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Characterizing stress during animal interaction: a focus on the human endocrine response during equine-assisted services

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023
Repeated stresses applied to the rider may contribute to the documented physical and psychosocial outcomes from equine-assisted services. In this brief review, a summary of neuroendocrine markers of stress, including immunoglobulin A, serotonin, cortisol,
Brandon R. Rigby, Brandon R. Rigby
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Clinical, Histopathological, and Molecular Characterization of Pediatric MN1::ZNF341‐Associated Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A lethal round‐cell malignancy with an MN1::ZNF341 fusion has recently been reported in three infants. Here, we describe four further tumors, three in newborns (including monozygotic twins), and one in an adolescent. Detailed clinical, radiological, and histopathological data differentiate these tumors from their main mimics, neuroblastoma and
Thomas R. W. Oliver, Dyanne Rampling, Barbara Walkowiak, Nathaniel D. Anderson, Manas Dave, Henry Lee‐Six, Sadie Baskind, Pooja Balasubramanian, Glenn Anderson, Conor Parks, Toochi Ogbonnah, Emilia R. Robertson, Simon Hannam, Rohan Verma, John C. Achermann, Liina Palm, Neil Sebire, Thomas Jacques, Tom Watson, Carryl Dryden, Karin Straathof, Mette Jorgensen, Olga Slater, Sam Behjati, Sarita Depani, J. Ciaran Hutchinson   +25 more
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INTEGRATING ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY INTO SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEMS OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES

Social work and social education
The article provides a theoretical generalization and substantiates the possibilities of integrating animal-assisted therapy into the system of social services at the level of territorial communities. The current state of development of animal-assisted therapy as an innovative approach to social rehabilitation and socialization of vulnerable population
Iryna Sopivnyk, Ruslan Sopivnyk
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Exploring the Social Reinforcing Value of Brushing in Equine-Assisted Services: A Comparative Study with Food Reinforcement

Human-Animal Interactions, 2023
Brushing is one of the most common human-horse interactions in Equine-Assisted Services (EAS). Previous research has shown both positive and negative effects of brushing on horses’ behavior and physiological states.
Katy Schroeder, Megan Arant, Cameron Hekkert, Alexandra Protopopova   +3 more
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Bridging the Gap in Neuroblastoma Care: Consensus‐Based Statements With Recommendations for Improved Patient and Caregiver Experiences

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neuroblastoma's complex, heterogeneous biology poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, often requiring caregivers to absorb complex information and participate in time‐sensitive decisions. However, caregivers often feel unprepared to evaluate options.
Vickie Buenger, Joseph Bauer, Jennifer Diamond, Maggie Fader, Shae Hansen, Jacqueline M. Kraveka, Johanna Schoen, Amber Shearer, Dena Sherwood   +8 more
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Dog-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health Care: A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Patients with Intellectual Disabilities

European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education
(1) Background: Dog-assisted therapy (DAT) is an experiential intervention to promote psychological, physical, and social functioning in children and adults.
Anke van Schooten, Nienke Peters-Scheffer, Marie-José Enders-Slegers, Inge Verhagen, Robert Didden   +4 more
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Mapping Childhood Cancer Care Services in Oceania: Methodological Lessons From the SIOP Global Mapping Programme

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The International Paediatric Oncology Society Global Mapping Programme aims to collect data on global paediatric oncology services by continent, with Africa and Latin America completed. This study reports on the methodology and lessons learned for Oceania, a unique continent with resource disparity across countries, multiple small island ...
Trisha Soosay Raj, Christy Noble, Amy Gray, Daniel C. Moreira, Jennifer Lowe, Maite Gorostegui, Gwenda Anga, Andrew Soma, Milena Lay Dos Santos, Siobhan Cross, Erin Luttrell, Michael Sullivan, Julie Cayrol, Julia Challinor, Neil Ranasinghe, Jordana McLoone, Claire E. Wakefield   +16 more
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Development and Implementation of a Disease‐Targeted Storybook as a Clinical Tool for Children With Acute Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Although significant progress has been made in childhood leukemia survival, healthcare providers, and caregivers often face challenges in explaining this disease to patients. Disease‐targeted storybooks have been proposed as a tool to facilitate the understanding of diagnoses and treatment.
Nutvipha Ummartyotin, Usanarat Anurathapan, Rawiwan Roongpraiwan, Potchanee Dandamrongrak, Siriporn Nakhonchai, Pawin Numthavaj, Vilawan Chirdkiatgumchai   +6 more
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Well-Being Indicators in Autistic Children and Therapy Dogs During a Group Intervention: A Pilot Study

Animals
Animal-assisted services (AAS) have been shown in multiple studies to improve a range of human psychological and physical health benefits. The aim of this pilot study is to investigate simultaneously two psycho-physiological indicators of the valence of ...
Viviana Orsola Giuliano, Luigi Sacchettino, Alina Simona Rusu, Davide Ciccarelli, Valentina Gazzano, Martina de Cesare, Michele Visone, Vincenzo Mizzoni, Francesco Napolitano, Danila d’Angelo   +9 more
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Animal‐Assisted Activities With Therapy Dogs in Pediatric Oncology: A Multicenter Survey of the Current Status, Implementation, and Challenges in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Animal‐assisted activities (AAAs) with therapy dogs have shown positive effects on patient well‐being and quality of life in various areas of medicine, including pediatric oncology. However, research on this topic is limited. The aim of this study is to present the current status of AAA in pediatric oncology in Germany, Austria, and
Jan‐Marius Wedig, Birgit Burkhardt, Christof M. Kramm, Kira Ostermann, Sarah C. Goretzki, Uta Dirksen, Nico Kurpiers, Michael M. Schündeln   +7 more
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