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
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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
Music Therapy For Dementia Symptoms Treatment
Music Therapy For Dementia Symptoms Treatment Overview The study explores the impact of individualized music listening (IML) on the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), a topic previously assessed through proxy-completed questionnaires. To address methodological limitations, the researchers employed a systematic observational approach, incorporating a validated instrument, time-based sampling, and longitudinal
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Telehealth Effectiveness For Chronic Mental Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Telehealth Effectiveness For Chronic Mental Disorders Overview Amidst the pandemic, the adoption of remote treatments, specifically telephone-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (T-CBT), has witnessed a notable increase. This meta-analysis seeks to fill a gap in existing literature by evaluating the effectiveness of T-CBT in chronic and/or mental illnesses, comparing it
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
Premature Birth And Adult Risk Of Pain and Fatigue
Premature Birth And Adult Risk Of Pain and Fatigue The Study The researchers aimed to investigate the associations between mental health, pain, and tiredness in adults born very preterm (VP; <32 weeks) or with very low birth weight (VLBW; <1500 g) and at term, as well as whether physical activity influenced these
Lithium Effects On Renal Function In Geriatric Patients
Lithium Effects On Renal Function In Geriatric Patients Overview The practice of augmenting antidepressant therapy with lithium, known as Lithium Augmentation (LA), is considered a primary treatment option for individuals suffering from Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). However, in the case of geriatric patients, this approach is notably underutilized due to concerns surrounding potential
Ganaxolone Treatment For Refractory Epilepsy
Ganaxolone Treatment For Refractory Epilepsy Overview In a meta-analysis conducted to evaluate the use of ganaxolone for refractory epilepsy, researchers collected data from four randomized controlled trials involving a total of 659 patients. The analysis revealed that ganaxolone significantly improved the reduction in mean seizure frequency by ≥50% when compared to a
Postoperative Delirium In The NICU: Hormonal Risk Factors
Postoperative Delirium In The NICU: Hormonal Risk Factors In neurosurgery, pituitary adenoma ranks as the second most common brain tumor. Recent advances in endoscope-assisted transsphenoidal surgery have revolutionized tumor resection, reducing complications. However, postoperative complications, particularly endocrine-related issues, remain critical in neurosurgical intensive care units (NICUs). Notably, postoperative delirium, intricately linked
What Works Best: ABA Therapy or Other Autism Treatments
Patient Education This article is tailored for patients. Refer your patients to this article for them to learn more about their condition. What Works Best: ABA Therapy or Other Autism Treatments Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is a complex and manageable neurodevelopment condition that affects each child differently. For medical professionals and
