Photographic Aids Help Bystanders Deliver Lifesaving Injections After Road Injuries
Road accidents take thousands of people’s lives each year globally because of non-compressible hemorrhage (NCH), which is one of the main preventable causes of death. It is critical to control bleeding immediately after the accident. Still, if antifibrinolytic medication tranexamic acid (TXA) is administered less than the first three hours of injury, the study has […]
A novel MOF combined with dummy molecularly imprinted polymer paper-based colorimetric sensor equipped with a smartphone detector for sensitive, portable, and on-site detection of organophosphorus pesticides
Mikrochim Acta. 2025 Oct 4;192(11):714. doi: 10.1007/s00604-025-07552-9. ABSTRACT A novel paper-based colorimetric sensor was synthesized based on a core-shell metal-organic framework (MOF) coated with dummy molecularly imprinted polymer (DMIP) for detecting organophosphorus pesticides (OPs). The MOF, used as the core, enhances sensor sensitivity owing to its inherent advantages such as high catalytic activity and stability; […]
User-needs based app for patients with inflammatory bowel disease: development and usability study
BMC Health Serv Res. 2025 Oct 2;25(1):1285. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-13323-2. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: As digital healthcare solutions evolve, mobile applications (apps) have become essential tools for managing chronic conditions. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic, rare disease that requires lifelong management. Mobile apps can help IBD patients by providing tools […]
Holo-RBP4 Identified as Potent Trigger of Latent HIV-1
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the primary cause of AIDS, affecting over 80 million people and causing 42.3 million deaths worldwide. Despite the success of combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), lifelong therapy is required due to the persistence of latent reservoirs in resting CD4+ T cells. The “kick and kill” strategy aims to reactivate latent HIV-1 […]
How CME Requirements Affect Medical License Renewal: A Comprehensive Guide
Continuing medical education (CME) refers to structured learning activities that support doctors and other healthcare professionals in maintaining, improving, and developing their clinical expertise and medical knowledge. It is essential in maintaining patient safety, improving medical practice, and promoting lifelong learning, and it is not merely a legal requirement. CME is essential for professional compliance […]
Effectiveness of Implementation Strategies for Group-Based Physical Therapy in Veterans with Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a major global health issue. It causes disability, pain, and decreased quality of life. Exercise-based physical therapy (PT) is a crucial non-pharmacological treatment, but it is underutilized due to resource constraints, insufficient integration, and accessibility issues in routine clinical pathways. Group-based PT has demonstrated efficacy in randomized clinical trials. It offers […]
Enhancing Medication Adherence Through Behavioral Nudging: Potentials of a Smartphone App-Based Approach
Stud Health Technol Inform. 2025 Oct 2;332:108-112. doi: 10.3233/SHTI251506. ABSTRACT Poor medication adherence remains a persistent challenge in healthcare, significantly impacting treatment outcomes and healthcare costs. While reminders and education have shown limited success, recent developments in behavioral economics suggest that subtle interventions, known as “nudges”, can influence patient behavior more effectively. This paper presents […]
Designing mHealth Applications for Anamnesis by Proxy: A Systematic Literature Review of Recommendations
Stud Health Technol Inform. 2025 Oct 2;332:83-87. doi: 10.3233/SHTI251500. ABSTRACT Mobile health (mHealth) applications have become important in modern healthcare, yet tailored design recommendations for third-party anamnesis (anamnesis by proxy) – particularly for lay caregivers of infants and other care-needing individuals – remain limited. This systematic literature review addresses this gap by investigating existing design […]
Mobile Technologies in Infectious Disease Monitoring: Benefits and limitations
Przegl Epidemiol. 2025 Oct 3;79(2):263-279. doi: 10.32394/pe/207617. Epub 2025 Jul 9. ABSTRACT Infectious diseases, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Zika virus, malaria, and Ebola, pose a serious threat to public health worldwide. Their impact on society can be significant, especially in the context of globalization, migration, and climate change. These diseases can spread quickly and […]
A Smartphone App (WExercise) to Promote Physical Activity Among Cancer Survivors: Randomized Controlled Trial
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Oct 3;27:e75839. doi: 10.2196/75839. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cancer survivors face unique health challenges that may be addressed through physical activity (PA) interventions. Technology-based tools provide innovative, resource-efficient alternatives to traditional approaches, delivering PA interventions. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a smartphone app (WExercise) in promoting PA among […]
