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The Impact of Stigma on Mental Health Service Utilization and Treatment Adherence: A Systematic Review

Journal article International Journal Of Scientific Advances · 2025 Background: Mental health conditions are widespread, yet many people either delay seeking help or do not remain in treatment once they start. Stigma, whether felt personally, expressed by others, or reinforced by institutions, continues to play a m ... Full text Cite

Intravenous Ketamine in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorder

Journal article Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · September 21, 2024 Background: Substance use disorders (SUD) represent a critical public health issue, significantly contributing to global morbidity and mortality. Traditional pharmacotherapies for SUD have limited efficacy, necessitating innovative treatment approa ... Full text Cite

Prevalence and Factors Associated With Awareness of Precision Medicine Among Individuals With Depression and Anxiety.

Journal article Cureus · June 2024 ObjectiveThis study investigates the prevalence and determinants of awareness of precision medicine among a nationally representative sample of individuals with self-reported depression and anxiety in the United States."MethodsData were o ... Full text Open Access Cite

Ensuring Continuity of Care: Effective Strategies for the Post-hospitalization Transition of Psychiatric Patients in a Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic.

Journal article Cureus · January 2024 In healthcare, continuity of care is a crucial element, especially for patients in the field of psychiatry who have recently been discharged from a hospital. The shift from inpatient to outpatient care poses challenges for patients and healthcare providers ... Full text Cite

Current Management Approaches and Future Directions for Kratom Use Disorder: A Comprehensive Review

Journal article International Journal Of Scientific Advances · 2024 This comprehensive literature review examines the current state of knowledge regarding the management of kratom use disorder (KUD). Kratom, a tropical plant containing psychoactive alkaloids, has seen rising popularity and concerns about dependence ... Full text Cite

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Suicide Crisis Syndrome: Case report

Journal article Psychiatry, Depression & Anxiety · December 30, 2023 we have combined the two (ketamine and CBT) in the form of ketamine-guided psychotherapy to successfully treat a patient with SCS in an acute suicidal state. ... Full text Cite

Exercise and Weight Loss as a Strategy for Chronic Pain Control: A Comprehensive Review

Journal article Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · July 15, 2023 Chronic pain is a complex and debilitating condition affecting millions worldwide. Traditional pain management strategies often focus on medication and invasive procedures, but growing evidence supports the role of exercise and weight loss in chron ... Full text Cite

A Cross-Sectional Study of the Trends in Cardiovascular Mortality Among African Americans With Hypertension.

Journal article Cureus · June 2023 Background and Objective In the United States, hypertension remains a significant cause of cardiovascular disease mortality and morbidity, affecting various racial and ethnic groups. High blood pressure is a common health concern, given its high frequency ... Full text Cite

Approaches to Smoking Cessation

Journal article Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · May 9, 2023 Smoking cessation is a critical public health issue. Smoking cessation techniques are essential in reducing the burden of tobacco-related diseases and deaths. Medical practitioners have the potential to assist patients in quitting smoking, but defi ... Full text Cite

Assessing the Relationship Between Health Information Technology Use and Self-Rated Health Among Adults with Chronic Low Back PainĀ in the United States.

Journal article Cureus · May 2023 ObjectiveTo assess the use of health information technology (HIT) among adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) in the United States and to evaluate the relationship between HIT use and self-rated health.MethodsThe independent variable w ... Full text Cite

The Need to Prioritize Model-Updating Processes in Clinical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models: Protocol for a Scoping Review.

Journal article JMIR research protocols · February 2023 BackgroundWith an increase in the number of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms available for clinical settings, appropriate model updating and implementation of updates are imperative to ensure applicability, reprodu ... Full text Cite

The Need to Prioritize Model-Updating Processes in Clinical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models: Protocol for a Scoping Review (Preprint)

Preprint · March 2, 2022 BACKGROUNDWith an increase in the number of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms available for clinical settings, appropriate model updating and implementatio ... Full text Cite