Walking Speed as a Key to Better Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes: Evidence from PASS and K-Means Analysis
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) provides an excellent long-term outcome for hip osteoarthritis, yet recovery varies widely. Clear guidance on optimal surgical timing is lacking, making it important to detect the preoperative predictors of postoperative outcomes. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) such as the patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) are useful for evaluating the efficacy of treatment. […]
New Study Reveals How Blocking Neutrophil Byproducts Repairs Diabetic Bone Defects
Dysregulated blood glucose from refined-carbohydrate and high-sugar diets is rising globally, which is contributing to increasing diabetic and hyperglycemia cases. Sustained hyperglycemia shows negative effects on bone repair and endocrine hormonal balance. Affected people are showing slower healing as well as increased fracture risk. Bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are essential for bone generation. Under […]
New Study Reveals How Maternal Thyroid Imbalance May Influence Autism Risk
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous group of neurodevelopmental conditions that can be defined by impaired social communication and limited and repetitive behaviors. ASD manifests with a wide range of symptoms due to complex genetic and environmental interactions at critical developmental stages. The prenatal period is a critical period of fetal brain development, and […]
Comparative Outcomes of E-Visits and Traditional Visit Modalities in Primary Care
Electronic visits (e-visits) have become a popular form of asynchronous, structured online care that allows patients to receive diagnoses and treatment for common outpatient conditions without an appointment. It offers 24/7 access and may help address gaps in primary care availability. There is limited evidence on how e-visits are used in integrated health systems or […]
WhatsApp-Based Intervention for Diabetes Prevention and Care in Argentina: Implementation and Process Evaluation
JMIR Form Res. 2025 Dec 1;9:e81098. doi: 10.2196/81098. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In Argentina, diabetes is a growing public health concern, with a prevalence of 14% in 2024 and projections reaching 15.4% by 2050. In this context, a Diabetes Prevention and Care Program was implemented in low-income areas across 3 provinces. A key component of the program […]
Smartphone-Based Auditory Motion Stimulation for Hemispatial Neglect: Development and Usability Study
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Dec 1;27:e82442. doi: 10.2196/82442. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Hemispatial neglect affects approximately 33% of patients after acute stroke and is linked to poor recovery. Auditory motion stimulation, particularly using spatial cues, can enhance spatial awareness and has shown promise in experimental settings. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to develop and evaluate Neglect Radio, […]
Investing in Well-being: A Hospital-Based Ethics Fellowship for Nurse Leaders
J Nurs Adm. 2025 Dec 1;55(11):674-681. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001660. ABSTRACT Frontline nurse leaders often encounter ethically complex issues but may lack adequate formal training in ethics, communication, and leadership, hindering their ability to navigate these challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated moral distress, affecting leaders and staff and compromising nurse well-being and patient care. Ethics and leadership-focused […]
Cocreation of a Mobile App (AYABytes) by Physicians and Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer to Improve Access to Cancer-Related Resources and Reduce Distress: Protocol for a Single-Arm Feasibility Study
JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Dec 1;14:e69453. doi: 10.2196/69453. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Adolescents and young adults with cancer require dedicated and tailored management that bridges adult and pediatric oncology services. At the National Cancer Centre Singapore, 40% of newly diagnosed adolescents and young adults report significant distress due to uncertainty about prognosis, treatment, and disruption of life […]
Mindfulness Apps to Improve Depression Severity and Family Management in Parents of Children With Medical Complexity: A Pilot Study
J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2026 Jan;31(1):e70011. doi: 10.1111/jspn.70011. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Parents of children with medical complexity (CMC) frequently experience challenges with family management and depression. The purpose of the study was to provide preliminary feasibility, usage, acceptability, and efficacy data following a trial of mindfulness app use in parents of a CMC. DESIGN AND METHODS: […]
Co-designing a just-in-time adaptive mHealth intervention to improve parental support for child physical activity using a no-code app design platform: Development study
Appl Psychol Health Well Being. 2025 Dec;17(6):e70096. doi: 10.1111/aphw.70096. ABSTRACT Parental support significantly influences children’s physical activity (PA) levels. Just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) delivered through mobile health (mHealth) may provide personalized, dynamic support to parents, though research is limited. 1) Describe the co-design process of a family-based JITAI app designed to help parents support their […]
