Stress phenotypes in epilepsy: impact on cognitive functioning and quality of life [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 IntroductionDrug-resistant epilepsy has been proposed as a chronic stress model. Stress can be measured in terms of chronicity (epilepsy duration) and intensity (comorbidities), with depression and anxiety among the most important comorbidities in ...
Judit Catalán-Aguilar +6 more
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Innovative Health and Social Integrated Care Model Effectiveness to Improve Quality Care for Chronic Patients: A Single Group Assignment Clinical Trial [PDF]
International Journal of Integrated Care, 2023 Background: Patients with chronic disease have become one of the major challenges for health and social protection systems in developed countries. Integrated care models (ICM) have demonstrably improved the quality of care of chronic patients.
Ester Gavaldà-Espelta +12 more
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Relationship between childhood stressful events and drug consumption among university students [PDF]
European PsychiatryIntroduction The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential relationship between stressful events experienced in childhood and subsequent toxic substance consumption among university students majoring in Social Education at a Spanish ...
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Alcoholism is the mental health issue that best predicts the mortality of individuals experiencing homelessness. [PDF]
European PsychiatryIntroduction The mortality rate among individuals experiencing homelessness tends to be premature and is linked to mental disorders and chronic diseases.
F. Calvo +4 more
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Prevalence of drug use and substance dependence among university students at the University of Girona [PDF]
European PsychiatryIntroduction This study examines the prevalence of drug use and substance dependence among university students majoring in Social Education at the University of Girona, aiming to comprehend its impact on the mental health of this population ...
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Design of a homelessness-focused suicide prevention program [PDF]
European PsychiatryIntroduction This project proposes a program for the promotion of mental health and prevention of suicidal behavior among individuals experiencing homelessness, with the aim of reducing suicidal ideation and suicide mortality within this vulnerable ...
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Suicidal behavior in homeless population and its relationship with experienced aggressions: A seven-year longitudinal study. [PDF]
European PsychiatryIntroduction Suicide is a serious and complex public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Among the most vulnerable populations are homeless individuals (HIs), whose suicide rate is significantly higher than that of the general ...
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Impact of gender and side of surgery on cognition, affectivity, and quality of life in patients undergoing temporal lobe epilepsy surgery: a prospective cohort study [PDF]
Biology of Sex DifferencesBackground To examine the impact of gender and its interaction with the side of surgery on cognition, affectivity, and quality of life (QOL) in drug-resistant epilepsy, as well as postsurgical changes in these domains.
Irene Cano-López +6 more
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Sex and gender differences in memory in epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Biology of Sex DifferencesBackground Memory impairments are highly prevalent in patients with epilepsy, yet important gaps remain in the understanding of potential sex and gender differences. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to synthesize the available evidence on sex
Paula Tormos-Pons +2 more
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Developing and Testing the Populi Needle Exchange Point Finder: An App to Reduce Harm Associated With Intravenous Drug Consumption Among Homeless and Non-homeless Drug Users [PDF]
Frontiers in Public Health, 2020 The spread of viral infections remains a serious public health problem. People who inject drugs represent one of the highest-risk groups. eHealth and mHealth have been shown to be effective in improving individuals' management of their own health and ...
Fran Calvo +3 more
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