Endometriosis is a chronic pain disorder that affects young women, impairing their physical,
mental and social well-being. Apart from personal suffering, it imposes a significant …

Background Prevalence of depression and anxiety in people with cystic fibrosis (PwCF) and
their caregivers is high, however, results have been inconsistent. This systematic review and …

Abstract Background The International Depression Epidemiological Study (TIDES) found
elevated rates of screen positivity for depression and anxiety among individuals with cystic …

Adolescence is a challenging time when emotional difficulties often arise. Self-esteem, good
relationships with peers, and emotional competences can buffer the effects of these …

Abstract The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS; Zigmond‐Snaith, 1983) is
widely used; however, its factor structure is unclear, with studies reporting differing …

Background Individuals with chronic respiratory conditions are at-risk for depression and
anxiety. In the largest mental health screening study of over 6000 people with cystic fibrosis …

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare disorder that causes unpredictable and debilitating
cutaneous and submucosal edema and can lead to death. HAE can impair patients' ability to …

Background Continuous metabolic syndrome (MS) severity scores that can track metabolic
risk in individuals over time have been developed for Western populations. The present …

Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) are at high risk of clinically significant anxiety, which can
be related to lower treatment adherence and poorer health outcomes. Additionally, up to half …

ABSTRACT Introduction. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a screening
instrument that assesses emotional symptoms in different populations and medical …