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Researchers at the Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener conducted a nationwide analysis of the Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES) to identify factors associated with hypertension among Peruvian adults. The study found that hypertensive individuals were more likely to be older, have diabetes, and be overweight or obese. The prevalence of
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Current research from Durham, North Carolina has shed light on the relationship between gun laws and mental health. A study examining the effects of firearm disqualification on individuals with a history of mental illness found that restrictions on gun ownership resulted in a decrease in gun-related violent crimes. However, the
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Autistic adults experience high rates of depression, yet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) criteria may not fully represent their experiences. A qualitative study of 109 autistic adults and 13 caregivers found that while participants met DSM-5-TR depression criteria, their symptom expression differed.
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Researchers at Ohio State University, in partnership with autistic adults and their families, have developed a training program aimed at enhancing the care provided to adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The program, called Promoting Residents' Excellence in Patient-centered cARE (PREPARE) for Autistic Adults, focuses on equipping resident physicians
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Recent research conducted at Imperial College London has made significant breakthroughs in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. The study assessed the effectiveness of the WHO-recommended first-line dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) in programmatic settings in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The research revealed that adults receiving this treatment achieved high viral
Adults
Autistic adults experience high rates of depression, yet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) criteria may not fully represent their experiences. A qualitative study of 109 autistic adults and 13 caregivers found that while participants met DSM-5-TR depression criteria, their symptom expression differed.
Adults
Researchers at Ohio State University, in partnership with autistic adults and their families, have developed a training program aimed at enhancing the care provided to adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The program, called Promoting Residents' Excellence in Patient-centered cARE (PREPARE) for Autistic Adults, focuses on equipping resident physicians
Adults
Recent research conducted at Imperial College London has made significant breakthroughs in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. The study assessed the effectiveness of the WHO-recommended first-line dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) in programmatic settings in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The research revealed that adults receiving this treatment achieved high viral
Adults
New research on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has revealed that adults with the condition endorse certain strengths more strongly than those without it. According to a study published in Psychological Medicine, individuals with ADHD reported heightened levels of hyperfocus, humor, and creativity, but also had similar levels of endorsement for
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Research from Sodertorn University in Huddinge, Sweden, has shed new light on the representation of autism in literature. A new study, published in Autism In Adulthood, explores the portrayal of autistic characters in novels and their experiences of love and relationships. The research highlights the dichotomies and happy endings present
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A study published in the Hormone and Metabolic Research journal has found that a higher Metabolic Score for Visceral Fat (METS-VF) is associated with a significantly increased risk of mortality in individuals with diabetes or prediabetes. The research, conducted by a team of investigators from the Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of
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A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition has investigated the relationship between dietary nutrient intake and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk among older adults with accelerated aging. The research analyzed data from seven cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted in the United States between 2005
