A qualitative study evaluating experiences of a lifestyle intervention in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen suppression therapy [PDF]
BACKGROUND The severe iatrogenic hypogonadal state induced by medical castration used for treatment of prostate cancer is associated with adverse effects including fatigue, increased fracture risk, and a decrease in skeletal muscle function, which ...
Bourke, Liam +5 more
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The clinical link between type D personality and diabetes [PDF]
Introduction: Type D personality consists of a mixture of high levels of negative affectivity and social inhibition, resulting in a stable tendency to experience negative emotions, by inhibiting the expression of these emotions.
Carrozzino, Danilo +4 more
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Which strength and balance activities are safe and efficacious for individuals with specific challenges (osteoporosis, vertebral fractures, frailty, dementia)?: A Narrative review [PDF]
Physical activity guidelines advocate the inclusion of strength and balance activities, twice a week, for adults and older adults, but with caveat that in some individuals there will be certain movements and activities that could lead to adverse events ...
Mavroeidi, Alexandra, Skelton, Dawn A.
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Factors of the Development of Fear of Disease Progression in Patients with Breast Cancer
BACKGROUND: The issue of the influence of psychics on somatic diseases, including cancer, becomes more and more relevant. In cases with cancer, patients face a vital threat, which, in its turn, is manifested as a range of biopsychosocial consequences. AIM: The aim of the study was to reveal the factors of the formation of fear of cancer progression or
Bonkalo, Tatyana I. +4 more
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Inter-hemispheric EEG coherence analysis in Parkinson's disease : Assessing brain activity during emotion processing [PDF]
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is not only characterized by its prominent motor symptoms but also associated with disturbances in cognitive and emotional functioning.
A Ariatti +88 more
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Fear of cancer recurrence and disease progression in long-term prostate cancer survivors after radical prostatectomy: A longitudinal study [PDF]
BackgroundAlthough fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) or disease progression is among the most endorsed unmet needs and concerns of cancer survivors, research on the course of FCR in long‐term survivors is scarce. The objective of this study was to assess longitudinally the prevalence and predictors of FCR in long‐term prostate cancer (PCa) survivors ...
Valentin H. Meissner +7 more
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Experiences of diagnosis, stigma, culpability, and disclosure in male patients with hepatitis C virus: an interpretative phenomenological analysis [PDF]
The current study aimed to explore the lived experience of patients with hepatitis C virus infection. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven male participants living with hepatitis C virus and were analysed using interpretative ...
Adele Dickson +11 more
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Emotion classification in Parkinson's disease by higher-order spectra and power spectrum features using EEG signals: A comparative study [PDF]
Deficits in the ability to process emotions characterize several neuropsychiatric disorders and are traits of Parkinson's disease (PD), and there is need for a method of quantifying emotion, which is currently performed by clinical diagnosis ...
Adolphs R. +24 more
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Objectives: Aim of this study was determining the relationship between burden of care and fear of disease progression in mothers of children with cystic fibrosis. Methodology: 142 mothers of children with cystic fibrosis (CF) participated in this correlational study. Data were collected with sequential method.
Mahnaz Shoghi +3 more
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The Potential Effects of Hormonal Therapy and Stress on the Oral Health of the Transitioning Population [PDF]
Problem: In terms of healthcare, the transgender population is underserved. Unfortunately, these individuals often experience stress related to seeking preventative care and fear discrimination.
Cantwell, Elena G, McClure, Devon
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