Lifestyle Medicine can reduce the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in global health contexts
Lifestyle Medicine Could Ease Global Disease Burden
This white paper based on a consensus meeting of 26 global LM professionals explores the role of Lifestyle Medicine in managing non-communic…
A global consensus suggests lifestyle medicine can reduce the burden of chronic diseases, but more research is needed.
Evaluating Localized Quality Indicators for Antimicrobial Stewardship in South African Primary Healthcare
Local adaptations improve tracking of antibiotic resistance in South Africa
A comparative analysis demonstrates that tailoring antimicrobial stewardship indicators to local contexts significantly improves feasibility…
Tailoring global health standards to local needs helps doctors better manage and track the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Oral nutritional supplements significantly attenuate body weight loss after gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Oral nutritional supplements may slow weight loss after stomach surgery
This meta-analysis of 1736 patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer found that oral nutritional supplementation (ONS) significantl…
Patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer may lose less weight after leaving the hospital if they use oral nutritional supplements.
Mothership strategy increases likelihood of achieving 90-day mRS 0 to 2 in AIS-LVO patients
Mothership strategy may improve outcomes for patients with large stroke
This meta-analysis of 42 studies included 25,005 patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vascular occlusion treated with mechanical…
Directly transporting stroke patients to specialized centers may improve functional recovery for those with large blood vessel blockages.
Segmentation-based social network intervention increases daily physical activity by 12.2 minutes in adolescents
Social Support from Friends and Parents Reduces Teen Screen Time
This cluster randomized controlled trial of 787 adolescents in 4 schools found that a 10-week social network intervention increased daily ph…
A school program using social networks to build support from friends and parents helped teens move more and spend less time on screens.
Patient navigation and mailed FIT outreach significantly increase colorectal cancer screening uptake
Patient navigation and mailed outreach improve colorectal cancer screening rates
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 76 randomized clinical trials found that patient navigation (RR 1.58) and mailed FIT out…
Patient navigation and mailed outreach are the most effective ways to get more people to complete their colorectal cancer screenings.
Digital intervention shows no significant weight loss difference compared to standard advice at 6 months
Tailored digital tools show promise for long term weight loss
This randomized controlled trial of 288 adults with overweight and obesity found no significant difference in mean weight loss between a tai…
A new digital approach using real-time feedback may help people with weight loss stay on track for a full year.
Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions increase daily steps and weekly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in adults
Just-in-Time Interventions Show Promise for Increasing Daily Physical Activity
This systematic review of 6,939 adults evaluated Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) for promoting physical activity. Findings indi…
Mobile alerts and real-time reminders can help adults increase their daily step counts and weekly physical activity levels.
Only 10% of Chinese adults with diabetes demonstrate good practices for diabetic foot care
Most people with diabetes lack good foot care practices
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 6,124 Chinese adults with diabetes identifies significant gaps in foot care knowledge and practi…
A large study of over 6,000 people shows that while many have positive attitudes toward foot care, very few actually perform good daily prac…
Cement dust exposure linked to significant lung function decline in workers and residents
Cement factory dust causes significant lung function decline in workers
This meta-analysis of occupationally and environmentally exposed populations found significant reductions in FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC ratio a…
Workers and neighbors living near cement factories face significant lung damage and chronic coughs from breathing in dust and emissions.
Dairy products and bioactive components provide multiple protective effects against dental caries and periodontitis
Dairy Products May Help Protect Teeth and Gum Health
This narrative review synthesizes the role of dairy products and their bioactive components in oral health. The authors conclude that these …
Dairy products like milk and cheese may help strengthen tooth enamel and protect gums from inflammation and harmful bacteria.
Genomic instability markers show associations with malignant transformation in oral leukoplakias and proliferative verrucous leukaplakias
Genomic markers show links to cancer in oral leukoplakia
This systematic review of 34 observational studies analyzed genomic instability markers in 3,237 patients with oral leukakias and proliferat…
New research identifies specific DNA markers that may help predict when oral leukoplakia turns into cancer.