Systematic review of Saudi neurologists' telehealth intentions and attitudes reveals regional and institutional adoption gaps
Neurologists in Saudi Arabia Want to Go Digital
This systematic review synthesizes data from a cross-sectional survey of 300 neurologists recruited in Saudi Arabia regarding telehealth use…
Saudi neurologists are eager to use video calls for care, with 79% planning to adopt telehealth soon to help patients avoid long drives and …
Brazilian social security expenditures for Hansen's disease reached US$ 924.6 million between 2000 and 2019
Brazil spends millions on Hansen's disease benefits
This retrospective, longitudinal, descriptive cohort study examined social security expenditures for beneficiaries with Hansen's disease in …
Brazil spends $924 million on disability benefits for Hansen's disease, yet funds treat damage after late detection instead of preventing it…
Targeted therapy versus non-targeted therapy in renal cell carcinoma patients
Real-world study in Taiwan shows targeted therapy offers similar life expectancy for advanced kidney cancer compared to non-targeted therapy
This real-world cohort study analyzed 14,131 renal cell carcinoma cases in Taiwan from 1998 to 2016.
In Taiwan, targeted therapy for advanced kidney cancer offers similar life expectancy to non-targeted therapy, with both groups living aroun…
Meta-analysis suggests VR interventions reduce stress and anxiety in healthcare workers
Can virtual reality help healthcare workers feel less stressed and anxious right now?
This PRISMA-guided systematic review and meta-analysis pooled 10 studies (493 healthcare workers) examining virtual reality interventions fo…
Virtual reality lowered stress and anxiety scores by 0.64 points for healthcare workers in a new review of 493 participants.
Risk-stratified aeromedical certification protocol assessed in 22 military pilots with cerebral cavernous malformations
Military pilots with brain lesions were assessed for flight safety under a new protocol
This retrospective cohort study evaluated a risk-stratified aeromedical certification protocol in 22 military pilots with cerebral cavernous…
Military pilots with stable brain lesions were cleared to fly without restrictions after a personalized safety review found no neurological …
Hospital-acquired infections associated with higher costs and length of stay in discharged cancer center patients
Hidden Costs of Hospital Infections Under New Payment Rules
This retrospective cohort study examined discharged patients at a regional cancer center comparing those with and without hospital-acquired …
Hospital infections under China's new payment rules drive up costs, longer stays, and larger financial gaps for cancer patients compared to …
Review Article Examines Bisphosphonates and Denosumab for Multiple Myeloma Associated Bone Disease
Bone Pain in Cancer: New Options, Real Risks
This review article examines the use of bisphosphonates and denosumab in patients with multiple myeloma.
New drugs target bone breakdown in multiple myeloma without kidney damage, offering hope for patients with weak bones and severe pain.
PTSD treatment recall study: fewer than one-third accurately described their assigned option
Less than half of patients remember how well their PTSD treatments work
In a study of 887 adults who screened positive for PTSD, participants were given descriptions of seven treatment options and quizzed on reca…
Less than half of patients remember how well their PTSD treatments work, and fewer can correctly identify which therapy focused on trauma.
GP psychoeducation sessions show no significant effect on depressive symptoms in primary care patients
Brief German study shows GP-led sessions improved patient knowledge and activation, but did not significantly reduce depressive symptoms
A cluster-randomized controlled trial of 121 primary care patients with depressive symptoms found that four individual psychoeducation sessi…
A German study found that general practitioner-led sessions improved patient knowledge and engagement, though they did not significantly red…
In a Chinese cohort, frailty index increases with age and varies by cohort, period, gender, and residence
Frailty in China Will Worsen for Rural Women
This observational cohort study from China assessed frailty index trends in older adults.
China's rural women face a growing frailty crisis as future health gaps widen faster than those for men or urban residents.
Systematic review finds maternal health literacy associated with infant outcomes up to age three
Maternal health literacy linked to infant outcomes in early life
This systematic review of 13,407 participants across seven countries examined associations between maternal health literacy and infant/child…
Mothers with better health literacy see healthier babies, including better birth weights and fewer hospital readmissions for jaundice.
Narrative review links rare earth element exposure to respiratory symptoms and lung disease in industrial settings
Tiny Dust, Big Lungs: The Hidden Air Threat
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding environmental exposure to rare earth elements (REEs) in mining and industrial regions.
The dust inside your favorite gadgets and phones might be quietly damaging your lungs without you even knowing it.