A5103228076- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Biomedical and Chemical Research
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Music Therapy and Health
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
Trinity College Dublin
2023-2024
Vital Strategies
2024
Temple University
2024
Kliniken Essen-Mitte
2004-2017
University of Duisburg-Essen
2006-2017
Medical University of Vienna
2010-2012
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
2011
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
2011
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
2011
Essen University Hospital
2009
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the effectiveness mindfulness-based stress reduction (mbsr) cognitive therapy (mbct) in patients with breast cancer.The medline, Cochrane Library, embase, cambase, PsycInfo databases were screened through November 2011. search strategy combined keywords for mbsr mbct cancer. Randomized controlled trials (rcts) comparing or control conditions cancer included. Two authors independently used risk bias tool selected studies. Study...
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of different doses gabapentin (GBP) on cognitive function in treated epileptic patients. METHODS: Twenty seven patients with refractory partial seizures commenced a double blind, dose ranging, placebo controlled, crossover study adjuvant GBP. Each treatment phase lasted three months, during which GBP or matched was increased stepwise at intervals four weeks (1200 mg/day, 1800 and 2400 mg/day daily doses). Psychomotor memory testing carried out end each week...
Background The frequent prescribing of psychotropics and high prevalence polypharmacy among older adults with intellectual disabilities require close monitoring. Aims To describe change in prevalence, predictors health outcomes psychotropic use during the four waves (2009/2010, 2013/2014, 2016/2017, 2019/2020) Intellectual Disability Supplement to Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (IDS-TILDA). Method Eligible participants were (≥40 years) who participated all IDS-TILDA reported medication...
Background and purpose Several small retrospective studies have observed that patients with a purely ocular manifestation of myasthenia gravis (MG) are significantly less likely to convert generalized disease when treated early on corticosteroids. However, given the limited number reported in literature these findings still remain controversial. Methods In order increase published cases, we performed analysis 44 newly diagnosed MG who were subsequently either corticosteroids or received no...
Mouse units (mU) are used for quantification of the biological activity botulinum A and B toxin preparations. However, in human tissue, mU values between preparations not equivalent lack clarity concerning efficacy safety remains with regard to their respective potencies, duration drug effect diffusion qualities.To compare short-term long-term effects Botox(®) (BOT; Allergan Inc., Irvine, CA, U.S.A.) Neurobloc(®)/Myobloc(®) (NBC; Solstice Neurosciences Malvern, PA, different doses dilutions...
This paper describes the development of a new scale for assessment epilepsy in people with learning disabilities. The was developed and validated consultation principal carers, reflects their concerns about seizures, impact treatment. Further testing revealed high internal consistency, testretest reliability robust factor structure. can be completed 5-10 min may useful as an outcome measure both clinical practice research trials.
Health-Related Control Belief and Quality of Life in Chronically Ill Patients after a Behavioral Intervention an Integrative Medicine Clinic – Observational Study Background: In 1999 the for Internal was founded Essen as regular part German inpatient health care system. medicine (standard internal medicine, evidence-based complementary alternative combined with intensified lifestyle modification) aims to help patients chronic illness cope their condition more effectively achieve...
To assess the utility of Idexx ProCyte Dx® haematology analyser for assessing total nucleated cell count and differential counts in canine cerebrospinal fluid.Seventy-three client-owned dogs undergoing investigations pyrexia and/or neurological signs were prospectively included. Cerebrospinal fluid samples assessed using an results compared to those obtained with external laboratory reference standard.The performed good sensitivity (92.6%) moderate specificity (67.4%) when standard....
Background Arterial stiffness has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in some patient populations. Objectives The aims this study were to investigate (1) whether there is association between arterial stiffness, as measured by the Mobil-O-Graph, and for CVD a population individuals intellectual disability (2) can predict CVD. Methods This cross-sectional included 58 who participated wave 4 Intellectual Disability Supplement Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging...
Abstract Background Medication data are a valuable resource in epidemiological studies. As the most common collection method of medication is self‐report, it important to understand accuracy this comparison with other methods such as dispensing records. The aim study was compare agreement between two different sources older adults intellectual disability (ID). Methods Self‐report were gathered from Intellectual Disability Supplement Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing and linked national...
Gender-based violence (GBV), including domestic violence, honor killings, and dowry deaths, represents one of the most extreme forms against women. These deaths are often misclassified as accidents or suicides due to societal biases, leading underreporting obscuring true impact GBV on women's mortality.
Background: Foot problems are common among rheumatology patients and contribute significantly to disability. Even minor like corns callosities more prevalent than normal population lead considerable discomfort. Previous studies have revealed inadequacies in basic foot health services highlighted regional variation provision. We performed a region wide survey provide up-to-date data on this under-resourced area of services. Methods: A cross-sectional online was conducted using questionnaire...
s and Programme: EUROANAESTHESIA 2011: The European Anaesthesiology Congress: Intensive Care Medicine
Messungen des Äthylglukuronid, eines Ethanolmetabolits, im Urin, erwiesen sich in eigenen Studien (Erim et al 2007) als zuverlässiger Indikator Trinkverhaltens vor der Transplantation. Wir untersuchten folgenden Studie, welchem Masse Patienten nach einer Lebertransplantation ihren Alkoholkonsum wiederaufnehmen und welche psychischen Faktoren mit dem Rezidiv zusammenhängen.