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This study investigates how patients’ perceived social standing influences stroke recovery at 3 and 12 months, highlighting the role of psychological distress and identifying subjective social status as a key social determinant of long-term
This study validates a time- and cost-effective self-report questionnaire combined with demographic and lifestyle factors, demonstrating high accuracy in detecting periodontitis stages in a general Hong Kong population.
This review synthesizes evidence on GLOBE and GUARD most-favoured-nation pricing models, projecting Medicare cost reductions via international price benchmarking and implications for drug pricing policy.
This study reveals that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) significantly increases disease activity and flare risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients, highlighting the importance of air quality in disease management.
Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic ICU survivors exhibit higher rates of physical impairment at discharge and increased healthcare utilization within one year, highlighting critical racial and ethnic disparities in post-ICU recovery.
A multicenter survey reveals internal medicine clinicians value patient-centered language but demonstrate limited knowledge and confidence in avoiding stigmatizing language in documentation, highlighting urgent needs for education and syste
A multidisciplinary consensus offers patient-facing, evidence-based safety statements and symptom-specific guidance to replace routine medical clearance and reduce barriers to organised physical activity for people with long-term conditions
A large randomized trial assessing whether adding a blood-based multicancer early-detection test to usual care reduces late-stage cancer diagnoses found no significant difference in stage III or IV cancers but observed a trend toward fewer
A 2024 multicenter study in Amhara, Ethiopia found nearly 80% of stroke survivors experienced fall-related injuries, with older age, rural residency, and walking/turning activities as key risk factors.
A virtual tobacco cessation program targeting surgical patients showed low engagement despite potential benefits, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to improve participation and outcomes in this population.
A state-level analysis reveals that child access prevention and concealed carry permitting laws could significantly reduce firearm suicide rates, potentially preventing over 110,000 deaths between 2010 and 2019.
This study examines workplace stressors, burnout, and support needs of home health aides caring for older adults, highlighting significant challenges including racism, violence, and care complexities, and proposes targeted interventions to
This article explores leadership perspectives on equity in Hospital at Home (HaH) programs, highlighting strategies to broaden access, eliminate enrollment barriers, and address health disparities for more equitable acute care delivery.
This study identifies key hospital configurations—organizational readiness, staff buy-in, workload management—that drive successful enhanced recovery program implementation, revealing context-dependent pathways to improved surgical outcomes
This study analyzes U.S. traumatic spinal cord injury mortality trends from 1999 to 2024, revealing stable overall rates but notable demographic disparities and pandemic-related mortality increases, highlighting the need for targeted preven
This study reveals distinctive trajectories of BMI, body roundness, and muscle strength surrounding type 2 diabetes diagnosis, highlighting complex body composition changes including pre-diagnosis weight peaks, persistent visceral fat, and
Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act is associated with reduced mortality in patients under 65 diagnosed with colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastasis, notably improving outcomes for those receiving surgical and system
This review synthesizes long-term immunogenicity data from a South African RCT comparing 1+1 and 2+1 infant PCV10 and PCV13 schedules. PCV13 1+1 schedules maintain durable immunity up to age 5, supporting schedule optimization in establishe
Medicaid expansion is associated with improved graft and patient survival following adult liver transplantation, highlighting the benefits of broader health insurance access on transplant outcomes.
This UK Biobank study reveals that moderate and vigorous incidental physical activity significantly reduce type 2 diabetes risk, with vigorous activity providing greater benefits per minute than lower intensities.
