Procrastination, depressive symptomatology, and loneliness in later life
CONCLUSION: While age was not directly associated with procrastination, increasing age was associated with a decreased likelihood of depressive symptomatology, which was in turn associated with an increased likelihood of procrastination. Such findings indicates that age demonstrates no association with procrastination because of the suppressing effect of depressive symptomatology.PMID:38695380 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2345781 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Cormac Monaghan Ione Avila-Palencia S Duke Han Joanna McHugh Power Source Type: research
Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections in Shanghai, China: Surveillance from 2014 to 2023
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 May 2:tpmd230910. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0910. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSoil-transmitted helminthiasis remains a notable health problem in developing countries. In 1990 in Shanghai, a city in eastern China, 47% of the population was affected. Due to a series of comprehensive approaches, the prevalence decreased to 0.5% in 2009. We collected 10-year surveillance data to assess the epidemic situation of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in Shanghai. Stool samples and questionnaires from participants were collected. The Kato-Katz technique was used to detect infections with Ascaris lumbric...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - May 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Simin Dai Yaoguang Zhang Lei Shen Huijie Yao Zhenyu Wang Yibin Zhou Jiawei Yang Zixin Wei Min Zhu Huanyu Wu Jian Chen Qing Yu Source Type: research
Vascular Calcification in Takayasu Arteritis; Relationship with Metabolic Syndrome, Left Ventricular Mass Index and Intima-Media Thickness
CONCLUSION: ; Vascular calcification, CIMT, and LVMI are elevated in all TA patients, with greater impact in the presence of MS.PMID:38697292 | DOI:10.1016/j.hjc.2024.04.007 (Source: Hellenic Journal of Cardiology)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Cardiology - May 2, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hazan Karadeniz Sevcihan Kesen Mert Burak Akhan Serkan Unlu R ıza Can Kardas Asl ıhan Avanoglu Guler Derya Y ıldırım Ibrahim Vasi Burcugul Kaya Rahime Duran Nurten Gizem Tore Abdulsamet Erden Hamit Kucuk Berna Goker Mehmet Akif Ozturk Abdurrahman Tuf Source Type: research
Oncology Education in Angola: Current Status and Recommendations for Improvement
This article, authored by the Angolan Oncology Research Group (AORG), proposes an oncology program for undergraduate medical students in Angola, aiming to bridge the educational gap. The program outlines discipline objectives, topics to be covered, class formats, and workload considerations.PMID:38698290 | DOI:10.1007/s13187-024-02444-7 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - May 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jo ão Wilson da Rocha F ábio da Costa da Silva L úcio Lara Santos Source Type: research
Online training for hearing implant surgery : A new approach to otological training
CONCLUSION: The presented program of an otosurgical online training allows for basal education in practical exercises on a remote system. In this way, trainees who have no direct access to on-site instruction facilities in ear surgery now have the chance to start their otosurgical training in an educational setting adapted to modern technologies.PMID:38695897 | DOI:10.1007/s00106-024-01452-9 (Source: HNO)
Source: HNO - May 2, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kristen Rak Stefan Kaulitz Johannes Voelker Franz-Tassilo M üller-Graff Jonas Engert Bj örn Spahn Stephan Hackenberg Peter Grasso Rudolf Hagen Source Type: research
Equine-Assisted Service's Effect on Cartilage and Skeletal Biomarkers for Adults and Older Adults with Arthritis: A Pilot Study
CONCLUSION: Although equine-assisted therapy may reduce pain and improve quality of life for adults with arthritis, findings here are not fully corroborated with biomarkers.PMID:38697487 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103047 (Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Matthew Chrisman Sharon White-Lewis Sue Lasiter Steven R Chesnut Cynthia L Russell Source Type: research
Probiotic formulations and gastro-intestinal diseases in the paediatric population: a narrative review
CONCLUSION: This study concludes that single-organism and composite probiotics are effective complementary therapies for treating gastrointestinal disorders in the pediatric population. Hence, healthcare professionals should consider using probiotics in standard treatment regimens, and educating guardians can enhance the benefits of probiotic therapy. Further research is recommended to identify the optimal strains and dosages for specific conditions and demographics. The integration of probiotics in clinical practice and ongoing research can contribute to reducing the incidence and severity of gastrointestinal disorders in...
