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Reported patterns of vaping to support long-term abstinence from smoking: a c...
Abstract Background E-cigarettes are the most popular aid to smoking cessation attempts in England and the USA. This research examined associations between e-cigarette device... -
Is mid-life social participation associated with cognitive function at age 50...
Abstract Background Some studies have indicated that social engagement is associated with better cognitive outcomes. This study aimed to investigate associations between... -
Prevalence and characteristics of older adults with a persistent death wish w...
Abstract Background Some older persons develop a persistent death wish without being severely ill, often referred to as “completed life” or “tiredness of life”. In the... -
Prenatal influenza vaccination rescues impairments of social behavior and lam...
Abstract Background Prenatal infection is a substantial risk factor for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism in offspring. We have previously reported that influenza... -
Acupuncture as an intervention to reduce alcohol dependency: a systematic rev...
Abstract Background Acupuncture has been widely used as a treatment for alcohol dependence. An updated and rigorously conducted systematic review is needed to establish the... -
Erythropoietin as an add-on treatment for cognitive side effects of electroco...
Abstract Background Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most effective treatment for severe depression, but its use is impeded by its cognitive side effects. Novel treatments... -
Factors that influence the sustainability of structured allied health journal...
Abstract Background Structured journal clubs are a widely used tool to promote evidence-based practice in health professionals, however some journal clubs (JC) are more... -
The pre-synaptic vesicle protein synaptotagmin is a novel biomarker for Alzhe...
Abstract Background Synaptic degeneration is a central pathogenic event in Alzheimer’s disease that occurs early during the course of disease and correlates with cognitive... -
Women’s views and experiences of two alternative consent pathways for partici...
Abstract Background The Cord Pilot Trial compared alternative policies for timing of cord clamping at very preterm birth at eight UK hospitals. In addition to standard written... -
Adjustment with aphasia after stroke: study protocol for a pilot feasibility ...
Abstract Background Despite the high prevalence of mood problems after stroke, evidence on effective interventions particularly for those with aphasia is limited. There is a... -
Including non-concurrent control patients in the analysis of platform trials:...
Abstract Background Platform trials allow adding new experimental treatments to an on-going trial. This feature is attractive to practitioners due to improved efficiency.... -
Number of natural teeth, denture use and mortality in Chinese elderly: a popu...
Abstract Background The associations between the number of natural teeth/denture use and all-cause mortality remain unclear due to lake of investigation for the potential... -
Transforming manufacturing to be ‘good for planet and people’, through enabli...
Abstract Background The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals remind us of the urgent need for every business to operate in ways that are good for planet and people.... -
Long-term follow-up after scleral lens fixation in patients with Marfan syndrome
Abstract Background The dislocation of the crystalline lens is a common finding in patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS). Scleral intraocular lens (IOL) fixation is an accepted... -
Comparative analyses of the in vivo induction and transmission of α-synuclein...
Abstract α-synuclein (αS) is the major component of several types of brain pathological inclusions that define neurodegenerative diseases termed synucleinopathies. Central... -
A live-online mindfulness-based intervention for children living with epileps...
Abstract Background Epilepsy extends far beyond seizures; up to 80% of children with epilepsy (CWE) may have comorbid cognitive or mental health problems, and up to 50% of... -
The impact of MTHFR 677C → T risk knowledge on changes in folate intake: find...
© 2016 The Author(s). Open Access: This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License... -
Pharmacy employees’ involvement in safeguarding persons with dementia who use...
Abstract Background Community-dwelling persons with dementia commonly use dietary supplements (DS), often without receiving help with the administration. Patient safety is a... -
Altered functional connectivity of the nucleus accumbens subdivisions in amph...
Abstract Background The growing abuse of amphetamine-type stimulants leads to new challenges to human health. A possible addiction mechanism has been proposed by altered... -
A description of sleep behaviour in healthy late pregnancy, and the accuracy ...
Abstract Background The importance of maternal sleep and its contribution to maternal and fetal health during pregnancy is increasingly being recognised. However, the ability to...
