Prenatal parabens exposure linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes in mothers with depressive symptoms in Ningxia, China
Depression Makes Chemicals Worse for Babies
This prospective cohort study of 934 mother-infant pairs in Ningxia, China, examined associations between prenatal parabens exposure and adv…
Mental health and chemical exposure work together to hurt pregnancy outcomes more than either one does alone.
Temporal trends in ESKAPE pathogen distribution and AMR patterns observed in 3,778 isolates from Rwanda
Antibiotic resistance in Rwanda rose sharply from 55% to 83% in five years
This retrospective cohort study analyzed 3,778 culture-positive isolates from the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali between 2020 and 20…
In Rwanda, resistance to common antibiotics jumped from 55% in 2020 to 83% in 2024, highlighting a critical need for better infection contro…
Machine learning model predicts carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae risk in ICU patients
Doctors Can Now Predict Deadly ICU Infections Faster
Researchers developed a machine learning model to predict early risk of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infection in ICU patients…
Every year, thousands of ICU patients face a hidden threat: infections that resist even the strongest antibiotics.
Rehabilitation timing and duration varied by administrative origin in Yancheng occupational injury patients
When Should Injured Workers Start Rehab? New Data Reveals a Key Factor
This retrospective cohort study examined workers with occupational injuries receiving rehabilitation at a designated hospital in Yancheng, C…
This study shows that the administrative process, not the medical injury, often dictates when a worker starts rehab.
Cross-sectional study of dental caries awareness among Uttarakhand healthcare professionals
Most doctors don't link kids' liquid medicines to tooth decay
This cross-sectional study assessed awareness and practices regarding sugar-free paediatric liquid medicines among 431 healthcare profession…
Only 20% of doctors in India connect sugary liquid medicines to dental caries, even as 83% know sugar-free options exist.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of GAI-assisted teaching methods in medical students shows improved academic performance
AI Tutor Helps Med Students Learn Faster — Here’s How
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated GAI-assisted teaching methods involving 3,635 medical students in the GAI-assisted teachi…
This could change how doctors are trained — and improve care for patients down the line.
Meta-analysis of adjunctive therapies for recurrent rhinosinusitis shows improved outcomes with conventional treatment
Beyond Surgery: Simple Add-Ons Cut Sinus Problems in Half
This meta-analysis evaluated adjunctive therapies, including nasal irrigation and steroid-eluting implants, combined with standard treatment…
Adding simple therapies like nasal rinses or steroid implants to standard sinus treatment can dramatically cut symptoms and prevent future i…
Administrative MDT interventions reduced prophylactic antibiotic use in Class I incisions across three study phases
Surgery Patients Are Getting Fewer Unneeded Antibiotics
This retrospective-prospective cohort study evaluated patients with Class I incisions across three phases from 2017 to 2024.
This new hospital strategy could protect surgery patients from avoidable risks linked to unnecessary antibiotics.
Scoping review of digital health interventions for economic toxicity in cancer patients
Digital tools show promise for easing cancer financial stress
This scoping review synthesizes evidence from 22 studies on digital health interventions for managing economic toxicity in cancer patients.
Digital tools show promise for helping cancer patients manage money costs and financial support needs.
Scoping Review Synthesizes Patient-Centered Burdens and Economic Outcomes in Veterans, IDD, and Rural Populations
Review finds gaps in tracking burdens for veterans, people with disabilities, and rural residents
This U.S.-based scoping review analyzed 126 studies focusing on patient-centered burdens and economic outcomes among veterans, people with i…
This scoping review examined 126 studies from the U.S.
Mechanistic review discusses host-directed therapy for children with Long COVID and secondary bacterial pneumonia
Could monitoring specific blood markers help prevent long-term lung damage in kids with Long COVID?
This mechanistic review addresses Long COVID, Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and secondary bacterial pneumonia in children.
Monitoring blood markers like ferritin and D-dimer could help doctors catch dangerous lung inflammation early in kids with Long COVID before…
Machine learning models predict excessive gestational weight gain risk in pregnant women with high accuracy
New Tool Helps Doctors Spot Weight Gain Risks Early
This prospective observational study evaluated machine-learning models in 578 pregnant women at a tertiary hospital in CentralSouth China.
A new computer program can predict excessive weight gain during pregnancy with high accuracy, giving doctors time to help women stay healthy…