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View article: Hypnosis as a non-pharmacological intervention for invasive medical procedures - A systematic review and meta-analytic update
Hypnosis as a non-pharmacological intervention for invasive medical procedures - A systematic review and meta-analytic update Open
Hypnosis is recognized as an effective non-pharmacological intervention for managing anxiety, pain, and physiological stress during invasive medical procedures. Despite its growing use, variability in techniques and inconsistent outcome me…
View article: Mental health implications of fracture-related infections
Mental health implications of fracture-related infections Open
Aims Fracture-related infections (FRIs) are a major concern for patients and healthcare systems, yet their impact on mental health has been largely overlooked. This study aimed to assess the longitudinal impact of FRI on patients’ quality …
View article: Spirituality and mental health – investigating the association between spiritual attitudes and psychosomatic treatment outcomes
Spirituality and mental health – investigating the association between spiritual attitudes and psychosomatic treatment outcomes Open
Background The relationship between spirituality and mental health has garnered attention, fostering overall well-being. Spirituality, posited as a protective factor, may enhance resilience and provide meaning, thus benefiting mental healt…
View article: Neuropsychological outcome of indoor rehabilitation in post-COVID-19 condition—results of the PoCoRe study
Neuropsychological outcome of indoor rehabilitation in post-COVID-19 condition—results of the PoCoRe study Open
Background Post COVID-19 condition (PCC) is increasingly recognized as a debilitating condition characterized by persistent symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Neuropsychological deficits, including cognitive impairments and fatigue, …
View article: Managing more than bones: the psychological impact of a recurrent fracture-related infection
Managing more than bones: the psychological impact of a recurrent fracture-related infection Open
Aims Fracture-related infections (FRIs) are a devastating complication of fracture management. However, the impact of FRIs on mental health remains understudied. The aim of this study was a longitudinal evaluation of patients’ psychologica…
View article: Impact of Selective Reporting of Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Results on Antibiotic Use in Patients with Bloodstream Infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae
Impact of Selective Reporting of Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Results on Antibiotic Use in Patients with Bloodstream Infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae Open
Introduction: Invasive pneumococcal disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in infectious diseases. Selective reporting of antibiotic susceptibility test results might lead to a tailored antibiotic therapy and could therefore b…
View article: Neurophysiological signatures of sensory-processing sensitivity
Neurophysiological signatures of sensory-processing sensitivity Open
Background Sensory processing sensitivity is mainly captured based on questionnaires and it’s neurophysiological basis is largely unknown. As hitherto no electroencephalography (EEG) study has been carried out, the aim of this work was to …
View article: Sensory-Processing Sensitivity Is Associated with Increased Neural Entropy
Sensory-Processing Sensitivity Is Associated with Increased Neural Entropy Open
Background: This study aimed at answering the following research questions: (1) Does the self-reported level of sensory-processing sensitivity (SPS) correlate with complexity, or criticality features of the electroencephalogram (EEG)? (2) …
View article: IgG4 serum levels are not elevated in cases of Post-COVID syndrome
IgG4 serum levels are not elevated in cases of Post-COVID syndrome Open
Recently, unexpectedly high virus-specific IgG4 levels were reported after more than two mRNA vaccinations. Class switch towards IgG4 occurs after long-term antigen exposure, downregulates immune responses and is associated with several au…
View article: A Comprehensive Report of German Nationwide Inpatient Data on the Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Including Annual Direct Healthcare Costs
A Comprehensive Report of German Nationwide Inpatient Data on the Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Including Annual Direct Healthcare Costs Open
Background: The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of German nationwide data including (i) the number of hospitalized Post-COVID Syndrome (PCS) cases including in-hospital mortality rates and intensive care unit trea…
View article: Spending Time in the Forest or the Field: Investigations on Stress Perception and Psychological Well-Being—A Randomized Cross-Over Trial in Highly Sensitive Persons
Spending Time in the Forest or the Field: Investigations on Stress Perception and Psychological Well-Being—A Randomized Cross-Over Trial in Highly Sensitive Persons Open
Research suggests that stays in a forest promote relaxation and reduce stress compared to spending time in a city. The aim of this study was to compare stays in a forest with another natural environment, a cultivated field. Healthy, highly…
