Publications by authors named "Mariko Suga"
Background: Depression is a major problem among nurses; hence, it is important to develop a primary prevention strategy to manage depression among nurses. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) study aims to investigate the effects of a newly developed internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program on depressive symptoms, measured at baseline and three- and six-month follow-ups, among nurses in Japan.
Methods: Nurses working at three university hospitals, one public hospital, and twelve private hospitals who meet inclusion criteria will be recruited and randomized either to the intervention group or the control group (planned N = 525 for each group).
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- The study analyzes the movement patterns of micron-sized nematic liquid crystal droplets in a surfactant solution, observing that smaller droplets switch from random to helical to straight motion as they dissolve.
- The velocity of droplets declines in straight and helical modes as their size decreases, while it remains size-independent during random motion.
- The research identifies that the transition between helical and straight motion is influenced by the self-propelled velocity and relates to the Ericksen number, with more complex movements like "figure-8s" occurring in smaller confined environments due to autochemotaxis.
Liver cirrhosis is frequently accompanied by malnutrition and hypoalbuminemia, which in turn commonly induces ascites in patients with liver cirrhosis. Ascites leads to abdominal distention and appetite loss, resulting in a deteriorated quality of life (QOL). Administration of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)-rich supplements reduces hepatic encephalopathy and malnutrition.
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