Source: Annals of Medicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Amna Siddiqui Ramsha Haider Syeda Ilsa Aaqil Laiba Imran Vohra Khulud Qamar Areesha Jawed Nabeela Fatima Alishba Adnan Vidhi Parikh Sidhant Ochani Md Al Hasibuzzaman Source Type: research
Surgical training of gynecologic oncology fellows: Long-term trends and implications for future education
CONCLUSIONS: The experience of GO fellows has shifted toward increased use of MIS. While these trends in care are appropriate, they do not diminish the need in many patients for complex open procedures. These findings should help spur the development of innovative training to maintain the ability to provide these core, specialty-defining procedures safely.PMID:38696840 | DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.04.017 (Source: Gynecologic Oncology)
Source: Gynecologic Oncology - May 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mitchel Hoffman Victoria Dunsmore William Cliby Dennis Chi Stephanie Wheeler Daniel Clarke-Pearson Source Type: research
Impact of Omicron-Variant SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Depression and Anxiety: A Community-Based Study in Korea
CONCLUSION: This study discerned transient effects of Omicron variant infection on depression and anxiety, particularly in younger individuals. A prospective study encompassing a larger sample size is imperative to investigate the influence of SARS-CoV-2 infection on depression and anxiety.PMID:38695049 | DOI:10.30773/pi.2023.0323 (Source: Psychiatry Investigation)
Source: Psychiatry Investigation - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Youngsook Kwon Jina Park Eunkyoung An Sukyoung Jung Kukju Kweon Source Type: research
Access to Psychiatric and Education Services During Incarceration in the United States
CONCLUSIONS: Incarcerated people had a high need for psychiatric and education services. Individuals with psychiatric disorders had lower odds of participating in education services during incarceration, highlighting the need for policies and services that increase participation.PMID:38693834 | DOI:10.1176/appi.ps.20230335 (Source: Psychiatric Services)
Source: Psychiatric Services - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Brandy F Henry Joy Gray Source Type: research
The importance of the development of extracorporeal life support simulation centres for improving skills and knowledge during the COVID-19 pandemic
CONCLUSIONS: The development of a simulation-based education centre was found to be an invaluable achievement that enabled not only successful standardised training and testing of novel or previously accepted procedures, but also the upgrading of technical skills, even in the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period.PMID:38693985 | PMC:PMC11059022 | DOI:10.5114/kitp.2024.138522 (Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 2, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Piotr Ziemak Marek D ąbrowski Mateusz Pu ślecki Agata D ąbrowska Marcin Ligowski Sebastian Stefaniak Marek Jemielity Bart łomiej Perek Ryszard Marciniak Source Type: research
Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections in Shanghai, China: Surveillance from 2014 to 2023
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 May 2:tpmd230910. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0910. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSoil-transmitted helminthiasis remains a notable health problem in developing countries. In 1990 in Shanghai, a city in eastern China, 47% of the population was affected. Due to a series of comprehensive approaches, the prevalence decreased to 0.5% in 2009. We collected 10-year surveillance data to assess the epidemic situation of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in Shanghai. Stool samples and questionnaires from participants were collected. The Kato-Katz technique was used to detect infections with Ascaris lumbric...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - May 2, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Simin Dai Yaoguang Zhang Lei Shen Huijie Yao Zhenyu Wang Yibin Zhou Jiawei Yang Zixin Wei Min Zhu Huanyu Wu Jian Chen Qing Yu Source Type: research
The Role of Pharmacists' Interventions in Increasing Medication Adherence of Patients with Epilepsy: A Scoping Review
CONCLUSIONS: Pharmacist interventions have been shown to be effective in improving medication adherence in patients with epilepsy. Furthermore, these interventions play a crucial role in improving other therapeutic outcomes, including patients' knowledge of self-management, perceptions of illness, the efficacy of antiepileptic drugs in controlling seizures, and overall quality of life.PMID:38697913 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.592 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Iin Ernawati Nanang Munif Yasin Ismail Setyopranoto Zullies Ikawati Source Type: research
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Adolescent Pregnancy Among an Indigenous Ethnic Group in Rural Nepal: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study
CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of adolescent pregnancy among the Chepang community was high. These findings highlighted the importance of raising awareness about the potential consequences of adolescent pregnancy and implementing comprehensive sexuality education programs for preventing adolescent pregnancies within this community.PMID:38697914 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.24.023 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kusumsheela Bhatta Pratiksha Pathak Madhusudan Subedi Source Type: research
Dyadic coping and associated factors in women with high-risk pregnancy and their spouses: Do they interact?
The objective of this study was to examine the present situation of dyadic coping in pregnant women with high-risk pregnancy and their spouses, as well as the relevant factors and the interactions between partners.METHODS: From October 2022 to September 2023, a cross-sectional survey was undertaken, involving 460 pairs of pregnant women with high-risk pregnancy who were hospitalized for childbirth and their accompanying spouses. These participants completed self-assessments on dyadic coping, marital satisfaction, perceived stress, and self-efficacy through the completion of paper questionnaires. The collected data was then...
Source: Midwifery - May 2, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Mengjie Liu Yu Fang Mengshi Liu Min Wu Jingshuo Zhang Tianchen Niu Xiaoman Zhang Source Type: research
