Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Febe Demedts, Bert Reynvoet, Delphine Sasanguie, Fien Depaepe
Summary: Math anxiety can have negative effects on individuals' mental health and well-being, and is moderately negatively correlated with math achievement. This study found a correlation between state and trait math anxiety, which is independent of the complexity of math tasks. The study also showed that math anxiety is domain-specific and has no predictive value for performance in non-math tasks.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hannah Bryson, Melissa Middleton, Hamidul Huque, Fiona Mensah, Sharon Goldfeld, Anna M. H. Price
Summary: The study found that there was no clear association between mothers' self-reported mental health symptoms and hair cortisol concentrations (HCC), except for high depression symptom severity being related to higher HCC. Limitations of the study include the use of self-reported symptoms measured for the preceding week with HCC capturing average cortisol over three months.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Youqing Yu, Liyun Hua, Xingwang Feng, Yueru Wang, Zongren Yu, Tong Zi, Yajun Zhao, Jingguang Li
Summary: The study found that math-specific grit may mediate the relationship between math anxiety and math achievement, with math-specific grit showing more value in predicting math success than domain-general grit.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed M. Megreya, Ahmed A. Al-Emadi, Ahmed A. Moustafa
Summary: This study examined the psychometric properties of an Arabic version of the modified-Abbreviated Math Anxiety Scale (m-AMAS) and gender differences in math anxiety in Qatar. The study found that the m-AMAS has a two-factor structure with good reliabilities, and its measurement invariance was established across girls and boys in different grades. Math anxiety was positively correlated with science anxiety, test anxiety, and general anxiety, and was negatively associated with math achievement. Girls showed higher levels of math anxiety than boys. These findings suggest a cross-cultural similarity in the construct of math anxiety.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Efrat Barel, Shosh Shahrabani, Lila Mahagna, Refaat Massalha, Raul Colodner, Orna Tzischinsky
Summary: Procrastination is common and harmful to various domains. This study finds that neuroendocrine factors (testosterone and cortisol) moderate the association between anxiety and procrastination.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tian Li, Chuansheng Chen, Xinlin Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between different presentations of mathematics and math anxiety. The results showed that symbolic math had a stronger association with math anxiety compared to verbalized and situational math. This finding has important practical implications for math anxiety interventions and education.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thomas E. Hunt, Erin A. Maloney
Summary: Math anxiety affects individuals of all ages and there is a need to consider the role of appraisals of previous math experiences in understanding and addressing math anxiety.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yunias Setiawati, Joni Wahyuhadi, Florentina Joestandari, Margarita M. Maramis, Atika Atika
Summary: This study examined the correlation between resilience and anxiety levels among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding a significant relationship between resilience levels and anxiety levels.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2021)
Article
Psychology
Connie Barroso, Colleen M. Ganley, Amanda L. McGraw, Elyssa A. Geer, Sara A. Hart, Mia C. Daucourt
Summary: This study reaffirms the significant negative correlation between math anxiety and math achievement, with various moderators influencing this relationship. The association starts in childhood, remains significant through adulthood, and is influenced by factors such as grade level and math ability level.
PSYCHOLOGICAL BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Jesus D. Melgarejo, Wen-Yi Yang, Lutgarde Thijs, Yan Li, Kei Asayama, Tine W. Hansen, Fang-Fei Wei, Masahiro Kikuya, Takayoshi Ohkubo, Eamon Dolan, Katarzyna Stolarz-Skrzypek, Qi-Fang Huang, Valerie Tikhonoff, Sofia Malyutina, Edoardo Casiglia, Lars Lind, Edgardo Sandoya, Jan Filipovsky, Natasza Gilis-Malinowska, Krzysztof Narkiewicz, Kalina Kawecka-Jaszcz, Jose Boggia, Ji-Guang Wang, Yutaka Imai, Thomas Vanassche, Peter Verhamme, Stefan Janssens, Eoin O'Brien, Gladys E. Maestre, Jan A. Staessen, Zhen-Yu Zhang
Summary: This study found a close association between 24-hour mean arterial pressure and major adverse cardiovascular events, with higher 24-hour systolic blood pressure increasing risk and higher 24-hour diastolic blood pressure reducing risk. Using thresholds for 24-hour mean arterial pressure in conjunction with systolic and diastolic blood pressure can refine risk estimates.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bhanuprakash Bhaskar, Mohan Gurjar, Prabhaker Mishra, Afzal Azim, Banani Poddar, Arvind K. Baronia
Summary: This study aimed to determine the mean arterial pressure (MAP) gradient between the femoral and radial artery sites in septic shock patients. The results showed that MAP readings were higher at the femoral site than at the radial site, particularly in those receiving a high dose of norepinephrine.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rachel G. Pizzie, David J. M. Kraemer
