Esketamine added to propofol maintains discharge readiness during outpatient flexible bronchoscopy
Trial shows esketamine addition helps patients recover from bronchoscopy
This randomized non-inferiority trial of 246 adults undergoing elective outpatient flexible bronchoscopy found that adding esketamine (0.1 m…
Adding a low dose of esketamine to propofol may help patients recover faster and cough less during outpatient bronchoscopy procedures.
Expert sources and one-sided messages influence e-cigarette health message perceptions among young adults
Expert sources and message types impact how people view vaping
This randomized controlled trial involving 802 young adults evaluated how source type and message sidedness affect e-cigarette health percep…
Experts are more trusted than peers when discussing e-cigarettes, but one-sided warnings can backfire by making some users feel their freedo…
Clarity of information and prior knowledge are primary drivers for trusting digital nutrition sources
Factors Influencing Trust in Online Nutrition Information
This scoping review analyzed 48 papers to identify factors influencing trust in online nutrition information. The authors identified 82 dist…
New research identifies key factors like information clarity and personal knowledge that shape how young adults trust online nutrition advic…
Long COVID prevalence is 30.8% among individuals with confirmed or probable SARS-CoV-2 infection
Analysis Shows High Prevalence of Long COVID After Infection
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 studies involving more than 200,000 participants found a pooled Long COVID prevalence of 30.8…
A large-scale review finds that about 31 percent of people experience Long COVID symptoms, with higher rates among those hospitalized.
Modeling and decision support approaches in out-of-hospital emergency medical services show methodological diversification
New models aim to improve emergency medical response times
This scoping review analyzed 150 case studies and 33 papers to map modeling approaches in out-of-hospital emergency medical services. The fi…
Researchers mapped how computer models and data tools can help emergency teams reach patients faster and manage resources better.
High mammography awareness and partner support are linked to breast cancer screening behaviors
Men and Women Show Mixed Awareness of Breast Cancer Screening
This cross-sectional study of 725 participants in Turkey evaluates breast cancer awareness, screening barriers, and male partner support. Wh…
While most women know mammograms help find cancer early, many face barriers like lack of symptoms or negligence when it comes to regular scr…
Personalized nutrition advice improves healthy eating indices significantly among participants with high baseline goal orientation
Personalized Nutrition Advice Helps People with High Goal Orientation
This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial involving 1480 European adults found that personalized nutrition advice only signif…
Tailored nutrition advice significantly improves healthy eating habits for individuals who have a strong personal focus on reaching their he…
Specific exercise modalities provide significant improvements to cognitive function in older adults and those with MCI
Different Exercise Types Show Benefits for Cognitive Function in Seniors
This network meta-analysis of 1,316 participants evaluates the effects of various exercise types on cognitive function. The analysis indicat…
Specific types of exercise, including strength and aerobic training, show promising links to improved cognitive function in older adults.
High prevalence of secondary traumatic stress among nurses influenced by age and work experience
Over Half of Nurses Face Secondary Traumatic Stress
This meta-analysis examined the prevalence of secondary traumatic stress (STS) in nursing populations. The findings indicate a high pooled p…
More than half of nurses experience secondary traumatic stress, with rates linked to age, years of experience, and geographic location.
LLM generated information for diabetes education shows accuracy but faces reliability and usability limitations
AI Tools Show Potential for Diabetes Education with Limits
This scoping review of 21 studies evaluates the use of large language models (LLMs) in providing health education for patients with diabetes…
Large language models can provide accurate information for diabetes patients, but they still face significant hurdles in reliability and eas…
Excess mortality in Japan increased markedly from 2022 with annual deaths approaching 100,000
Japan sees rise in deaths following repeated COVID-19 boosters
This narrative review examines COVID-19 and repeated booster vaccination trends in Japan. It notes that while mortality decreased slightly i…
A review of data from Japan shows a sharp rise in extra deaths starting in 2022, even as the country faced healthcare strain and delayed car…
Omega-3 supplementation shows small significant effect in children with ADHD at low baseline levels
Omega-3 Supplements May Help Children with ADHD Symptoms
This meta-analysis of 7 RCTs found that omega-3 supplementation produced a small statistically significant effect (SMD = 0.21) for ADHD symp…
New research suggests that children with ADHD may see better results from omega-3 supplements if they start with low levels in their bodies.