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Readable research linked to original sources
Browse normalized, publication-ready research with direct links to its evidence and source.
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Newest firstIntroduction Individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) are at increased risk for sleep disturbances, creating a bidirectional relationship that may heighten relapse risk. While polysomnography is the gold standard for measuring sleep, many studies have used actigraphy, a noninvasive, wrist-worn device that estimates rest-activity patterns and sleep-wake characteristics. Despite its utility, the use of actigr…
Open article record in new tab ↗The association between substance use and impulsivity has been documented extensively in the literature. More recently, there has been a shift from viewing impulsivity solely as a stable trait toward examining its moment-to-moment expression in everyday life and how these fluctuations influence substance use. Despite this growing interest, there has not yet been a comprehensive meta-analysis synthesizing findings…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objectives This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of medical cannabis on adults with insomnia.
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Cannabis use during pregnancy is becoming more prevalent. While numerous studies have explored the relationship of cannabis use during pregnancy and outcomes for mothers and infants, uncertainty remains regarding the impact of cannabis use on pregnancy complications and later-life outcomes for offspring. Aims To produce a summary of the short and long-term effects of prenatal cannabis exposure on fetal…
Objectives To summarize and evaluate Cochrane reviews of pharmacological therapies for adults with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) pain. Methods Systematic search of Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews to May 2024. Generic quality assessment used AMSTAR-2 criteria, validity checks of potentially critical factors in evaluation of analgesic efficacy and assessment of susceptibility of results to publication bias. Pa…
Background Preventive interventions in the form of parenting support can reduce the risk of mental disorders in children. Summarising the effectiveness of parenting interventions across different levels of prevention can inform the prioritisation of the intervention. Objectives We conducted a meta-review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on universal, selective and indicated parenting interventions to preven…
Background Increased circulating endocannabinoids levels are typically associated with aerobic exercise. This phenomenon is associated with a "runner's high," a state of euphoria and well-being experienced after a long exercise. We will provide in this review a transparent and standardized methodology following the PRISMA-P and Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions for conducting a systematic r…
Background Although cannabis and cannabinoids are widely used with therapeutic purposes, their claimed efficacy is highly controversial. For this reason, medical cannabis use is a broad field of research that is rapidly expanding. Our objectives are to identify, characterize, appraise, and organize the current available evidence surrounding therapeutic use of cannabis and cannabinoids, using evidence maps. Methods…