This study adopted a qualitative method to develop themes arising from online forum discussions, using the words of autistic adults talking about how they experience and understand their self-harming behaviours. Open access article - no login required
Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are popular hobbies that may offer specific social benefits for autistic people. This study investigated the ability of TTRPGs to provide a safe space where autistic adults could develop relationships with other autistic adults while engaging in character and world-building. Open access article - no login required
In this study, we asked 60 autistic adults with varying degrees of face recognition ability to complete two tests of face recognition, a questionnaire about social anxiety and a bespoke survey which asked participants about their experiences of face recognition and social interaction. Open access article - no login required
The Autism Stigma and Knowledge Questionnaire (ASK-Q) was developed to assess autism knowledge across cultural contexts. The current study aimed to examine cultural equivalence of the measure using a large, international database. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
...the aims of this study were to investigate the feasibility of resting ECG recording, to study the prevalence of ECG abnormalities, and to compare the frequency of ECG abnormalities with medical records in older adults with ID. Open access article - no login required
Correlates of inactivity among the general and ID populations were identified through a literature scoping review. Open access article - no login required
We assessed drug burden in a cohort of sequential referrals to a national memory service for people with ID. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The current study aimed to compare the effectiveness of training in IVR and a non-immersive virtual environment for improving real-world skills in people with ID. Open access article - no login required
Current scales are often lengthy and redundant, leading to exhaustion and response burden. The goal is to use machine learning techniques, specifically item-reduction methods and selection algorithms, to develop shorter and more efficient scales. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Standardization of medication discharge plan (MDP) is lacking. This study aimed to (1) create a standardized MDP for older adults using consensus-based principles, (2) create a short-version MDP and (3) generate a practical guide. Open access article - no login required
This study describes the pharmacokinetic (PK)/target engagement (TE) relationship of tozorakimab, an anti-interleukin (IL)-33 antibody, by building a mechanistic population PK/TE model using phase 1 biomarker data. Open access article - no login required
Previous systematic reviews suggest that deprescribing may improve survival, particularly in frail older people. Evidence is rapidly accumulating, suggesting a need for an updated review of the literature. Open access article - no login required
We aimed to clarify the effectiveness and safety of the biosimilar teriparatide compared with those of the reference product using the incidence of new fractures and osteosarcoma as outcomes in osteoporosis patients. Open access article - no login required
The alcohols methanol, ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol share many characteristics... To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to assess the ChatGPT-4 (ChatGPT) large language model (LLM) on tasks relevant to community pharmacy. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The purpose of this scoping review is to summarize literature which has addressed sex/gender differences in relation to the confluence of OUD and chronic pain. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To assess the global and regional burden, long-term trends, and potential risk factors of vaccines-associated six types of rheumatic diseases (ankylosing spondylitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Systemic scleroderma), this study conducted disproportionality analysis based on the reports from the World Health Organization International Pharmacovigilance Database documented between 1967 and 2023 across 156 countries and territories. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study explores the role of champions in implementing community-based interventions for older adults with chronic conditions. Open access article - no login required.
Research designed to establish alcohol and other drug (AOD) mechanisms of behavioral change (MOBC) has centered on what variables mediate the relation between AOD treatment and outcomes. The purpose of this paper was to review this research evidence to identify empirically supported mediators of alcohol and other drug use and related outcomes and then to evaluate their potential as being AOD treatment MOBC. Open access article - no login required.