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Burnout is a state of exhaustion resulting from prolonged and excessive workplace stress. We sought to examine biological underpinnings of burnout, focussing on mechanisms and physical consequences.

We searched the literature on burnout and evaluated studies examining biological parameters in patient populations (i.e. 'clinical' burnout) as well as in individuals from the general population judged as having some degree of burnout evaluated using a dimensional approach.

Findings suggest that burnout is associated with sustained activation of the autonomic nervous system and dysfunction of the sympathetic adrenal medullary axis, with alterations in cortisol levels. Limited studies have also shown altered immune function and changes in other endocrine systems. Consequences of burnout include increased allostatic load, structural and functional brain changes, excito-toxicity, systemic inflammation, immunosuppression, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and premature death. Limitations of studies include variability in study populations, low specificity of burnout measures, and mostly cross-sectional studies precluding examination of changes across the course of burnout.

Further examination of biological mechanisms of burnout would benefit from more homogeneous clinical samples, challenge tests and prospective studies. This would assist in differentiation from conditions such as depression and aid with development of specific treatment targets for burnout.
Further examination of biological mechanisms of burnout would benefit from more homogeneous clinical samples, challenge tests and prospective studies. This would assist in differentiation from conditions such as depression and aid with development of specific treatment targets for burnout.
The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to examine 1) the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and asthma among children, and 2) the interaction between sex and race/ethnicity on asthma.

Data for this study were obtained from the 2017-2018 National Survey of Children's Health. Binary logistic regression was conducted on an analytic sample of 49,000 children ages 0-17 years with asthma as the outcome variable and ACEs as the main explanatory variable.

Based on parent reports, we found that 11.5% of children had asthma and about 42% had at least one ACE, with 9.7% having ≥3 ACEs. Controlling for other factors, children with ≥3 ACEs had 1.45 times higher odds of having asthma when compared to children with no ACEs. Non-Hispanic Black males and females were more likely to have asthma when compared to non-Hispanic White males.

The findings of this study demonstrate an association between ACEs and asthma with children exposed to ≥3 ACEs more likely to have asthma underscoring the importance of cumulative effect of ACEs on asthma. Our study also revealed an interaction between sex and race/ethnicity on asthma among children. Additional studies are needed to understand the mechanisms through which ACEs is associated with asthma among children.
The findings of this study demonstrate an association between ACEs and asthma with children exposed to ≥3 ACEs more likely to have asthma underscoring the importance of cumulative effect of ACEs on asthma. Our study also revealed an interaction between sex and race/ethnicity on asthma among children. Rhapontigenin Additional studies are needed to understand the mechanisms through which ACEs is associated with asthma among children.The growth of smartphone application use across areas of female reproductive health has led to increased interest into their functions and benefits. This scoping review aims to determine the nature and extent of the peer-reviewed literature presented on fertility-based apps, to identify the reliability of the information within the apps, and to determine the ability of this information to educate users. A systematic search of six databases was conducted in April 2020, returning a total of 21,158 records. After duplicate removal, title and abstract screening exclusionary steps, 27 records were reviewed and charted. Records covered a variety of reproductive health themes including contraception, sexual health, and family planning, and used a range of methodologies. The accuracy of fertility information within the apps reported in these studies was variable, but overall there was a lack of depth in the coverage of content in apps. It was common for studies in this review to base fertile window algorithms on stringent cycle length and variability requirements, limiting the applicability of information delivered to users. Furthermore, studies from app affiliates often lacked collaborations with researchers, minimising the potential for fertility knowledge improvements integrated across the suite of female reproductive health apps.
To characterize the resolution pattern and macular structure recovery of optic disc pit-maculopathy (ODP-M) following vitrectomy using spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT).

This is a single-center, retrospective, observational case series. Serial SD-OCT scans of all consecutive eyes of ODP-M undergoing vitrectomy were evaluated to analyze the sequence of maculopathy resolution.

Subretinal fluid (SRF) resolved/reduced in 9 of 12 eyes over a mean of 6 months. For eyes showing resolution, we observed that the closure of the communication tract (CT) [1-3months] preceded the closure of outer layer defect (OLD) [2-6months], while SRF[1-12months] and outer retinal fluid(ORF)[1-12months] were the last to be resolved. Three eyes with residual SRF/macular fluid had a patent CT.

Maculopathy resolved in a staged manner closure of CT preceded the closure of OLD and absorption of SRF. Non-closure of CT was associated with the persistence of maculopathy.

Optic disc pit maculopathy following vitrectomy shows a staged resolution. The persistence of maculopathy is seen in eyes with non-closure of the communication tract.

CDVA Corrected distance visual acuityCMT Central macular thicknessCR Complete restorationCT Communication tractILM Internal limiting membraneIRF Inner retinal fluidIR Incomplete restorationMLF Multilayered fluidODP-M Optic disc pit maculopathyOLD Outer layer defectORF Outer retinal fluidPPV Pars plana vitrectomyPVD Posterior vitreous detachmentSD-OCT Spectral Domain-Optical Coherence TomographySRF Subretinal fluid.
Key CDVA Corrected distance visual acuityCMT Central macular thicknessCR Complete restorationCT Communication tractILM Internal limiting membraneIRF Inner retinal fluidIR Incomplete restorationMLF Multilayered fluidODP-M Optic disc pit maculopathyOLD Outer layer defectORF Outer retinal fluidPPV Pars plana vitrectomyPVD Posterior vitreous detachmentSD-OCT Spectral Domain-Optical Coherence TomographySRF Subretinal fluid.
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