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Evaluating Combined Mind-Body Exercise, Cognitive Training, and Nurse-Led Risk Factor Modification in Mild Cognitive Impairment: Insights from a Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 10/20/2025

A large RCT in primary care showed no significant cognitive benefits of a combined intervention integrating mind-body physical exercise, cognitive training, and nurse-led risk factor modification over nurse-led risk factor modification alone or general health advice in mild cognitive impairment. Future refinements and research are needed.

Neurology Nursing & care Specialties

Enhancing Care for Dementia: The Impact of Dementia Literacy Interventions on Caregivers

By MedXY 10/12/2025

A meta-analysis shows that dementia literacy interventions significantly reduce caregiver burden and improve knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy among caregivers of people with dementia.

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Optimizing Nurse-Led Smoking Cessation: Insights from a Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 10/12/2025

Nurse-led interventions, especially intensive counseling combined with varenicline or family-based approaches, significantly enhance smoking cessation rates. Brief advice and counseling also improve outcomes over usual care, supporting nurses' vital role in tobacco cessation.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Nursing & care Specialties

Integrating Fall Prevention in Primary Care Significantly Reduces Falls Among Rural Older Adults in China: Insights from the FAMILY Cluster RCT

By MedXY 09/28/2025

A 12-month cluster randomized trial in rural China demonstrated that a fall prevention program integrated into primary health care significantly decreased fall risk among older adults, highlighting a scalable strategy for resource-limited settings with aging populations.

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Dissecting the Care Bundle: Mediation Analysis of Key Components Driving Improved Outcomes in INTERACT3 for Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage

By MedXY 09/22/2025

Mediation analysis of INTERACT3 reveals that systolic blood pressure and blood glucose control are primary drivers of functional recovery benefits in acute intracerebral hemorrhage care bundles.

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Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults: Results from a Multisite Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 09/20/2025

A multisite randomized trial demonstrates that acupuncture, both standard and enhanced, significantly improves chronic low back pain-related disability in older adults compared to usual medical care, with sustained benefits and a favorable safety profile.

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Efficacy of Germicidal UV Light in Reducing Acute Respiratory Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities for Older Adults: A Synthesis of Current Evidence

By MedXY 09/19/2025

This review discusses the randomized clinical trial evaluating germicidal UV light in long-term care facilities, highlighting its modest efficacy in reducing acute respiratory infections and its potential role in infection control for older adults.

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Automated Tobacco Cessation for Parents in Pediatric Care: A Cluster-Randomized Trial Insights

By MedXY 09/11/2025

This cluster-randomized trial evaluated an automated tobacco cessation intervention for parents in pediatric primary care, finding no significant increase in 1-year quit rates but notable improvements in treatment engagement and smoking reduction.

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Multidomain Rehabilitation Reduces Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults Post-Myocardial Infarction: Insights from the PIpELINe Trial

By MedXY 09/10/2025

A multidomain rehabilitation program combining cardiovascular risk control, dietary counseling, and exercise significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular death or unplanned hospitalization within one year in older myocardial infarction survivors with impaired physical performance.

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Stalking, Restraining Orders, and Cardiovascular Health Risks in Women: Insights from the Nurses’ Health Study II

By MedXY 09/06/2025

A 20-year prospective study reveals that experiences of stalking and obtaining restraining orders are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular events in women, emphasizing violence as a critical factor in cardiovascular disease prevention.

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Daily Emollient Use in Infants: A Promising Strategy to Prevent Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

By MedXY 09/03/2025

A large pragmatic trial demonstrates that daily emollient application starting before 9 weeks of age significantly reduces the risk of atopic dermatitis by 24 months in infants not selected for high risk, offering a feasible preventive approach in pediatric dermatology.

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Revolutionizing Osteoporosis Screening in High-Risk Older Men: The Impact of a Remote Bone Health Service

By MedXY 09/02/2025

A cluster randomized trial demonstrates a centralized remote bone health service significantly improves osteoporosis screening, treatment initiation, adherence, and bone density outcomes in high-risk older men compared to usual care.

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Nurse-Led Targeted Osteoporosis Screening Enhances Bone Health in At-Risk Older Men: Insights from a Veterans Affairs Cluster Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/02/2025

A Veterans Affairs study demonstrates that a centralized nurse-led program markedly improves osteoporosis screening, treatment initiation, and adherence in men aged 65-85, leading to better bone density and potential reduction in fracture risk.

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Electroacupuncture Significantly Shortens Postoperative Ileus After Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Insights from a Multicenter Randomized Trial

By MedXY 08/26/2025

This multicenter randomized trial demonstrates that electroacupuncture reduces postoperative ileus duration and accelerates gastrointestinal recovery after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer, outperforming sham and standard care.

Neurology Nursing & care Specialties

Acupuncture Enhances Brain White Matter Integrity and Alleviates Postconcussion Symptoms in Mild TBI: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled MRI Study

By MedXY 08/26/2025

This randomized controlled trial demonstrates that acupuncture improves white matter microstructure on MRI and reduces long-term postconcussion symptoms in mild traumatic brain injury patients, with sustained effects at 6-12 months.

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Minimal Equipment Pulmonary Rehabilitation Matches Specialized Gym-Based Programs: New RCT Evidence

By MedXY 08/24/2025

A large randomized clinical trial demonstrates that pulmonary rehabilitation using minimal equipment is noninferior to gym-based programs with specialist equipment for improving exercise capacity and quality of life in chronic respiratory disease.

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Bridging Pediatric and Adult HIV Care: Evaluating Outcomes and Perspectives from a Novel Transition Clinic for Young People Living with HIV

By MedXY 08/16/2025

This mixed-methods study assesses a novel Adolescent and Young Adult Healthcare Transition (AYA HCT) clinic that achieved high retention but suboptimal viral suppression among youth with HIV, highlighting key strengths and barriers.

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Survey on Artificial Intelligence Adoption in the US Healthcare Sector: Trends, Challenges, and Future Directions

By MedXY 08/13/2025

A comprehensive survey of 233 US healthcare systems reveals widespread AI deployment with key barriers including cost and resource limitations; highlights the critical role of CFOs and CIOs in AI decision-making and the growing influence of integrated EHR systems.

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education: ChatGPT Training Significantly Enhances Problem-Solving and Competency

By MedXY 08/08/2025

A single-blind RCT shows that integrating ChatGPT into nursing education significantly improves students’ problem-solving skills, AI attitudes, nursing process competency, and satisfaction compared to standard training.

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Benchmarking Autonomous AI Doctors: Real-World Validation Against Board-Certified Clinicians in Virtual Acute Care

By MedXY 08/05/2025

A landmark study quantitatively benchmarks a multi-agent LLM-based AI system against board-certified clinicians in real-world virtual acute care, revealing near-equivalent diagnostic and therapeutic performance with superior documentation safety and consistency.