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View article: Long‐term assessment of adverse cardiovascular events in men receiving intermittent androgen deprivation therapy following radical prostatectomy
Long‐term assessment of adverse cardiovascular events in men receiving intermittent androgen deprivation therapy following radical prostatectomy Open
Objectives To assess the relationship of intermittent adverse cardiovascular events (ACE) in men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) post radical prostatectomy (RP), since ACE are severe complications associated with ADT followin…
View article: How are different levels of social media engagement associated with mental distress and quality of life in young people living in deprived urban areas? A cross-sectional study in Bogotá, Buenos Aires and Lima
How are different levels of social media engagement associated with mental distress and quality of life in young people living in deprived urban areas? A cross-sectional study in Bogotá, Buenos Aires and Lima Open
Background In deprived urban areas of South America, young people face heightened risks of mental disorders. Research suggests an association exists between social media engagement (SME), depression and anxiety. Objective This study explor…
View article: Hood technique with the extraperitoneal approach for single port robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Hood technique with the extraperitoneal approach for single port robot-assisted radical prostatectomy Open
Introduction: The Hood technique focuses on preserving key periurethral structures to enhance urinary continence recovery. Here, we describe the extraperitoneal approach for the Hood technique for single-port robot-assisted radical prostat…
View article: Resources used by young people to overcome mental distress in deprived settings in Latin America: a qualitative study
Resources used by young people to overcome mental distress in deprived settings in Latin America: a qualitative study Open
Background Adolescence and young adulthood are critical stages for developing mental health problems. However, the ability to cope with adversity can help them manage emotional distress and overcome mental health conditions. This qualitati…
View article: Incorporating the voice of young people in mental health research: reflections from three lived experience advisory panels in Latin America
Incorporating the voice of young people in mental health research: reflections from three lived experience advisory panels in Latin America Open
Background Involving people with lived experience in research has been increasingly recognised as a priority. This article details the development and implementation of three Lived Experience Advisory Panels (LEAP) and reports their evalua…
View article: Resources used by young people to overcome mental distress in deprived settings in Latin America: A qualitative study
Resources used by young people to overcome mental distress in deprived settings in Latin America: A qualitative study Open
Background Adolescence and young adulthood are critical stages for developing mental health problems. However, the ability to cope with adversity can help them manage emotional distress and overcome mental health conditions. This qualitati…
View article: Outcomes and experiences of an art workshop on young people’s symptoms of depression and anxiety in Peru: a non-controlled trial
Outcomes and experiences of an art workshop on young people’s symptoms of depression and anxiety in Peru: a non-controlled trial Open
Art-based workshops offer promising benefits for youth's MH. This intervention can be short and cost-effective. An integrative approach combining arts and MH may be positive for individuals with anxiety and depression.
View article: Mental Distress Among Youths in Low-Income Urban Areas in South America
Mental Distress Among Youths in Low-Income Urban Areas in South America Open
Importance Improving mental health of young people is a major societal challenge, particularly among the high numbers of young people living in deprived urban areas. Objective To identify factors associated with depression and anxiety amon…
View article: Fluctuations in Daily Happiness and Nervousness Based on Depressive and Anxious Symptoms in Adolescents or Young Adults Across 3 Latin American Cities: Experience Sampling Study
Fluctuations in Daily Happiness and Nervousness Based on Depressive and Anxious Symptoms in Adolescents or Young Adults Across 3 Latin American Cities: Experience Sampling Study Open
Background Experience sampling methods (ESMs) have been used in clinical research to collect data on emotional and behavioral states in real-life contexts among different populations. Although the use of ESMs in mental health has increased…
View article: Role of strategies used by young people for dealing with emotional distress: a qualitative study in deprived urban neighborhoods in Latin America
Role of strategies used by young people for dealing with emotional distress: a qualitative study in deprived urban neighborhoods in Latin America Open
Background Many young people achieve recovery from mental health problems by using strategies to manage emotional distress and enhance well-being. Given that little is known about the functions of these strategies, especially in Latin Amer…
View article: Do coping mechanisms moderate the effect of stressful life events on depression and anxiety in young people? A case-control study from Latin America
