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Scientific background Tobacco smoking is a major health problem, leading to considerable morbidity and mortality due to cancer, pulmonary illnesses, and cardiovascular diseases (Taghizadeh, Vonk & Boezen, 2016). The main psychoactive and addictive substance in tobacco is nicotine (Zaparoli &
Bipolar Disorder is a chronic disabling psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of mania or hypomania and depression. Bipolar Disorder can be separated into bipolar I and bipolar II disorders with bipolar I disorder characterizing individuals who have episodes of mania and
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the anti-fatigue effects of ketamine in individuals with chronic illness.
Background: Although the underlying mechanisms of fatigue have been studied in several disease conditions, the etiology, mechanisms, and risk factors remain elusive and this
research design: A randomized controlled trial was designed. According to the established inclusion criteria/exclusion criteria, the subjects were randomly divided into two groups by random number table. Each group received Mesenchymal Stem Cells(MSCs)from fat sources and conventional diabetic foot
Dementia refers to neurodegenerative conditions causing gradual decrease in ability to think and recall, to the point that is impacts daily functions. It is often accompanied by language difficulties, wide ranging emotional issues, loss of language skills, and lowering of activity motivation. These
This study will evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects and antidepressant efficacy and tolerability of EPA versus placebo in the treatment of MDD. The study design is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind parallel-group dose-finding 12 week outpatient clinical trial. The study population
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating illness associated with increased mortality and significant impairment in quality of life. The prevalence of MDD is particularly high in patients with cancer, as much as 38% in some studies.
The study of depression in cancer patients is particularly
Introduction:
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness that impairs mental and social functioning and often leads to the development of comorbid diseases. Metabolic abnormalities have historically been associated with illness such as schizophrenia. Many studies have since then provided
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Advanced cancer patients nearing the end of life suffer from pain, anxiety and other symptoms that can be very difficult to control. The current practice within Fraser Health Authority is to admit these patients to one of three tertiary palliative care units (TPCUs) for
LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING SKILLS AND ADHD: IMPACT OF TREATMENT WITH SUSTAINED-RELEASE GUANFACINE
Background:
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often do poorly in school (1,2,3). Their slow academic progress is typically attributable to inattention, restlessness,
Higher fatigue levels are found in women with stage I, II or IIIA breast cancer receiving adjuvant chemotherapy (CT) who adopt patterns of daytime inactivity and nighttime restlessness and have more symptom and psychological distress. Interventions that improve sleep quality and reduce daytime
Informed Consent for Patients:
Delirium is often seen in patients with advanced cancer. Delirium is defined as confusion and restlessness. In this study, cancer patients will be asked about their memory of experiencing delirium and the distress related to those memories. Caregivers of those patients
SHIATSU ADJUVANT THERAPY FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA Protocol for an Open Pilot Study
1. Background Schizophrenia is a severe, chronic mental illness that affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide. While the pharmacological treatments available have advanced considerably in the last fifty years,
Method:
Subjects:
A convenience sample of 80 adult male and female patients in the Wilmington Intensive Care Unit (WICU), Surgical Critical Care Center (SCCC), Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), and 6D Step-Down, TSU, 5A, 5E/W, will be recruited. After obtaining informed consent, subjects will be