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Multisystemic, Possibly Familial Sarcoidosis Ameliorated by an mTOR Inhibitor Open
Inhibition of mTOR may be an effective, safe treatment option for patients with conventional-drug-resistant forms of systemic sarcoidosis.
View article: Isradipine Enhancement of Virtual Reality Cue Exposure Therapy is Effective for Individuals with Higher Baseline Cue-Induced Craving
Isradipine Enhancement of Virtual Reality Cue Exposure Therapy is Effective for Individuals with Higher Baseline Cue-Induced Craving Open
Background: Evidence based treatments for smoking cessation have high relapse rates. Targeting cue-induced craving, a strong predictor of relapse, may be critical to promoting sustained abstinence. We previously found that isradipine, an F…
View article: Approach Bias and Tobacco Craving as Mechanisms of the Effect of Approach Bias Retraining on Smoking Cessation
Approach Bias and Tobacco Craving as Mechanisms of the Effect of Approach Bias Retraining on Smoking Cessation Open
Introduction Approach bias, the automatic tendency to advance toward, rather than move away from appetitive cues, has been associated with greater tobacco cravings, dependence, and likelihood of smoking relapse. Approach bias retraining (A…
Randomized Controlled Trial of Aerobic Exercise for Smoking Cessation Among Individuals With Elevated Depressive Symptoms Open
Introduction Adults with depression have higher rates of cigarette smoking and are more likely to relapse than those without depression. Pharmacological, psychological, and combined interventions have largely yielded small improvements in …
View article: The Montreal Antenatal Well-Being Study (MAWS): a prospective longitudinal study of perinatal mental health.
The Montreal Antenatal Well-Being Study (MAWS): a prospective longitudinal study of perinatal mental health. Open
Objective: This prospective longitudinal cohort aims to identify biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to maternal perinatal mental health, family well-being, and child development. Method: Pregnant individuals (N=1…
View article: Latinx Individuals Who Smoke Daily with and without a Probable Anxiety Disorder: Differences in Smoking Behavior and Beliefs about Abstinence
Latinx Individuals Who Smoke Daily with and without a Probable Anxiety Disorder: Differences in Smoking Behavior and Beliefs about Abstinence Open
There is a well-established relation between anxiety psychopathology and smoking in the general population. However, little work focuses on Latinx/Hispanic (hereafter Latinx) persons who smoke from this comorbidity perspective. The present…
View article: Anxiety-related constructs and smoking outcome expectancies among Latinx smokers.
Anxiety-related constructs and smoking outcome expectancies among Latinx smokers. Open
Hispanic/Latinx (hereafter Latinx) smokers in the United States (US) experience unique smoking cessation-related challenges. Smoking outcome expectancies (i.e., positive and negative beliefs about the consequences of smoking behavior) have…
A pilot randomized controlled trial of smartphone-assisted mindfulness-based intervention with contingency management for smokers with mood disorders. Open
SMI-CM may increase cessation rates among smokers with mood disorders, potentially through reduced smoking-specific experiential avoidance. SMI-CM is a promising intervention, and warrants investigation in a fully powered randomized contro…
Community‐based smoking cessation treatment for adults with high anxiety sensitivity: a randomized clinical trial Open
Background and Aims People with anxiety disorders are more likely to smoke and less likely to succeed when they try to quit. Anxiety sensitivity may underlie both phenomena, such that people with high anxiety sensitivity react to interocep…
Sustained Care Smoking Cessation Intervention for Individuals Hospitalized for Psychiatric Disorders Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02204956.
Readiness to quit smoking among smokers in substance use treatment: associations with stress, substance use severity, relapse concerns and gender Open
Smoking prevalence among individuals in substance use treatment remains higher than in the general population. Given that many smokers in substance use treatment are reluctant to quit smoking, it is important to understand the factors that…
Relationships among Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life, Perceived Vulnerability, and Readiness to Quit Smoking in People Living with HIV Open
Smoking-related diseases (e.g., lung cancer) are the leading cause of mortality in HIV-infected patients. While many PLWH who smoke report a desire to quit, a majority of them have low readiness to quit. This study used logistic and linear…
Mobius Microsystems: A Case Study In The Commercialization Of Graduate Research In Electrical Engineering Open
NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu of an abstract Mobius Microsystems: A Case Study in the Commercialization of Graduate Research in Electrical Engineering Abstract Mobius Microsystems …
View article: The Power Control Rack: A Modular Solution for Building Power Systems
The Power Control Rack: A Modular Solution for Building Power Systems Open
LDRD proposal presentation to ETA ALD at LBNL. Proposing use of SST to create a modular efficient single point of common coupling for buildings.
View article: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Distress Tolerance Treatment for Weight Concern in Smoking Cessation Among Women
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Distress Tolerance Treatment for Weight Concern in Smoking Cessation Among Women Open
Introduction The majority of women who smoke cigarettes report that concern about weight gain is a barrier to quitting. We developed an intervention incorporating distress tolerance, appetite awareness, and mindful eating skills to target …
An international stakeholder survey of the role of chiropractic qualifying examinations: A qualitative analysis Open
Objective: Many countries require examinations as a gateway to chiropractic licensure; however, the relevance of these exams to the profession has not been explored. The purposes of this study were to analyze perceptions of international s…
Women's Perceptions of Intimate Partner Violence in Zambia Open
Despite growing awareness of violence against women, intimate partner violence (IPV) continues to be a major public health issue worldwide. Understanding factors associated with attitudes toward violence against women is a crucial first st…
The development of a global chiropractic rehabilitation competency framework by the World Federation of Chiropractic Open
The World Health Organization (WHO), in its "Rehabilitation 2030 A Call for Action", identified the need to strengthen rehabilitation in health systems to meet the growing demands of current and future populations. Greater access to rehabi…
View article: Anxiety sensitivity and daily cigarette smoking in relation to sleep disturbances in treatment-seeking smokers
Anxiety sensitivity and daily cigarette smoking in relation to sleep disturbances in treatment-seeking smokers Open
Although the association between anxiety and sleep disturbance is well-documented, the underlying mechanisms are less clear. Anxiety sensitivity (AS), the fear of physiological arousal and bodily sensations, is a risk factor for anxiety an…