Publications by authors named "Benjamin Dominguez"
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- A study involving 1,296 sexual and gender minority people assigned male at birth in Chicago highlighted an increasing trend in methamphetamine use from 2015 to 2023, particularly among those aged 25 and older.
- The average age for first-time use of methamphetamine was found to be around 23.9 years.
- The research indicated that those with a history of HIV diagnosis had a two-fold higher risk of initiating methamphetamine use, and higher inflammation levels (measured by C-reactive protein) also increased the likelihood of first-time use.
Effects of a Single Session of Mindfulness and Compassion on Skin Temperature in Breast Cancer Survivors.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2024
Previous studies have suggested that mindfulness programs can be useful, in a significant sector of the population, to reduce stress when practiced for at least 8 weeks. The objective of the present investigation was to explore the effect of a single session of mindfulness practice in reducing stress in female cancer survivors. Two repeated measures studies were applied; in the first one, it was performed individually, while in the second one, it was performed in a group.
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