Serum specific IgE testing reveals dust mite sensitization in 37.0% of patients with allergic diseases in Ningbo, China.
Dust mites top allergen list in large Chinese patient cohort
This cohort study of 19,787 patients with suspected allergic diseases undergoing serum specific IgE testing in Ningbo, China, identified dus…
In a study of nearly 20,000 patients, dust mites were the most common allergen causing sensitization, followed by milk and mixed grasses.
HPV E6/E7 mRNA testing shows 16.32% positivity in 11,118 cervical specimens across China
HPV testing finds active virus in 16% of cervical samples across China
This retrospective cross-sectional study of 11,118 female cervical specimens in China found an overall high-risk HPV E6/E7 mRNA positivity r…
Active HPV virus was found in 16% of cervical samples from women across China, with older age and region affecting risk levels.
Higher education and prior stroke exposure linked to better KAP scores in 600 adults.
42% Of Adults Wait Too Long During A Stroke.
This single-center retrospective cross-sectional study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding stroke warning signs in …
New data shows most people know some signs but fail to act fast enough.
Narrative review on exercise snacks for interrupting sedentary time and improving health markers
Tiny Exercise Bursts May Lower Health Risks Without Extra Time
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on exercise snacks, short bouts of activity distributed throughout the day. It finds they may imp…
Breaking movement into small pieces helps your body work better even if you sit a lot.
Narrative review on AI digital twins for Taekwondo athlete data integration
Taekwondo Athletes Get a Digital Twin to Predict Fatigue and Injury
This narrative review synthesizes interdisciplinary evidence on AI-driven digital twin technology for Taekwondo athletes. It concludes the t…
This new AI system combines nutrition, psychology, and physical data to give coaches a real-time dashboard of an athlete’s health, helping p…
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows exercise improves depression and quality of life in hemodialysis patients.
Exercise Cuts Depression in Dialysis Patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated exercise interventions in 1,597 maintenance hemodialysis patients. The analysis found imp…
It’s 3 a.m. Maria can’t sleep. Again. She’s exhausted, but her mind races with worry.
Community health worker program improves breastfeeding odds in rural Sichuan mothers
A Simple Home Visit Program Is Changing How Mothers Breastfeed
This randomized controlled trial in rural Sichuan, China, enrolled 949 mothers to evaluate a community health worker-led breastfeeding curri…
A simple, home-based support program can help mothers stick with breastfeeding longer, especially those who need it most.
Meta-analysis finds aerobic exercise reduces postpartum depressive symptoms and improves quality of life
The Exact Amount of Exercise That Fights Postpartum Depression
This meta-analysis of 17 trials in postpartum women found structured aerobic exercise significantly reduced depressive symptoms and improved…
Moving your body regularly could be a powerful tool to lift mood after childbirth.
Scoping review of AI and algorithmic literacy measurement in health professions education
Health workers need better ways to measure their AI skills today.
This scoping review synthesizes evidence from 12 studies regarding the conceptualization and measurement of AI and algorithmic literacy amon…
Most health worker AI training lacks clear definitions and reliable tools, leaving students unprepared for the digital future of their caree…
Systematic review of barriers to maternal healthcare access and effective interventions in the United States
Barriers to maternal care and racial disparities in U.S. healthcare access
This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 44 studies regarding barriers to maternal healthcare access and effective interventions in …
A review of 44 studies highlights financial, systematic, and educational barriers to maternal care in the U.S., alongside stark racial morta…
Scoping review of mental health in sub-Saharan African university students during COVID-19
Mental health crisis among African university students revealed
This systematic scoping review synthesized evidence on mental health among university students in sub-Saharan Africa during the COVID-19 pan…
Depression, anxiety, and suicidality are common among university students in sub-Saharan Africa, but help-seeking is rare. A new review maps…
Meta-analysis finds education lowers DVT risk after orthopedic surgery
Teaching patients about DVT cuts risk after orthopedic surgery
This meta-analysis of six studies in orthopedic surgery patients found that education-based interventions were associated with a significant…
A review of studies finds that educating patients about deep vein thrombosis after orthopedic surgery can significantly lower their risk of …