Scoping review shows WHO Access antibiotic susceptibility remains low in Pakistan clinical isolates
Pakistan's antibiotic resistance crisis threatens global health goals
This scoping review synthesizes data from 74 studies involving human clinical isolates in Pakistan.
Common infections in Pakistan are becoming harder to treat because most first-line antibiotics no longer work, threatening a key global heal…
Network meta-analysis suggests mind-body exercises improve quality of life and function in chronic heart failure patients
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This network meta-analysis evaluated mind-body exercises like Yijinjing and meditation versus conventional care for patients with chronic he…
This mind-body exercise improves heart failure recovery better than
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds remote guidance increases exclusive breastfeeding rates
Remote guidance boosts exclusive breastfeeding rates for infants
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 8,389 infants found remote breastfeeding guidance significantly increased exclusive breastfeedin…
Text or phone guidance for new mothers significantly increased exclusive breastfeeding at 3 and 6 months, especially in less developed regio…
Systematic review links reproductive concerns to mental health issues in 2,741 cancer patients
Cancer treatment often damages male fertility and causes deep anxiety
This systematic review synthesizes data from 2,741 reproductive-aged male patients with cancer regarding reproductive concerns.
Cancer therapy creates deep worry for men about fertility and mental health during recovery and beyond
Systematic review finds online cleft care materials exceed recommended readability levels
Cleft lip and palate online materials too complex for caregivers
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated nine studies on online patient education materials for cleft care.
Online health materials for cleft lip and palate are written at reading levels too high for most caregivers, a new analysis finds.
CBT-based psychoeducation improves anger control and death anxiety in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
Eight CBT sessions help cancer patients control anger and fear of death
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 80 individuals receiving chemotherapy, with 40 in the control group and 40 receiving eight session…
Eight sessions of CBT-based psychoeducation significantly improved anger control and reduced death anxiety in people receiving chemotherapy …
Multiple gender expressions in anti-smoking messages reduced perceived effectiveness among sexual and gender minority young adults
Anti-smoking ads with multiple gender expressions lowered perceived effectiveness in SGM young adults
This randomized online experiment involved 1,113 sexual and gender minority young adults.
Ads showing multiple gender expressions were less effective than those showing masculine expressions among sexual and gender minority young …
Statistical framing increased screening intentions while narrative framing increased information-seeking in autism spectrum disorder
Statistical messages boost autism screening intentions
This randomized experiment examined how message type and framing affect behavioral intentions regarding autism spectrum disorder screening.
Numbers may persuade parents to screen for autism, but stories drive information-seeking.
Same-day discharge after G-POEM for gastroparesis shows no difference in readmission rates
Same-day discharge after G-POEM shows shorter procedure time without more readmissions
This systematic review and meta-analysis compared same-day discharge (SDD) versus overnight admission after G-POEM for gastroparesis.
A new analysis finds patients can go home the same day after G-POEM surgery with fewer complications and no higher risk of returning to the …
Mini-review discusses post-discharge care transitions for people living with HIV
Hospital discharge transitions impact outcomes for people with HIV
This mini-review examines post-discharge care transitions for hospitalized people living with HIV, particularly in low-income settings.
Recent data shows that nearly one in five people with HIV are readmitted to the hospital after being discharged in low-income settings.
Systematic review links e-cigarette flavors to inflammation and cellular damage in animal models
E-cigarette flavors may increase nicotine use and health risks
This systematic review examines the health impacts of fruity, menthol/mint, and sweet e-cigarette flavors using animal models and human data…
Sweet, fruity, and minty e-cigarette flavors are linked to higher nicotine use and serious respiratory and cellular damage.
Radiopharmacy services and staffing patterns in South African academic hospitals
Hospital staffing gaps found in South African nuclear medicine
This retrospective, descriptive, and quantitative cohort study examined radiopharmacy services and staffing across 7 South African academic …
A study of South African academic hospitals reveals significant shortages in radiopharmacist staffing despite available imaging technology.