Publications by authors named "E Hoch"
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- * A detailed analysis revealed a three-factor structure of gambling attitudes: "attitudes while gambling," "sensation-seeking/excitement," and "gambling fallacies," with "gambling fallacies" being the only factor significantly associated with worse gambling disorder severity.
- * The findings suggest that treatment should focus specifically on addressing and mitigating "gambling fallacies," as a more nuanced understanding of gambling beliefs could improve care and outcomes for individuals with gambling disorders.
Introduction: Smoking remains a significant global public health issue, leading to numerous preventable deaths and disabilities annually. Telephone counselling is a recommended intervention for smoking cessation, offering accessible support to a wide range of people who smoke. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the German quitline for smoking cessation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImplementing technology-enhanced learning and teaching in schools causes major changes for both teachers and students. Research in other fields shows that individuals' regulatory orientation (i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCannabis, cannabinoids and health: a review of evidence on risks and medical benefits.
Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci
September 2024
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- The international legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use continues to grow, with a focus on its potential medical benefits and the risks associated with recreational use.
- Regular consumption of high-THC cannabis can lead to addiction (cannabis use disorder), acute negative health effects like mental or cardiovascular issues, and long-term problems such as impaired learning and mental health disorders, especially in younger users.
- While medical cannabis can provide modest benefits for certain conditions like chronic pain and epilepsy, the overall evidence for treating various mental and physical health issues remains inconclusive, and safety concerns persist regarding its use.
Assessment of Viability of Listeria monocytogenes by Flow Cytometry.
Methods Mol Biol
September 2024
In food industry, Listeria monocytogenes contamination can occur accidentally despite the quality control of raw materials and factory. Decontamination processes or inhibitory effects of ingredients/additives in food products are set up to ensure compliance with hygiene and microbiological criteria. These actions represent stresses for the pathogenic agent, causing fluctuations in its physiological states.
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