Risk factors and prevention strategies for medical device-related pressure injuries in critically ill patients
New research identifies key risks for medical device pressure injuries
This scoping review synthesizes evidence regarding medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) in critically ill patients. It identifi…
Critically ill patients often suffer skin damage from medical devices. New data highlights specific risk factors and nursing measures to hel…
Exercise interventions significantly reduce postpartum depressive symptoms with a pooled effect size of SMD -0.69
Exercise eases postpartum depression, review finds
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluates the impact of exercise on postpartum depression. The analysis found a significa…
A new review finds exercise significantly reduces postpartum depression symptoms, with mind-body workouts showing the biggest benefit.
TCM nursing improves Karnofsky Performance Status and reduces psychological distress in lung cancer patients
Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing May Improve Lung Cancer Quality of Life
This meta-analysis of 1,135 lung cancer patients indicates that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nursing significantly improves Karnofsky …
Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing may help lung cancer patients manage pain, anxiety, and depression while improving overall physical per…
Multicomponent Comprehensive Sexuality Education improves knowledge and self-efficacy in adolescents regarding sexual violence
Comprehensive Sexuality Education May Help Prevent Sexual Violence
This scoping review examines the impact of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and adjacent prevention strategies on adolescents. The au…
Comprehensive sexuality education programs can improve student knowledge and confidence, but evidence for long-term behavior changes is less…
Opt-out nudge reduces number of unvaccinated medical residents by 81% for influenza
Opt-out Nudges Increase Influenza Vaccination Rates Among Medical Residents
This randomized controlled trial of 260 medical residents in France found that an opt-out nudge significantly increased vaccination rates. T…
A simple opt-out nudge significantly increased flu vaccination rates among medical residents while maintaining their sense of personal choic…
Exercise interventions reduce fall related injuries and fractures in older adults in the community
Exercise Programs Reduce Fall Related Injuries in Older Adults
This meta-analysis evaluated the impact of exercise interventions on fall related injuries among older adults living in the community. The a…
Exercise programs can significantly lower the risk of fractures and serious injuries caused by falls for older adults living in the communit…
Digital health interventions reduce occupational burnout in nurses with moderate effect sizes
Digital Health Tools Show Promise for Reducing Nurse Burnout
This meta-analysis of 14 countries involving approximately 8,450 nurses found that digital health interventions (DHIs) significantly reduce …
Digital tools like web-based therapy and AI mobile apps show a significant reduction in burnout for nurses and nursing staff.
Herbal medicines may protect against avian infectious bronchitis through multi-target immune and stress-adaptive modulation
Herbal Medicines May Help Protect Poultry Against Infectious Bronchitis
This narrative review explores the potential of herbal medicines and their compounds in managing avian infectious bronchitis (IBV). The auth…
Herbal compounds may offer protection against infectious bronchitis in poultry by supporting immune responses and managing inflammation and …
Oral frailty affects 52% of cancer patients, meta-analysis finds
Oral Frailty is Common Among Patients with Cancer
This meta-analysis of 13 studies with 3,524 participants reports a 52% pooled prevalence of oral frailty in cancer patients. It identifies d…
Over half of cancer patients may experience oral frailty, a condition linked to factors like poor oral health, smoking, and certain medical …
India's 177 MPH programs lack standardized structure, review finds
India's MPH programs vary widely, review finds
This systematic desk review mapped 177 Master of Public Health (MPH) programs across India, finding wide variation in admission criteria, fe…
A review of 177 Indian MPH programs finds wide variation in fees, admissions, and curriculum, with no national standards.
GP review and hyperbolic tapering guidance increases antidepressant cessation rate to 14.9% at 12 months
New approach helps some patients stop taking antidepressants safely
This cluster randomized controlled trial of 483 adults on long-term antidepressants found that GP review with shared decision-making resourc…
A new method involving doctor reviews and guided tapering may help more people successfully stop antidepressant medication.
Elastic-band resistance training improves HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes
Elastic band training helps manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 684 participants indicates that elastic-band resistance training significantly reduces HbA1c (MD…
Using elastic bands for resistance training can help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar and improve hand strength.