This study sought to characterize cognitive decline (CD) over time and its predictors in patients with systolic heart failure (HF) ..In logistic regression, CD was independently associated with higher baseline MMSE scores (odds ratio [OR]: 1.13; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.07 to 1.20]; p < 0.001), older age (OR: 1.37; 95% CI: 1.24 to 1.50;… Continue reading #Cognitive Decline Over Time in Patients With Systolic #Heart Failure Insights From WARCEF
Association Between Acute #Gastroenteritis and Continuous Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors During Winter Periods of Highest Circulation of Enteric Viruses
An increased risk of acute bacterial enteric infections has been reported among patients receiving proton pump inhibitor (#PPI) therapy. The risk of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) of viral origin associated with continuous PPI exposure has been less studied ..At least 1 AGE epidemic episode was identified in 3131 patients (1.3%) receiving PPI therapy and in 4327… Continue reading Association Between Acute #Gastroenteritis and Continuous Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors During Winter Periods of Highest Circulation of Enteric Viruses
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Improving mental health in health care practitioners: Randomized controlled trial of a gratitude intervention.
Chronic occupational #stress is common among health care practitioners, with potential impacts on personal mental health and staff turnover. This study investigated whether directing practitioners’ attention to #thankful events in work could reduce stress and depressive symptoms ..One hundred two practitioners were randomly assigned into 3 conditions: gratitude, hassle, and nil-treatment. Those with scheduled long… Continue reading Improving mental health in health care practitioners: Randomized controlled trial of a gratitude intervention.
The influence of #personality traits on the #placebo/nocebo response: A systematic review
Some people might be more prone to placebo and nocebo responses than others depending on their personality traits.. After screening 407 references, we identified 24 studies. The Big Five (i.e., neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness and conscientiousness) and optimism were the most frequently investigated personality traits. Several studies found a positive association between optimism… Continue reading The influence of #personality traits on the #placebo/nocebo response: A systematic review
Psychological Function, Iyengar #Yoga, and Coherent #Breathing A Randomized Controlled Dosing Study
Evidence suggests that yoga may be an effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD).. ..Thirty-two participants (18 to 65 y of age) diagnosed with MDD were randomized to a high-dose group (HDG) or a low-dose group (LDG) of yoga and coherent breathing for 12 weeks. The HDG (n=15) involved three 90-minute yoga classes and four 30-minute… Continue reading Psychological Function, Iyengar #Yoga, and Coherent #Breathing A Randomized Controlled Dosing Study
Playing analog #games is associated with reduced declines in #cognitive function: a 68 year longitudinal cohort study
..Our goal was to examine the association between playing games and change in cognitive function from age 11 to age 70, and from age 70 to 79.. Higher frequency of playing games was associated with higher cognitive function at age 70, controlling for age 11 cognitive function, and the majority of this association could not… Continue reading Playing analog #games is associated with reduced declines in #cognitive function: a 68 year longitudinal cohort study
#Illiteracy, #dementia risk, and cognitive trajectories among older adults with low education
..Analyses included 983 adults (≥65 years old, ≤4 years of schooling) who participated in a longitudinal community aging study. Literacy was self-reported (“Did you ever learn to read or write?”).. ..Illiterate participants were almost 3 times as likely to have dementia at baseline compared to literate participants. Among those who did not have dementia at… Continue reading #Illiteracy, #dementia risk, and cognitive trajectories among older adults with low education
Association between Dietary #Selenium Intake and the Prevalence of #Osteoporosis: A Cross-Sectional Study
To examine the correlation between dietary selenium (Se) intake and the prevalence of osteoporosis (OP) in the general middle-aged and older population in China ..Compared with the lowest quartile, the energy intake, age, gender and body mass index (BMI)-adjusted odds ratios of OP were 0.72 (95% confidence interval CI 0.55-0.94), 0.72 (95% CI 0.51-1.01) and… Continue reading Association between Dietary #Selenium Intake and the Prevalence of #Osteoporosis: A Cross-Sectional Study
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