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"One a Day Keeps the Prison Away": Understanding the Experiences of Individuals Convicted of Sexual Offences Receiving Anti-Androgens for the Treatment of Problematic Sexual Arousal
In this study, we interviewed all individuals in prison taking anti-androgens for the treatment of problematic sexual arousal following convictions for sexual offences in England at the time of data collection (N = 10). Using a phenomenologically oriented thematic analysis, we established themes pertaining to "Differing needs: Motivations for treatment," "Medication as a risk management strategy," and how the medication helped the men in their pursuit of "Discovering a 'new me'." This work contributes important knowledge to inform the development of ethical and effective prescribing of anti-androgen medication with this po...
Source: Archives of Sexual Behavior - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rebecca Lievesley Helen Swaby Belinda Winder Christine Norman Kerensa Hocken Source Type: research

Media Multitasking Scores and Media Use Hours: A Comparison Across the Standard Stroop Task and an Emotional Stroop Task
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Source: Media Psychology - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Karen MurphyMyoungju ShinMatthew Stainera School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australiab School of Psychology, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia Source Type: research

Service provision for older adults living in prison with dementia/mild cognitive impairment in England and Wales: a national survey
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Source: Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Leanne HeathcoteAlice DawsonJane SeniorJenny ShawKatrina ForsythFaculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, UK Source Type: research

Codesigned online cognitive bias modification of interpretations for anxiety and depression in children: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of an online CBM-I intervention (Mindmaster) for children with symptom scores of anxiety or depression above a borderline or clinical threshold. The intervention has been codesigned with children, parents and mental health professionals to promote user engagement. Methods and analysis The study is a randomised controlled trial, with two parallel arms. Participants are 143 children aged 8–10 years with scores of anxiety and/or depressive symptoms above a borderline or clinical threshold. They will be allocated to either the intervention group or the wait...
Source: BMJ Open - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sicouri, G., Daniel, E., Salemink, E., Mackinnon, A., Allsop, A., Hudson, J. Tags: Open access, Mental health Source Type: research

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening and 15-Year Prostate Cancer Mortality: A Secondary Analysis of the CAP Randomized Clinical Trial
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial, a single invitation for PSA screening compared with standard practice without routine screening reduced prostate cancer deaths at a median follow-up of 15 years. However, the absolute reduction in deaths was small.TRIAL REGISTRATION: isrctn.org Identifier: ISRCTN92187251.PMID:38581198 | DOI:10.1001/jama.2024.4011 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - April 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Richard M Martin Emma L Turner Grace J Young Chris Metcalfe Eleanor I Walsh J Athene Lane Jonathan A C Sterne Sian Noble Peter Holding Yoav Ben-Shlomo Naomi J Williams Nora Pashayan Mai Ngoc Bui Peter C Albertsen Tyler M Seibert Anthony L Zietman Jon Oxle Source Type: research

Trinuclear ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complexes: Evaluation as photosensitizers for enhanced cervical cancer treatment
J Inorg Biochem. 2024 Mar 26;256:112545. doi: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2024.112545. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTTrinuclear ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complexes anchored to benzimidazole-triazine / trisamine scaffolds were investigated as photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy. The trinuclear complexes were noted to produce a significant amount of singlet oxygen in both DMF and aqueous media, are photostable and show appreciable emission quantum yields (ɸem). In our experimental setting, despite the moderate phototoxic activity in the HeLa cervical cancer cell line, the phototoxic indices (PI) of the trinuclear complexes ar...
Source: Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry - April 6, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Athi Welsh Refilwe Matshitse Saif F Khan Tebello Nyokong Sharon Prince Gregory S Smith Source Type: research

Applicability and impact of the COMPASS trial in a Canadian population of patients with atherosclerotic disease
CONCLUSIONS: In a real-world population of 4.4 million adults, there are roughly 20,000 new cases of ASVCD diagnosed yearly, with ∼40% being eligible for the addition of low-dose rivaroxaban therapy to antiplatelet therapy. The theoretical implementation of dual antithrombotic treatment in this population could result in a substantial reduction in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.PMID:38582637 | DOI:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2024.117486 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - April 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Robert C Welsh Pishoy Gouda Doug Dover Kevin R Bainey Finlay A McAlister Padma Kaul Source Type: research

Use of surgical procedure manager to standardise operation steps and monitor surgeon performance in open repair of inguinal hernia
ConclusionsThe use of SPM did not significantly prolong the operation time and produce comparable operative outcomes in open hernia repair. It provided the additional advantage of standardising operation steps and monitoring the performance of surgical trainees during their training. (Source: Surgical Practice)
Source: Surgical Practice - April 5, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Yue Sun Cheung, Hon Ting Lok, Andrew Kai Yip Fung, Paul Bo San Lai Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effect of implementation strategies on the routine provision of antenatal care addressing smoking in pregnancy: study protocol for a non-randomised stepped-wedge cluster controlled trial
This study aims to determine the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of implementation strategies in increasing the routine provision of recommended antenatal care for smoking cessation in public maternity services. Methods and analysis A non-randomised stepped-wedge cluster-controlled trial will be conducted in maternity services across three health sectors in New South Wales, Australia. Implementation strategies including guidelines and procedures, reminders and prompts, leadership support, champions, training and monitoring and feedback will be delivered sequentially to each sector over 4 months. Primary outcome measu...
Source: BMJ Open - April 5, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Daly, J. B., Doherty, E., Tully, B., Wiggers, J., Hollis, J., Licata, M., Foster, M., Tzelepis, F., Lecathelinais, C., Kingsland, M. Tags: Open access, Health services research Source Type: research

From integrated care to value-based healthcare in New South Wales
Aust Health Rev. 2024 Apr;48:AH24018. doi: 10.1071/AH24018.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38573782 | DOI:10.1071/AH24018 (Source: Australian Health Review)
Source: Australian Health Review - April 4, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Authors: The Hon Jillian Skinner Source Type: research