Therapeutic options for refractory depression are urgently needed. We conducted a deep brain stimulation (DBS) randomized controlled trial of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST), an extended amygdala structure, and nucleus accumbens (NAc) ...
BACKGROUND: Postoperative anxiety following voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) poses a significant health challenge, with limited telemedicine access and inadequate communication compromising recovery and adherence. Narrative-based interventi...
INTRODUCTION: A growing number of community-dwelling older adults living alone face a range of physical, psychological and social challenges that negatively impact their well-being. Various technologies have been developed to support healthy ageing, ...
BACKGROUND: Sleep insufficiency, driven by modern fast-paced lifestyles, contributes to the accumulation of "sleep debt." Many individuals attempt to compensate through weekend catch-up sleep (WCS). While WCS may temporarily relieve fatigue and enhan...
BACKGROUND: Kinesiophobia and successful aging are key factors affecting quality of life in older adults; kinesiophobia, the fear of movement, can lead to reduced physical activity, while successful aging promotes overall well-being.
The clinical challenges in monitoring high-incidence complications in patients with colostomy after colorectal cancer surgery have led to the development of an intelligent monitoring system based on deep learning and augmented reality technology in t...
Children with disabilities frequently encounter considerable obstacles in acquiring self-care skills, which are vigorous for developing their independence and overall quality of life. The early detection of self-care deficits is important for prompt ...
Parkinson's disease (PD) causes motor, non-motor, and mental health challenges that significantly impact health-related quality of life (HRQoL); however, previous studies relied on subjective assessments. Several factors are associated with poor HRQo...
INTRODUCTION: Motor neuron disease/amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (MND/ALS/ALS) is an incurable disease which leads to muscle weakness that worsens over time. MND/ALS is highly heterogeneous in its presentation, with many people experiencing a rapidly...
OBJECTIVE: Primary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPH), characterised by excessive palm sweating, significantly impacts patients' physiology, psychology, self-esteem, work, life and social interactions. The incidence of depression is higher among PPH patients...
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