Publications by authors named "P R EPSTEIN"
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- Physical particles, specifically fecal particle size (FPS), are influenced by gut microbiomes in humans, highlighting their role as abiotic factors in microbial ecology.
- A study involving 76 individuals revealed that FPS is highly individualized and not significantly impacted by chewing efficiency or diet, contrary to initial assumptions.
- Findings indicate that gut microbiota diversity and composition, as well as factors like transit time, are critical in determining FPS, suggesting that the microbiome is essential for efficient digestion and energy extraction in the gastrointestinal tract.
Article Synopsis
- Physical particles, specifically fecal particle size (FPS), play an important role in shaping the ecology of microbial communities in the gut.
- While chewing efficiency and diet influence FPS in non-human vertebrates, a study on humans showed that FPS variability is primarily linked to gut microbiome composition rather than behavior or diet.
- Findings indicate that gut microbiomes can significantly alter FPS, suggesting that human digestion and microbial interaction have unique processes compared to other mammals.
The outburst of the COVID-19 pandemic challenged vulnerable populations such as individuals with significant mental illness. In this fresh focus, we describe the innovative development of the UPSIDES mental health peer support intervention, in face of the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel. While the research program is still ongoing, in this paper we focus on the processes and lessons learned from dealing with the rapidly changing circumstances of the pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Peer support is increasingly acknowledged as an integral part of mental health services around the world. However, most research on peer support comes from high-income countries, with little attention to similarities and differences between different settings and how these affect implementation. Mental health workers have an important role to play in integrating formal peer support into statutory services, and their attitudes toward peer support can represent either a barrier to or facilitator of successful implementation.
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