Evaluating the Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Chronic Disease Self-Care Outcomes
Digital health tools show mixed results for managing chronic diseases
Digital tools show promise for heart failure monitoring but lack consistent evidence for improving medication adherence or general diabetes …
New data shows that while digital tools like apps can help heart failure patients monitor their health, they may not improve medication habi…
Epidural neuroplasty shows potential advantages over pulsed radiofrequency for lumbar radicular pain
Epidural neuroplasty shows potential for lasting lower back pain relief
This network meta-analysis compares pulsed radiofrequency and epidural neuroplasty for lumbar radicular pain. While epidural neuroplasty sho…
A review of 1,229 patients suggests epidural neuroplasty may offer more consistent pain relief than pulsed radiofrequency for chronic back i…
Yoga with education yields clinically relevant improvements for depressive symptoms and pain in chronic low back pain
Yoga and Education Show Promise for Back Pain and Depression
This meta-analysis evaluates interventions for individuals with comorbid depressive symptoms and chronic nonspecific low back pain. Yoga wit…
A review of 834 patients suggests that yoga combined with education may improve both chronic back pain and depressive symptoms.
High-intensity interval aerobic exercise improves brachial FMD in coronary artery disease and heart failure
High intensity interval training improves blood flow in heart patients
This network meta-analysis of 6,818 adults with coronary artery disease or chronic heart failure found that high-intensity interval aerobic …
Specific types of intense exercise may improve blood vessel function for people living with heart failure or coronary artery disease.
Lumbosacral orthoses may improve pain and disability in some patients with chronic non-specific low back pain
Lumbosacral Orthoses May Help Manage Chronic Low Back Pain
This systematic review of 11 RCTs involving 691 participants examined the effectiveness of various lumbosacral orthoses for chronic non-spec…
New research suggests that wearing a back brace can provide short-term relief from chronic low back pain as part of a broader treatment plan…
Integrated vocational rehabilitation models outperform traditional approaches for patients with spinal cord injury
Federal policies and benefits traps hinder employment for spinal cord injuries
This scoping review analyzed 10 studies to map the evidence landscape regarding federal policies and vocational rehabilitation (VR) for indi…
Hidden financial barriers and outdated support models often prevent people with spinal cord injuries from returning to the workforce in the …
Extended occupational therapy showed no significant improvement in behavioral symptoms for dementia patients
Extended occupational therapy shows no added benefit for dementia
This randomized controlled trial evaluated community-dwelling adults with mild-to-moderate dementia in France. Participants received occupat…
Adding four more months of occupational therapy did not improve behavioral symptoms in people with mild-to-moderate dementia, compared to st…
Home-based upper limb exercise shows no benefit over lower limb exercise for shoulder function in older adults
Home arm exercises did not improve shoulder function in older adults compared to leg workouts
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 617 community-dwelling people aged 65 years and older. Participants performed a home-based exercis…
A 12-month trial found that home-based arm exercises offered no benefit over leg exercises for shoulder function in older adults.
Combined exercise and diet modestly improves cognition in mild cognitive impairment
Combined exercise and diet plans may help slow thinking problems in older adults with mild memory issues
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 4013 healthy older adults or those with mild cognitive impairment found that combined exercise a…
A large review of over 4,000 people found that mixing exercise with healthy eating might improve overall brain function. However, specific s…
Cryotherapy ranks highest for early pain relief after total knee arthroplasty in network meta-analysis
Cryotherapy tops list for knee replacement pain relief
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 3,165 participants with total knee arthroplasty found cryotherapy, kinesio taping, and e…
Cryotherapy, kinesio taping, and electroacupuncture beat standard care for early pain after knee replacement, but evidence is weak.
Flywheel resistance training improves change of direction in team sport athletes
Flywheel training slashes agility time in athletes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of team sport athletes found that flywheel resistance training significantly enhances change of dir…
Athletes who use flywheel training are getting faster at sharp turns and cuts, and the gains are largest when sessions are less frequent but…
Mental fatigue reduces resistance exercise volume by moderate effect in healthy adults
Mental fatigue reduces resistance exercise volume, review finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 205 healthy participants found that mental fatigue significantly reduces resistance exercise vol…
Feeling mentally drained before a workout? A new review suggests mental fatigue can significantly reduce how much weight you lift.