Publications by authors named "E V O'Loughlin"

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  • The study investigated factors linked to low self-compassion among young adults, identifying a range of sociodemographic, psychological, and lifestyle elements.
  • Data from a large sample (682 participants) were analyzed to find that 16% reported low self-compassion, with notable factors including female gender, poor sleep, overeating, and higher stress levels.
  • The findings highlight the complex interplay of various influences on self-compassion, suggesting a need for further research on causality and potential interventions.
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Background: Regular exercise can mitigate side effects of cancer treatment. However, only a small proportion of adults with cancer meet exercise guidelines, and older adults (> 65 years) are underrepresented in cancer rehabilitation research. Peer support facilitates health-promoting behaviours in general populations, but interventions merging exercise and peer support for older adults with cancer are not examined.

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  • The study examined the natural progression of exergaming (video games that also involve physical activity) among 592 young adults over 12-13 years, tracking their participation at four time points.
  • It identified that only a small percentage of participants (3%) maintained consistent exergaming from the beginning to the end of the study, with most engaging in light to moderate-intensity activities.
  • Factors such as external pressure to exercise and changes in social circles were linked to lower chances of sustained exergaming, highlighting the need for strategies to encourage long-term engagement in this activity.
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Epithelial cancers disrupt tissue architecture and are often driven by mutations in genes that normally play important roles in epithelial morphogenesis. The intrahepatic biliary system is an epithelial tubular network that forms within the developing liver via the initiation and expansion of apical lumens. Intrahepatic biliary tumors are often driven by different types of mutations in the FGFR2 receptor tyrosine kinase which plays important roles in epithelial morphogenesis in other developmental settings.

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Resistance training (RT) yields physical and psychological benefits for women living with and beyond breast cancer (WBC). This study examined the feasibility of a virtually delivered 8-week socially supportive RT intervention among WBC and assessed changes in physical activity and body image. A pilot single-arm 8-week pre-post intervention study design was implemented.

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