Role of Antioxidant Vitamins in Neurogenesis

Neurogenesis is vital in the preservation of cognition. Previous studies have reported antioxidant vitamins as a key regulatory factor in neurogenesis. However, current research investigating their role is inconclusive due to the limited number of studies that have been conducted and conflicting results. This review evaluates the scientific evidence behind the potential roles of antioxidant vitamins in neurogenesis. Observations concerned with the mechanistic and functional aspects of how antioxidant vitamins modulate neurogenesis are both assessed. Vitamin A is evidently involved in cell cycle regulation and cell proliferation; vitamin C reportedly promotes neural differentiation and maturation while inhibiting neurite outgrowth; vitamin E is identified to inhibit cell proliferation while improving cell viability. Varying antioxidant vitamin concentrations have been implicated in facilitating cognition in terms of attention, memory, language, and executive function. Moreover, this review suggests a threshold antioxidant vitamin concentration that should be maintained to promote optimal levels of adult neurogenesis

A Review of Panic Buying: The Mediation of Illusory Truth Effect and Persistence due to Herd Mentality and Confirmation Bias

In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the public has been experiencing severe amounts of stress and feelings of anxiety. Social media in particular has been shown in the literature to be a major contributing medium for the widespread facilitation of misinformation concerning the coronavirus. The rapid development of fake news concerning supply shortages of certain essential items has increased pandemic-related behaviours such as panic buying. Factors that have led to panic buying include perceived threat of an event, perceived product scarcity, fear of the unknown, and coping methods to gain control. Although these factors are prevalent reasons that induce panic buying behaviours, they do not explain the mechanisms in the formation of these perceptions. It is possible that heuristics (i.e. availability, and affect), which are reinforced by social media posts, aid in the development of the illusory truth effect. This psychological phenomenon may be the root cause in the public’s false perceptions of pandemic-related events. This paper reviewed the impact of the illusory truth effect as a mediator in processing misinformation from social media and the news as truths that inevitably encourages panic buying behaviour. Furthermore, this paper examined the persistence of the illusory truth effect due to herd mentality and confirmation bias in the perpetual cycle of irrational decision making. In conclusion, the illusory truth effect has been demonstrated to be a key cognitive bias that strengthens with repetitive exposure to adverse sentiments related to COVID-19, and is likely to be maintained through herd mentality and confirmation bias in social situations. Although more research needs to be done to solidify this theory, the current review aims to serve as a basis for further research on the illusory truth effect and potentiate solutions in the prevention of adherence to this effect

Effectiveness of global rural teleoncology and future routes for teleoncology research in the context of Canadian rural areas: a narrative review of the literature

Background: To limit the risk of transmitting the COVID-19 virus during in person interactions, modes of telemedicine, such as teleoncology, have been on the rise more than ever. This narrative review examines the effectiveness of current Canadian teleoncology services in providing adequate services to the residents of Canadian rural areas. This paper also seeks to analyze current international research and models of teleoncology and how they may be applicable in a Canadian rural context. The paper additionally provides well-supported and appropriate suggestions for future developments of Canadian rural teleoncology and future research directions within the field. Methods: Through a literature search on platforms like Google Scholar, 14 Canadian and international pieces of literature have been selected and reviewed. Common trends of teleoncology strengths and weaknesses have been retrieved, analyzed and summarized. Results: Upon analysis of advantages and disadvantages, it can be stated that teleoncology is a relevant mode of healthcare delivery in the current Canadian context. Despite its limitations, teleoncology can enhance and diversify the quality and types of services delivered to Canadians, especially those in rural areas. Conclusion: Overall, it can be safely deduced that teleoncology has the potential of becoming a prominent aspect of the future of healthcare especially in Canadian rural contexts. The next step towards enhancing the Canadian rural teleoncology system is to gain a better understanding of this system through more recent, standardized research. This can be followed by careful examination of the international status of teleoncology for potential inspirations for change and areas of research. In its analysis, the paper at hand provides a series of suggestions for future areas of research in this topic and potential methodologies for enhancing current Canadian rural teleoncology

Academic Publisher Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Policies for Authors: A Cross-Sectional Audit

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved into an integral component of daily life, exhibiting significant influence since the 1950s. This interdisciplinary field focuses on machines emulating or surpassing human mental capacities, impacting industries through automation and task execution. Recent advancements, particularly in self-learning capabilities, have propelled AI into diverse sectors, notably healthcare. AI-driven innovations, including Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, demonstrate potential in disease diagnosis, therapeutic suggestions, and medical research guidance. AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, are emerging as powerful tools across education, healthcare, and research. Utilizing natural language processing, these chatbots provide concise responses and extend capabilities beyond conversation to generate various written content. However, concerns arise regarding their effectiveness in tasks like literature reviews, experimental protocol design, and data analysis. In the medical research landscape, ethical and legal considerations accompany the use of AI chatbots, with plagiarism and copyright challenges at the forefront. Academic publishers aim to inform authors about these issues, recognizing the potential for research fraud and the need for proper attribution. Content accuracy is crucial, as AI-generated information may contain errors and biases, impacting diagnostic and therapeutic advancements. This research protocol proposes a cross-sectional audit of policies for authors governing the use of generative AI tools by scientific, technical, and medical academic publishers