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View article: Factors Contributing to Geographical Variation in Maternal Smoking Rates Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women
Factors Contributing to Geographical Variation in Maternal Smoking Rates Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women Open
Issue Addressed Smoking during pregnancy poses serious health risks for mother and baby. Addressing smoking among pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is an Australian national priority. This study aimed to understand the g…
View article: The acceptability of virtual reality mindfulness for the treatment of insomnia: clinicians and patients’ attitudes
The acceptability of virtual reality mindfulness for the treatment of insomnia: clinicians and patients’ attitudes Open
VR mindfulness is an acceptable, engaging, and scalable treatment for insomnia, with potential for rapid clinical adoption. Further research demonstrating its feasibility and efficacy are important first steps to integration into clinical …
View article: Randomized Feasibility Trial of Teleyoga versus In-Person Yoga for Treating Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Veterans
Randomized Feasibility Trial of Teleyoga versus In-Person Yoga for Treating Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Veterans Open
Background Chronic pain impacts approximately 20% of the United States adult population and 50–75% of Veterans. It is treatment-resistant, and medications include the risk of addiction or overdose. The VA is promoting complementary and int…
View article: Factors Associated With Not Smoking and Ceasing Smoking During Pregnancy Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women
Factors Associated With Not Smoking and Ceasing Smoking During Pregnancy Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women Open
Introduction Smoking during pregnancy has been linked to serious adverse health outcomes for mother and baby. Aims and Methods This study aims to examine the individual and pregnancy characteristics associated with not smoking or ceasing s…
View article: Being a ‘good’ doctor: Understanding and managing professional boundaries is challenging and can lead to stress and burnout
Being a ‘good’ doctor: Understanding and managing professional boundaries is challenging and can lead to stress and burnout Open
Objective The aim is to increase the understanding of non-sexual boundary challenges and potential personal and professional impacts on doctors and medical students. Method We examined peer-reviewed and grey literature and published commen…
View article: The Emerging Role of Virtual Reality as an Adjunct to Procedural Sedation and Anesthesia: A Narrative Review
The Emerging Role of Virtual Reality as an Adjunct to Procedural Sedation and Anesthesia: A Narrative Review Open
Over the past 20 years, there has been a significant reduction in the incidence of adverse events associated with sedation outside of the operating room. Non-pharmacologic techniques are increasingly being used as peri-operative adjuncts t…
View article: Combining international survey datasets to identify indicators of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: A machine learning approach to improve generalization
Combining international survey datasets to identify indicators of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: A machine learning approach to improve generalization Open
Introduction The magnitude and exceptional opportunity to research the psychological distress of shelter in place resulted in a publication frenzy on a smorgasbord of research studies of variable scientific robustness. Confinement, fear of…
View article: Combining International Survey Datasets to Identify Indicators of Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Machine Learning Approach to Improve Generalization
Combining International Survey Datasets to Identify Indicators of Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Machine Learning Approach to Improve Generalization Open
The scale and duration of the worldwide SARS-COVID-2 virus-related quarantine measures presented the global scientific community with a unique opportunity to study the accompanying psychological stress. Since March 2020, numerous publicati…
View article: Immersive Virtual Reality: A Safe, Scalable, Non-opioid Analgesic for Military and Veteran Patients
Immersive Virtual Reality: A Safe, Scalable, Non-opioid Analgesic for Military and Veteran Patients Open
In Iraq and Afghanistan over 75% of the combat casualties suffered by U.S. troops have involved explosive devices. Improvements in body armor and advances in military medicine have significantly reduced the number of combat-related fatalit…
View article: A meta-analysis of cranial electrotherapy stimulation in the treatment of depression
A meta-analysis of cranial electrotherapy stimulation in the treatment of depression Open
We conclude that CES has a small to medium significant effect in symptoms of depression across moderate to severe patients in civilian, military, veterans, advanced cancer and pediatric populations.
View article: Major Neurocognitive Disorder with Behavioral Disturbance (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia—BPSD)
Major Neurocognitive Disorder with Behavioral Disturbance (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia—BPSD) Open
DSM-5 specifies major neurocognitive disorder (MNCD) as "with" or "without" behavioral disturbance. According to the Alzheimer's Disease International: World Alzheimer Report 2014 (World Alzheimer Report 2014), 98% of people with MNCD will…