Feasibility of a Web-App-Based Remote Lifestyle Modification Program After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Int Heart J. 2025;66(5):718-727. doi: 10.1536/ihj.24-798. ABSTRACT Despite increasing interest in remote lifestyle modification, evidence regarding the effectiveness of digital interventions in improving coronary risk factors remains limited. This study presents preliminary findings on a web-app-based remote lifestyle modification program including exercise, diet, and education aimed at managing coronary risk factors in patients following percutaneous […]
The association between smartphone addiction and creativity in Chinese college students: the chain mediating effects of depression and executive function
BMC Psychiatry. 2025 Sep 30;25(1):901. doi: 10.1186/s12888-025-07378-y. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Smartphone addiction has emerged as a widespread public health concern, especially among college students. This study examines the association between smartphone addiction and creativity among Chinese college students, as well as the underlying psychological mechanisms involved. A serial mediation model framework was conducted to explore the […]
A longitudinal study on problematic smartphone use and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: the mediating role of academic procrastination and anxiety
BMC Psychol. 2025 Sep 30;13(1):1093. doi: 10.1186/s40359-025-03360-1. ABSTRACT Problematic smartphone use is a possible risk factor for non-suicidal self-injury. However, little research explored the mechanisms underlying the association between problematic smartphone use and non-suicidal self-injury. We hypothesized that academic procrastination and anxiety may mediate the relationship between problematic smartphone use and non-suicidal self-injury. A total […]
Efficacy of a mobile app-based intervention to improve eating behaviours and lifestyle in infants of mothers with metabolic risk factors: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial
BMJ Open. 2025 Sep 30;15(9):e101684. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-101684. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Childhood obesity has surged globally, leading to various metabolic comorbidities and increased cardiovascular risks. Early intervention in lifestyle and feeding practices during infancy is crucial to mitigate these risks. This study evaluates the efficacy of a mobile web app-based intervention tool, named the Feeding, Lifestyle, Activity […]
Predicting risk of early-onset sepsis in low-resource neonatal units using routine healthcare data: development and evaluation of multivariable statistical and machine learning models
BMJ Paediatr Open. 2025 Sep 29;9(1):e003617. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2025-003617. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in low-resource settings and accurate, context-appropriate diagnostic methods are urgently needed to improve clinical outcomes. METHODS: We used data collected using Neotree, an open source digital health intervention tool, from neonates admitted to Sally Mugabe […]
Approaches Implemented by Nurse Managers Linked to High-Performing Clinical Care Teams
J Nurs Adm. 2025 Oct 1;55(9):529-534. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001624. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to discern managerial approaches linked to low nurse turnover and positive workplace well-being in a large academic health system in the Southeastern United States. BACKGROUND: Nurse managers influence nurse job satisfaction and retention; however, little qualitative research elucidates managerial […]
Exploring the Relationship Between Self-awareness in Nurse Managers and the Nurse Manager and Staff Nurse Perceptions of Healthy Work Environments
J Nurs Adm. 2025 Oct 1;55(9):516-522. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001622. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: This study explores the relationship between nurse managers’ self-awareness and their perceptions of a healthy work environment and clinical nurses’ perceptions of a healthy work environment. BACKGROUND: Nurse managers are pivotal in leading nurses in healthcare institutions. Understanding nurse managers’ self-awareness is important in creating […]
Metacognition mediates the relationship between anxiety and smartphone addiction in university students
Sci Rep. 2025 Sep 29;15(1):33348. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-14799-y. ABSTRACT This study aims to explore the influencing factors of smartphone addiction among university students and further examine the mediating role of metacognition in the relationship between anxiety elements and smartphone addiction. Researchers conducted a structured questionnaire survey on 736 university students from three universities(Hunan University of Science […]
FDA Approves PALSONIFY™ (Paltusotine) as First Oral Therapy Drug for Acromegaly in Adults
PALSONIFY is a non-peptide, selectively targeted somatostatin receptor type 2 (SST2) agonist known as the first oral drug approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of acromegaly. The approval was based on information from two pivotal Phase 3 studies that showed PALSONIFY was well-tolerated, effectively provided reliable biochemical control, and […]
Improving Child Passenger Safety Through Multimodal Interventions: Findings from a SMART Randomized Trial
Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of injury and death in children in the U.S. This highlights the necessity of proper and consistent usage of child restraint systems (CRSs). While adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) standards can reduce crash-related injuries and fatalities by 45 to 90%, compliance remains inadequate. According to 2022 […]
