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Researchers from a study in the journal "Child Abuse & Neglect" systematically reviewed evidence on childhood verbal abuse, advocating for its clear definition and recognition as a distinct form of maltreatment. Their findings highlight the severe psychological, behavioral, and even neurobiological consequences of verbal abuse across all age groups.
The study examines how various dietary patterns, beyond the Mediterranean diet, influence osteoporosis and fracture risk in older adults, emphasizing the importance of both diet and exercise in bone health. Regional diets, exercise, and consistent research methodologies are critical for comprehensive osteoporosis prevention guidelines.
Background: Mobile mental health applications play a significant role in mental health care to fill gaps in care for mental disorders. Despite the growth in mobile phone apps for mental health conditions, patients’ mental health smartphone application use, perceived usefulness, and future interest in using apps for mental disorders have not been systematically examined. Methods: The authors designed and conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Articles reporting mobile/smartphone ...
Gabapentin 900 mg per day before spine surgery may be an effective and safe option for reducing postsurgical pain and opioid consumption.
Using combined data extracted from 119 studies from 30 countries, Kirsten E. Wiens and colleagues estimate the true burden Vibrio Cholerae positivity.