Wearable activity tracker adherence associated with reduced body fat in a 12-month randomized trial
Wearable tracker use linked to lower body fat in overweight adults
This randomized controlled trial examined 502 participants with a mean age of 45 years and mean BMI of 33.7 kg/m. The study assessed associa…
Wearable activity trackers linked to lower body fat in overweight adults after one year. This trial examined how consistent movement goals a…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of occupational health impairments in 23,816 global operating room personnel
High rates of pain and burnout found in operating room staff globally
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the prevalence of occupational health impairments among 23,816 operating room personnel g…
A global analysis of over 23,000 operating room workers shows very high rates of pain, burnout, and exposure to hazards.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of sepsis screening tools in low- and middle-income countries
Sepsis screening tools show mixed accuracy in low-income country adult patient groups
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated sepsis screening tools in adult populations in low- and middle-income countries. It found…
A review of thirty thousand patients found that common sepsis checklists work differently in low-income areas. Some tools miss cases while o…
Qualitative review of digital surveillance challenges for dengue in western India
Digital tools face real hurdles in India's fight against dengue
This qualitative review examines digital surveillance systems for dengue in two high-burden districts of western India. Based on 57 semi-str…
Digital surveillance systems struggle with fragmented data and community resistance in western India, complicating dengue outbreak warnings.
Neuromuscular training reduces ACL injury risk in athletes: meta-analysis
Neuromuscular training cuts ACL injury risk in athletes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 studies found that neuromuscular training significantly reduces the risk of ACL injury in ath…
A new analysis of 19 studies finds that neuromuscular training can cut the risk of ACL injuries in athletes by more than half.
Network meta-analysis compares exercise types for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
Exercise type matters for blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
This network meta-analysis of 29 RCTs with 1301 participants compared various exercise interventions for type 2 diabetes. High-intensity res…
High-intensity resistance training may be best for lowering blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, but other exercises help too.
Narrative review on nurses' innovative use of information systems and digital health roles
Nurses are key to digital health innovation, review finds
This narrative review synthesizes the role of nurses in innovative information systems. It finds nurses are key drivers shifting from passiv…
Nurses are shifting from passive users to proactive drivers of digital health, improving patient safety and care efficiency.
Conceptual analysis of DIGS model in low- and middle-income countries identifies four structural gaps
Four structural gaps block progress in low- and middle-income country biospecimen data systems
This conceptual analysis reviews 154 studies to evaluate the DIGS model in low- and middle-income countries. The authors identify four inter…
A review of 154 studies found four main problems stopping good data sharing in poorer nations. These issues include poor infrastructure, sys…
Narrative review links social media use to mixed mental health outcomes in college students
Social media use in college students shows mixed effects on mental health
This narrative review examines the relationship between social media use and mental health among college students. The authors synthesize ev…
A review of college students found that social media can build support networks but also link to anxiety and depression.
Review synthesizes microplastic pollution mechanisms and potential human health risks including inflammation and cancer susceptibility
Microplastics may trigger inflammation and immune imbalance in the human body
This narrative review examines the theoretical mechanisms by which microplastic and nanoplastic pollution affects the human body. The author…
A review suggests microplastics and nanoplastics could cause inflammation, immune imbalance, and other cellular stress in humans. This theor…
Mini Review calls for transparency in AFO population assumptions to support valid causal interpretation
Animal Feeding Operations Research Needs Better Population Assumptions For Clear Health Conclusions
This mini review examines 15 observational studies of Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) and community health. The authors note that none of t…
Experts reviewed fifteen studies about health near animal feeding operations. They found that researchers often do not explain how they assu…
Digital toolkit for weight management failed to improve weight loss maintenance in European adults
Digital weight loss tools failed to help most people keep off the pounds in this trial
This 2x2 factorial randomized controlled trial evaluated a digital toolkit targeting self-regulation or motivation in 1627 European adults w…
A new trial found that digital tools for weight management did not help adults keep off weight compared to standard advice and tracking.