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A Specific Case of Non-Specificity: Longitudinal Effects of Dysfunctional Attitudes on Depressive, Eating Disorder and Aggressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents 

Jan 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2476-1710.jdt-16-1324
Susanne MeiserCorresponding author

An important step in the validation of disorder-specific etiological models is the examination of the predictive specificity of proposed vulnerability factors. It may advance the understanding of the emergence of comorbidity and the identification of at risk-populations for mental disorders. To enha…

Early Detection of Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder by Head and Neck Manifestations

Dec 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-16-1070
Sisi TianCorresponding author

Introduction: Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) is a collection of conditions associated with abnormal proliferation of lymphoid tissues in patients after solid organ transplants (SOT). Its clinical presentations are quite variable and non-specific. Otolaryngological signs and sympt…

Prevalence of Impulse Control Disorders among Adult Filipino Patients with Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease seen at Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center

Oct 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-16-1240
Jan Kristoper P. de GuzmanCorresponding author

Background: Impulse Control Disorders (ICDs) are characterized as pathologicalbehavioral patterns of excess impulsivity which may result as part of the non-motor complications of Parkinson’s disease (PD). These significantly affect the patient’s overall quality of life and have impact on their care…

Vitamin A deficiency Disorders among the Rural Pre-School Children of South India

Feb 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-16-924
Nimmathota ArlappaCorresponding author

Objectives: Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) among the rural pre-school children in India is continues to be a major nutritional problem of public health significance, even after the implementation of national vitamin A prophylaxis programme for more than four decades. The aim of the study was to assess t…

Psychosocial Factors and Comorbidity Associated with Recovery in Bipolar Disorder

Feb 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2476-1710.jdt-15-762
Daniel RapportCorresponding author

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic psychiatric illness impacting patient functioning and quality of life. Medication produces improvement in many patients and remission in some, but there is minimal understanding about why some patients improve and others do not. Our goal was to identify demographic…

The Early Use of Blinding in Therapeutic Clinical Research of Neurological Disorders

Jan 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-15-803
Matthew B. JensenCorresponding author

We sought to identify early uses of blinding in therapeutic clinical trials of neurological disorders by multiple search methods. A 1784 report by Benjamin Franklin and others described the evaluation of the use of Mesmerism to treat neurological and other syndromes including headache and epilepsy,…

A Systematic Review of the use of Bupropion for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Premenopausal Women

Jun 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-14-546
David M. HaasCorresponding author

Objective: To assess the efficacy of bupropion therapy for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women. Methods: A systematic review was performed utilizing the standard databases. Data were abstracted for study quality, characteristics, and outcomes. Due to the small number of studies and lac…

Assessment of Syndemic Inter-relationships between Substance Use, Violence and HIV Risk Among Persons Seeking Emergency Care in Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-26-6137
J. Austin LeeCorresponding author

Introduction Contemporaneous substance abuse, violence and HIV/AIDS risks (SAVA) result in synergistic negative impacts (syndemic effects). Presence of and risks for syndemic SAVA conditions are common among emergency department (ED) patients, however research on these inter-related processes is lim…

Apomorphine Subcutaneous Infusion is More Efficient Than foslevodopa/foscarbidopa Subcutaneous Infusion in the Treatment of Advanced Parkison´s Disease for the Spanish National Health System

May 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-26-6161
J GonzalezCorresponding author

Objectives Motor fluctuations and non-motor disorders not manageable by first-line treatments in advanced Parkinson's disease require continuous dopaminergic stimulation strategies such as subcutaneous infusions of apomorphine (APO) or foslevodopa/foscarbidopa (FLD/FCD). A Budget Impact Analysis (BI…

Acquired Haemophilia: A Case Report and Literature Review

Mar 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-25-5938
Caine ReganCorresponding author

Acquired haemophilia (AHA) is a rare coagulation disorder secondary to autoantibodies against coagulation factor, most commonly factor VIII with potential for life threatening bleeding episodes. We report a case of an 88-year-old female presenting with frank haematuria three weeks after catheter ins…

Investigating Into Artificial Intelligence Trained Algorithms and Their Effectiveness in Addressing Female Infertility

Jan 2026
Kirandeep KaurCorresponding author

Background Female infertility has always been an issue and social stigma in India and it’s not only the matter of physical health of the female but also related to psychological health and the social status of the women. The diagnosis of this problem criterion requires medical symptoms for the condi…

How Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Merges with Hypnotism and Solution- Focused Methods

Dec 2025
Golnaz Darvishzadeh NooshabadiCorresponding author

Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) has proven effective in over 120 outcome studies, particularly for anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. This conceptual paper proposes a theoretical integration of ISTDP with Solution- Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and clinical hypnosis. E…

Proteomic and Genomic Techniques in Medical Research: Applications in Cancer, Diagnostics, and Personalized Medicine

Nov 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2326-0793.jpgr-25-5573
Oghenetega E. ImiruayeCorresponding author

Advancements in proteomic and genomic technologies have transformed molecular biology by enabling comprehensive analysis of biological systems at the molecular level. This literature review explores the evolution, methodologies, and practical applications of key proteomic and genomic techniques. In…

Effectiveness of The Luo Yuan Technique in Patients with Hyperuricemia, Case Report

Oct 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.3070-3360.ijco-25-5740
Laura Patricia Nava GonzálezCorresponding author

Significance This case report describes the alternative management of hyperuricemia through acupuncture using the Luo Yuan technique. Case presentation A 53-year-old Mexican man was diagnosed with secondary hyperuricemia. The patient began to experience arthralgia in the metatarsophalangeal joint of…

Trading on Impulse: The Role of ADHD, Impulsivity, and Gender in Financial Risk and Investment Outcomes

Aug 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.3066-8042.jac-25-5652
Davoud AmiriCorresponding author

Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood is increasingly recognized not only as a psychiatric condition but also as a trait with behavioral and occupational implications—particularly in high-stakes, fast-paced financial environments. Traits such as impulsivity, sensati…

The Relationship Between Abnormal Sleeping Patterns and ADHD

Jan 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.3066-8042.jac-24-5273
Julia DavisCorresponding author

The objective of this focused literature review includes establishing and explaining the high correlation between sleep issues and ADHD. Through a systematic review of sources, a high correlation between sleep issues in those with ADHD was established with multiple theories lending explanation to th…

Assessing the risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in India

Nov 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-24-5271
Rajiv KovilaCorresponding author

Background/Aim Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder characterized by recurrent respiratory disturbances during sleep. Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and obesity exhibit a substantial susceptibility to OSA (23%–86%). People with OSA have a high risk of several comorbid…

COVID-19-Induced Changes in the Fibrin Network of Pulmonary and Renal Microthrombi

Sep 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-1537.ijcv-24-5218
Cesar Luna-RiveroCorresponding author

Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection often causes coagulation disorders that affect highly vascularized organs, such as the lungs and kidneys. Objective The objective of this study was to report the histopathological findings of variations in the fibrin p…

Acute Hypomagnesemia-Induced Cerebellar Down-Beat Nystagmus Syndrome Due to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Case Report

Jul 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-24-5148
Vincenzo MarcelliCorresponding author

Magnesium is essential for the proper functioning of all human cells and is involved in the regulation of neurotransmitter function and neurological function. Acute and chronic hypomagnesemia cause severe neurological symptoms such as neuromuscular irritability, myoclonus, stridor, dysphagia, mainly…

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