Assessing in-hospital mortality risk in ICU lung cancer patients using machine learning: An analysis based on the MIMIC-IV database
PLoS One. 2026 Jan 22;21(1):e0341259. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0341259. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Patients with advanced lung cancer admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) face a substantially elevated risk of in-hospital mortality. Early identification of high-risk individuals is essential to support timely clinical decision-making. This study aimed to develop and validate a predictive model using machine […]
Implementation of Digital Device-Assisted and Nurse-Led Case Management to Promote Self-Management in Adults With Noncommunicable Diseases: Protocol for a Single-Arm Intervention Study
JMIR Res Protoc. 2026 Jan 22;15:e80083. doi: 10.2196/80083. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Self-management plays a vital role in noncommunicable disease prevention and control. However, it has been challenging for patients and their caregivers to identify how much their lifestyle affects their health and what level of effort they should make to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in […]
A Pilot Feasibility Study of an Animation-Based App for Oral Health Education in Children With Hearing Impairment
Spec Care Dentist. 2026 Jan-Feb;46(1):e70140. doi: 10.1111/scd.70140. ABSTRACT AIM: To design and evaluate an animated educational application to improve oral health among children with hearing impairment. METHODS: A feasibility pilot pre-post study was conducted over 2 months with 26 children with hearing impairment. The intervention consisted of application-based animations and questionnaires, developed through focus group […]
Workplace Upward Networking Between Affective Leadership and Voice Behavior
J Nurs Adm. 2026 Feb 1;56(2):E6-E10. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001685. Epub 2026 Jan 16. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Psychological safety, leadership support, and organizational climate frequently limit the primary nurses’ voice behavior. Nurses then tend to remain silent when assessing the possible risks associated with vocalizing concerns (voice behavior). Research predominantly confirms a top-down structure between leadership and voice […]
Changes in parental knowledge and concerns regarding pediatric fever from 2017 to 2024: repeated cross-sectional surveys on the association of a smartphone application
Front Public Health. 2026 Jan 6;13:1619134. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1619134. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Fever in children is typically not an indication of severe illness; however, parental anxiety remains high. Recently, factors such as declining birth rates and the COVID-19 pandemic have influenced parental health awareness and behavior. This study aimed to evaluate the concerns and knowledge […]
Feasibility of a mobile application-based geriatric assessment and communication support intervention for older adults with cancer: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial (MAPLE2 pilot)
BMJ Open. 2026 Jan 22;16(1):e112309. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-112309. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Older adults with cancer have ageing-related vulnerabilities that influence their treatment tolerance and decision-making. In our previous randomised controlled trial (MAPLE), integrating geriatric assessment (GA) with communication support using a question prompt list (QPL), delivered by trained intervention providers, facilitated patient-oncologist communication, increased implementation of GA-guided […]
Tinder user stories and mental health – Sentiment and content analysis of app-stores reviews
Psychiatr Danub. 2025 Dec;37(4):456-463. doi: 10.24869/psyd.2025.456. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Tinder stands out as the most widely used swipe-based dating application in Poland and globally. Studies suggest that it may have adverse effects on the mental health of certain users, such as depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. This study employs a big data approach to delve into […]
US States Offering IMG License
Introduction The U.S. physician shortage has accelerated policy changes that benefit international medical graduates (IMGs) with substantial clinical experience abroad. As of 2025, several U.S. states offer license pathways that do not require completion of a U.S. residency. Eligible IMGs are typically ECFMG-certified and have 3 to 5 years of independent foreign practice. States like […]
How Epoxy-Oxylipins Guide Monocytes During Inflammatory Resolution
Understanding how inflammation resolves in humans remains a major challenge, particularly because failures in resolution can lead to chronic inflammatory diseases. Although numerous inflammatory mediators have been identified, relatively few pathways governing the resolution phase of inflammation have been well characterized. One largely unexplored system involves cytochrome P450–derived epoxy-oxylipins, lipid mediators formed from polyunsaturated fatty […]
Community Water Fluoridation and Infant Birth Outcomes
Community water fluoridation (CWF) has been a cornerstone of public health policy to prevent dental caries for nearly seven decades. Its effectiveness in reducing tooth decay is well established, though its marginal benefits have reduced over time due to the widespread use of other fluoride-based preventive measures like dental sealants and toothpaste. In recent years, […]