Summary: Different emotion regulation strategies, such as cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression, can have different effects on the relationship between math anxiety and math accuracy. The use of cognitive reappraisal was found to reduce the negative impact of physiological arousal on math accuracy for both high and low math anxious individuals, showing promise as a technique for improving math performance in the presence of math anxiety.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sandra Pellizzoni, Elisa Cargnelutti, Alessandro Cuder, Maria Chiara Passolunghi
Summary: The study found that general anxiety has both direct and indirect effects on math performance in both third and fourth graders (mediated by working memory). Math anxiety has a direct effect on math performance in fourth graders, but only an indirect effect in third graders, indicating a developmental trajectory where math anxiety becomes stronger over time.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Anders Aneman, Petter Wilander, Frank Zoerner, Miklos Lipcsey, Michelle S. Chew
Summary: The systematic review investigated the effects of vasopressors on hemodynamic changes in adults with shock. It was found that vasopressors led to significant increases in mean arterial pressure and systemic vascular resistance, impacting cardiac output and heart pump efficiency in a heterogeneous manner. The comprehensive analysis illustrated the inadequacy of using mean arterial pressure as the sole clinical endpoint for vasopressor therapy optimization.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Xiaodan Yu, Huimin Zhou, Panpan Sheng, Bingqian Ren, Yiguo Wang, Haitao Wang, Xinlin Zhou
Summary: This study examined gender differences in the relationship between math anxiety and math achievement among elementary and secondary school students. The results showed a negative correlation between math anxiety and math achievement for both boys and girls. However, this correlation was stronger for girls. Therefore, it is important to pay more attention to the emotional reactions of girls towards math.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Kemery J. Sigmund, Marie K. Hoeger Bement, Jennifer E. Earl-Boehm
Summary: The study found evidence of central sensitization in individuals with patellofemoral pain, indicating altered pain modulation. Treatment models should consider this and monitor signs of central sensitization clinically.
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kathryn Vera, Mary McConville, Michael Kyba, Manda Keller-Ross
Summary: This study found that individuals with FSHD have a 15% lower absolute resting metabolic rate (RMR) compared to controls, but when normalized to lean body mass, no differences were observed. This suggests that the lower levels of lean body mass observed in FSHD patients likely contribute to the lower absolute RMR values.
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2021)
Letter
Neurosciences
Daniel P. Chantigian, Mia Larson, Mo Chen, Bernadette T. Gillick, Troy J. Cross, Manda L. Keller-Ross
CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Kathryn A. Vera, Mary Mcconville, Aline Glazos, William Stokes, Michael Kyba, Manda Keller-Ross
Summary: This study investigated the exercise intolerance in adults with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and explored the specific mechanisms contributing to exercise intolerance in FSHD. The results showed that FSHD patients had lower peak oxygen consumption (V?O-2peak) and lower power output at submaximal intensity. They also reported higher ratings of perceived exertion and dyspnea at absolute intensity. These findings suggest that muscle loss in FSHD is a significant factor contributing to exercise intolerance.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Emma Lee, Kathryn Vera, Ninitha Asirvatham-Jeyaraj, Daniel Chantigian, Mia Larson, Manda Keller-Ross
Summary: Estrogen was found to affect ventilation and tidal volume in females during lower-extremity exercise, but it does not impact the ventilatory responses to group III/IV afferent activation.
RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY & NEUROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Joshua R. Smith, Michael J. Joyner, Timothy B. Curry, Barry A. Borlaug, Manda L. Keller-Ross, Erik H. Van Iterson, Thomas P. Olson
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of locomotor muscle group III/IV afferent inhibition on central and peripheral hemodynamics during submaximal cycling exercise in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. The results showed that patients with heart failure responded differently to inhibition of locomotor muscle group III/IV afferents during submaximal cycling exercise compared to healthy controls.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Correction
Physiology
Kathryn Vera, Mary McConville, Michael Kyba, Manda Keller-Ross
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Miguel Anselmo, Shandon Coffman, Mia Larson, Kathryn Vera, Emma Lee, Mary McConville, Michael Kyba, Manda L. Keller-Ross
Summary: Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a common form of muscular dystrophy, is caused by a genetic mutation. This study found that baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) is not reduced in FSHD patients, but an elevated heart rate may be due to low physical activity levels.
