scholarly journals Photobiomodulation, Depression, Anxiety, and Cognition

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-42
Author(s):  
Ray Marks
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Photobiomodulation Therapy ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Narrative Form ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Current Topic ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Laser Treatments ◽  
Global Concern

Background Anxiety and depression are key barriers to healthy aging and greatly heighten the risk for many negative health issues that seriously impact life quality. Aim This mini review examines the potential of low level laser treatments or photobiomodulation therapy for ameliorating severe anxiety and depression in older adults. Methods and Procedures Articles that adressed the current topic of interest extracted from PUBMED and Google Scholar were carefully and presented in narrative form. Results Photobiomodulation therapy appears to be a safe efficacious modality for ameliorating various degrees of anxiety and depression and for improving cognition, and is supported by several well established mechanisms of action at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels. Conclusion More research to examine who might benefit most from this form of therapy, and in what respect in this area of growing global concern and few intervention options is strongly warranted.

scholarly journals Aging and Positive Psychology

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-56
Author(s):  
Ray Marks
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Narrative Form ◽  
Active Approach ◽  
Current Topic

Background Aging, a state often associated with poor emotional health status greatly impedes life quality and independence for many. Aim This mini review examines the potential of the concept of positive psychology as an active approach to fostering successful or more successful, rather than suboptimal aging. Methods and Procedures Articles that addressed the current topic of interest and were located in the PUBMED, Medline, Web of Science, PsycINFO and Google Scholar electronic data bases were carefully sought and analyzed and presented in narrative form. Results Various forms of positive psychology appear to provide a safe efficacious evidence based approach for purposes of ameliorating various degrees of anxiety and depression and for improving cognition, life quality, and health well-being in diverse subgroups of older adults Conclusion More research to examine who might benefit most from this highly promising form of intervention, and in what respect appears to have considerable merit in light of the growing populations of older adults and few intervention options to help them to age optimally and as successfully as possible.

scholarly journals Premature Ejaculation in Urban Malaysian Population: The Associations between Erectile Dysfunction(ED), Anxiety and Depression

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamini Arasalingam ◽  
Hatta Sidi ◽  
Ng Chong Guan ◽  
Srijit Das ◽  
Marhani Midin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Clinical Diagnosis ◽  
Premature Ejaculation ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Dsm V ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Both premature ejaculation(PE) and erectile dysfunction(ED) are prevalent sexual health disorders that have been inadequately investigated in Malaysia, a multiethnic and conservative nation.The objective of the study was to study the relationship between PE and ED, and other common mental health issues, i.e. anxiety and depression in Malaysian urban population. Methods: The diagnosis for PE was established by clinical diagnosis using DSM-5 and ISSM definition criteria for PE, whereas a diagnosis of ED was established by the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire. Anxiety and depression levels were detected from the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Results: Based on DSM-V and ISSM clinical diagnosis for PE, the prevalence of PE was found to be 25%. Erectile dysfunction (p = 0.035, OR = 3.315, 95% CI 1.088, 10.103) and severe anxiety (p = 0.020, OR = 7.656, 95% CI 1.383, 42.396) significantly predicted presence of PE. Conclusion: There was a strong association between PE and ED and between PE and anxiety. Routine examination for PE in male patients should address the issue and the management of both ED and anxiety among PE patients, especially in an urban Malaysian clinical and medical care setting.

scholarly journals Oncological-Therapy Related Oral Mucositis as an Interdisciplinary Problem—Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2464
Author(s):  
Aida Kusiak ◽  
Barbara Alicja Jereczek-Fossa ◽  
Dominika Cichońska ◽  
Daniela Alterio
Keyword(s):  
Oral Mucositis ◽  
Mucosal Injury ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Cancer Treatments ◽  
Toxic Side Effect ◽  
Professional Management ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Coating Agents ◽  
Hygiene Education

Oral mucositis is a toxic side effect of non-surgical cancer treatments: chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which strongly impair quality of life and can not only cause strong pain, but also lead to problems with basic physiological needs as eating and swallowing. Development of oral mucositis is associated with type, dosage, and schedule of radiation or chemotherapy and other factors related to patients. Management of oral mucositis is a valid problem, requiring topical application of anesthetics, coating agents, cryotherapy, low level laser therapy, pharmacological methods as usage of keratinocyte growth factors, supplementation of vitamins, and a proper diet. Another approach to oral mucositis measurement includesphotobiomodulation, which brings analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.Although oral mucositis is a general health issues, the role of proper dental care is essential. It should include elimination of all potential sources of mucosal injury and microorganisms inhabiting theoral cavity through oral hygiene education, professional management ofdental plaque, and treatment of the caries and periodontium, which are necessary to reduce the risk of inflammation in the oral cavity. This paper describes the possibilities of monitoring oral mucositis, taking into account the latest therapeutic achievements.

