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Cognitive difficulties are common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and predict poorer quality of life, yet effective treatment is lacking. Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) improves functioning in individuals…
A new gene therapy has been used to successfully treat a deadly childhood liver disease in mice that model the disease, according ...
Background Prior research has shown that multi-component behavior change technique (BCT) interventions can potentially increase physical activity (PA) in middle-aged and older adults and thereby reduce risk of…
Background Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is a common cause of heel pain in physically active youth. Evidence-based treatment options are limited, with no consensus for the standard of care. This study aimed to…
A novel radiopharmaceutical therapy approach that targets fibroblast activation protein (FAP)—which is highly expressed in many ...
Plans to create a £750m mental health and medical research campus in Oxford have been given the go-ahead by Oxford City Council.
The University of Oxford is set to launch a new research centre dedicated to women’s mental health, bringing together expertise from medical and biological sciences with humanities for the first time.
Group antenatal care (G-ANC) is an alternative model of antenatal care that incorporates clinical assessment and care, participatory learning, and peer support. It gives expectant mothers the opportunity to discuss and…
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…
Strong public health systems are essential to protecting the health of Canadians by helping prevent disease, promote well-being ...
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 ...
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