Suicidal Ideation And Adolescent Social Media Use Overview The study investigates the link between social media (SM) use and mental health outcomes like depression and suicidal ideation (SI) in adolescents. Unlike previous research focusing on SM use frequency, this study examines the perceived importance of different SM interactions and functions. A sample
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Snacking Behavior And The Impact Of Mindset
Snacking Behavior And The Impact Of Mindset Overview This study delves into the impact of adopting a health-oriented versus hedonic mindset on daily snacking behavior in the context of an environment abundant in high-caloric and palatable foods, contributing to challenges in maintaining a healthy body weight. The hypothesis posited that a health
Knee Osteoarthritis Improvements Using Telehealth Exercise Programs
Knee Osteoarthritis Improvements Using Telehealth Exercise Programs Overview This study aimed to investigate the factors that mediate the impact of two 6-month telehealth-delivered exercise programs, with and without a weight-loss diet, on pain and function improvements in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). The secondary analysis involved 345 participants from a 3-arm randomized
Insomnia And Depression: Smartphone App Interventions
Insomnia And Depression: Smartphone App Interventions During adolescence, the prevalence of prevalent mental disorders, especially depression, increases at a faster rate among adolescents than among adults. Despite the critical need for intervention, many depressed adolescents go untreated due to barriers like stigma. This research explores an innovative approach targeting non-stigmatizing, self-identified
Alcohol Consumption And The Long-Term Risk Of Mortality
Alcohol Consumption And The Long-Term Risk Of Mortality Overview This study aims to update a previous systematic review by conducting a comprehensive analysis of meta-analyses published from January 1, 2017, to March 8, 2021, to quantify sex-specific dose–response risk relationships between chronic alcohol consumption and disease occurrence and mortality. The systematic search
Pancreatitis Risk In Patients Taking Antipsychotic Medications
Pancreatitis Risk In Patients Taking Antipsychotic Medications Overview This extensive nationwide study, spanning from 2006 to 2019, investigated the potential link between antipsychotic drug use and acute pancreatitis risk. Analyzing data from 52,006 cases and 518,081 controls, the study initially suggested an increased risk associated with both first-generation and second-generation antipsychotic drugs,
Bipolar Disorder And The Impact Of Insulin Sensitivity
Bipolar Disorder And The Impact Of Insulin Sensitivity Overview This study investigated the impact of insulin resistance (IR) and insulin sensitivity on various brain parameters in individuals with bipolar disorder (BD). Bipolar disorder is associated with structural and functional brain changes, and BD patients have an increased risk of developing insulin resistance,
Binge Eating Habits And Diabetic Implications
Binge Eating Habits And Diabetic Implications Overview This study was carried out to assess the prevalence and health outcomes associated with binge eating habits among adults suffering from diabetes mellitus. Data obtained from this study was assessed via an online survey from the diabetes MILES subsample in the Netherlands. Binge eating prevalence was
Pediatric Opioids And Pain Control In Fractures
Pediatric Opioids And Pain Control In Fractures Overview It has been observed over time that pediatric patients who go through a closed reduction of fractures to the forearm with standard sedation in the emergency room are given opioids around 14 times the normal amount used at discharge. It has also been observed
7 Ways To Reduce Anxiety
Patient Education This article is tailored for patients. Refer your patients to this article for them to learn more about their condition. 7 Ways To Reduce Anxiety Anxiety is the body’s physical and mental reaction to stressful situations and is often characterized by feelings of dread and distress. Though anxiety disorders are
