Abstract: Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic immunological disease characterized by hair loss on the scalp and/or body. Medical treatments are frequently ineffective, leaving many individuals with little hope for hair regrowth. ...
Abstract: Background: Many youth living in out-of-home care have higher rates of mental health problems and more negative developmental outcomes than youth who live in their biological families. Aims: While previous studies have focused ...
Abstract: Background: Low adherence to treatment is the most common cause of uncontrolled hypertension. Evidence suggests that illness perceptions and the physician-patient relationship may have a combined effect on treatment adherence. ...