Psychosocial Interventions Improve Intimate Life and Well-Being for Women with Gynecological Cancer Women affected by gynecological cancer face major challenges that often go beyond purely medical aspects. Treatments, which are long and grueling, can lead to significant physical side effects, as well as deep psychological difficulties. Among these are a distorted self-image, lowered self-esteem, sleep… Continue reading Psychosocial Interventions Improve Intimate Life and Well-Being for Women with Gynecological Cancer
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Families Facing a Rare and Little-Known Neurodegenerative Disease
Families Facing a Rare and Little-Known Neurodegenerative Disease Families Facing a Rare and Little-Known Neurodegenerative Disease An extremely rare neurodegenerative disease affects children and adults worldwide, causing a progressive loss of motor, cognitive, and communication abilities. This condition, caused by genetic abnormalities, leads to deterioration of the central and peripheral nervous systems, often reducing life… Continue reading Families Facing a Rare and Little-Known Neurodegenerative Disease
Psychiatric hospitalisations linked to alcohol mainly affect men and rural areas
Psychiatric hospitalisations linked to alcohol mainly affect men and rural areas Psychiatric hospitalisations linked to alcohol mainly affect men and rural areas. Between 2015 and 2024, nearly 6% of admissions to psychiatric units in Ireland were alcohol-related, with a striking feature: two-thirds of these hospitalisations involved readmissions. These figures reveal a phenomenon known as the… Continue reading Psychiatric hospitalisations linked to alcohol mainly affect men and rural areas
Work remains a challenge for people with severe psychiatric disorders in Spain
Work remains a challenge for people with severe psychiatric disorders in Spain In Spain, people suffering from schizophrenia or bipolar disorder still face major difficulties in accessing employment. A recent analysis reveals that, despite limited progress between 2018 and 2023, their situation remains much less favorable than that of individuals with other health problems. In… Continue reading Work remains a challenge for people with severe psychiatric disorders in Spain
How workshops and activities help people with intellectual disabilities thrive in their community
How workshops and activities help people with intellectual disabilities thrive in their community Fully integrating into social life and actively participating in one’s community is a fundamental right for everyone. Yet, many people with intellectual disabilities still feel left out. Recent research conducted in Australia shows that it is possible to change this reality by… Continue reading How workshops and activities help people with intellectual disabilities thrive in their community
Can weight-related stigma be reduced in healthcare and support programs?
Can weight-related stigma be reduced in healthcare and support programs? People who are overweight or obese often face negative attitudes and discriminatory behaviors due to their physical appearance. These experiences, especially in medical settings and support programs, can harm their mental and physical health. Sometimes, they even avoid seeking care for fear of being judged… Continue reading Can weight-related stigma be reduced in healthcare and support programs?
Does air pollution at school differently affect memory and language in girls and boys?
Does air pollution at school differently affect memory and language in girls and boys? Children exposed to air pollution at school may experience impaired cognitive abilities, with notable differences between girls and boys. Recent research conducted with 286 preschool-aged children reveals that certain pollutants in ambient air are associated with poorer working memory and verbal… Continue reading Does air pollution at school differently affect memory and language in girls and boys?
Do Children with OCD Fare Better in the Long Term with Therapy or Medication After an Initial Failure?
Do Children with OCD Fare Better in the Long Term with Therapy or Medication After an Initial Failure? Obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents can cause significant distress and severely disrupt their daily lives. When cognitive behavioral therapy, considered the first recommended treatment, does not yield the expected results, what should be done next? Recent… Continue reading Do Children with OCD Fare Better in the Long Term with Therapy or Medication After an Initial Failure?
Do Diabetes and Obesity Medications Increase Excessive Sleepiness?
Do Diabetes and Obesity Medications Increase Excessive Sleepiness? A recent analysis reveals that medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity may promote excessive sleepiness in some patients. These treatments, which work by mimicking a natural hormone that regulates blood sugar and appetite, are increasingly prescribed for their metabolic and cardiovascular benefits. However, their… Continue reading Do Diabetes and Obesity Medications Increase Excessive Sleepiness?
Do the sequelae of COVID-19 vary according to the profiles of hospitalized patients?
Do the sequelae of COVID-19 vary according to the profiles of hospitalized patients? The long-term consequences of a COVID-19 infection remain poorly understood and highly variable from person to person. Some continue to suffer from physical and psychological symptoms months after their initial recovery. A recent analysis of 601 former hospitalized patients in Italy reveals… Continue reading Do the sequelae of COVID-19 vary according to the profiles of hospitalized patients?