Outputs (74)

Relationship between Anxiety, Depression, and Susceptibility to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection: Proof of Concept (2022)
Journal Article
Vedhara, K., Ayling, K., Jia, R., Fairclough, L., Morling, J. R., Ball, J. K., …Tighe, P. (2022). Relationship between Anxiety, Depression, and Susceptibility to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection: Proof of Concept. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 225(12), 2137-2141. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiac006

Background: Psychological factors can influence susceptibility to viral infections. We examined whether such influences are evident in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Methods: Participants (n=102) completed mea... Read More about Relationship between Anxiety, Depression, and Susceptibility to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection: Proof of Concept.

Psychological Predictors of Self-reported COVID-19 Outcomes: Results From a Prospective Cohort Study (2022)
Journal Article
Ayling, K., Jia, R., Coupland, C., Chalder, T., Massey, A., Broadbent, E., & Vedhara, K. (2022). Psychological Predictors of Self-reported COVID-19 Outcomes: Results From a Prospective Cohort Study. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 56(5), 484-497. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaab106

Background: Previous research has shown that psychological factors, such as stress and social support, are associated with greater susceptibility to viral respiratory illnesses and more severe symptoms. During the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a w... Read More about Psychological Predictors of Self-reported COVID-19 Outcomes: Results From a Prospective Cohort Study.

The Association of Lifestyle and Mood with Long-Term Levels of Cortisol: A Systematic Review (2022)
Journal Article
Jia, R., Carlisle, S., & Vedhara, K. (2022). The Association of Lifestyle and Mood with Long-Term Levels of Cortisol: A Systematic Review. Cogent Psychology, 9(1), Article 2036487. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2022.2036487

Objectives: To critically review evidence for associations between long-term cortisol levels, mood, and lifestyle factors.

Method: Systematic searches of electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, WoS, and CINAHL) were conducted up to 21/11/... Read More about The Association of Lifestyle and Mood with Long-Term Levels of Cortisol: A Systematic Review.

Feasibility of conducting a randomized, placebo-controlled study assessing whether omega-3 fatty acids prevent gout flares when starting urate-lowering treatment (2022)
Journal Article
Abhishek, A., Fuller, A., Nakafero, G., Zhang, W., Dumbleton, J., Hawkey, C., …Doherty, M. (2022). Feasibility of conducting a randomized, placebo-controlled study assessing whether omega-3 fatty acids prevent gout flares when starting urate-lowering treatment. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 6(3), Article rkac086. https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkac086

Objective: The aim was to test the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial exploring whether omega-3 fatty acid supplementation limits gout flares during treat-to-target urate-lowering treatment (T2T-ULT). Methods: Adults with at least one gout... Read More about Feasibility of conducting a randomized, placebo-controlled study assessing whether omega-3 fatty acids prevent gout flares when starting urate-lowering treatment.