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The objective of this study is to use the novel approach of neuro-reinforcement based on decoded fMRI information to reduce fear responses to fearful stimuli (e.g., spiders, heights) in individuals with phobias, directly and unconsciously in the brain, without repeatedly exposing participants to
Marijuana has become the most popular illicit drug in the western world (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2004). Both acute and chronic exposure to cannabis is associated with changes in brain activity in frontal, limbic and also cerebellar regions, with generally increased
Nicotine is the most common drug of abuse in the United States, and has addiction strength comparable to cocaine, heroin, and alcohol. It is the primary addictive component of tobacco, and its use markedly increases risk for cancer, heart disease, asthma, miscarriage, and infant mortality. Addiction
DEFINITIONS
ARTERIAL BLOOD PRESSURE CLASSIFICATION
Arterial Blood Pressure (ABP) is a complex physiological variable in regard to its measure, behavior between BP taken in the same visit at the office and between these and ABPM, chronobiology (different day time BP levels), evolution in time,
UV radiation has recently been classified as a known human carcinogen by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Nevertheless, the voluntary exposure to sunlight continues unabated despite progressively increasing rates of ultraviolet radiation (UVR)-induced illness and death, particularly
BACKGROUND
Prevalence of Smoking among Cancer Patients
The rate of smoking among individuals with cancer who are age 40 or under are substantially higher (38-40%) than rates of smoking in the comparable age group in the general population (~26%; Bellizzi et al., 2005; Coups & Ostroff, 2005). Studies
Study Design and Population This prospective, blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted between November 2004 and September 2009 in West Harlem, New York City. Participants were recruited through homeless shelters, soup kitchens, syringe exchange programs, street outreach and
The epidemic of overweight and obesity in the United States of America along with its comorbidities continues to expand. Bariatric surgery has demonstrated to be the most effective and sustained method to control severe obesity and its comorbidities. For instance, type 2 diabetes mellitus was
The epidemic of overweight and obesity in the United States of America along with its comorbidities continues to expand. Bariatric surgery has demonstrated to be the most effective and sustained method to control severe obesity and its comorbidities. For instance, type 2 diabetes mellitus was
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Smoking contributes to increased rates of diseases such as lung cancer and heart disease, and adds dangerous complications to health problems such as diabetes and obesity. Despite widespread recognition of the devastating health
The Effects of N-Acetylcysteine on Oxidative Stress in Chronic Hepatitis C
Objective:
There is evidence that suggests oxidative stress plays a role in the pathologic mechanism of disease progression in chronic hepatitis C virus infection (HCV). This study will test the hypothesis that
1. Background: Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the U.S. According to the 2004 U.S. The 2004 NSDUH estimates there are 3.2 million daily or almost daily marijuana smokers in the United States. Recent reports have estimated that 1.5% of the US population meets DSM-IV diagnostic