Clonal haematopoiesis of intermediate potential (CHIP) driven by somatic mutations in DNMT3A and TET2 has been recently recognized as a new risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The haematopoietic clones with mutations in these genes are frequently found in myeloid malignancies and according …

Background: Previous studies in somatic health care revealed that patients find nurse practitioners reliable, helpful, and empathic and feel empowered, at peace, and in control when cared for by nurse practitioners (NPs). Only one study so far considered what value people with severe mental illness …

SAMENVATTING Mensen met een ernstige psychiatrische aandoening (EPA) hebben een sterk verminderde levensver wachting in vergelijking met de algemene populatie, vooral veroorzaakt door fysieke aandoeningen. Een ongezonde leefstijl speelt een belangrijke rol in de verminderde levensverwachting bij mensen …

People with a ‘severe mental illness’ (SMI) are those who suffer from a psychiatric illness for a prolonged period of time that seriously affects their social functioning, professional functioning and functioning in the community, and who are in need of professional care or treatment. SMI is not limited …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of psychosomatic therapy versus care as usual in primary care for patients with persistent somatic symptoms (PSS). Methods We conducted a pragmatic, two-armed, randomised controlled trial among primary care patients with PSS in the Netherlands that included 39 …

The dairy goat sector in Norway is confronted to a certain problem since many years, the increase of the cells in goat milk. This cell issue seem to become a big problem for the goat farmers because the somatic cell count and the bacteria count are the base of the payment grid. Other studies in the world …

Introduction: Worldwide, there is an increase in the extent and severity of mental illness. Exacerbation of somatic complaints in this group of people can result in recurring ambulance and emergency department care. The care of patients with a mental dysregulation (ie, experiencing a mental health problem …

The risk for development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) can be predicted by somatic or mental symptoms and dietary alterations aimed at improvement of those symptoms could potentially delay development of NCDs. The goal of this study was to identify whether self-initiated dietary changes could reduce …

Objectives Insight into older adults’ physical resilience is needed to predict functional recovery after hospitalization. We assessed functional trajectories in response to acute illness and subsequent hospitalization and investigated baseline variables and dynamic variables associated with these trajectories. …

What does this paper add to existing knowledge? • This study provides insight into the severity of the problem. It demonstrates the differences in risk factors and OHRQoL between patients diagnosed with a psychotic disorder (first-episode) and the general population. • A negative impact on OHRQoL …