Arts on Prescription programmes show statistically significant but clinically modest reductions in depression and anxiety among adults
Arts on Prescription shows modest mood improvements for adults with depression and anxiety
This narrative synthesis reviews community-based Arts on Prescription programmes involving 12 to 1,297 participants. The authors report stat…
Community arts programs led by artists or musicians showed modest improvements in wellbeing, depression, and anxiety for adults.
AI and digitalization associate with psychosocial risks and uneven impacts on adult workers in occupational environments
AI and digital work tools link to stress, burnout, and job insecurity for adult workers
This scoping review synthesizes evidence from 43 sources regarding artificial intelligence and work digitalization in adult workers. The aut…
A review of 43 sources shows AI and digital tools often bring stress, burnout, and job insecurity to adult workers, though training can help…
Ethnic minorities use multi-tiered coping strategies during public health crises, systematic review finds
Mental health struggles in minority groups need more than just personal coping tricks
A systematic review of 65 peer-reviewed studies examined coping strategies among ethnic minority populations during public health crises, pa…
A review of 65 studies shows minority groups used faith and family support during the pandemic, but policy changes are still missing.
Geriatric assessment integration is key for equitable cancer care in aging Morocco
Cancer rates are rising in Morocco, but older adults face a care gap
This narrative review examines cancer care for older adults in Morocco, where adults aged 60+ constitute 13.8% of the population. It finds h…
In Morocco, over 80% of older cancer patients show vulnerability. Yet geriatric assessments are not yet standard in routine oncology care.
Physical activity guidance for pregnancy after cancer is sparse and siloed, scoping review finds
No clear advice exists for women planning pregnancy after cancer
A scoping review of 34 sources found that while pregnancy guidelines consistently recommend at least 150 min/week of moderate-intensity phys…
A review of 34 sources found no specific physical activity guidance for women planning pregnancy after cancer, leaving a critical gap in car…
Microbiome research in GCC countries is uneven, observational, and lacks One Health integration
GCC microbiome research is growing but needs a unified regional plan to help people
This systematic review of 110 studies on microbiome research in GCC countries found most publications were observational and focused on huma…
A review of 110 studies shows the Gulf region is active in microbiome science, yet uneven progress and a lack of One Health approaches hold …
Patient-centred follow-up consultations improve goal attainment in CVD risk patients
Follow-up talks help heart patients reach health goals
This cluster-randomized trial in 712 patients with CVD risk factors found that those receiving patient-centred follow-up consultations had h…
Heart patients who had follow-up consultations were more likely to achieve their health goals, a new trial finds.
Structured exercise cuts depression, anxiety, and stress in university students with large to moderate effects
Structured Exercise Linked to Lower Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Students
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 2,127 university students found that structured exercise interventions were associated w…
A large review suggests structured exercise helps university students manage depression, anxiety, and stress better than doing nothing.
Transition programs for DMD vary widely with significant gaps in policy-driven implementation and neurodiversity support
Health systems for young people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy need better support and clear rules
This systematic review with narrative synthesis examines transition-related health systems for youth and adults living with Duchenne muscula…
A review of 42 studies shows care plans for teens with Duchenne muscular dystrophy vary widely. Most programs are temporary projects instead…
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…