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Health Expect
February 2025
The Kids Research Institute Australia, Centre for Child Health Research, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Background: Appropriate support for the health of children with an intellectual disability by parents and healthcare professionals is pivotal, given the high risk of chronic conditions. However, there is limited research that has collected important insights from parents on their learnings for supporting their child's evolving healthcare needs.
Aim: This study focuses on parents' experiences and learnings from managing and supporting the health of their child with intellectual disability.
Explore (NY)
December 2024
Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran. Electronic address:
Background: Sleep disturbances are common among individuals with leukemia, and they can significantly impact their overall well-being. Acupuncture and foot reflexology, two alternative therapies rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, have gained recognition for their potential to address sleep issues and alleviate associated symptoms.
Methods: This single blinded, three-groups randomized controlled trial was navigated at Tohid Hospital, involving 132 leukemia patients divided into acupuncture (n = 44), foot reflexology (n = 44), and control (n = 44) groups via random card selection.
Cleve Clin J Med
January 2025
Medical Director, Hartford Behavioral Health, Hartford, CT; Community Faculty, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT.
Insomnia is a common and challenging complaint in older adults (> 65 years) because of age-related alterations in sleep physiology. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is the gold standard for treatment of insomnia in young as well as older patients. Both clinicians and patients often prefer the simplicity of medication, but risks associated with some hypnotics increase with age.
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December 2024
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman's life, typically occurring between the ages of 46 and 55 years, characterized by the cessation of menstruation and a decline in ovarian function. This article provides a comprehensive overview of menopause, examining its physiological, psychological, and social dimensions. It explores the hormonal changes, including decreased levels of estrogen and progesterone, and how these changes contribute to common symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood fluctuations.
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November 2024
Pulmonology, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, and Immunology, Malcom Randall Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, USA.
Lung cancer has high mortality rates attributed to late diagnosis and treatment. Robot-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) offers promising solutions to these challenges, enabling precise navigation and biopsy of small and difficult-to-reach lung nodules. We present the early outcomes and challenges encountered in establishing an RAB program at a Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center.
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