Animals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(19), P. 2883 - 2883
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
Hyperadrenocorticism
(HAC)
is
a
common
endocrine
disorder
in
dogs,
which
associated
with
diverse
metabolic
abnormalities.
We
hypothesized
that
elevated
cortisol
levels
dogs
HAC
disrupt
the
gut
microbiome
(GM),
and
this
disruption
persists
even
after
trilostane
treatment.
This
study
explored
GM
composition
HAC.
included
24
15
9
healthy
controls,
followed
up
5
who
received
The
analysis
revealed
significant
compositional
changes
HAC,
including
reduced
diversity
compared
to
particularly
rare
taxa,
as
indicated
by
Shannon
index
(
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 6, 2024
The
first
two
years
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
and
subsequent
health
mandates
resulted
in
significant
disruptions
to
daily
life,
creating
a
period
heightened
psychosocial
stress
myriad
aspects.
Understanding
impact
this
on
pregnant
individuals'
bacteriomes
is
crucial
as
pregnancy
vulnerability
its
sequelae,
anxiety
mood
disorders,
which
have
been
demonstrated
alter
gut
microbiome
composition.
In
prospective
cohort
study
(N
=
12–26)
conducted
from
February
2019
August
2021,
we
examined
psychometric
responses
rectal
swabs
individuals.
Full-length
16
S
rRNA
sequencing
followed
by
calculation
diversity
metrics
relative
abundance
values
were
used
interrogate
fecal
community
composition
across
groups.
Distinct
shifts
bacterial
observed
during
early
late
group,
including
lower
pathogenic
lesser-known
taxa.
However,
distribution
depressive
symptoms
did
not
significantly
differ
pre-pandemic
while
correlation
between
dissipated
pandemic.
Our
findings
suggest
that
living
through
altered
individuals,
independent
perceived
stress.
Global Journal of Psychology Research New Trends and Issues,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 42 - 53
Published: March 28, 2023
The
Covid-19
pandemic
has
had
devastating
mental
health
effects
mainly
as
a
result
of
measures
being
used
to
contain
it
like
self-quarantine,
self-isolation,
and
social
distancing.
This
study
seeks
explore
the
lived
experiences
survivors
at
manufacturing
company
in
Harare,
Zimbabwe.
objectives
were
describe
psychosocial
survivors,
coping
mechanisms
employed
by
Survivors,
come
up
with
support
model
for
management.
A
qualitative
research
approach
was
used,
utilizing
phenomenological
design.
total
8
participants
selected
purposive
sampling.
Data
collected
using
semi-structured
interview
guide.
interviews
conducted
face
face.
analyzed
thematic
analysis.
Major
findings
that
near-death
accompanied
grief
shock
panic
first
three
days
post-diagnosis
Covid-19.
Keywords:
Covid-19;
experiences;
industry;
support;
survivors.
Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 16, P. 3851 - 3868
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Background:
COVID-19
lockdown
has
affected
health
behaviors
and
daily
life
in
unprecedented
ways.This
study
aimed
to
assess
(i)
the
prevalence
of
lifestyle
including
physical
activity,
sedentary
behavior,
sleep,
stress
levels
during
COVID
confinement,
(ii)
evaluate
anthropometric
measures,
body
composition,
cardiopulmonary
muscular
endurance
among
regular
Wellness
Center
attendees,
following
two
years'
service
closure.Methods:
A
cross-sectional
was
undertaken
between
1
st
June
2022
30
th
January
2023.A
structured
validated
questionnaire
utilized
retrospectively
collect
data
related
closure
period,
quantitative
objective
measurements
were
obtained
at
time
collection.Results:
total
100
adults
with
a
mean
age
49.6
±
10.5
years,
mostly
female
(80%)
Qatari
(76%)
participated
study.The
results
revealed
high
rates
low
activity
(47%),
behavior
(62%),
poor
sleep
(58%),
(61%
moderate
5%
high).Results
also
confirmed
obesity
(57%)
marked
by
BMI
circumferences,
fat
mass
(34
kg)/fat
percentage
(42.7
7.2%)
muscle
(20.6
5.4
kg)/muscle
(25.4±
3.9%)
above
below
normal
levels,
respectively.The
average
(mean
VO2
MAX
15.5
11
mL
O
2
kg
-1
min
)
(pushups
per
19
8.9,
L-sit
46
35
secs,
plank
42.7
27.8
secs)
distinctly
for
sex.
Conclusion:The
findings
indicate
that
physically
active
have
experienced
adverse
lockdown.Obesity,
unfavorable
evident.More
emphasis
should
be
put
on
development
targeted
intervention
strategies
promote
positive
any
potential
future
crises.
