Rong Fu^*, Luze Xie

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.1, pp. 21-30, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.041730

Abstract COVID-19, as one of the most serious sudden public health problems in this century, is a serious threat to people’s mental health. College students, as a vulnerable group, are more likely to develop mental health problems. When the body is unable to adapt to new changes in the environment, the main mental health problem that arises is adjustment disorder. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and influencing factors of adjustment disorder among college students during the COVID-19 outbreak in China. Cross-sectional data collected by web-based questionnaires were obtained through convenience sampling and snowball sampling between March… More >

Charis Tan^1,2 , Diana Zannino³, Carley Clendenning³, Sophie Offen⁴, Thomas L. Gentles⁵, Julian Ayer⁶, David Tanous⁷, Vishva Wijesekera⁸, Leeanne Grigg⁹, David Celermajer^2,4,10, Mark McGuire^2,4 , Yves d’Udekem^3,11,12, Rachael Cordina^2,4,10,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.5, pp. 507-523, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.028829

Abstract Objective: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) and malignant ventricular arrhythmia (VA) are increasingly recognized as important issues for people living with a Fontan circulation, but data are lacking. We sought to characterize the cohort who had sudden cardiac death, most likely related to VA and/or documented VA in the Australia and New Zealand Fontan Registry including risk factors and clinical outcomes. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed. Inclusion criteria were documented non-sustained ventricular tachycardia, sustained ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, resuscitated cardiac arrest or SCD > 30 days post-Fontan completion. Results: Of 1611 patients, 20 (1.2%) had VA; 14 (1.0%) had… More >

Yoshikiyo Kanada^1,#, Shota Suzumura^1,2,#, Soichiro Koyama¹, Kazuya Takeda¹, Kenta Fujimura¹, Takuma Ii¹, Shigeo Tanabe¹, Hiroaki Sakurai^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.7, pp. 855-861, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.028956

Abstract Mental health difficulties can impact students’ motivation, focus, and ability to communicate with others. Students attending medical universities are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and other mood changes for the first time. However, no study has examined their prevalence among Japanese rehabilitation students. This study investigated the prevalence of anxiety among Japanese rehabilitation students and aimed to identify its predictors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 148 first-year physical and occupational therapy students at a private medical university in Japan in June 2022. Data on sociodemographic and personal characteristics, such as gender, age, subject major, regular exercise, place of… More >

Shuqin Zhang^1,#, Bin Zhang^2,#, Jianying Wu³, Jin Luo¹, Haomin Shi¹, Jirong Qi^3,4,*, Huilian Yang^1,5,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.2, pp. 127-150, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.025616

Abstract Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in school-age children, to identify the extent to which altitude affects the prevalence of the disease, and to examine trends in prevalence over time in China. Methods: Seven databases were systematically searched and last retrieved on September 10, 2021 for all studies reporting the prevalence of CHD in children after 1970 in China, which were then divided into high and low altitude regions based on 2500 meters above sea level. The random-effected model was used to combine prevalence data and subgroups analysis. The baseline data of all cases and individuals… More > Graphic Abstract

Kai Wei Lee¹, Siew Mooi Ching^2,*, Norsiah Ali³, Chor Yau Ooi⁴, Shahnul Kamal Hj Sidek⁵, Azlin Amat⁶, Yusnita Yatim⁷, Zaiton Yahaya⁸, Nabihah Shamsuddin⁹, Idora Ibrahim¹⁰, Fauzia Abdul Majid¹¹, Fazlin Suhana Othman¹², Nik Suhaila Zakaria¹³, Artini Abidin¹⁴, Nor Hazlin Talib¹⁵, Dhashani Sivaratnam¹⁶

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.2, pp. 237-247, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.013407

Abstract Smartphone ownership among adolescents is getting common in this decade especially in Malaysia; Adolescent are strongly devoted to their smartphone and this may lead to smartphone addiction. Studies have reported that smartphone addiction has become an emerging social and health problem especially among the youth in many countries however there is lack of study among adolescents in Malaysia. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and factors associated with smartphone addiction among adolescents in Malaysia. This was a cross-sectional study involving adolescents from 15 primary care clinics throughout the country. Respondents were assessed on their smartphone activities using the Malaysian… More >

