Abstract. Vitamin D is important in many cellular functions including cell cycling and proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Via the induction of cell cycle arrest and/or apoptosis, vitamin D inhibits ...
Abstract. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in six databases from 1948 to 2015 to assess the antioxidant activity of astaxanthin in humans. Nine randomized controlled trials were included in the systematic review. Results of meta-...
Abstract. Background: Statins have been reported to help prevent the development and the recurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). We conducted a prospective randomized clinical trial to compare the effects of rosuvastatin plus a low-molecular-weight ...
Abstract. Background: Here, we update an earlier systematic review on the preventive efficacy of active compression stockings in patients with diagnosed proximal deep venous thrombosis (DVT) by including the results of recently published trials. The aims ...
Efficacy of a Single-Session Online-Intervention on Problematic Substance UseAims: To evaluate a one-session online-intervention based on Motivational Interviewing (MI) among young alcohol and cannabis users who are ambivalent about behavior change. ...
Abstract.Aims: In this article we explore the moderators of effectiveness of WISEteens (Web-based brief Intervention for SubstancE using teens), a fully automated web-based brief motivational intervention targeting risky substance use among adolescents. ...
Family constellations as single intervention within the group setting in chronic psychosocial conflicts: short-, medium-, and long-term efficacyAbstract. Family constellations originated in systemic therapy and are ...
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is characterized by the massive enlargement of both kidneys caused by numerous cysts. The cyst formation begins in utero and the continuous growth of cysts leads to compression and destruction of non-...
Effectiveness of an cognitive-behavioral group therapy for Somatization - Results of a randomized controlled trial in tertiary careAbstract.Background: Few randomized controlled trials of cognitive-behavioral therapy for somatization have been ...
Coping effectiveness and fear of disease progression in cancer patientsAbstract. Fear of disease progression (FoP) is common in cancer patients. Recently, our research has shown that group psychotherapy can reduce dysfunctional FoP. In the current ...
Zusammenfassung.Theoretischer Hintergrund: Auf Grund hoher Prävalenzen und deutlicher einhergehender sozio-ökonomischer Folgen stellen multiple somatoforme Beschwerden ein ernst zu nehmendes Problem dar. Fragestellung: Wie effektiv ist eine ambulante ...
Resilience- Versus Problem-Focused Student Counseling: A Randomized Controlled TrialAbstract.Background: Students are increasingly seeking psychological counseling due to stress-related problems or mental disorders. While many interventions focus on ...
Background: Attempted suicide is a strong risk factor for subsequent suicidal behaviors. Innovative strategies to deal with people who have attempted suicide are needed, particularly in resource-poor settings. Aims: To evaluate a brief educational ...
Background: Studies on the effects of interventions in patients who have attempted suicide in China have not reported so far. Aims: To describe the basic situation surrounding the interventions and follow-up of patients who have attempted suicide and to ...
The aim of survival analysis is to study if and when some event occurs. With continuous-time analysis subjects are followed until the time they experience the event or drop out. In practice, subjects cannot always be followed continuously and event ...
Abstract. The aim of our study was to test the effectiveness of the prosocial goals intervention in adolescents. We tested its effects on prosocial behavior as assessed by the decomposed game (DG) and the Efforts ...