Do coping mechanisms moderate the effect of stressful life events on depression and anxiety in young people? A case-control study from Latin America Open
Background: Stressful life events (SLEs) are associated with increased risk of depression or anxiety. Coping mechanisms may moderate this relationship but little is known on this topic in young people or in Latin America. Aim: To investiga…
View article: Do coping mechanisms moderate the effect of stressful life events on depression and anxiety in young people? A case–control study from Latin America
Do coping mechanisms moderate the effect of stressful life events on depression and anxiety in young people? A case–control study from Latin America Open
Background Stressful life events (SLEs) are associated with increased risk of depression or anxiety. Coping mechanisms may moderate this relationship but little is known on this topic in young people or in Latin America. Aim To investigate…
View article: Which personal and social resources help adolescents to recover from negative affect in daily life? An experience sampling study
Which personal and social resources help adolescents to recover from negative affect in daily life? An experience sampling study Open
Background: Reducing anxiety and depression in adolescents is a global health priority. Personal and social resources (e.g., hobbies and socialising) may reduce distress. Yet, there is insufficient understanding of how adolescents use such…
View article: Association between stressful life events and depression, anxiety, and quality of life among urban adolescents and young adults in Latin America
Association between stressful life events and depression, anxiety, and quality of life among urban adolescents and young adults in Latin America Open
Background Latin American youth have a high prevalence of mental health disorders and face major socioeconomic and public safety problems. This study assesses the association between stressful life events (SLEs) and depression, anxiety, an…
View article: Does daily happiness and nervousness differ in adolescents and young adults in three Latin American cities: an experience sampling study (Preprint)
Does daily happiness and nervousness differ in adolescents and young adults in three Latin American cities: an experience sampling study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Experience Sampling Methods (ESM) have been used in clinical research to collect data on emotional and behavioural states in real life contexts among different populations. Although the use of ESM in mental health has increased…
View article: (004) Retrospective Concomitant Nonrandomized Comparison of Testosterone Replacement Therapy Versus No Treatment for Erectile Function Post Radical Prostatectomy
(004) Retrospective Concomitant Nonrandomized Comparison of Testosterone Replacement Therapy Versus No Treatment for Erectile Function Post Radical Prostatectomy Open
Introduction Recent studies have shown that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be safely applied in men with low-risk prostate cancer. Objective To assess TRT versus no TRT 2-year potency outcomes in hypogonadal men aged ≥ 60. Meth…
View article: (085) Long-Term Outcomes of Testosterone Replacement Therapy Delaying Biochemical Recurrence Post-RARP: Frequency-Matched Case-Control Study
(085) Long-Term Outcomes of Testosterone Replacement Therapy Delaying Biochemical Recurrence Post-RARP: Frequency-Matched Case-Control Study Open
Introduction Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is known to improve functional and sexual outcomes in hypogonadal men. TRT historically has been contraindicated for the management of hypogonadism in men with prostate cancer (PC). Objec…
View article: (086) Retrospective Concomitant Nonrandomized Comparison of Testosterone Replacement Therapy versus No Treatment for Erectile Function Post Radical Prostatectomy
(086) Retrospective Concomitant Nonrandomized Comparison of Testosterone Replacement Therapy versus No Treatment for Erectile Function Post Radical Prostatectomy Open
Introduction Recent studies have shown that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be safely applied in men with low-risk prostate cancer. Objective To assess TRT versus no TRT 2-year potency outcomes in hypogonadal men aged ≥ 60. Meth…
View article: Severe Impairment Rating Scale (SIRS) in assessing patients with severe dementia in Chinese Community
Severe Impairment Rating Scale (SIRS) in assessing patients with severe dementia in Chinese Community Open
Background Like other advanced countries, Hong Kong is facing the challenges of an aging population, reduced fertility, and increasing longevity. Most older people who diagnosed with moderate to severe dementia would need institutional car…
View article: Using Arts-Based Methodologies to Understand Adolescent and Youth Manifestations, Representations, and Potential Causes of Depression and Anxiety in Low-Income Urban Settings in Peru
Using Arts-Based Methodologies to Understand Adolescent and Youth Manifestations, Representations, and Potential Causes of Depression and Anxiety in Low-Income Urban Settings in Peru Open
Background: Arts-based methodologies can be beneficial to identify different representations of stigmatized topics such as mental health conditions. This study used a theater-based workshop to describe manifestations, representations, and …