Commentary to Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Treatment of Children with 45, X/46, XY Differences of Sex Development
Intersex, disorders of sexual development (DSD) or variations of sexual development is still an issue of major controversy. Since the end of the last century discussion has intensified. Patient groups, stakeholders, medical professionals, ethicists, social scientists, psychologists, advocates and others constantly try to delineate what is in the best interest of the individuals with a variant of sex development. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - April 23, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Alexander Springer Source Type: research
Interpretation Bias and Adolescent Social Anxiety: The Mediating Effect of Pre- and Post-Event Rumination
ConclusionsFindings provide potential approaches for reducing adolescent SA by targeting IB and rumination and showed the situational adaptability of the cognitive model of social anxiety disorder among adolescents. (Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research)
Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Long COVID Characteristics and Experience: A Descriptive Study from the Yale LISTEN Research Cohort
To describe the experience of people with long COVID symptomatology and characterize the psychological, social, and financial challenges they experience. (Source: The American Journal of Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mitsuaki Sawano, Yilun Wu, Rishi M. Shah, Tianna Zhou, Adith S. Arun, Pavan Khosla, Shayaan Kaleem, Anushree Vashist, Bornali Bhattacharjee, Qinglan Ding, Yuan Lu, C ésar Caraballo, Frederick Warner, Chenxi Huang, Jeph Herrin, David Putrino, Teresa Miche Source Type: research
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Brief Conflict Reappraisal Intervention for Community Couples with Young Children
ConclusionsL2P2 shows promise as a brief intervention to attenuate declines in relationship quality in couples.Clinicaltrials.gov RegistrationNCT05261022. (Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research)
Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
The Regretted Actions and Inactions of Military Veterans and Psychological Problems
ConclusionOur findings suggest that both acts of commission and acts of omission, and how they are interpreted, are important for understanding psychological problems. (Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research)
Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Problem Gambling and Suicidal Behaviours in Young Adult men in Ghana: A Moderated Mediation Model of Psychological Distress and Social Support
This study assessed if the effect of problem gambling severity on suicidal behaviours (ideation, planning, and attempts) through psychological distress is contingent on the level of perceived social support. A total of 350 young adult men in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana provided the data for the current analysis. The data were analysed using a moderated mediation approach. The results showed that psychological distress is an important intervening mechanism through which problem gambling severity influences suicidality. In addition, the positive association between psychological distress and suicidal behaviours was fou...
Source: Journal of Gambling Studies - April 23, 2024 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Use of complementary and alternative medicine in vitiligo: a cross-sectional survey
AbstractVitiligo is characterized by skin depigmentation, which can lead to profound psychological effects and decreased quality of life, especially for those with skin of color. Individuals with vitiligo may utilize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) due to limited treatment options with varying efficacy.An anonymous, multiple-choice, cross-sectional questionnaire was distributed to participants with vitiligo in the United States through online forums. Data on disease characteristics, use of prescription medications, use of topical therapies, supplements, and diets, and perceptions of CAM were collected.In total...
Source: Archives of Dermatological Research - April 23, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Couple Relationship Education Through mHealth: A Two-Year Follow-Up Quasi-Experimental Study
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Source: American Journal of Family Therapy - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Zahra Barati SedehMajid Mohammadian BehnamiNouzar Nakhaeea Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iranb Deputy of Research and Technology, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran Source Type: research
Effects of taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy on hand dexterity impairment: evaluation of quantitative and subjective assessments
ConclusionSubjective symptoms (numbness and pain) and grip force control contributed to impaired hand dexterity in taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 23, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Still waters run deep: self-control as a moderator of dark personality traits for antisocial conduct and violent attitudes
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Source: Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Matt DeLisiPedro PechorroKevin L. Nunesa Sociology and Criminal Justice, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USAb PsyAssessmentLab, Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ci ências da Educação da Universidade de Coimbra, University of Coimbra, CINEICC, Coimbra, Por Source Type: research
Severe enduring anorexia nervosa (SE-AN) treatment options and their effectiveness: a review of literature
Conclusions SE-AN patients are predicted to encounter both medical complications and psychological distress of increasing severity that will inevitably affect their quality of life; to our knowledge, research evidence on treatment options for SE-AN remains limited, and the methodological quality of studies is generally low. These findings denote the need to focus future research efforts on effective treatment strategies specific to long-lasting EDs. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - April 23, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Bystander intervention for problematic alcohol use among graduate and international students: opportunities and challenges
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Source: Psychology and Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Annelise MennickeSasha ZabelskiBridget N. JulesGabrielle HaleyKeshawn MathewsJessamyn BowlingAva PetersErika MontanaroRobert J. Cramera School of Social Work, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USAb Department of Public Health Sciences, UNC Charlotte, Charlott Source Type: research
Understanding trauma as contextualized adverse life events that threaten the individual: Commentary in response to Marx et al. (2024)
AbstractIn this commentary, I propose that a person-oriented and research-focused approach can stimulate the discussion on the definition of a traumatic stressor and help to refine Criterion A in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Particularly, I suggest that a contextual perspective focusing on the interaction between event features and person-related factors captures more adequately the individual perception of and cognitions related to extremely threatening adverse life events for a diversity of individuals exposed to trauma. In future debate, I encourage the involvement of patients and the ...
Source: Journal of Traumatic Stress - April 22, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Philipp Herzog Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research
Biophilic designs: a solution for the psychological well-being and quality of life of older people
Deepika Pandita, Himani Choudhary Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The study aims to explore how including biophilic elements in the architectural and interior design of assisted living facilities can improve the well-being and quality of life of older people. This research paper explores the concept of biophilic design and its potential benefits for assisted living facilities.A total of 39 peer-reviewed articles were reviewed. The research involved a comprehensive review of databases such as Scopus, EBSCO, Elsevier, JSTOR and Google Scholar using keywords and Boolean operators with...
Source: Working with Older People - April 22, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Deepika Pandita Himani Choudhary Source Type: research
Risks of suboptimal and excessive thyroid hormone replacement across ages
ConclusionSuboptimal and excessive LT4 replacement of the preventable non-communicable disease hypothyroidism requires more focus from the healthcare system and from the global political systems to prevent the personally devastating and socioeconomically challenging consequences. (Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation)
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - April 22, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
