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Health Care Sciences & Services
Temiloluwa Sokoya, Yuchun Zhou, Sebastian Diaz, Timothy Law, Lina Himawan, Francisca Lekey, Lu Shi, Ronald W. Gimbel, Xia Jing
Summary: This study analyzed the perspectives of the public towards 29 health indicators and found that drug or substance abuse, smoking or tobacco use, alcohol abuse, major depression, and diet and nutrition were highly rated by the participants.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Varvara A. A. Ryabkova, Natalia Y. Y. Gavrilova, Alina A. A. Poletaeva, Alexander I. I. Pukhalenko, Irina A. A. Koshkina, Leonid P. P. Churilov, Yehuda Shoenfeld
Summary: Recent studies suggest that antibody-mediated autoimmune mechanisms may play a role in fibromyalgia (FM) and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), specifically in relation to G protein-coupled receptors. However, the full extent of the natural antibody network and its implications in these disorders has not been fully explored.
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Clinical Neurology
Yuichiro Otsuka, Yoshitaka Kaneita, Osamu Itani, Yuuki Matsumoto, Maki Jike, Susumu Higuchi, Hideyuki Kanda, Yuki Kuwabara, Aya Kinjo, Yoneatsu Osaki
Summary: The study found that longer Internet screen time is significantly associated with sleep problems among adolescents, especially social media use and online gaming leading to later bedtime. Despite the decreased strength in the association between Internet usage and sleep problems, it is still necessary to consider Internet use as an intervention target to improve adolescent health.
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Clinical Neurology
Yuichiro Otsuka, Yoshitaka Kaneita, Osamu Itani, Yuuki Matsumoto, Maki Jike, Susumu Higuchi, Hideyuki Kanda, Yuki Kuwabara, Aya Kinjo, Yoneatsu Osaki
Summary: This study examined the association between Internet use duration and sleep problems among Japanese adolescents. Results showed that longer Internet screen time was strongly associated with all sleep problems, with social media use and online gaming linked to later bedtimes. Despite a decreased strength in the association between Internet usage and sleep problems, longer Internet time was still strongly linked to sleep issues, emphasizing the importance of addressing Internet use in interventions to improve adolescent health.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Nour Shaheen, Ahmed Shaheen
Summary: This study aims to understand the long-term symptoms of COVID-19 and explore the potential association with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis.
Review
Immunology
Ricardo Ramirez-Morales, Elyzabeth Bermudez-Benitez, Laura-Aline Martinez-Martinez, Manuel Martinez-Lavin
Summary: The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the clinical overlap between fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis. The results revealed a prominent overlap between these two conditions, which may be even higher when using the most recent fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria.
AUTOIMMUNITY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Immunology
Franz Martin, Manuel Blanco-Suarez, Paola Zambrano, Oscar Caceres, Miriam Almirall, Jose Alegre-Martin, Beatriz Lobo, Ana Maria Gonzalez-Castro, Javier Santos, Joan Carles Domingo, Joanna Jurek, Jesus Castro-Marrero
Summary: This study found that biomarkers of intestinal barrier function and inflammation are associated with autonomic dysfunction in patients with fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. Anti-beta-lactoglobulin antibodies, zonulin-1, lipopolysaccharides, and soluble CD14 may be potential predictors of intestinal barrier dysfunction in these conditions.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Evguenia Nepotchatykh, Iurie Caraus, Wesam Elremaly, Corinne Leveau, Mohamed Elbakry, Christian Godbout, Bita Rostami-Afshari, Diana Petre, Nasrin Khatami, Anita Franco, Alain Moreau
Summary: This study investigates the differential expression profiles of 11 circulating miRNAs associated with ME/CFS pathogenesis in FM patients and those with a comorbid diagnosis of FM associated with ME/CFS. The study reveals differential miRNA expression between ME/CFS, FM, and ME/CFS + FM, which correlate to symptom severity. A machine-learning model based on the levels of these miRNAs is provided for discriminating between ME/CFS, FM, and ME/CFS + FM. The study suggests these miRNAs as potential biomarkers for distinguishing ME/CFS from FM, highlighting the importance of proper diagnosis for elucidating the pathophysiology and establishing effective treatments for both diseases.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Linda Aimee Hartford Kvael, Ida Lochting, Marianne Molin
Summary: This study investigated the use of dietary supplements (DS) among individuals living with Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and found that DS users tended to have higher education levels, self-reported knowledge about DS, but overall lower knowledge of health claims. Users of DS marketed for muscles/joints appeared to spend more money on DS. The findings highlight the importance of interventions to ensure informed decision-making about DS in light of their increasing availability and aggressive advertising through health claims in the media.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lucas Kuehn, Philip Bachert, Claudia Hildebrand, Jule Kunkel, Joerg Reitermayer, Hagen Waesche, Alexander Woll
Summary: This systematic review provides an overview of cross-sectional studies on health literacy among university students and identifies possible determinants related to health literacy. The majority of studies included in the review show lower health literacy scores among university students compared to reference samples. Various factors such as age, gender, number of semesters, course of studies, parental education, and socioeconomic background influence the health literacy of students. Universities should aim to offer health literacy courses tailored to the specific needs and characteristics of different student subgroups.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Karl Conroy, Shaun Bhatia, Mohammed Islam, Leonard A. Jason
Summary: This study examined 2138 participants with ME/CFS, including 549 severely affected individuals who are homebound. A subsample of 89 bedridden individuals was also studied. The findings revealed a significant association between the severity of symptoms, particularly post-exertional malaise, in this population.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Pamela G. Mckay, Helen Walker, Colin R. Martin, Mick Fleming
Summary: The study found no significant differences in symptom experience between chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis and fibromyalgia. Structural equation modeling showed similar experiences between the two groups.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Stephanie L. Grach, Jaime Seltzer, Tony Y. Chon, Ravindra Ganesh
Summary: This concise review provides an overview of the general approach to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) including diagnosis, evaluation, and management strategies. It highlights the significant overlap between ME/CFS and the post-COVID syndrome, with many patients meeting the criteria for ME/CFS.
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Adam Ahmat, Sunny C. Okoroafor, Isabel Kazanga, James Avoka Asamani, Jean Jacques Salvador Millogo, Mourtala Mahaman Abdou Illou, Kasonde Mwinga, Jennifer Nyoni
Summary: This study conducted by the WHO Regional Office for Africa aimed to present the status of the health workforce in 47 countries in the African Region. The results showed uneven distribution of health workers within the region, with the majority concentrated in the public sector.
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Critical Care Medicine
Jeanna Parsons Leigh, Rebecca Brundin-Mather, Stephana Julia Moss, Angie Nickel, Ariana Parolini, Deirdre Walsh, Blair L. Bigham, Alix J. E. Carter, Alison Fox-Robichaud, Kirsten M. Fiest
Summary: This study examined the knowledge of sepsis among adults in Canada and found that 39% of respondents had never heard of sepsis, and only 32% had limited knowledge of its symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies. The study suggests that education initiatives should focus on infection prevention, utilize broad media strategies, and involve healthcare providers in disseminating evidence-based information.