Publications by authors named "R Bartrop"
Article Synopsis
- Bereavement increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but this study investigates whether metoprolol and aspirin can reduce these risks and anxiety in recently bereaved individuals.
- The trial involved 85 participants (mostly spouses and parents of the deceased) who were given either the treatment or a placebo for 6 weeks, with their cardiovascular and psychological metrics measured.
- Results showed that those taking metoprolol and aspirin had lower blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety, and depression symptoms, suggesting potential benefits for cardiovascular health in early bereavement, with no significant safety concerns noted.
Study Design: A randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Objectives: To determine the efficacy of massage therapy (MT) as a treatment that could be implemented to reduce pain and fatigue in people with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI).
Setting: Laboratory setting in Sydney, Australia.
Objectives: Weight gain on clozapine is highly variable and poorly predictable. Its mechanisms are not well understood. This study explores the factors that predict weight gain between 3 and 12 months of clozapine therapy in community-dwelling patients.
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