Objective: Nutritional rehabilitation and weight restoration are often critical for the treatment of eating disorders (ED), yet are restricted by the potential risk of refeeding syndrome (RFS). The primary objective was to determine the incidence of RFS. Secondary objectives were to explore predictive factors of RFS and describe its impact on treatment goals for patients with ED.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA dearth of research has explored concurrently the associations between multiple forms of gender affirmation (or transitioning) and the mental health of transgender adults. In 2015, 288 U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the U.S., sexual minority men (SMM) are disproportionately affected by HIV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHeterosexuals' use of the Internet for meeting romantic or sexual partners is rapidly increasing, raising concerns about the Internet's potential to facilitate encounters that place individuals at risk for acquiring HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). For example, online sharing of personal information and self-revelations can foster virtual intimacy, promoting a false sense of familiarity that might accelerate progression to unprotected sex. Therefore, it is critical to understand how those who meet sexual partners online attempt to assess the possible risk of acquiring HIV or STIs posed by having unprotected sex with a new partner and decide whether to use a condom.
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