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Age-related mobility limitations are associated with reduced activity and loss of participation, which can result in loneliness and depression. Physical activity programmes can help maintain the functional status and…
For some psychologists, it's becoming more common to use AI systems to replace human thinking in research. That's a very risky ...
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the Brain and Creativity Institute at the USC Dornsife College of Letters ...
Background Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect characterized by severe gut dysmotility. These neonates often face lengthy hospital stays, prolonged parenteral nutrition dependence, and complications such…
Background South Asia has the highest rates of suicide fatalities among women globally. Existing suicide prevention interventions are largely based on Western-informed risk reduction programs and theories. This pilot…
The prevalence of mental health and well-being problems among postgraduate researchers (PGRs) is concerning. Self-care is a protective factor; however, engagement can be low. Interventions to date are not theory-driven…
Southeast Asian (SEA) children are burdened by high rates of diet-related chronic conditions and diseases. These burdens partly result from socioeconomic disadvantages and refugee migration trajectories. Yet, to our…
Background Abrupt cessation of alcohol consumption following hospital admission can induce alcohol withdrawal syndrome. This syndrome is challenging to manage and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality…
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a significant public health problem and the leading cause of years lived with disability globally. Evidence suggests that interprofessional rehabilitation programs are effective for people…
The MIREC study is a pan-Canadian, multi-year, research study led by Health Canada. The study was designed to produce new ...
A common sign of hearing loss isn’t complete silence — it’s struggling to follow conversations, especially in noisy places. Experts say hearing loss and tinnitus, the ringing or buzzing many people experience, often…
The largest review ever conducted on opioids for acute pain found that these widely prescribed drugs often deliver only small, short-lived benefits. For many common conditions, including some surgeries and kidney stone…
Staff sickness absence incurs high costs to the NHS and is associated with adverse patient outcomes. Mental and musculoskeletal ill-health are the main causes, with cardiovascular risk factors also common. We tested the…
Brain injuries can have a significant negative impact on marriages/partnerships. Available interventions either require specialists trained in relationship therapy (which most rehabilitation services have no access to)…
Intelligence is the the mental capacity for abstract reasoning, planning ability, logical thought, conceptual complexity and ...
The acronym "WEIRD," which stands for Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic, was introduced by Joseph Henrich ...
Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS), a biotechnology company dedicated to unlocking urgently needed new treatment options in mental health care, announced today it is working with the U.S. Department ...
Poverty is associated with depression and anxiety among adolescents, but evidence of interventions that prevent adolescent depression and anxiety among adolescents living in poverty is weak. Interventions either focus on…
Occupational therapy interventions can improve the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) in individuals with chronic conditions. The group-based ADAPT program was developed as an alternative to usual…
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If you’ve had therapy, particularly if you got it through a public healthcare system like the NHS in the UK or Medicare in ...
Recent neutral randomized controlled trials have created clinical equipoise around the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. These findings are in part limited…
Background Chronic pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) affects approximately 10–30% of postpartum women beyond 3 months. Such pain is typically recalcitrant to standard care. A dynamic elastomeric fabric orthosis…
Background Background GERAS DANcing for Cognition and Exercise (DANCE) was developed with rehabilitation and geriatric medicine expertise for older adults (age 60 +) looking to improve brain health or mobility. This…
The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP) is a novel, very brief transdiagnostic psychotherapy that uses innovative methods to work with parts of the self to reprocess traumatic memories without using exposure techniques. Our…
Background As the global demand for hip and knee arthroplasty procedures grow, advancements in orthopedic research are vital for progress. Pilot and feasibility trials play a critical role in optimising research…
Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin (CAPOX) chemotherapy is a standard treatment for stage 2/3 colorectal cancer but is associated with dose-limiting toxicities. Short-term fasting may protect healthy cells from…
Appropriate perinatal mental health care is an important public health concern as mental health disorders are common pregnancy complications. Perinatal and mental health care providers’ competencies in meeting mental…
How many therapies can you think of, off the top of your head? Psychoanalysis probably, but you might also have heard of ...
Losing weight may involve rewiring the gut and the brain at the same time. In a study of obese adults, an intermittent fasting-style diet led to significant weight loss, healthier metabolic markers, and notable shifts in…
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