A pilot study of virtual reality for inpatients with opioid use disorder.

Background And Objectives: While inpatient withdrawal management/acute stabilization can improve outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), patients often leave treatment early due to mood, tension, and cravings associated with opioid withdrawal. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a novel virtual reality (VR) based intervention; 3D Therapy Thrive (3DTT).

Methods: Subjects with OUD (N = 32) were recruited from a community acute stabilization program and received up to two sessions of 3DTT.

Microbial Water Quality through a Full-Scale Advanced Wastewater Treatment Demonstration Facility.

The fates of viruses, bacteria, and antibiotic resistance genes during advanced wastewater treatment are important to assess for implementation of potable reuse systems. Here, a full-scale advanced wastewater treatment demonstration facility (ozone, biological activated carbon filtration, micro/ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and advanced oxidation) was sampled over three months. Atypically, no disinfectant residual was applied before the microfiltration step.

A systematic review of virtual reality therapies for substance use disorders: Impact on secondary treatment outcomes.

Background And Objectives: Virtual reality (VR) therapy may be an effective tool in treating urges and cravings in substance use disorder (SUD). Given the high co-occurrence of difficulties with mood, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation with SUD, this review sought to examine the extant literature on the efficacy of VR for SUD in improving these secondary treatment outcomes.

Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines in PubMed, PsychInfo, and Embase.

Farmers' Market Incentives for Low-Income Families: Who Uses, How Much, and Why.

Introduction: Focusing on participation and utilization, this research helps to assess the potential impact and contributions of farmers' market incentive programs, often seen as means for improving nutrition and preventing disease among low-income families.

Methods: Evaluating the largest farmers' market incentive program in the U.S.

Is the Medium Still the Message? Culture-Independent Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Infections.

Infectious diarrhea is caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and parasitic organisms. Though the causative agent of diarrhea has historically been evaluated via stool cultures, recently, culture-independent diagnostic tests (CIDT) have been developed and utilized with increasing frequency. Current practice guidelines recommend their use as adjuncts to stool cultures for diagnosing acute and chronic diarrhea.