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…
Qualitative review of digital surveillance challenges for dengue in western India
Digital tools face real hurdles in India's fight against dengue
This qualitative review examines digital surveillance systems for dengue in two high-burden districts of western India. Based on 57 semi-str…
Digital surveillance systems struggle with fragmented data and community resistance in western India, complicating dengue outbreak warnings.
Neuromuscular training reduces ACL injury risk in athletes: meta-analysis
Neuromuscular training cuts ACL injury risk in athletes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 studies found that neuromuscular training significantly reduces the risk of ACL injury in ath…
A new analysis of 19 studies finds that neuromuscular training can cut the risk of ACL injuries in athletes by more than half.
Network meta-analysis compares exercise types for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
Exercise type matters for blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
This network meta-analysis of 29 RCTs with 1301 participants compared various exercise interventions for type 2 diabetes. High-intensity res…
High-intensity resistance training may be best for lowering blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, but other exercises help too.
Narrative review on nurses' innovative use of information systems and digital health roles
Nurses are key to digital health innovation, review finds
This narrative review synthesizes the role of nurses in innovative information systems. It finds nurses are key drivers shifting from passiv…
Nurses are shifting from passive users to proactive drivers of digital health, improving patient safety and care efficiency.
Conceptual analysis of DIGS model in low- and middle-income countries identifies four structural gaps
Four structural gaps block progress in low- and middle-income country biospecimen data systems
This conceptual analysis reviews 154 studies to evaluate the DIGS model in low- and middle-income countries. The authors identify four inter…
A review of 154 studies found four main problems stopping good data sharing in poorer nations. These issues include poor infrastructure, sys…