PHYSIOLOGICAL REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Emma Lee, Miguel Anselmo, Chowdhury Tasnova Tahsin, Marnie Vanden Noven, William Stokes, Jason R. Carter, Manda L. Keller-Ross
Summary: Cardiovascular disease is more prevalent in menopausal females compared to age-matched males. Vasomotor symptoms of menopause are associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. Autonomic dysregulation may contribute to the elevated risk in menopausal females with these symptoms.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth A. Choma, Diane J. Treat-Jacobson, Manda L. Keller-Ross, Julian Wolfson, Lauren Martin, Siobhan K. McMahon
Summary: Falls among older adults with chronic conditions are a significant public health concern. This systematic review aimed to assess the translational potential of physical activity-based balance interventions for this population. The findings suggest that these interventions are effective in improving balance, but information about their representativeness and adoption/maintenance is lacking. The overall quality of the studies is moderate, and there is a need for more research on key indicators for implementing these programs. Further investigation in community and clinical settings is necessary to ensure long-term success and reduce falls in older adults.
TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jeremy A. Bigalke, John J. Durocher, Ian M. Greenlund, Manda Keller-Ross, Jason R. Carter
Summary: Chronic anxiety is prevalent and associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This study reveals an independent relationship between trait anxiety, resting blood pressure, and muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) in healthy adults without cardiometabolic disorders.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Marnie L. Vanden Noven, Miguel Anselmo, Chowdhury Tasnova Tahsin, Jason R. Carter, Manda L. Keller-Ross
Summary: Despite NIH mandates, female underrepresentation in research persists. An evaluation of SABV in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology reveals consistent disparities in female representation, with some improvements in recent years. It is crucial for organizations like the American Physiological Society and NIH to promote SABV as the norm.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Chowdhury Tasnova Tahsin, Vasiliki Michopoulos, Abigail Powers, Jeanie Park, Zynab Ahmed, Kathryn Cullen, Nathaniel D. M. Jenkins, Manda Keller-Ross, Ida T. Fonkoue
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the individual and combined effects of sleep efficiency and PTSD symptom severity on vascular function in young trauma-exposed women. The results showed that although low sleep efficiency is associated with overall vascular function, the severity of PTSD symptoms is specifically associated with microvascular endothelial function, after controlling for age and body mass index.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nathan Augeard, Geoff Bostick, Jordan Miller, David Walton, Yannick Tousignant-Laflamme, Anne Hudon, Andre Bussieres, Lynn Cooper, Nicol McNiven, Aliki Thomas, Lesley Singer, Scott M. Fishman, Marie H. Bement, Julia M. Hush, Kathleen A. Sluka, Judy Watt-Watson, Lisa C. Carlesso, Sinead Dufour, Roland Fletcher, Katherine Harman, Judith Hunter, Suzy Ngomo, Neil Pearson, Kadija Perreault, Barbara Shay, Peter Stilwell, Susan Tupper, Timothy H. Wideman
Summary: This study aimed to create a consensus-based competency profile for pain management specific to the Canadian context of physiotherapy. Through a modified Delphi design, a total of 15 competencies reached consensus, and the majority of participants reported being very satisfied with the process. This study contributes to the field of integrated research in pain management.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN-REVUE CANADIENNE DE LA DOULEUR
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Eric M. Andersen, Tara L. Kelly, Amanda Sharp, Manda L. Keller-Ross, Melissa E. Brunsvold
Summary: This case study reports the successful rehabilitation of a critically ill COVID-19 patient undergoing VV ECMO, with a focus on limiting the use of PPE and adjusting therapy sessions. The patient was able to sit up and perform a sit-to-stand on VV ECMO day 11 and was discharged home within 30 days.
