Network meta-analysis of exercise, TMS, and behavioral therapies for methamphetamine use disorder craving
Exercise and brain stimulation cut meth cravings without drugs
This network meta-analysis evaluated exercise, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation, behavioral …
Exercise and brain stimulation reduce cravings better than standard care for people with methamphetamine use disorder.
Meta-analysis links digital exclusion to functional decline and dementia in older adults
Being cut off from technology hurts daily life and brain health for older adults
This meta-analysis of 19 studies found that digital exclusion in middle-aged and older adults was prospectively associated with decreased ba…
Being left out of the digital world makes daily tasks harder and raises dementia risk for older adults.
Structured triglycerides with EPA and DHA increased serum EPA ratios compared with physical mixtures in healthy men
New Omega-3 Oil Boosts Blood Levels But Not Muscle Power
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 28 healthy young men and compared structured triglycerides (STGs) containing eicosapentaenoic acid…
A new type of omega-3 supplement gets into your blood better, but it won't make you stronger.
Early transanal irrigation improves constipation and independence in spinal cord injury patients
New Standard for Spinal Injury Bowel Care Emerges
This prospective, randomized, open-label, multicenter, parallel group study enrolled 22 SCI patients across four Italian spinal units.
Alex, 34, spent weeks in rehab after a spinal cord injury.
Individual participant data meta-analysis shows exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation reduces hospitalization, not mortality in coronary heart disease
Heart Patients Stay Out of Hospital with Exercise
This individual participant data meta-analysis synthesizes evidence from 8 trials involving 4975 participants with coronary heart disease.
New research confirms that moving your body helps heart patients stay out of the hospital.
Technology-based Cardiac rehabilitation Therapy improves functional capacity and quality of life in women with cardiac disease
New Tech-Based Program Helps Women With Heart Disease Get Stronger—Without Leaving Home
This randomized controlled trial evaluated Technology-based Cardiac rehabilitation Therapy (TaCT) versus standard care in n=89 women with st…
This study shows that a tailored, tech-based cardiac rehab program can help women with heart disease improve their physical health and quali…
Meta-analysis of 26 trials shows IVR exercise interventions do not statistically differ from comparators for mobility, strength, or quality of life
Virtual Reality Exercise: New Study Reveals Surprising Truth
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 26 randomized controlled trials involving 846 participants evaluated Immersive Virtual Reality (…
Virtual reality exercise is fun, but it doesn't seem to work better than traditional workouts yet.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of rehabilitation interventions for lumbar degenerative disc disease surgery patients
After Back Surgery, One Simple Change Boosts Strength and Movement
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates rehabilitation and behavior change interventions for adults with lumbar degenerative disc…
This review shows that structured exercise and psychological support can improve recovery after back surgery, but not all rehab methods work…
Deep Learning Models Demonstrate Superior Diagnostic Performance Compared to Machine Learning for Carotid Plaque Stroke Risk
Deep learning models may help predict stroke risk from carotid plaque images
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 666 patients with carotid plaque ultrasound images to compare deep learning and conventional machi…
A new study found deep learning models outperformed standard methods at predicting stroke risk using carotid ultrasound images.
Structured rehabilitation reduced pain in hip or knee osteoarthritis patients in a Danish nationwide program
Good News for Knee Pain: Your Therapist Choice May Not Matter
This observational cohort study evaluated a structured rehabilitation program delivered by trained healthcare professionals to adults with h…
A new study shows the rehab program matters more than the specific therapist treating you.
Observational analysis of musculoskeletal adverse events during walking training for chronic stroke
New Tool Predicts Injury Risk in Stroke Walking Programs
This observational analysis of 100 participants with chronic stroke found that 32.0% experienced musculoskeletal adverse events during a 12-…
A new model helps doctors spot stroke patients who might get hurt during walking therapy.
Cross-Sectional Survey of Physical Activity and Associated Factors in Zambian Upper Primary School Children
Why Kids Stop Moving. The Hidden Barriers Revealed
This primary cross-sectional survey assessed physical activity levels and associated factors among 638 upper primary school children aged 9-…
Most children aren't moving enough, but simple changes like safer parks and less TV can help.