A Systematic Review of the Benefits of Physical Exercise on Mental Health and Quality of Life in Patients With Substance Use Disorders.

Physical exercise is increasingly recognized for its potential therapeutic effects in individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs), particularly in terms of relapse prevention, mental health improvement, and enhanced quality of life (QoL). This systematic review aimed to statistically summarize findings from numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of physical exercise on mental health outcomes, QoL, abstinence-related outcomes, and cravings among SUD patients. A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases, resulting in the inclusion of 15 studies, comprising RCTs, cohort studies, observational studies, and quasi-experimental designs.

Download to Heal: Navigating the Pixelated Path of Digital Therapeutics in Psychiatric Care.

Digital therapeutics have evolved rapidly with technological advances in healthcare. Despite their increasing use, gaps remain in understanding their regulatory frameworks, integration, and efficacy for conditions like substance use disorder, insomnia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This study evaluates FDA-approved digital therapeutics and explores their potential to revolutionize psychiatric treatments amid ongoing technological and regulatory changes.

Surgical intervention in aggressive ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum.

Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, debilitating, and painful disease of the skin. Its aetiology and pathophysiology are not well understood. However, it is known that PG is not bacterial in origin, as previously believed.

Impact of Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarette Packs in Changing Smokers' Views and Habits: An Opinion Survey.

Background: Smoking has become a major issue worldwide. With the advancement in technology, more vulnerable populations, such as teenagers, are also being harmed. One deterrent is the presence of graphic labels on cigarette packs.

Prevalence of Methylphenidate Misuse in Medical Colleges in Pakistan: A Cross-sectional Study.

Objective To determine the prevalence of nontherapeutic use of methylphenidate as well as to ascertain any benefits, side effects, and other factors associated with this use. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in medical colleges in Pakistan using a self-constructed, validated questionnaire. The sample size was calculated using Open Source Statistics for Epidemiological Health software (OpenEpi web-based open-source program, MIT license), and it was determined to be 400.

Lunotriquetral Coalition: An Unusual Cause of Wrist Pain.

Carpal coalition is the fusion of two or more carpal bones in the wrist. This has a prevalence of 0.1% in Caucasian populations, with lunotriquetral coalition being the most common type.