JOURNAL OF ACUTE CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Umit Yilmaz, Kevser Tanbek
Summary: This study investigated the effects of intracerebroventricular administration of Spexin on the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis and energy expenditure in rats. The results showed that Spexin reduced food consumption and body weight, increased thyroid hormones, and enhanced energy metabolism.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Kuei-Yu Chien, Yun-Ju Chen, Kuo-Jen Hsu, Chiao-Nan Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of a high-protein diet and high-intensity interval training on appetite and weight loss in obese middle-aged individuals. The results showed that consuming a high-protein drink and following a high-protein diet after exercise can reduce post-exercise appetite and the frequency of late-night snacking.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Review
Psychology, Biological
Melissa Alves Braga Oliveira, Ana Carolina Odebrecht Vergne de Abreu, Debora Barroggi Constantino, Andre C. Tonon, Antoni Diez-Noguera, Fernanda Gaspar Amaral, Maria Paz Hidalgo
Summary: Biological processes in living organisms exhibit strong rhythmicity and are regulated by internal timing systems. Understanding the influence of biological rhythms is crucial for experimental design and reporting.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Yanqun Cao, Hao Chen, Yinna Tan, Xu-Dong Yu, Chuli Xiao, Yin Li, James Reilly, Zhiming He, Xinhua Shu
Summary: There is evidence to suggest that chronic stress impacts neurochemical homeostasis and contributes to mental disorders. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of p-coumaric acid (p-CA), a natural compound found in vegetables and fruits, against stress-associated mental disorders. The findings suggest that p-CA could alleviate cognitive deficits and depression-like behavior in mice exposed to chronic restraint stress (CRS) by regulating the PKA-CREB-BDNF signaling pathway.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Mai O. Spaulding, Jessica R. Hoffman, Grace C. Madu, Magen N. Lord, Caroline Soares Iizuka, Kevin P. Myers, Emily E. Noble
Summary: Food insecurity is associated with obesity and disordered eating behaviors. Studying a rodent model, researchers found that adolescent food insecurity may increase susceptibility to obesity and altered eating behaviors during adulthood.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Biological
K. Oberman, B. L. van Leeuwen, M. Nabben, J. E. Villafranca, R. G. Schoemaker
Summary: The present study investigated the post-operative complications and therapeutic potential of J147 in male Zucker rats, and found that J147 treatment had positive effects on behavioral and metabolic parameters, but did not affect neuroinflammation. The results suggest that a combination of acute and chronic J147 treatment may be optimal for treatment.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Review
Psychology, Biological
Mathieu Cournoyer, Alice Maldera, Alexandre-Charles Gauthier, Fabien Dal Maso, Marie-Eve Mathieu
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive view of the literature on the effect of different odors on physical activity through a systematic review. It was found that pleasant odors have a positive impact on participants' physical activity. However, better methodological consistency is needed in studies to produce more meaningful results.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Gabriel R. Gilmore, Jeff Dyche
Summary: This study examined sleep, sleep/wake regularity, and cognition in college students diagnosed with depression and using serotonergic antidepressants, comparing them to those without a depression diagnosis. The results showed that students using antidepressants had slightly longer wake after sleep onset and lower sleep efficiency, but these differences were likely not noticed by the participants. There were no differences in sleep regularity or cognition between the two groups.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Erica A. Cross, Kim L. Huhman, H. Elliott Albers
Summary: Social stress plays a significant role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders and can lead to behavioral deficits such as social withdrawal. This study investigates the impact of social stress on social reward in Syrian hamsters. The results show that subordinate and socially defeated males have reduced motivation for social interactions compared to dominant males. Additionally, winning males exhibit greater activation in the mesolimbic dopamine system compared to losers. In females, there were no differences in social entries between winners and losers, but winning females display more activation in the NAc shell.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Daniel A. R. Cabral, Maria L. M. Rego, Eduardo B. Fontes, Vagner D. O. Tavares
Summary: This study examined the association between body mass index (BMI) and negative emotional states (NES) in men with substance use disorders (SUD) undergoing treatment. The findings showed a positive correlation between BMI and stress, anxiety, and depression. These results suggest that reducing body fat accumulation may contribute to improving mental health in individuals with SUD during recovery.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Review
Psychology, Biological
Elizabeth Agbor Epse Muluh, Jessica C. McCormack, Yunfan Mo, Michael Garratt, Mei Peng
Summary: This PROSPERO pre-registered systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the olfactory and gustatory changes in pregnant individuals. The meta-analysis revealed that pregnant individuals performed poorer in odour identification, rated olfactory stimuli to be more intense during the second and third trimester, and had increased pleasantness for sweet taste in the first trimester. No major difference was observed in terms of gustatory functions between pregnant and non-pregnant subjects.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Renee Spiteri Douglas, Mackenzie R. Hartley, J. Renee Yang, Tamara B. Franklin
Summary: The expression of Hdac2 in the hippocampus is associated with social status, while the expression of closely related genes Hdac1 and HDAC2 protein is not associated with social rank in the hippocampus.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
