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J Alzheimers Dis
January 2025
Alzheimer Centrum Limburg, Mental Health and Neuroscience Research Institute (MHeNs), Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Background: There is consistent evidence for the contribution of modifiable risk factors to dementia risk, offering opportunities for primary prevention. Yet, most individuals are unaware of these opportunities.
Objective: To investigate whether online education about dementia risk reduction may be a low-level means to increase knowledge and support self-management of modifiable dementia risk factors.
Lymphat Res Biol
January 2025
Department of Lymphedema Treatment Outpatient, Toyama Nishi General Hospital, Toyama, Japan.
Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is the first-line surgical treatment for lymphedema. The therapeutic effects of LVA, including edema reduction and cellulitis prevention, vary among patients. We examined cases of palliative LVA in patients with lymphedema who were in the terminal stage due to recurrence or distant metastasis of the primary disease, with a focus on the course and usefulness of palliative LVA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevention of sexual assault in intellectual disability (ID) begins with defining the problem. There are identified risk factors and barriers faced by adults with ID who experience sexual assault. Research shows that individuals with ID are victimized by sexual assault at rates substantially higher than the general population.
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September 2024
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Background: The aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) caused by thoracic endovascular aortic repair is a challenging condition. Traditional treatment approaches have been associated with high mortality and morbidity. This study introduces a modified single-stage surgical strategy that aims to optimize outcomes and to reduce the risk of recurrence for AEF.
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January 2025
Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
Background: Studies across the extant literature suggest that less-experienced healthcare workers are more likely to experience adverse outcomes such as burnout, sick leaves, or intend to leave the profession. Thus, one's readiness to practice is an important element that requires more attention. While extensive research exists on the readiness of certain professions like nurses, a notable gap remains concerning other healthcare workers.
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