The impact of dance activities on the health of persons with Parkinson's disease in Sweden
Gyrling T, Ljunggren M and Karlsson S
The impact of dance activities on the health of persons with Parkinson's disease in Sweden
Gyrling T, Ljunggren M and Karlsson S
Parkinson's disease (PD) is associated with motor and non-motor symptoms that negatively influence the person's quality of life. To reduce illness and increase quality of life, alternative treatments of PD such as dance might be experienced as beneficial. The aim of this study was to explore experiences of how a dance program in Sweden influences perceived physical, social, and emotional wellbeing in persons with PD. A qualitative method with semi-structured interviews and content analysis was used, and 10 participants with variations in age, gender, and how long they had been diagnosed with the disease were interviewed. The results showed that dancing was experienced as improving health, which implied feeling both calmed and excited, getting better sleep, and being able to move with more focus and freedom. The dance program was experienced as a social context through the importance of community, feelings of togetherness, and being able to compare oneself with others. Experiences of self-support included experiencing increased self-esteem and joy, but also a sense of being confirmed and having structure, which gave meaning to everyday life. To reduce illness and increase quality of life in persons with PD, it is important to investigate alternative treatment methods, and this study shows the importance of participating in a dance program in Sweden for the life situation and health of people with PD.
Post-COVID conditions-What practitioners need to know
Waterbury S
Post-COVID conditions-What practitioners need to know
Waterbury S
Up to 80% of patients have symptoms lasting 4-12 weeks or longer post infection with COVID-19. Persistent symptoms can be diverse and may include myalgia, insomnia, mobility issues, hair loss, loss of smell/taste, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, cognitive impairment, and depression. More evidence will be forthcoming regarding long-term COVID-19 sequelae.
Opioid Usage and Pain Control in Benign Oropharyngeal Surgery: An Observational Prospective Study
Stewart M, Mastrolonardo E, Ghias A, Butkus J, Hobelmann K, Zhan T, Dang S, Cognetti D, Rosen D, Boon M and Huntley C
Opioid Usage and Pain Control in Benign Oropharyngeal Surgery: An Observational Prospective Study
Stewart M, Mastrolonardo E, Ghias A, Butkus J, Hobelmann K, Zhan T, Dang S, Cognetti D, Rosen D, Boon M and Huntley C
Little data is available on opioid usage in the adult population for benign oropharyngeal surgery. The objective here is to evaluate opioid prescribing patterns, opioid consumption, and patient pain patterns following benign oropharyngeal surgery, specifically tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy alone, and expansion sphincter pharyngoplasty.
Pathways of Microcirculatory Endothelial Dysfunction in OSA: A Comprehensive ex-vivo Evaluation in Human Tissue
Gavrilin MA, Porter K, Samouilov A and Khayat RN
Pathways of Microcirculatory Endothelial Dysfunction in OSA: A Comprehensive ex-vivo Evaluation in Human Tissue
Gavrilin MA, Porter K, Samouilov A and Khayat RN
The mechanism and markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remain unknown. The microcirculation is the site of early changes in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients who are free of CVD risk.
Trends in the Use of Benzodiazepines, Z-Hypnotics, and Serotonergic Drugs Among US Women and Men Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Milani SA, Raji MA, Chen L and Kuo YF
Trends in the Use of Benzodiazepines, Z-Hypnotics, and Serotonergic Drugs Among US Women and Men Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Milani SA, Raji MA, Chen L and Kuo YF
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated mitigation measures have disrupted access to psychiatric medications, particularly for women.
