Concussion Symptom Treatment Using Acoustic Stimulation In the U.S. military, over 370,000 service members have had mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) or concussions since 2000, possibly more due to underreporting. While most recover within 7–30 days, about 15% face persistent postconcussive symptoms (PPCS) for at least 3 months. Despite the end
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Rosacea Therapy Using Botulinum Toxin
Rosacea Therapy Using Botulinum Toxin Rosacea is a long-term inflammatory disease that affects the face primarily, with symptoms such as recurrent flushing, persistent erythema, and potential papular and pustular lesions, impacting patients' physical and mental health. Traditional treatments are often insufficient, leading to recurrent attacks and necessitating maintenance therapy. Botulinum toxin
Narcissistic Personality Disorder And Autism
Narcissistic Personality Disorder And Autism Overview This study explores the relationship between Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), focusing on the dimensions of narcissistic vulnerability and grandiosity. Both ASD and NPD pose challenges in diagnosis due to shared characteristics, such as pervasive traits, lifelong duration, ego-syntonic features, and difficulties
Sleep Stage Moderation Using Automated Auditory Stimulation
Sleep Stage Moderation Using Automated Auditory Stimulation Overview The study introduces a pioneering protocol for the automated detection and suppression of slow-wave sleep (SWS), a crucial physiological process with implications for both basic science and clinical applications. The protocol involves the automated identification of SWS through the entire head topography of frontal
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
Parkinson’s Patients Long-Term Survival After Deep Brain Stimulation
Parkinson's Patients Long-Term Survival After Deep Brain Stimulation Overview This study investigates the long-term outcomes of patients undergoing deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) for Parkinson's disease (PD) in comparison to medical treatment (MT) alone. A cross-sectional analysis of 115 STN-DBS patients was conducted, assessing the evolution of PD symptoms
Weight Loss In Diabetic Patients After Bariatric Surgery
Weight Loss In Diabetic Patients After Bariatric Surgery In recent decades, obesity and its repercussions have posed a significant healthcare challenge. Back in 2015–2016, almost 39.8% of US adults were grappling with obesity, and projections suggest a potential surge to 51% by 2030. The economic toll of obesity-related comorbidities is substantial,
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
Bariatric Surgery In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients
Bariatric Surgery In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients Overview Existing research has hinted at a link between obesity and increased risk of acute cardiovascular events. Bariatric surgery has been shown to mitigate this risk; however, its impact on patients with both obesity and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) remains unclear. This study aimed to assess whether
Mepolizumab Effectiveness In Asthma, Rhinosinusitis, and Sinus Surgery Patients
Mepolizumab Effectiveness In Asthma, Rhinosinusitis, and Sinus Surgery Patients Overview In this retrospective cohort study utilizing IQVIA PharMetrics Plus claims data, the effectiveness of mepolizumab, a humanized anti-interleukin 5 monoclonal antibody, was explored in a real-world setting for U.S. patients with severe asthma and comorbid chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with or without sinus
