Relaxation of COVID-19 control measures in Xiamen associated with specific respiratory infectious disease patterns
Respiratory viruses surge differently after pandemic rules end
This retrospective cohort study examined residents of Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, one year following the relaxation of COVID-19 control …
Flu A became the most common infection after restrictions lifted, with seasonal peaks shifting for kids and adults alike.
Narrative review discusses postoperative care strategies for older adults with hip fracture and cognitive impairment
New care plans help seniors with memory loss recover from broken hips
This narrative review examines postoperative care management strategies for older adults with hip fracture and cognitive impairment.
New care plans help seniors with memory loss recover from broken hips by reducing confusion and speeding up movement after surgery.
Digital engagement associated with positive views on aging in Chinese older adults aged 60 and over
Digital connection helps older adults feel younger and more active in society
This cohort study examined Chinese older adults aged 60 and over using data from The China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey.
Using digital tools helps older adults feel younger and more active in society, but the benefit fades slightly as they get older.
Preterm children aged 0–2 years show lower growth rates and IGF-1 levels compared to full-term peers
Preterm babies grow slower due to biology and environment factors
This cohort study followed preterm children aged 0–2 years and compared them to full-term children.
New research shows biology and environment slow preterm baby growth, giving doctors better tools to help them catch up.
Omicron linked to multisystem long COVID and GI symptoms in veterans study
Omicron infection raises risk of multisystem long COVID for veterans
This retrospective cohort study of 1,120 veterans at a VA Medical Center found Omicron variants associated with increased multisystem long C…
Omicron variants caused more multisystem long COVID symptoms than earlier strains in a large rural veteran study group.
Standard physical examination indicators predict sarcopenia risk with high accuracy in a health checkup population
New Tool Predicts Muscle Loss Years in Advance
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 3,277 participants from routine health exams to assess the discriminative performance of standard …
A free online tool uses basic health data to predict muscle loss years before symptoms appear—giving people a real chance to act early.
Narrative review of multi-agent AI systems highlights ethical risks including opacity and accountability challenges in healthcare
New AI teams in hospitals create fresh ethical headaches for doctors and patients
This narrative review synthesizes findings from 21 articles regarding multi-agent AI systems in healthcare settings.
Smart AI teams are changing healthcare, but they also hide mistakes and threaten patient privacy in ways we must fix now.
Umbrella review associates processed meat consumption with higher risks of cancer and chronic disease outcomes
Processed meat links to higher cancer and heart disease risks
This umbrella review synthesized data from 34 articles and 54 meta-analyses regarding processed meat consumption.
Eating more processed meat like bacon or hot dogs increases your risk for serious health problems including cancer and heart disease.
Cadmium exposure associated with altered liver function biomarkers in middle-aged and older adults
Heavy Metal Exposure Linked to Liver Changes in Older Adults
This cross-sectional study of 451 participants in Northwest China found positive correlations between blood cadmium levels and liver enzymes…
Cadmium and other heavy metals in the blood are linked to altered liver enzymes, suggesting possible liver stress.
Cervical cytology abnormalities and HPV prevalence in Turkish women over 12 years
HPV Testing Reveals Hidden Risks in Young Women
This retrospective cohort study of 76,232 cervical smear records from a Turkish tertiary care center found an overall epithelial cell abnorm…
One in five women under 30 tested positive for high-risk HPV, with some carrying cancer-linked strains without symptoms, changing how early …
Conceptual framework review explores blockchain neural networks for smart city environmental governance
New System Helps Cities Track Waste More Securely
This conceptual framework review discusses the potential applicability of a Blockchain-Enhanced Neural Network Framework (BENNF) in smart ci…
A new tech plan uses AI and blockchain to help cities predict electronic waste more accurately and safely for everyone living there.
Fatigue and depression severity correlation in survivors of severe prolonged COVID-19
Fatigue Masks Depression in Long COVID Patients
This cross-sectional analysis of a longitudinal cohort examined 82 survivors of severe prolonged COVID-19 one year after hospitalization.
Many long COVID patients feel depressed, but new research shows their fatigue may be skewing results, leading to misdiagnosis and unnecessar…