Video-polysomnography procedures for diagnosis of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and the identification of its prodromal stages: Guidelines from the International RBD Study Group
Cesari M, Heidbreder A, St Louis EK, Sixel-Döring F, Bliwise DL, Baldelli L, Bes F, Fantini ML, Iranzo A, Knudsen-Heier S, Mayer G, McCarter S, Nepozitek J, Pavlova M, Provini F, Santamaria J, Sunwoo JS, Videnovic A, Högl B, Jennum P, Christensen JAE, Stefani A and
Video-polysomnography procedures for diagnosis of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and the identification of its prodromal stages: Guidelines from the International RBD Study Group
Cesari M, Heidbreder A, St Louis EK, Sixel-Döring F, Bliwise DL, Baldelli L, Bes F, Fantini ML, Iranzo A, Knudsen-Heier S, Mayer G, McCarter S, Nepozitek J, Pavlova M, Provini F, Santamaria J, Sunwoo JS, Videnovic A, Högl B, Jennum P, Christensen JAE, Stefani A and
Video-polysomnography (v-PSG) is essential for diagnosing rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD). Although there are current American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards to diagnose RBD, several aspects need to be addressed to achieve harmonization across sleep centers. Prodromal RBD is a stage in which symptoms and signs of evolving RBD are present, but do not yet meet established diagnostic criteria for RBD. However, the boundary between prodromal and definite RBD is still unclear. As a common effort of the Neurophysiology Working Group of the International RBD Study Group, this manuscript addresses the need for comprehensive and unambiguous v-PSG recommendations to diagnose RBD and identify prodromal RBD. These include: (1) standardized v-PSG technical settings; (2) specific considerations for REM sleep scoring; (3) harmonized methods for scoring REM sleep without atonia; (4) consistent methods to analyze video and audio recorded during v-PSGs and to classify movements and vocalizations; (5) clear v-PSG guidelines to diagnose RBD and identify prodromal RBD. Each section follows a common template: The current recommendations and methods are presented, their limitations are outlined, and new recommendations are described. Finally, future directions are presented. These v-PSG recommendations are intended for both practicing clinicians and researchers. Classification and quantification of motor events, RBD episodes and vocalizations are however intended for research purposes only. These v-PSG guidelines will allow collection of homogeneous data, providing objective v-PSG measures and making future harmonized multicentric studies and clinical trials possible.
The association of the quality of sleep with proinflammatory cytokine profile in inflammatory bowel disease patients
Sobolewska-Włodarczyk A, Włodarczyk M, Talar M, Wiśniewska-Jarosińska M, Gąsiorowska A and Fichna J
The association of the quality of sleep with proinflammatory cytokine profile in inflammatory bowel disease patients
Sobolewska-Włodarczyk A, Włodarczyk M, Talar M, Wiśniewska-Jarosińska M, Gąsiorowska A and Fichna J
The role of circadian rhythm abnormalities in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains relatively unknown. The aim of this study was to identify the inflammatory cytokine profile in the IBD patients and its relationship with the quality of sleep.
The Association between Sleep and Psychological Distress among New York City Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Diaz F, Cornelius T, Bramley S, Venner H, Shaw K, Dong M, Pham P, McMurry CL, Cannone DE, Sullivan AM, Lee SAJ, Schwartz JE, Shechter A and Abdalla M
The Association between Sleep and Psychological Distress among New York City Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Diaz F, Cornelius T, Bramley S, Venner H, Shaw K, Dong M, Pham P, McMurry CL, Cannone DE, Sullivan AM, Lee SAJ, Schwartz JE, Shechter A and Abdalla M
Healthcare workers (HCWs) treating patients with COVID-19 report psychological distress. We examined whether disturbed sleep was associated with psychological distress in New York City (NYC) HCWs during the initial peak of the COVID-19 pandemic (April-May 2020).
Improving consistency and accuracy of neonatal amplitude-integrated electroencephalography
Tsoi K, Yam KKM, Cheung HM, Ma TPY, So KW, Fung ELW and Lam HS
Improving consistency and accuracy of neonatal amplitude-integrated electroencephalography
Tsoi K, Yam KKM, Cheung HM, Ma TPY, So KW, Fung ELW and Lam HS
To improve the utilization of amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) in a neonatal unit by improving aEEG documentation, aEEG knowledge and pattern recognition ability of neonatal staff.
Short-term Effects of Randomized Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Female Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Chang YC, Yeh TL, Chang YM and Hu WY
Short-term Effects of Randomized Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Female Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Chang YC, Yeh TL, Chang YM and Hu WY
Patients with breast cancer usually experience depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue, pain, poor sleep quality, and low quality of life after their cancer treatment. Some studies used mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) interventions for reducing these symptoms; however, the results are conflicting.
