Best Evidence Summary of Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing Technology for Patients With Chronic #Fatigue Syndrome

The existing guidelines and expert consensus on Traditional Chinese Medicine (#TCM) nursing technology for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are few and not prominent. The relevant systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials lack scientific quality evaluation resulting in a lack of systematic and standardized evidence-based evidence of TCM nursing technology in clinical practice. Therefore, this study… Continue reading Best Evidence Summary of Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing Technology for Patients With Chronic #Fatigue Syndrome

MRI markers of #cerebrospinal fluid dynamics predict #dementia and mediate the impact of #cardiovascular risk

INTRODUCTIONImpaired cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics may contribute to dementia, but human evidence is limited. We examined associations between magnetic resonance imaging–based proxies of CSF dynamics and incident dementia, and whether CSF dysfunction mediates links between cardiovascular risk and dementia.METHODSUsing the UK Biobank, we measured CSF dynamics: perivascular space (PVS) volume, diffusion tensor image analysis along… Continue reading MRI markers of #cerebrospinal fluid dynamics predict #dementia and mediate the impact of #cardiovascular risk

#Cholesterol -lowering drug targets reduce risk of #dementia : Mendelian randomization and meta-analyses of 1 million individuals

We tested whether genetically proxied non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C)–lowering drug targets reduce risk of all-cause dementia.METHODSWe included 1,091,775 individuals from three prospective general population cohorts with individual-level data and two consortia with summary-level data. We selected genetic variants within HMGCR, NPC1L1, PCSK9, ANGPTL4, LPL, and CETP associated with non-HDL-C. These variants were used as exposures… Continue reading #Cholesterol -lowering drug targets reduce risk of #dementia : Mendelian randomization and meta-analyses of 1 million individuals

Slow-Tempo #Music and #Delirium / #Coma -Free Days Among #Older Adults Undergoing Mechanical VentilationA Randomized Clinical Trial

Importance  An estimated 70% to 80% of older adults develop delirium in the intensive care unit (ICU).Objective  To determine if a slow-tempo music (60-80 beats/min) listening intervention decreases delirium duration, delirium severity, pain, or anxiety in older adults undergoing mechanical ventilation.Design, Setting, and Participants  This multicenter randomized clinical trial with concealed outcomes assessments was conducted… Continue reading Slow-Tempo #Music and #Delirium / #Coma -Free Days Among #Older Adults Undergoing Mechanical VentilationA Randomized Clinical Trial

#Macroeconomic #income inequality, #brain structure and function, and #mental health

Income inequality, a structural property of societies characterized by the unequal distribution of resources, is associated with adverse mental health outcomes during adolescence, which is a sensitive period of neurodevelopment. While previous research has explored the impact of individual-level socioeconomic factors on brain structure and function, the neurobiological mechanisms linking structural inequality to mental health… Continue reading #Macroeconomic #income inequality, #brain structure and function, and #mental health

Identification of five #sleep -biopsychosocial profiles with specific neural signatures linking sleep variability with #health, cognition, and lifestyle factors

Sleep is essential for optimal functioning and health. Interconnected to multiple biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors (i.e., biopsychosocial factors), the multidimensional nature of sleep is rarely capitalized on in research. Here, we deployed a data-driven approach to identify sleep-biopsychosocial profiles that linked self-reported sleep patterns to inter-individual variability in health, cognition, and lifestyle factors in… Continue reading Identification of five #sleep -biopsychosocial profiles with specific neural signatures linking sleep variability with #health, cognition, and lifestyle factors

Development and validation of blood-based diagnostic biomarkers for #Myalgic #Encephalomyelitis/#Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) using EpiSwitch® 3-dimensional genomic regulatory immuno-genetic profiling

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating, multifactorial disorder characterised by profound fatigue, post-exertional malaise, cognitive impairments, and autonomic dysfunction. Despite its significant impact on quality of life, ME/CFS lacks definitive diagnostic biomarkers, complicating diagnosis and management. Recent evidence highlights potential blood tests for ME/CFS biomarkers in immunological, genetic, metabolic, and bioenergetic domains. Chromosome… Continue reading Development and validation of blood-based diagnostic biomarkers for #Myalgic #Encephalomyelitis/#Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) using EpiSwitch® 3-dimensional genomic regulatory immuno-genetic profiling

Unlocking deep #relaxation: the power of #rhythmic #breathing on brain rhythms

The pandemic has exacerbated mental health issues across the world. The limited availability of mental health professionals is preventing many from seeking help, which highlights the need for easily available mental health care routines like yoga, breathing, and meditation. A breath-based meditation technique known as Sudarshan Kriya (SKY) harnesses the power of breath to… Continue reading Unlocking deep #relaxation: the power of #rhythmic #breathing on brain rhythms

Risk markers for sudden unexpected #death in #epilepsy: an observational, prospective, multicentre cohort study

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the leading cause of epilepsy-related mortality. Generalised—particularly nocturnal—convulsive seizures, longstanding epilepsy, and solitary living have been identified retrospectively as risk factors. No definitive electroclinical biomarkers have been prospectively ascertained. This study aimed to identify SUDEP risk markers using multimodality data with long-term follow-up.MethodsThis prospective, multicentre, observational cohort study,… Continue reading Risk markers for sudden unexpected #death in #epilepsy: an observational, prospective, multicentre cohort study