Telerehabilitation ranked highest for pain intensity at 12 weeks with a SUCRA of 87.2%
Remote therapy shows promise for chronic low back pain
This Bayesian network meta-analysis of 1,854 patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain compared telerehabilitation (TLR), AI-integrate…
New data suggests that remote rehabilitation can be as effective as in-person care for managing long-term back pain and improving physical f…
Technology-enhanced behavior guidance reduces dental anxiety, pain, and pulse rate in pediatric patients
Digital tools help reduce anxiety and pain in children's dental visits
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated technology-enhanced behavior guidance for pediatric dental procedures. The analysis found…
Virtual reality and game-based distractions can lower fear, pain, and heart rates for children during dental procedures.
AI-enabled and digital technology-assisted interventions may reduce dental anxiety during treatment
AI and digital tools may ease dental anxiety
This exploratory meta-analysis synthesized data on AI-enabled and digital technology-assisted interventions for patients experiencing dental…
A review suggests AI-powered tools, from chatbots to robots, could help calm dental anxiety, but the evidence is still limited.
Immersive virtual reality significantly reduces anxiety and pain in patients with gastrointestinal cancer
Virtual reality eases anxiety and pain in gastrointestinal cancer
This meta-analysis of 837 adults with various gastrointestinal cancers found that immersive virtual reality (IVR) significantly reduced anxi…
A new analysis finds immersive VR can reduce anxiety and pain for people with gastrointestinal cancers, but results vary widely.
Sustainable practices in Clear Aligner Therapy focus on material usage and environmental impact reduction
New Framework Guides Sustainable Practices in Clear Aligner Therapy
This scoping review synthesizes evidence regarding sustainable materials, workflows, and end-of-life management in Clear Aligner Therapy (CA…
A new framework aims to make clear aligner therapy more sustainable by focusing on eco-friendly materials and waste reduction in dental prac…
Intranasal esketamine provides rapid acute improvement and reduced relapse risk in treatment-resistant depression
Esketamine shows rapid relief for treatment resistant depression
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated intranasal esketamine plus an oral antidepressant for treatment-resistant depre…
A new nasal spray combined with oral antidepressants can provide faster relief and lower relapse risks for people with treatment-resistant d…
Colombia's right to health faces systemic barriers, governance gaps, and fragmentation
Systemic hurdles block the right to health in Colombia
This systematic integrative review of 63 studies examines implementation of the fundamental right to health in Colombia. It identifies four …
A review of 63 studies reveals how broken systems and lack of resources prevent people in Colombia from accessing their basic right to care.
Intravenous ketamine reduces suicidal and depressive symptoms in acute Major Depressive Episode
Ketamine infusions reduce suicidal and depressive symptoms in some patients
This meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials indicates that intravenous ketamine, administered as single or repeated infusions, signific…
New data shows that intravenous ketamine can quickly lower both depression and suicidal thoughts for people facing a major depressive episod…
Benson's relaxation technique significantly reduces anxiety and blood pressure in patients with cardiovascular disease
Benson Relaxation Technique May Reduce Anxiety in Heart Patients
This meta-analysis of 538 patients found that Benson's relaxation technique significantly reduced anxiety (Hedge's g = -0.662) and systolic …
A review of data suggests that Benson relaxation techniques can lower anxiety and improve oxygen levels for people with heart conditions.
Regulatory T cells are central to immune tolerance and implicated in several pregnancy disorders
Immune cells may play key role in pregnancy complications
This systematic review examines the role of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in maintaining maternal-fetal immune balance. The authors conclude th…
New research highlights how specific immune cells help balance the body during pregnancy and may impact conditions like preeclampsia.
Integrating implementation science and health policy research addresses the know-do gap in LMIC healthcare systems
Bridging Research and Policy to Improve Health in Developing Nations
This narrative review examines the intersection of implementation science and health policy research to address the 'know-do gap' in low-and…
New research explores how combining implementation science with health policy can help turn medical knowledge into real actions for patients…
One Health approach reveals critical knowledge gaps in Nipah virus surveillance and cross-sectoral coordination
Experts identify critical gaps in Nipah virus tracking and prevention
This systematic review synthesizes 210 studies regarding the ecology, epidemiology, and clinical aspects of Nipah virus infection. The autho…
New research highlights major gaps in how we track and stop the spread of the Nipah virus across humans, animals, and the environment.