper Hoksa

“… Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are commonly used to enhance athletic performance and physical appearance, but their abuse is linked to a range of serious health consequences, including cardiovascular, liver, and psychological disorders, as well as infertility. Despite the growing concern over AAS misuse, current research is limited by methodological constraints, including a lack of randomized controlled trials and long-term studies. …”
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Home-based strength and balance exercises for fall prevention among older individuals of advanced age: a randomized controlled single-blind study by Jian Zhou, Bo Liu, Jian-fang Xu, Fu-bai-hui Wang, Hui Ye, Jin-Ping Duan, Xin-wen Cui

“…We conducted a comprehensive geriatric assessment (self-care ability, muscle strength, mobility, cognition, and psychological status) at baseline and 12 months later and dynamic posture mapping for balance and gait.Results The test group had a decreased risk of falls compared to the control group (25.4%vs.44.3%, respectively; RR = 0.747; 95% CI: 0.551–0.975; p = 0.027). …”
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The effects of mindful self-care on medical resident wellness, depression, and burnout by Wendy M. GUYKER, Evette A. ADDAI, Catherine P. COOK-COTTONE, Susan M. ORRANGE, Sofie SCALETTA

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Investigating the Relationships between Internet Addiction and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescent Girls by Zeynab Akbari, Fatemeh Serjouie, Jafar Sarani Yaztappeh, Mohammad Hossein Turkzadeh, Faeze Ziaei, Ali Bagheri, Maryam Sate Zohd, Amir Sam Kianimoghadam

“…Using these findings, we can elucidate the mechanism of how IA affects individual SI, providing critical information for the development and implementation of targeted strategies and interventions to reduce SI among Iranian adolescent girls. Psychological interventions that address the role of externalizing behaviors, alexithymia, and PSS in adolescents with IA may help reduce SI. …”
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Magnetic resonance spectroscopy of hippocampal and striatal neurometabolites in experimental PTSD rat modeling by V. E. Tseilikman, O. B. Shevelev, N. V. Khotskin, A. S. Dotsenko, G. V. Kontsevaya, M. S. Lapshin, M. P. Moshkin, M. V. Komelkova, I. V. Feklicheva, O. B. Tseilikman, E. Dremencov, E. L. Zavjalov

“…The results obtained indicate that multiple exposures to psychological stress associated with the sense of proximity of a natural enemy in some animals cause an anxiolytic reaction. …”
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Social inequalities in the use of online food delivery services and associations with weight status: cross-sectional analysis of survey and consumer data by Jean Adams, Martin White, Frank de Vocht, Emma Boyland, Steven Cummins, Laura Cornelsen, Amy Yau, Thomas Burgoine, Cherry Law, Alexandra Irene Kalbus

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The Role of Physical Activity in Pregnancy: Impact on Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, and Labor Outcomes by Paulina Woźniak, Ewa Wietrzykowska, Wiktoria Gajek-Flanczewska, Sebastian Flanczewski, Małgorzata Wirkijowska, Jakub Wirkijowski, Katarzyna Wójtowicz, Agata Walczak, Dominika Sobolewska, Katarzyna Michalczyk-Fraszka, Martyna Śliwińska, Anna Podraza

“…On top of that, PA seems to have a beneficial influence on various labor outcomes, such as shortened active labor duration, lowered reported levels of pregnancy-related pain, improved psychological well-being, and increased chances of natural vaginal birth as opposed to cesarean section or instrumental birth. …”
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Study on the effects of Mogroside V in inhibiting NLRP3-mediated granulosa cell pyroptosis and insulin resistance to improve PCOS by Wenqin Yang, Yujie Ma, Yafei Wu, Xiaocan Lei, Jing Zhang, Meixiang Li

“…The condition poses significant health and psychological challenges, making the study of its pathogenesis and treatment a research priority. …”
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Perioperative care of a patient with zygomatic implant placement assisted by a dynamic real-time navigation system (动态导航引导下行穿颧种植术1例的围手术期护理)... by GUAN Zhaolan (管兆兰), YIN Xiaoqing (尹小青), XIE Lingling (谢玲玲)

