Publications by authors named "H Becher"
Low income, being without employment, and living alone: how they are associated with cognitive functioning-Results from the German national cohort (NAKO).
Neuropsychol Dev Cogn B Aging Neuropsychol Cogn
December 2024
Aim was to investigate to what extent cognitive functioning differs by three socioeconomic conditions: low income, being without employment, and living alone. A total of N = 158,144 participants of the population-based German National Cohort (NAKO) provided data on socioeconomic conditions and completed cognitive tests. Multivariable confounder-adjusted regression analyses indicated that cognitive functioning was lower in those with low income (b = -0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Previous research suggests an overall lower cardiovascular disease mortality among ethnic German Resettlers from the Former Soviet Union. However, evidence points to a high burden of metabolic risk factors and chronic conditions among Resettlers, factors which are correlated to lower levels of physical activity. Thus, this study aims to assess factors associated with physical activity among Resettlers, by investigating the interplay between biopsychosocial factors and physical activity between men and women.
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- Many cancer patients, especially postmenopausal women with breast cancer, continue to smoke even after their diagnosis, which can negatively affect treatment outcomes.!
- A study analyzed data from 450 breast cancer survivors to identify factors influencing persistent smoking, finding that longer smoking duration and higher daily cigarette consumption increased the likelihood of continued smoking, while older age and greater leisure physical activity were linked to quitting.!
- The research highlights the need for smoking cessation programs tailored for cancer patients, suggesting that incorporating physical activity in tobacco treatment plans may help breast cancer patients quit smoking more effectively.!
ECHO-MPS, a dual modality strategy of cardiac imaging to identify myocardial ischemia.
Int J Cardiovasc Imaging
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of combining resting echocardiography (TTE) and stress myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (MPS) for diagnosing coronary artery disease in patients with stable angina and normal left ventricle (LV).
- Researchers hypothesized that a normal LV on TTE could eliminate the need for resting MPS, thus reducing radiation exposure without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy.
- Results showed that the ECHO-MPS approach achieved similar diagnostic accuracy to the standard method, indicating that stress MPS alone may suffice for patients with normal systolic LV function.