A Test of the Differential Involvement Hypothesis

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Unnever ◽  
Akwasi Owusu-Bempah ◽  
Rustu Deryol
Keyword(s):  
African Americans ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Racial Groups ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Criminal Involvement ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Differential Involvement ◽  
Binomial Models

This research draws on longitudinal data from the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods (PHDCN) to examine whether African Americans report more trouble with the police than Latinos, Whites, and members of other racial groups after controlling for self-reported offending and other covariates. We tested whether the average self-reports of trouble with the police varied across the neighborhood clusters included within the PHDCN and generated a series of negative binomial models to assess whether African Americans self-reported more trouble with the police than others. The results generated from the unconditional hierarchical model showed that the average self-reports of trouble with the police did not significantly vary across the neighborhoods. The negative binomial results indicate that African Americans report significantly more trouble with the police while controlling for the respondents’ levels of offending, level of impulsivity, levels of anxiety and depression, gang membership, their family’s criminal involvement, whether they or their parents had serious mental health issues, the respondents’ current and expected economic conditions, their racial affinity, as well as other individual characteristics.

Effects of Adolescent Sport Practice on Health Outcomes of Adult Amateur Endurance Cyclists: Adulthood Is Not Too Late to Start

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 876-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Munguia-Izquierdo ◽  
Carmen Mayolas-Pi ◽  
Carlos Peñarrubia-Lozano ◽  
Federico Paris-Garcia ◽  
Javier Bueno-Antequera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Training Status ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Training Performance ◽  
Sport Practice

Background: We investigated the effects of adolescent sport practice on the training, performance, and health outcomes of adult amateur endurance cyclists and compared health outcomes of 3 adult groups: amateur endurance cyclists who practiced sports during adolescence, amateur endurance cyclists who did not practice sports during adolescence, and inactive individuals. Methods: In 859 (751 men and 108 women) adult cyclists and 718 inactive subjects (307 men and 411 women), we examined adolescent sport practice, current training status, quality of life, quality of sleep, anxiety and depression, and cardiometabolic risk: body mass index, physical activity, physical fitness, adherence to Mediterranean diet, and alcohol and tobacco consumption. Results: Independent of gender, no significant differences in training, performance, or health outcomes were observed between amateur endurance cyclists who practiced sports during adolescence and those who did not. Independent of gender, cyclists reported significantly better health outcomes than inactive individuals in all variables, except depression. Conclusions: Training, performance, and health outcomes did not differ between adult amateur endurance cyclists who practiced sports during adolescence and those who did not, but their health outcomes were significantly improved compared with inactive individuals, except for depression.

scholarly journals Mental Health Issues in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island: Findings From the Healthy Aging Data Reports

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 95-95
Author(s):  
Taylor Jansen ◽  
Richard Chunga ◽  
Chae Man Lee ◽  
Shuangshuang Wang ◽  
Haowei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Abstract Mental health issues in older adults are prevalent, yet often undetected or untreated and can contribute to poor physical health, increased disability, and higher mortality rates. The current study describes state and local community rates of mental health indicators of older adults 65+ in MA, NH, and RI. Data sources used to calculate rates were: the American Community Survey (2009-2013 RI, 2012-2016 MA and NH), the Medicare Current Beneficiary Summary File (2012-2013 RI, 2015 MA and NH), and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2012-2014 RI, 2013-2015 MA, and 2014-2016 NH). Small area estimation techniques were used to calculate age-sex adjusted community rates for more than 150 health indicators. This research examines disparities in rates for 3 mental health indicators depression, self-reported poor mental health, and self-reported poor/fair health status. Depression rates: MA 31.5% (19.91-48.82%), RI 30% (19.7-38.5%), and NH 28.8% (18.26-40.56%). Self-reported poor mental health: RI 7.5% (4.8-12.5%), MA 7.0% (2.10-16.59%), and NH 6.9% (3.42-10.13%). Self-reported fair/poor health: RI 20.4% (8.6-38.8%), MA 18.0%, (7.2-34.38%), and NH 16.5% (13.31-21.60%). Results showed variability in rates across states. MA had the highest rates of depression, the greatest differences in rates, and access to the most mental health providers. RI had the highest community rates for poor physical and mental health, and the highest percentage of residents age 85+. Understanding the distribution of community rates makes disparities evident, and may help practitioners and policymakers to allocate resources to areas of highest need. Research funded by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation.

scholarly journals Stress, anxiety, and depression in patients with vitiligo

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwa Abd El Malk Nasser ◽  
Samar Mohamed Raggi El Tahlawi ◽  
Zahra Abbas Abdelfatah ◽  
Mohamed Ramadan Soltan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

Abstract Background Vitiligo has a significant effect on patients’ quality of life; they feel stigmatized and disturbed by their condition. A lot of vitiligo patients, according to reports, suffer from psychological disturbances. The aim of the study is to find the relation between vitiligo and stress, anxiety, and depression and to measure how vitiligo affects the quality of life index. This study included 50 vitiligo patients and 50 matched healthy control groups. All patients were assessed by the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) to determine the severity of anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scale to evaluate their quality of life while the control group underwent only the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale. Results The prevalence of stress was 76% (n=38), anxiety was 78% (n=39), and depression was 80% (n=40); the difference was statistically significant between patient group and control group regarding stress, anxiety, and depression. Gender had a significant relationship with stress, anxiety, and depression (p < 0.05) (female affected more than male). Also, there was a statistically significant relation between the degree of vitiligo and anxiety (p < 0.05). Vitiligo has a moderate to very severe effect on the quality of life index. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between stress and feeling of embarrassment from vitiligo and clothes choice. Conclusion Vitiligo is a psychcutaneous disease that does not only affect the patient’s physical status, but also his mental and psychological status.

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