MEDLINE

  1. Machine-learning algorithms improved smoking identification in health records
    Study comparing machine learning and rule-based algorithms for identifying smokers in administrative health data found ML models doubled sensitivity for detecting current smokers.
  2. Some medical chatbot answers may be unsafe
    Physician-led evaluation of four large language model chatbots reveals unsafe medical advice rates from 5-13%, with potentially serious consequences for patient care.
  3. Familial hypercholesterolemia in pregnancy requires individualized care
    Explore tailored management strategies for familial hypercholesterolemia in pregnancy, addressing evidence gaps and the need for stage-specific, individualized approaches to optimize maternal and.
  4. Combined oral contraceptives and progestin-only pills were generally well tolerated
    Systematic review finds no consistent evidence that combined oral contraceptives or progestin-only pills worsen psychological or sexual outcomes in women with endometriosis.
  5. AI in public health depends on governance, equity, and transparency
    Analysis of whether AI represents foundational change or technocratic distraction in public health, emphasizing alignment with equity, prevention, and democratic governance.
  6. Clean energy transitions in low-income countries can improve health and equity
    Framework for accelerating clean energy transitions in low-income and middle-income countries through health-centered priorities, targeted subsidies, and integrated service delivery.
  7. US agents use health data app to find undocumented immigrants
    US immigration enforcement agents use Palantir-developed software to access health records of millions of Americans for locating and detaining undocumented immigrants.
  8. COVID-19 changed emergency department care patterns in Germany
    Mixed methods study examining pandemic-driven changes in emergency department operations, staff experiences, and identified preparedness requirements for future health crises in German hospitals.
  9. Donor age affects younger liver transplant recipients more
    Donor age disproportionately impacts younger liver transplant recipients while older recipients tolerate older grafts well. Study provides age-based thresholds for optimized donor-recipient matching.
  10. SIPAT evaluation highlights alcohol use and education
    Domain-level SIPAT assessment reveals alcohol use and lower education as primary psychosocial vulnerabilities across transplant candidates, supporting targeted pre-transplant evaluation.
  11. Model for Improvement described for nurse-led quality improvement
    Quality improvement methodology using the Model for Improvement to enhance patient care delivery in nursing and health settings through structured problem-solving.
  12. Neural activity patterns predicted treatment response in internalizing disorders
    Neural fMRI patterns predict treatment response in depression and anxiety through emotion regulation pathways, offering insights for precision medicine approaches.
  13. Burnout among Norwegian GPs increased from 2012 to 2024
    Burnout prevalence among Norwegian GPs increased markedly from 2012 to 2024. Work stress, job satisfaction, and sickness presenteeism emerged as key modifiable factors.
  14. Primary dysmenorrhea is common among women in sub-Saharan Africa
    Meta-analysis of 65 studies shows primary dysmenorrhea affects 73% of Sub-Saharan African women, with family history and irregular cycles as key risk factors.
  15. Online osteoporosis information often falls short of evidence-based standards
    Study evaluates quality of online osteoporosis information across 146 German and English websites using evidence-based criteria, finding significant gaps in diagnostic, treatment, and prevention.
  16. XGBoost predicted healthy aging in older adults
    Cohort study utilizing All of Us data identifies health insurance type as the primary predictor of healthy aging among older adults using machine learning models.
  17. Impairment may link internalising symptoms to lower wellbeing
    Investigation of functional impairment as a mediating mechanism between internalising symptoms and reduced wellbeing, with implications for clinical intervention targeting.
  18. Layered PPIE broadened involvement in the RETURN dental study
    Structured layered approach to patient and public involvement in health inequalities research combining experienced contributors with grassroots engagement to enhance socio-economic representation.
  19. Rising temperatures are linked to more physical inactivity
    Panel study quantifying climate change effects on physical inactivity across 156 countries, projecting 0.47–0.70 million excess deaths and $2.40–3.68 billion productivity losses by 2050.
  20. Resident doctor cuts could threaten NHS hospital function
    NHS analysis warns that cutting resident doctor numbers risks future service capacity and medical training, despite apparent efficiency gains during strikes.