Category: Medicine
Psychological interventions may improve transplant-related well-being
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in MedicineSystematic review commentary on psychological interventions in organ transplantation, examining placebo and nocebo effects as overlooked explanatory mechanisms for clinical outcomes.
Offspring CHD incidence was higher in mothers with CHD
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in MedicineRetrospective cohort study quantifying congenital heart defect incidence in offspring of non-syndromic affected mothers, with characterization of defect severity patterns.
Smokers report continuing despite health and environmental risks
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in MedicineEmpirical study examining smoking behavior through biopsychosocial framework, revealing that individual attitudes and motivational factors override health risk perception in smoking persistence.
Italian FICA tool was clear for end-of-life cancer conversations
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in MedicineItalian cultural adaptation and validation of FICA Spiritual History Tool in end-of-life cancer patients, examining spirituality as supportive dimension in palliative care.
Hypodermoclysis appears generally safe in advanced cancer
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in MedicineHypodermoclysis shows favorable safety and feasibility for hydration in advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care, with mild complications in 17% of cases and no consistent survival benefits.
CBC-derived ratios have limited diagnostic value in rheumatic disease tuberculosis
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in MedicineExplore CBC-derived ratios for tuberculosis diagnosis in rheumatic disease patients. Study shows limited standalone accuracy but potential as adjunctive screening tools alongside microbiological.
Combined reconstruction preserved forearm mechanics after distal radius resection
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in MedicineIntegrated reconstruction of distal radius following oncologic resection using proximal fibular autograft and distal oblique bundle reconstruction preserves forearm mechanics.
Machine-learning models identified key drivers of tuberculosis incidence in Taiwan
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in MedicineMachine learning analysis of environmental and socioeconomic determinants of tuberculosis incidence in Taiwan, identifying key drivers and nonlinear relationships for disease forecasting.
Remote group exercise increased activity in postpartum women
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in MedicineRemote group-based exercise intervention increases moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and enhances sense of coherence and self-efficacy in postpartum women during 8-week trial.
Centenarian cohort profile described in Colombia
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in MedicineColombian centenarian cohort baseline study characterizing health status and aging determinants to advance understanding of extreme longevity mechanisms.
