Publications by authors named "L R Dries"

Studies report a relatively high prevalence of childhood abuse experiences (CAE) among adult homeless people. Within homeless populations, people with CAE appear to be worse off than homeless people without such experiences. This study compares a broad set of factors influencing the quality of the daily lives of Dutch homeless people with and without CAE.

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  • Two previous studies indicated differences in movement patterns between novice and experienced performers in standing positions, but this study investigates these differences in quadrupedal movements.
  • The research focuses on the "Cat exercise," where participants mimic feline movements for 10 minutes, analyzing the kinematic data of 25 performers (13 novices, 12 experienced).
  • Results showed no significant differences in the number of movements or ground contact parameters between experience levels, but experienced performers exhibited greater variability in foot/knee movements, suggesting biomechanical factors limit motor strategy variations in quadrupedal positions.
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Background: Indospicine is an arginine analogue and a natural toxin occurring only in Indigofera plant species, including Australian native species. It accumulates in the tissues of grazing animals, persisting for several months after ingestion. Dogs are particularly sensitive to indospicine toxicity and can suffer fatal liver disease after eating indospicine-contaminated pet meat.

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Recent studies suggest that Omeprazole, a widely used treatment for gastric acid-related disorders, may have a significant effect on human cognition. However, there is no consensus on the matter. Though some studies suggest the drug is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline, memory impairment, and dementia, this issue has not been sufficiently studied.

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Homeless people are increasingly supported by peer workers in one-on-one mentorship relations called intentional unidirectional peer support (IUPS). Insight is therefore needed into the application and outcome of IUPS for this vulnerable population. This study examined the outcomes, critical elements, and working mechanisms of IUPS within homeless services from the perspective of both clients receiving IUPS and peer workers providing IUPS.

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