Multimedia antistigma and health worker-led digital intervention improve behavior scores in adolescents at risk
Digital Outreach and Antistigma Campaigns Help Teens with Depression
A cluster randomized trial involving 3739 adolescents in Indian slums found that a multimedia campaign and health worker-led digital interve…
A new program using digital tools and antistigma campaigns helped improve mental health scores for at-risk teens living in urban areas.
Cumulative gamification delivery increases daily step count by 2,326 steps in young adults
Cumulative gamification helps young adults walk more every day
This randomized controlled trial of 246 healthy university students found that cumulative delivery of gamified elements resulted in the larg…
A new way of using game-like features can significantly boost daily step counts for people struggling with physical inactivity.
Online patient education materials for breast reconstruction show low usability and high reading levels
Online Breast Reconstruction Resources Often Hard for Patients to Read
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1634 online patient education materials (OPEMs) found that content is often difficult to read an…
Most online materials about breast reconstruction are written at a college level, making it difficult for many patients to find clear inform…
Combined exercise modalities show highest probability of effectiveness for adolescent sleep disorders
Combined exercises may improve sleep disorders in Chinese adolescents
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 1,375 Chinese adolescents indicates that combined aerobic and mind-body exercise (AE + M…
Combining aerobic and mind-body exercises could offer a more effective way to help teenagers struggling with sleep disorders.
Health insurance navigation did not significantly improve linkage to care in a population of 625
Insurance navigation did not improve HIV care links for patients
This randomized controlled trial involving 625 Black and Hispanic/Latino sexual gender minorities and transgender persons found that health …
A new trial shows that providing insurance navigation help did not significantly increase rates of people getting linked to HIV or preventio…
Corticosteroids, IVIG, antibiotics, and mechanical ventilation are associated with higher odds of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis
Corticosteroids and IVIG Linked to Higher Risk of Lung Infection
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 articles evaluates the risk of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (SAPA) in patients with sever…
New data shows that certain treatments like corticosteroids and IVIG are linked to a higher risk of lung infections in patients with SFTS.
Demand for student mental health services in German schools is twice as high as current provision
School Leaders Report Growing Gap in Student Mental Health Support
This systematic review of a cross-sectional survey among 486 German school principals identifies a significant gap between demand and availa…
German school leaders report that the demand for mental health services is rising while the number of available counselors remains unchanged…
Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training Improves Metabolic Markers in Overweight Adolescents
Combined aerobic and resistance training helps adolescents with obesity
Meta-analysis of 12 RCTs shows combined aerobic and resistance training significantly improves insulin sensitivity and blood pressure in obe…
Combining cardio and strength training shows promise for improving insulin levels and blood pressure in kids with overweight or obesity.
AI disease surveillance at African airports feasible in principle but lacks empirical evidence
AI disease surveillance at airports: feasible in theory
This narrative review assesses AI-driven disease surveillance systems at international airports in sub-Saharan Africa. It finds feasibility …
AI could help spot outbreaks at African airports, but real-world proof is still missing.
Tobacco and nicotine product use among Saudi adolescents varies significantly by study type and region
New data reveals high nicotine use among Saudi adolescents
This systematic review synthesizes data on tobacco and emerging nicotine product use among Saudi adolescents aged 10 to 19 years. Findings i…
Recent findings show significant rates of cigarette, shisha, and e-cigarette use among teenagers in Saudi Arabia.
External health financing volatility correlates with reduced pandemic preparedness across Central Asian health systems
Financing Volatility Impacts Pandemic Preparedness in Central Asian Health Systems
This policy and practice review examines the relationship between external health financing volatility and pandemic preparedness in Central …
Fluctuating international funding and inconsistent aid levels may impact how well health systems in Central Asia prepare for future pandemic…
Disaster myths influence first responder decision making by promoting centralized and security oriented responses
Disaster myths may hurt how first responders handle emergencies
This scoping review of 21 sources examines how beliefs in disaster myths, such as public panic and looting, affect emergency response. The a…
Common myths about public panic and looting can lead first responders to make decisions that divert resources from life-saving actions.