“…Key nursing issues should be taken into consideration included: preoperative psychological counseling and treatment of nasosinusitis; intraoperative airway management and nursing cooperation for using dynamic real-time navigation system; postoperative pain control, ice compress, oral care, prevention of complications of paranasal sinus, eyes, face and maxillary sinus, incision wound care, dietary guidance, health education about maintenance of false teeth. …”
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Hormonal Contraceptives and Athletic Outcomes - analysis of potential effects of oral contraceptives on strength, endurance, mood, and overall competitive results by Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Dominika Strep, Anna Podraza, Julia Grabowska, Maciej Kwiatkowski, Patryk Romańczyk, Julia Białczak, Weronika Kanownik, Jakub Rosiński

“…While some athletes may observe modest shifts in physical or psychological parameters, others remain largely unaffected. …”
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Impact of Sexual Harassment on Pupils Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools of Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Twesigomwe, Rossette

“…The study recommends that; Concerning the effects of sexual harassment on school-going pupils in selected schools of the Kitumba sub-county Kabale district, there is a decline in academic performance and psychological and physical effects. The introduction of sensitization programs for both teachers and pupils would be helpful for both parties to understand what pupil-related gender-based violence is all about. …”
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Use of Garden Design to Enhance Mental Health Among the Selected Health Facilities in Kabale Town: A Case Study of Makanga Health Facility. by Nayebare, Maria

“…The healing garden design focuses on maximizing patients' well-being by incorporating physical, psychological, emotional, and social elements. by bringing the benefits of garden spaces into hospitals, these gardens contributed to the patient’s recovery processes. …”
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Cerebral Cortical Activity During Academic Stress Amongst Undergraduate Medical Students at Kampala International University (Uganda) by Mujinya, Regan, Kalange, Muhamudu, Ochieng, Juma John, Ninsiima, Herbert Izo, Eze, Ejike Daniel, Afodun, Adam Moyosore, Nabirumbi, Ritah, Sulaiman, Sheu Oluwadare, Kairania, Emmanuel, Echoru, Isaac, Okpanachi, Alfred Omachonu, Matama, Kevin, Asiimwe, Oscar Hilary, Nambuya, Grace, Usman, Ibe Michael, Obado, Osuwat Lawrence, Zirintunda, Gerald, Ssempijja, Fred, Nansunga, Miriam, Matovu, Henry, Ayikobua, Emmanuel Tiyo, Nganda, Ponsiano Ernest, Onanyang, David, Ekou, Justine, Musinguzi, Simon Peter, Ssimbwa, Godfrey, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi

“…Multiple regression showed a close relationship between PSS, ability to cope with stress, age, and educational level (P < 0.05), demonstrating the importance of social and psychological support, especially in the biomedical sciences. …”
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Acute stress triggers sex-dependent rapid alterations in the human small intestine microbiota composition by Bruno K. Rodiño-Janeiro, Bruno K. Rodiño-Janeiro, Olfat Khannous-Lleiffe, Olfat Khannous-Lleiffe, Marc Pigrau, Marc Pigrau, Marc Pigrau, Jesse R. Willis, Jesse R. Willis, Eloísa Salvo-Romero, Eloísa Salvo-Romero, Eloísa Salvo-Romero, Adoración Nieto, Adoración Nieto, Elba Expósito, Elba Expósito, Elba Expósito, Marina Fortea, Marina Fortea, Cristina Pardo-Camacho, Cristina Pardo-Camacho, Cristina Pardo-Camacho, Mercé Albert-Bayo, Mercé Albert-Bayo, Ana María González-Castro, Ana María González-Castro, Ana María González-Castro, Ana María González-Castro, Danila Guagnozzi, Danila Guagnozzi, Danila Guagnozzi, Danila Guagnozzi, Cristina Martínez, Cristina Martínez, Cristina Martínez, Beatriz Lobo, Beatriz Lobo, Beatriz Lobo, Beatriz Lobo, María Vicario, María Vicario, Javier Santos, Javier Santos, Javier Santos, Javier Santos, Toni Gabaldón, Toni Gabaldón, Toni Gabaldón, Toni Gabaldón, Carmen Alonso-Cotoner, Carmen Alonso-Cotoner, Carmen Alonso-Cotoner, Carmen Alonso-Cotoner

“…Microbiota alterations significantly correlated with changes in psychological responses, hormones, and gene expression in the intestinal mucosal. …”
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