MOMINA SHAHID¹, KANWAL REHMAN², MUHAMMAD SAJID HAMID AKASH^1,*, SHALEEM SUHAIL¹, SUMBAL RASHEED¹, MUHAMMAD IMRAN^3,4, MOHAMMED A. ASSIRI^3,4

BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.3, pp. 473-484, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.025930

Abstract Genetic polymorphism has a vital role in the pathogenesis and development of myocardial infarction (MI). Single nucleotide polymorphism at any one of the amino acid sequences can result in a diseased state. A single gene can exhibit genetic polymorphism at more than one position giving rise to different variants. Genetic polymorphism of angiotensinogen (AGT) M235T, AGT T174M, and angiotensin-1-converting enzyme (ACE) I/D, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) can be a risk factor for MI. However, it is important to study the prevalence of genetic polymorphisms of these genes among different populations. MI is influenced by genetic… More >

Shuting Chang^1,2, Guanzhao Zhang^2,3, Nengjun Sun², Xinpeng Yuan⁴, Qingting Wang⁵, Lin Zhu⁶, Feiyue Zhang⁷, Yu Xiu⁴, Yang Dong⁸, Yonghong Chen⁹, Zhanpeng Zhao¹⁰, Xiao Liu⁴, Qiang Shao¹¹, Xiaofeng Xu¹², Anshun Wang¹³, Mengjiao Li¹⁴, Bo Li^2,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 709-716, 2022, DOI:10.32604/chd.2022.018657

Abstract Background: This study aimed to illustrate the prevalence of CHD by screening children in extremely high-altitude areas (over 4000 m to even 5000 m above sea level) and explore an aid model for early diagnosis and treatment for the Tibetan population. Methods: A total of 2242 students from different schools in Ngamring County, Xigaze city, Tibet from September 2019 to September 2020 were selected for screening. The students were examined through the inquiry of their current medical history and family history, cardiac auscultation and a physical examination, in order to screen out the suspected cases of CHD, and then the… More >

Brigita Smolović^1,2, Marija Đurović¹, Miloš Lukić¹, Marija Abramović^2,3, Damir Muhović^1,2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.4, pp. 551-564, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.020347

Abstract Throughout its duration, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been affecting lives worldwide and has had a sizeable impact on mental health, particularly for those who already suffer from a chronic illnesses. Depression, Anxiety and Stress (DAS) are common psychiatric comorbidities in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors for moderate and severe symptoms of DAS in IBD patients have been undergoing intravenous biological therapy (IvBTh) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was conducted between September 1^st and November 30^th, 2020 at the Clinical Center of Montenegro-IBD unit, where all patients… More >

Pengzhu Li, Martina Bačová, Robert Dalla-Pozza, Nikolaus Alexander Haas, Felix Sebastian Oberhoffer^*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.2, pp. 129-141, 2022, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2022.018300

Abstract Turner syndrome (TS) is a rare disorder affecting 25–50 in 100000 female newborns. Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is assumed to be the most common congenital heart defect (CHD) in TS. In literature, reported BAV prevalence in TS ranges between 14% and 34%. The specific BAV prevalence in TS is still unknown. The aim of this study was to give a more precise estimation of BAV prevalence in TS by conducting a meta-analysis of TS-studies, which detected BAV by either cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or cardiac computed tomography (CT). We searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases to… More >

Fouad A. Abolaban^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.128, No.1, pp. 183-201, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2021.015472

Abstract Various epidemics have occurred throughout history, which has led to the investigation and understanding of their transmission dynamics. As a result, non-local operators are used for mathematical modeling in this study. Therefore, this research focuses on developing a dysentery diarrhea model with the use of a fractional operator using a one-parameter Mittag–Leffler kernel. The model consists of three classes of the human population, whereas the fourth one belongs to the pathogen population. The model carefully deals with the dimensional homogeneity among the parameters and the fractional operator. In addition, the model was validated by fitting the actual number of dysentery… More >