Publications by authors named "W M Shay"

This 21st-Century Psychiatrist column reflects the authors' perceptions of the importance of addressing patient-centered care through mindful listening and mentalizing in psychiatry. The authors maintain that adopting a mentalizing stance is a promising approach for clinicians with diverse backgrounds to humanize clinical practice, especially in today's dynamic high-speed, high-paced, and high-technology environment. Mindful listening and mentalizing are particularly consequential for the field of psychiatry since the COVID-19 pandemic prompted an abrupt transition from in-person to virtual platforms for education and clinical care.

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Background: The PERMA Model, as a positive psychology conceptual framework, has increased our understanding of the role of Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Achievements in enhancing human potentials, performance and wellbeing. We aimed to assess the utility of PERMA as a multidimensional model of positive psychology in reducing physician burnout and improving their well-being.

Methods: Eligible studies include peer-reviewed English language studies of randomized control trials and non-randomized design.

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Background: Ureteral stent and nephroureterostomy tube (NUT) are treatments of ureteral obstruction. Ureteral stent provides better quality of life. Internalization of NUT is desired whenever possible.

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  • Researchers conducted a genome-wide association study focusing on HIV-1 controllers and progressors to understand genetic factors influencing chronic viral infections.
  • They discovered over 300 significant single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) specifically within the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), emphasizing its importance for infectious diseases.
  • Key findings indicate that specific amino acids in HLA proteins, especially HLA-B and HLA-C, significantly influence the interaction between HLA and viral peptides, affecting the control of HIV infection.
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