Medical research
Researchers from Stockholm, Sweden, have conducted a study to evaluate the use of mobile health (mHealth) chat functions in obesity treatment. The study included 492 patients from a specialist obesity treatment clinic in Sweden, who were monitored for six months and assessed for chat usage based on factors such as
Medical research
A new study has shed light on the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and the development of mental disorders. Conducted by researchers at the University of Toulouse in France, the study found that oxidative stress (OS) may play a key role in the association between adverse childhood experiences and psychopathology.
Depression (Mood disorder)
Research findings on psychological interventions for perinatal depression have been published in a new report. The study aimed to assess the efficacy of psychological interventions for perinatal depression and examine the influence of related variables. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of different psychological interventions,
Child health
Researchers have conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the risk of developing metabolic complications in pediatric patients undergoing enterocystoplasty, a surgical procedure to augment a small bladder reservoir. The study, published in Neurourology and Urodynamics, found that approximately 61% of patients developed overweight or obesity, with notable risk factors being
Chronic diseases
A staggering number of people in the UK live with chronic illnesses, which can lead to ongoing trauma, affecting their sense of self and emotional well-being. Research from the University of Nottingham highlights the psychological impact of living with a chronic illness, specifically inflammatory bowel disease, on women's
Chronic kidney failure
Research from Children's Mercy Kansas City reveals a strong association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and poor health outcomes in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study, which analyzed data from the Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) study, found that children with CKD who experienced two
Children
A new study on infectious skin diseases (ISDs) in children has shed light on the global burden of these diseases, highlighting a significant increase in incidence rates from 1990 to 2021. Conducted by researchers from the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, the study analyzed data from the Global Burden of
Epilepsy
Research published in Epilepsy & Behavior reveals the long-term safety and effectiveness of fenfluramine in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe form of epilepsy characterized by multiple seizure types. The study, led by researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, analyzed data from an open-label extension study
Child health
Researchers at Wenzhou Medical University in the People's Republic of China have conducted a study to summarize the clinical phenotypes and genotypic characteristics of Chinese pediatric patients with maturity-onset diabetes of the young due to variants. The study included six children diagnosed with the condition between July 2020
Child health
Researchers have conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the risk of developing metabolic complications in pediatric patients undergoing enterocystoplasty, a surgical procedure to augment a small bladder reservoir. The study, published in Neurourology and Urodynamics, found that approximately 61% of patients developed overweight or obesity, with notable risk factors being
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A comprehensive meta-analysis published in the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry has aimed to determine the temperament and personality profile of children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Sao Paulo (USP), involved a systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 case-control studies,
Children
A new study on infectious skin diseases (ISDs) in children has shed light on the global burden of these diseases, highlighting a significant increase in incidence rates from 1990 to 2021. Conducted by researchers from the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, the study analyzed data from the Global Burden of
