Publications by authors named "L Jason"

Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) may occur after infection. How often people develop ME/CFS after SARS-CoV-2 infection is unknown.

Objective: To determine the incidence and prevalence of post-COVID-19 ME/CFS among adults enrolled in the Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER-Adult) study.

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Abstinence-specific social support within dyadic relationships is one of the best post-treatment prognostic indicators of recovery and is probably responsible for much of the effectiveness of self-help group participation. Acute treatment after-care in the form of sober-living environments-i.e.

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Recovery homes are located throughout the United States, with the self-governed Oxford Houses representing one of the largest networks with over 3000 homes. Although there is a growing literature on the characteristics and outcomes of these recovery homes, far less is known about differences among the homes. The current study used a set of characteristics that had been proposed by a leader within the Oxford House recovery movement, and a university research team operationalized them into what is now called the Oxford House Stability Questionnaire.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to determine if individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and a family history of the condition differ from those without such history.
  • A total of 400 ME/CFS patients were examined alongside a control group of patients with multiple sclerosis and post-polio syndrome, revealing significant familial links to ME/CFS.
  • Results showed that 18% of ME/CFS patients had family histories of the condition compared to only 3.9% in the control group and highlighted a correlation between family history and gastrointestinal symptoms in ME/CFS patients.
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The exit from active substance use presents barriers to achieving and maintaining health, especially as individuals lack the economic resources to afford healthcare access. Treatment settings that strengthen resources may support stability in recovery and influence health. Analyzing a sample of recovery home residents over two years (N = 494), the current study assessed individually held resources (e.

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