Triggers for atrial fibrillation. the role of anxiety [PDF]
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most widely recognized arrhythmia. Systemic arterial hypertension, diabetes, obesity, heart failure, and valvular heart diseases are major risk factors for the onset and progression of AF.
Ceccacci, Andrea +10 more
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Sleep disorders and anthropometric measures in Chilean university students
Introduction: To compare sleep habits, insomnia and daytime sleepiness in university students according to anthropometrics measures. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on university students using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale,
Samuel Durán-Agüero +2 more
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Teratogenic risk and contraceptive counselling in psychiatric practice: analysis of anticonvulsant therapy [PDF]
<p>Background: Anticonvulsants have been used to manage psychiatric conditions for over 50 years. It is recognised that some, particularly valproate, carbamazepine and lamotrigine, are human teratogens, while others including topiramate require ...
A Basan +23 more
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Management of insomnia in sleep disordered breathing [PDF]
Both obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and chronic insomnia disorder are highly prevalent in the general population. Whilst both disorders may occur together by mere coincidence, it appears that they share clinical features and that they may aggravate each ...
Janssen, Hennie CJP +4 more
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Consensus definitions of 14 severe acute toxic effects for childhood lymphoblastic leukaemia treatment: a Delphi consensus [PDF]
Although there are high survival rates for children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, their outcome is often counterbalanced by the burden of toxic effects.
Attarbaschi, Andishe +20 more
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Objective The purpose of this study was to develop and validate French versions of two questionnaires assessing competitive athletes' sleep: the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS-FR) and the Athlete Sleep Behavior Questionnaire (ASBQ-FR).
Diane Baize +5 more
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Neonatal abstinence syndrome: Pharmacologic strategies for the mother and infant. [PDF]
Opioid use in pregnancy has increased dramatically over the past decade. Since prenatal opioid use is associated with numerous obstetrical and neonatal complications, this now has become a major public health problem.
Davis, Jonathan M. +2 more
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A Practical Application Primer on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia for Medical Residents [PDF]
Introduction: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a well-established nonpharmacological intervention that is the gold standard treatment for insomnia.
Chernyak, Yelena
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The malleable brain: plasticity of neural circuits and behavior: A review from students to students [PDF]
One of the most intriguing features of the brain is its ability to be malleable, allowing it to adapt continually to changes in the environment. Specific neuronal activity patterns drive long-lasting increases or decreases in the strength of synaptic ...
Adeniyi, Philip A. +32 more
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The Contribution of Thalamocortical Core and Matrix Pathways to Sleep Spindles. [PDF]
Sleep spindles arise from the interaction of thalamic and cortical neurons. Neurons in the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN) inhibit thalamocortical neurons, which in turn excite the TRN and cortical neurons.
Cash, Sydney S +2 more
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