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Daily Step Count and Depression in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Recent evidence syntheses have found the beneficial impact of daily steps in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and overall mortality. Nevertheless, recommendations based on step count should also address other health outcomes.
Comparative effectiveness and safety of single inhaler triple therapies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: new user cohort study
- The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of budesonide-glycopyrrolate-formoterol, a twice-daily metered dose inhaler, compared to fluticasone-umeclidinium-vilanterol, a once-daily dry powder inhaler, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receiving treatment in routine clinical practice. This research aims to provide valuable insights into the optimal treatment options for COPD patients in real-world settings.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infections in Humans
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses have led to widespread infections in dairy cows and poultry in the United States, along with sporadic cases in humans. In this study, we outline the key characteristics of human A(H5N1) cases identified in the United States from March to October 2024.
Mortality of gastrointestinal cancers attributable to smoking, alcohol, and metabolic risk factors, and its association with socioeconomic development status 2000–2021
- Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are responsible for one-third of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and nearly half of these deaths are preventable. This study provides an updated analysis of the global burden of GI cancers associated with major risk factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and metabolic disturbances.
A Randomized, Controlled Trial of In-Hospital Use of Virtual Reality to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety Prior to Cardiac Surgery
- The objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) in alleviating anxiety levels among patients undergoing their first sternotomy for cardiac surgery.
Evaluating ADHD medication trial representativeness: a Swedish population-based study comparing hypothetically trial-eligible and trial-ineligible individuals
- Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effectiveness of ADHD medications frequently employ stringent eligibility criteria, which may restrict the applicability of findings to patients in actual clinical practice. Our objective was to determine the percentage of individuals with ADHD who would not meet the criteria for participation in medication RCTs and to compare treatment approaches, as well as clinical and functional outcomes, between those who would be eligible for RCTs and those who would not.
Global Healthspan-Lifespan Gaps Among 183 World Health Organization Member States
- Health-adjusted life expectancy, which measures the number of years a person can expect to live in good health, is not keeping pace with increases in overall life expectancy. This discrepancy between healthspan and lifespan is known as the healthspan-lifespan gap.
Time to nursing home admission and death in people with dementia: systematic review and meta-analysis
- The objective of this study is to review the existing evidence regarding the time to nursing home admission among individuals with dementia, and to investigate potential prognostic indicators.
Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries
- The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has been linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Despite this well-established connection, there is a lack of updated and comprehensive assessments regarding the global burden attributable to SSBs. In this study, researchers aimed to estimate the burden of T2D and CVD attributable to SSB consumption across 184 countries in both 1990 and 2020. This analysis was conducted on a global, regional, and national scale, utilizing data from the Global Dietary Database. The data was further stratified by age, educational attainment, and urbanicity to provide a more nuanced understanding of the impact of SSB consumption on public health.
Assessing the Risk for Falls in Older Adults After Initiating Gabapentin Versus Duloxetine
- The evidence regarding the potential harms associated with the use of gabapentin is at risk of bias due to comparisons between users and nonusers. The aim of this study is to assess the risk of fall-related outcomes in older adults who are initiating treatment with gabapentin compared to those starting treatment with duloxetine.
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