Structured #Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for #Colon #Cancer

Preclinical and observational studies suggest that exercise may improve cancer outcomes. However, definitive level 1 evidence is lacking.MethodsIn this phase 3, randomized trial conducted at 55 centers, we assigned patients with resected colon cancer who had completed adjuvant chemotherapy to participate in a structured exercise program (exercise group) or to receive health-education materials alone (health-education… Continue reading Structured #Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for #Colon #Cancer

Does #oral #hygiene prevents nosocomial #infections in hospitalized patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of oral hygiene (OH) with chlorhexidine (CHX) on the evolution of nosocomial infections (NI).Material and methods: Electronic searches were carried out in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, VHL, and Grey Literature databases. Randomized clinical trials were included. Methodological quality and risk of bias were assessed… Continue reading Does #oral #hygiene prevents nosocomial #infections in hospitalized patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Anti- #Obesity Effects of a #Collagen with Low Digestibility and High Swelling Capacity: A Human Randomized Control Trial

Background/Objectives: Collagen is a protein formed by very long amino acid chains. When conveniently treated, it can incorporate water into the net, thus increasing its volume and mass. The present work aimed to evaluate the potential anti-obesity effects of bovine collagen that has been technologically treated to increase its water retention capacity in an acid… Continue reading Anti- #Obesity Effects of a #Collagen with Low Digestibility and High Swelling Capacity: A Human Randomized Control Trial

#Sedentary Behavior and #Cardiac Events and Mortality After Hospitalization for Acute #Coronary Syndrome Symptoms: A Prospective Study

Patients hospitalized with symptoms of acute coronary syndrome remain at high risk for adverse events postdischarge, highlighting a need for modifiable therapeutic targets. The role of sedentary behavior in this risk and the potential benefits of replacing sedentary time with other activities remain unclear. This study examined the association between sedentary behavior and 1-year cardiac… Continue reading #Sedentary Behavior and #Cardiac Events and Mortality After Hospitalization for Acute #Coronary Syndrome Symptoms: A Prospective Study

#Dog owners’ #job #stress crosses over to their pet dogs via work-related #rumination

Job stress can have well-being consequences for the employee’s loved ones through crossover: the transference of work-related stress from an employee to their family members. Pet dogs—who most Americans view as family members—may also be susceptible to crossover. Given prior support for dogs’ abilities to perceive and absorb a human’s emotions via emotional contagion, we… Continue reading #Dog owners’ #job #stress crosses over to their pet dogs via work-related #rumination

“Being away from everything”: Exploring the importance of access to #nature for individuals living with chronic low #back #pain

Highlights• Accessing nature spaces is important in the self-management of chronic low back pain.• Accessibility is undermined by disability, environmental obstacles or hazards, or proximity.• This represents an unmet clinical need which could be explored through virtual reality therapy. AbstractChronic low back pain is a persistent and debilitating condition, and therapeutic outcomes in the long… Continue reading “Being away from everything”: Exploring the importance of access to #nature for individuals living with chronic low #back #pain

#Artificial #intelligence vs human #clinicians: a comparative analysis of complex medical query handling across the USA and Australia

PurposeThis study sought to explore the practical application and effectiveness of AI-generated responses in healthcare and compared these with human clinician responses to complex medical queries in the USA and Australia. The study identifies strengths and limitations of AI in clinical settings and offers insights into its potential to enhance healthcare delivery.Design/methodology/approachA comparative analysis used… Continue reading #Artificial #intelligence vs human #clinicians: a comparative analysis of complex medical query handling across the USA and Australia

#Echoes in the night: How #sleep quality influences #auditory health

Sleep disorders may lead to hearing loss.• Complex relationship between sleep quality, auditory sense and mental health.• Oxidative stress and immune response may be potential mechanisms.• Current treatment strategies are limited and separate. AbstractThe intricate relationship between sleep disorders and hearing loss emerges as a burgeoning field of scholarly inquiry. Numerous studies have illuminated a… Continue reading #Echoes in the night: How #sleep quality influences #auditory health

A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis on the efficacy and potential of #mobile interventions for #stress management

The increasing prevalence of stress underscores the demand for effective, self-administered mobile mental health interventions, yet their efficacy and accessibility are still unclear. Here, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to classify self-administered mobile stress management interventions, compare their efficacy and examine their moderators. We searched PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus… Continue reading A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis on the efficacy and potential of #mobile interventions for #stress management