by Vsevolod Konstantinov  , Pavel Ustin  and Leonid Popov

Received: 18 July 2023;  Published: 01 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304049

The negative psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the forced isolation of a large proportion of people worldwide have demonstrated the need to develop ways and technologies to reduce the effects of sudden threats of this type. The basis of any practical work to minimize the negative psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic associated with substance use is the monitoring and diagnosis of the psychological resources of the individual. The article aims to show the possibilities of predict [...]

by Wanda Liguigli  , Rita Cengarle  , Anita Rimanti  , Giovanna Catania  , Laura Faglioni  , Simone Voltolini  , Roberto Barbieri  , Ilenia Zanardi Di Pietro  , Beatrice Vivorio  , Patrizia Morselli  , Chiara Iridile  , Laura Rigotti  , Giuseppe Lucchini  and Maurizio Cantore

Received: 10 July 2023;  Published: 16 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2304258

Home is the preferred place of death for most cancer patients. We examined which characteristics of older patients with cancer may have influenced this choice and how important may be relevant an early collaboration between oncologists and palliatives. Hospitalized patients aged ≥70 were screened by G8 questionnaire and evaluated by Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) to identify frail and unfit ones and define the most appropriate end-of-life setting with palliatives. Using the G8 questionnaire, we screened 1 [...]

by Catalysis Research Editorial Office

Received: 04 January 2023;  Published: 04 January 2023;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2301003

The editors of Catalysis Research would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2022. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal’s editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers receive a voucher entitling them to a discount on their next LIDSEN publication and can download a certificate of recogn [...]

by Beren Crim Sabuncu  , Ankica Kosic  and Amy L. Ai

Received: 20 January 2024;  Published: 15 October 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2404059

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought forth global challenges in socioeconomic, political, and public health dimensions. For many, spirituality was a powerful source of support during this pandemic experience. The current review provides an apt overview of spirituality as a coping method to mitigate the mental and emotional impact of global turmoil of Covid-19 within the context of Europe. Using select studies from Czechia, Italy, and Turkey which have low, middle, and high religiosity indexes respectively, the potenti [...]

by OBM Genetics Editorial Office

Received: 05 January 2023;  Published: 05 January 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2301175

The editors of OBM Genetics would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2022. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers receive a voucher entitling them to a discount on their next LIDSEN publication and can download a certificate of recognition direct [...]

by Max G Blackwell  , Stephanie C Brown  and Andrew S Day

Received: 10 July 2024;  Published: 24 October 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404017

We present a case report of an 11-year-old girl diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and managed with maintenance cyclic exclusive enteral nutrition with satisfactory long-term biochemical and symptomatic control.

by Corrado Angelini

Received: 08 February 2024;  Published: 18 April 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2402228

Newborn screening for neuromuscular disorders and glycogen or fatty acid oxidation disorders aims to identify infants at risk for these conditions, allowing for early intervention and management. While not all neuromuscular disorders currently have established newborn screening programs, there are various disorders for which screening is available or under investigation. Neuromuscular disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that affect the nerve, muscle, or the connection between them. Examples include spina [...]

by Giuseppe Merra  , Giada La Placa  , Marcello Covino  , Marcello Candelli  , Antonio Gasbarrini  and Francesco Franceschi

Received: 06 November 2024;  Published: 28 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2501273

Interactions in the gut-brain crosstalk have led to the development of an entirely new concept: the "microbiota-gut-brain axis". Microbiota has gained considerable attention in relation to disorders of a more neurological nature, such as neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric illnesses like autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and mood disorders. This review aims to summarize the recent trends and insights into the role and consequences of gut microbiota in brain health and pediatric neurological disorders. Dysbiosi [...]

by Brittany Montgomery  , Calvin Mammen  and Matt Golden

Received: 18 October 2024;  Published: 09 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2502311

Assistive technology (AT) interventions have shown promising results in supporting cognitive, social, and physical activities in persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers. Despite strong evidence of the effectiveness of AT, PLWD and their caregivers can disengage with the technology after it is used for a time – i.e., the “stickiness challenge”. Diminished use of AT reduces the opportunity for it to have optimal impact. We asked whether the opportunity to engage in cognitive games may enhance continu [...]

by Jacqueline B. Sperling  , Abigail M. Stark  and Julianne G. Wilner

Received: 27 January 2025;  Published: 26 June 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2502028

School avoidance is associated with a range of negative outcomes and has been increasing in youth in the past several decades. This study examined the efficacy of an intensive outpatient CBT program, for youth (N = 137, ages 8-19) with anxiety disorders or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and compared both baseline symptoms and outcomes for youth with school avoidance compared to those without. At admission, results indicated that parents of children with school avoidance reported higher levels of family accommo [...]