Publications by authors named "Daniel R Schweitzer"
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- Mitochondrial donation is now legally allowed in Australia to help prevent the passing of mitochondrial diseases from mothers to their children as part of a clinical trial.
- A systematic literature review analyzed five cohort studies and 19 case reports on how mitochondrial disease affects pregnancy.
- While many women with mitochondrial disease experience no negative health effects during pregnancy, there is a risk of serious complications, leading to proposed guidelines for preconception counseling and antenatal care.
Anxiety disorders constitute a spectrum of psychological conditions affecting millions of individuals worldwide, imposing a significant health burden. Historically, the development of anxiolytic medications has been largely focused on neurotransmitter function and modulation. However, in recent years, neurolipids emerged as a prime target for understanding psychiatric pathogenesis and developing novel medications.
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- Willpower and its depletion, known as ego depletion, can negatively affect clinical decision-making and patient care.
- The authors highlight the importance of understanding willpower in various clinical contexts, including interactions with patients and colleagues.
- They propose developing interdisciplinary research to explore evidence-based interventions that could enhance self-control and improve healthcare outcomes.
Background: Prior research suggests that the quality of communication between doctors and patients influences the quality of medical care and adherence to treatment regimens, but little is known about factors that contribute to successful interactions between doctors and patients.
Aim: To examine the quality of communication across the different medical specialties.
Methods: A survey questionnaire was undertaken at a large metropolitan-based hospital in Brisbane, Australia.