A comparative analysis of colour-emotion associations in 16-88-year-old adults from 31 countries.

As people age, they tend to spend more time indoors, and the colours in their surroundings may significantly impact their mood and overall well-being. However, there is a lack of empirical evidence to provide informed guidance on colour choices, irrespective of age group. To work towards informed choices, we investigated whether the associations between colours and emotions observed in younger individuals also apply to older adults.

Compliance with Pregnancy Prevention Recommendations for Isotretinoin Following the Amendment of the European Union Pregnancy Prevention Program: A Repeat Study in Estonia.

Background: Isotretinoin, indicated for severe acne, is a potent teratogen and therefore contraindicated in pregnancy. Thus, the pregnancy prevention program (PPP) for isotretinoin has been introduced.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the concomitant use of isotretinoin and effective contraception and the rate of potential isotretinoin-exposed pregnancies in females of childbearing age in 2017-2020 in Estonia.

Outpatient fluoroquinolone use in relation to European Medicines Agency's recommendation: An Estonian nationwide drug utilization study.

Purpose: To determine possible changes in prescribing of fluoroquinolones in relation to the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) recommendation in October 2018.

Methods: We conducted a nationwide time-series study on outpatient use of fluoroquinolones during January 2016-June 2021 in Estonia. Joinpoint regression was used to identify change points over time.

Is Purple Lost in Translation? The Affective Meaning of Purple, Violet, and Lilac Cognates in 16 Languages and 30 Populations.

Colour-emotion association data show a universal consistency in colour-emotion associations, apart from emotion associations with PURPLE. Possibly, its heterogeneity was due to different cognates used as basic colour terms between languages. We analysed emotion associations with PURPLE across 30 populations, 28 countries, and 16 languages (4,008 participants in total).

Pre-pregnancy counseling for women with epilepsy: Can we do better?

Objective: For many women with epilepsy (WWE), decision making about pregnancy is difficult, due mainly to the potential teratogenic risks of anti-seizure medications (ASMs). Pre-pregnancy counseling is essential to minimize these risks. This study was conducted to assess the rate and effectiveness of pre-pregnancy counseling for women treated with valproate (VPA) in Estonia.