A smartphone-integrated portable colorimetric sensing platform for ascorbic acid based on a PtAu@Rh nanozyme with high specific activity
Mikrochim Acta. 2025 Sep 16;192(10):673. doi: 10.1007/s00604-025-07530-1. ABSTRACT A PtAu@Rh nanozyme with strong peroxidase (POD)-like activity was synthesized via the template method, and a colorimetric sensing platform for ascorbic acid (AA) detection based on UV‒vis or smartphone assistance was established. The results revealed that the specific activity of the PtAu@Rh-2 nanozyme reached 1789 U mg-1, […]
Feasibility and Acceptability of an App-Based, Multimodal Prehabilitation Program for Women Undergoing Surgery for Gynaecological Cancer
Cancer Control. 2025 Jan-Dec;32:10732748251375516. doi: 10.1177/10732748251375516. Epub 2025 Sep 16. ABSTRACT IntroductionPrehabilitation aims to optimise functional capacity, nutritional status, and mental wellbeing, to minimise surgical morbidity and enhance recovery. Hospital-based prehabilitation programs may face practical barriers, such as distance, time, and cost of travel. App-based prehabilitation may therefore offer a practical solution.ObjectiveThe aim of this […]
Robust Anchor-Aided GNSS/PDR Pedestrian Localization via Factor Graph Optimization for Remote Sighted Assistance
Sensors (Basel). 2025 Sep 5;25(17):5536. doi: 10.3390/s25175536. ABSTRACT Remote Sighted Assistance (RSA) systems provide visually impaired people (VIPs) with real-time guidance by connecting them with remote sighted agents to facilitate daily travel. However, unfamiliar environments often complicate decision-making for agents and can induce anxiety in VIPs, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the assistance provided. To […]
Mechanisms that link circadian preference to problematic smartphone and social media use in young adults
PLoS One. 2025 Sep 12;20(9):e0331961. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0331961. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT Evening-types are at higher risk of problematic smartphone use and addiction to social media, but little is known about the possible mediating factors. Given the rising prevalence and broad negative impacts of smartphone and social media addiction, these factors require identification. Young adults (N = […]
Effect of a structured educational intervention delivered through a mobile application on glycated haemoglobin and self-efficacy in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BMJ Open. 2025 Sep 10;15(9):e093798. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-093798. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic illness affecting children and adolescents worldwide. Mobile health apps (MHAs) are increasingly used to deliver structured educational interventions (SEI) aimed at reducing glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), enhancing self-efficacy and self-management in adolescents with T1DM. This review and meta-analysis assessed […]
Evolving Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer: Outcomes without Re-Biopsy in Low and Intermediate Risk
A common approach to care for men with low-risk localized prostate cancer (PC) is active surveillance (AS), aimed at reducing overtreatment and related complications. This study examined present data, selection criteria, and results related to AS in low- and intermediate-risk populations with particular focus on recent recommendations. These recent recommendations indicate AS as the optimal […]
Common Challenges in Medical Licensing and How Professional Services Can Help
In the United States, getting a medical license is an important step for healthcare professionals to work legally and ethically. It is a difficult, time-consuming, and frustrating process. There are many challenges with the licensing process, such as hard-to-understand documentation, many state rules, and the necessity of tests. Licensing services can help speed up the […]
From Cancer Cure to Opioid Risk: Prescribing Challenges in Veteran Care
Over the past years, the recommendations on the appropriate use of opioids in pain management have evolved in response to the opioid epidemic and the specific needs of certain groups of patients. Despite the long-standing problems of pain management in cancer care and diagnosis, the trends in opioid consumption in this setting sometimes result in prolonged […]
Metabolic Dysfunction in Migraine: Can the Ketogenic Diet Offer a Therapeutic Solution?
Migraine is a common neurological disorder characterized by recurrent headaches, sensory disturbances, and a significant reduction in quality of life. It is recognized as a complex disease involving neurovascular, genetic, and metabolic mechanisms. Historical findings linking increased lactate and hypoglycemia with migraine show that cerebral energy imbalance is a main factor. Evidence further indicates that […]
Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Hidden Triggers for Cardiovascular Disease
The widespread proliferation of plastics in modern society has triggered a global environmental crisis with increasingly evident and dangerous effects on human health. Even though plastics are valued for their durability and versatility, their overuse has become a pervasive environmental pollutant. As plastics degrade, they generate microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), which are spread throughout […]
