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Research conducted at IBN Zohr University sheds light on the psychological distress experienced by Moroccan medical students. The study, which involved 632 clinical-year students at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Fez, found that more than half of the students reported significant levels of psychological distress. The study highlights
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Researchers from the Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention have made a significant discovery in understanding the profiles of HIV-related stigma and the predictors of profile transition among people living with HIV (PLWH) in China. Using a longitudinal socio-epidemiological research design, the study analyzed data from 1,198 PLWH
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A new study from Jiangnan University in Wuxi, People's Republic of China, has demonstrated that an autonomy-supportive intervention can effectively enhance autonomy support and maintain adherence in remote pulmonary rehabilitation among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The research, published in Age and Ageing, a journal
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International students in Eastern European and Central Asian countries face significant challenges that negatively impact their mental well-being. Despite the lower tuition fees and affordable education, many international students struggle with cultural shock, language barriers, acculturation challenges, and adjustment challenges. These difficulties are exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to
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A recent study published in Radiology Advances has demonstrated the potential of a deep learning model in predicting cognitive decline in non-demented elderly individuals across the Alzheimer's disease clinical spectrum. The research, conducted by researchers from Yonsei University College of Medicine, utilized an F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (F-FDG-PET)-based
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Researchers from the National University Health System in Singapore have made a significant breakthrough in the early detection and prediction of Alzheimer's disease using deep learning-based harmonization of amyloid PET images. The study, which involved the analysis of data from over 1,050 participants, found that the deep
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A new study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health has found that engaging in physical activity, such as walking or exercise, more than twice a week significantly reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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Fresh data on mental health diseases and conditions have been presented in a new report from Villanova University, highlighting the importance of social determinants of health in predicting suicidal ideation and treatment utilization among young adults. According to the research, individuals with less education, rural residence, housing instability, exposure to
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A recent study conducted by researchers at Swansea University found a significant link between gambling-related harm and increased suicide mortality. The study, published in the BJPsych Open journal, analyzed data from Wales between 1993 and 2023 and found that individuals with a gambling diagnosis were 30.94 times more likely
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Refugees living in camps face significant mental health challenges, with one in three suffering from depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. A new study conducted in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda highlights the limited access to mental health services among refugees, despite the availability of support services. The research
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A study published in the 2025 issue of Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy found a significant association between trauma symptoms attributed to racial discrimination and mental health symptoms in college students of color. The research, led by Michelle Flesaker from Boston University's Center for Trauma and
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A recent study published in Frontiers in Public Health has found that physical exercise has a significant positive impact on the physical and mental health of older adults. The study, conducted by researchers from the Taizhou Vocational College of Science and Technology in China, aimed to evaluate the effect of
