Gingival and Periodontal Diseases and Conditions in Children and Adolescents: Consensus Report
ABSTRACT Background The objectives of this Focused Workshop were to update the epidemiology, aetiology, risk factors, diagnosis and management of gingival and periodontal diseases and conditions in children and adolescents, and to explore the applicability of the 2018 Classification in children and adolescents.
Iain Chapple +30 more
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The Interrelated Physiological and Psychological Effects of EcoMeditation [PDF]
This study investigated changes in psychological and physiological markers during a weekend meditation workshop (N = 34). Psychological symptoms of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and happiness were assessed.
Bach, Donna +5 more
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Practitioner Review: Infant mental health meets cell and molecular biology – a look to the future
Background A major research effort in the past two decades has begun to illuminate how experience ‘gets under the skin’ – that is – the cellular and molecular processes that are associated with adversity and resilience. Methods We selectively review three areas of this research: epigenetics, especially DNA methylation, telomere length, and inflammatory
Charles H. Zeanah +3 more
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A Method for Assessing Week-Long Cortisol Output Using a Continuously Worn Sweat Patch
Although sample matrices are available for assessing cortisol output over hours/days (serum, saliva, or urine) or months (hair or nails), there is no current method for measuring integrated cortisol output over a period of 1 week.
Jerrold S. Meyer +2 more
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Relationship of salivary cortisol and anxiety in recurrent aphthous stomatitis
Background and Objectives: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most frequently encountered oral mucosal disorders. Despite extensive amount of research, the etiology of RAS remains unclear. Psychological-emotional factors were considered as
Lakshmi Kavitha Nadendla +3 more
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Impact of different handling styles (good vs. adverse) on growth performance, behavior, and cortisol concentrations in beef cattle [PDF]
Our objective was to determine effects of aggressive handling on growth performance, behavior, and cortisol concentrations in beef calves. Crossbred calves (313 ± 4.7 kg; n = 54; 24 steers, 30 heifers) from a single herd were stratified by gender, body ...
Bauer, Joan +5 more
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Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction, Stress-Related Appraisals, and Dancers’ Cortisol and Anxiety Responses \ud [PDF]
Self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 2000) posits basic psychological need satisfaction (BPNS) as essential for optimal functioning and health. Grounded in this framework, the current study examined the role of BPNS in dancers’ cognitive appraisals ...
Bosch, J. +5 more
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Time‐dependent association between prenatal hair glucocorticoid levels and child behavior problems
Background Child internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems are highly prevalent psychiatric symptoms worldwide, for which maternal prenatal stress is a known risk factor. However, underlying neuroendocrine mechanisms remain largely unclear. We investigated whether maternal hair cortisol (HCC) and cortisone concentration (HCNC) are associated ...
Richard G. Künzel +11 more
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Influence of Exercise Environment on Stress and Affect in Sedentary Adults: A Comparison of Indoor and Natural Environments [PDF]
The national need for increased physical activity, especially among sedentary populations, has been well documented. The need now is for fitness programs to be more effective at encouraging individuals to adopt and maintain a physically active lifestyle.
Snider, Rachel M.
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ABSTRACT Background Nursing students—including those specializing in mental health and psychiatric care—as well as practicing psychiatric nurses frequently experience elevated levels of psychological stress. Such stress can adversely affect their academic performance, overall well‐being, and future professional development.
Pedro García‐Martínez +7 more
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