View article: Self-organized criticality as a framework for consciousness: A review study
Self-organized criticality as a framework for consciousness: A review study Open
Objective No current model of consciousness is univocally accepted on either theoretical or empirical grounds, and the need for a solid unifying framework is evident. Special attention has been given to the premise that self-organized crit…
View article: Neurophysiological Effects of a Singing Bowl Massage
Neurophysiological Effects of a Singing Bowl Massage Open
Background and Objectives: In recent years, singing bowl sound interventions have been progressively implemented in the fields of well-being, therapy and education; however, the effectiveness has only scarcely been investigated. Therefore,…
View article: Determining states of consciousness in the electroencephalogram based on spectral, complexity, and criticality features
Determining states of consciousness in the electroencephalogram based on spectral, complexity, and criticality features Open
This study was based on the contemporary proposal that distinct states of consciousness are quantifiable by neural complexity and critical dynamics. To test this hypothesis, it was aimed at comparing the electrophysiological correlates of …
View article: Nailing Jelly: The Replication Problem Seems to Be Unsurmountable. Two Failed Replications of the Matrix Experiment
Nailing Jelly: The Replication Problem Seems to Be Unsurmountable. Two Failed Replications of the Matrix Experiment Open
We have reported previously on positive effects found in the matrix experiment. This is a setup where a random event generator (REG) drives a display, which participants are instructed to “influence” at will, i.e., in a psychokinesis (PK) …
View article: Short Report: Saturation Rate after Vaccination against COVID-19
Short Report: Saturation Rate after Vaccination against COVID-19 Open
Introduction: Cormirnaty® was the first available vaccine in Europe that contains mRNA encoding the spike protein of SARS-CoV2. An enormous peptide commonality and thus molecular mimicry between SARS-CoV2 spike protein and human proteins c…
View article: Long-term patient-related quality of life after fracture-related infections of the long bones
Long-term patient-related quality of life after fracture-related infections of the long bones Open
Aims We aimed to evaluate the long-term impact of fracture-related infection (FRI) on patients’ physical health and psychological wellbeing. For this purpose, quality of life after successful surgical treatment of FRIs of long bones was as…
View article: The health economic potential of harnessing placebos in treatment of ADHD
The health economic potential of harnessing placebos in treatment of ADHD Open
Introduction Placebo research investigated the underlying mechanisms of placebo effects, but they are rarely used to optimize treatments. Ethical and legal concerns have been raised, but research demonstrated that placebo mechanisms can be…
View article: Rhythmic Mechanical Body Stimulation Improves Physical and Mental Wellbeing and Alters States of Consciousness
Rhythmic Mechanical Body Stimulation Improves Physical and Mental Wellbeing and Alters States of Consciousness Open
There is quite a debate about frequencies around 8 Hz playing a role in the human brain but also in micro-vibrations in muscles of the body. There are also claims about a positive bodily and mental influence of various kinds of vibrating w…
View article: Placebo Economics: A Systematic Review About the Economic Potential of Utilizing the Placebo Effect
Placebo Economics: A Systematic Review About the Economic Potential of Utilizing the Placebo Effect Open
Background: Recent research shows that placebo mechanisms can be utilized in ethical and legal ways such as in open-label conditions, when patients know that they receive placebos, and through psychological interventions aiming to optimize…
View article: Reviewing the Effectiveness of Music Interventions in Treating Depression
Reviewing the Effectiveness of Music Interventions in Treating Depression Open
Depression is a very common mood disorder, resulting in a loss of social function, reduced quality of life and increased mortality. Music interventions have been shown to be a potential alternative for depression therapy but the number of …
View article: Reviewing the Effectiveness of Music Interventions in Treating Depression
Reviewing the Effectiveness of Music Interventions in Treating Depression Open
Depression is a very common mood disorder, resulting in a loss of social function, reduced quality of life and increased mortality. Music interventions have been shown to be a potential alternative for depression therapy but the number of …
View article: Methodological Problems on the Way to Integrative Human Neuroscience
Methodological Problems on the Way to Integrative Human Neuroscience Open
Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary effort to understand the structures and functions of the brain and brain-mind relations. This effort results in an increasing amount of data, generated by sophisticated technologies. However, these data …