Pathology Testing For ED Mental Health Emergencies

Pathology Testing For ED Mental Health Emergencies Overview This study aimed to assess the utilization and impact of pathology tests in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with mental health-related concerns. The primary focus was to determine the proportion of patients undergoing these tests and whether the results influenced

Chronic Pain Management Utilizing Virtual Interfacing Is Successful At Symptom Reduction

Chronic Pain Management Utilizing Virtual Interfacing Is Successful At Symptom Reduction Adults with chronic pain often face more significant mental health challenges and cognitive impairments. Psychological pain management programs, rooted in cognitive behavior therapy, are effective in improving these issues and can be delivered face-to-face or remotely, aiding in overcoming treatment

Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Study To Document Patient Fatigue

Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Study To Document Patient Fatigue Overview Children and adolescents who undergo treatment for brain tumors experience higher levels of fatigue compared to survivors of other childhood cancers. This study aimed to explore the longitudinal patterns of fatigue in pediatric brain tumor patients and identify risk factors associated with

Dysphagia After Stroke And Depression Symptoms

Dysphagia After Stroke And Depression Symptoms Overview The study aimed to investigate the correlation between swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, and symptoms of anxiety and depression following ischemic stroke. Conducted as part of the STROKE-CARD Registry study from 2020 to 2022, the research assessed dysphagia upon hospital admission, its persistence until discharge,

Chronic Pain In Adulthood Linked To Adverse Childhood Experiences

Chronic Pain In Adulthood Linked To Adverse Childhood Experiences Overview This study aimed to elucidate the complex interplay between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), anxiety, and chronic pain in adults through a systematic literature review (SLR) and meta-analysis. The narrative synthesis of findings revealed a substantial association between ACEs, anxiety, and chronic pain

Op Koers Online Program: Assistance For Parents Of Pediatric Cancer Patients

Op Koers Online Program: Assistance For Parents Of Pediatric Cancer Patients This research addresses the challenges faced by parents of children with cancer, emphasizing the stress and uncertainty associated with treatments and long-term effects. The study, anchored in the disability-stress-coping model, highlights the crucial role of coping skills in mediating well-being.

Testicular Cancer And Psychological Distress

Testicular Cancer And Psychological Distress In 2020, testicular cancer (TC) affected 74,458 men, representing 0.4% of global cancer cases. Predominant among young men of European descent, TC's primary treatment involves orchiectomy, boasting a substantial 95% 5-year survival rate.  However, the aftermath includes enduring psychological distress, with 20% of men grappling with emotional

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

Psychedelic Therapy in Psychiatry – Hype or Future Standard?