Smartphone-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Bridging the Gap in Chronic Respiratory Care: A Randomized Controlled and Feasibility Study
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Smartphone-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Bridging the Gap in Chronic Respiratory Care: A Randomized Controlled and Feasibility Study

A randomized trial demonstrates that a smartphone app-based pulmonary rehabilitation program significantly improves quality of life and physical activity in patients with chronic respiratory diseases, offering a scalable alternative to traditional center-based care despite challenges in patient adherence.
Telemedicine is Superior to Onboard Neurologists for Optimizing Mobile Stroke Unit Efficiency: Results from the MSU-TELEMED Trial
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Telemedicine is Superior to Onboard Neurologists for Optimizing Mobile Stroke Unit Efficiency: Results from the MSU-TELEMED Trial

The MSU-TELEMED trial demonstrates that a telemedicine model for mobile stroke units significantly improves neurologist resource utilization while maintaining safety, outperforming the traditional onboard neurologist model in a hierarchical composite outcome despite a minor four-minute treatment decision delay.
Bridging the Care Gap: Smartphone-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Enhances Quality of Life and Physical Activity in Chronic Respiratory Disease
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Bridging the Care Gap: Smartphone-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Enhances Quality of Life and Physical Activity in Chronic Respiratory Disease

A 12-week randomized controlled trial reveals that smartphone-based pulmonary rehabilitation significantly improves quality of life and physical activity in patients with chronic respiratory diseases, offering a scalable and feasible alternative to traditional center-based programs despite challenges in long-term adherence.
Individualized Feedback Letters Fail to Reduce Long-Term Alcohol Consumption: Insights from a 4-Year RCT
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Individualized Feedback Letters Fail to Reduce Long-Term Alcohol Consumption: Insights from a 4-Year RCT

A 4-year randomized controlled trial found that computer-generated feedback letters failed to reduce alcohol consumption in the general population. Unexpectedly, the control group showed greater reduction at 48 months, suggesting that current digital intervention strategies may require significant adaptation for low-risk drinkers.
Preoperative Total Diet Replacement Safely Reduces Morbidity Risk and Preserves Muscle Mass in Colorectal Cancer Surgery
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Preoperative Total Diet Replacement Safely Reduces Morbidity Risk and Preserves Muscle Mass in Colorectal Cancer Surgery

The CARE feasibility trial demonstrates that a preoperative low-energy total diet replacement program is safe and effective for colorectal cancer patients with excess weight. Significant weight loss was achieved without compromising lean muscle mass, showing potential for reduced postoperative complications and improved recovery.
Home-Based Gamma tACS Improves Cognitive Function and Daily Living in Alzheimer Disease: Results from a Randomized Clinical Trial
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Home-Based Gamma tACS Improves Cognitive Function and Daily Living in Alzheimer Disease: Results from a Randomized Clinical Trial

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that home-based gamma transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) over the precuneus safely improves cognitive outcomes and activities of daily living in patients with prodromal and mild Alzheimer disease, supported by neurophysiological evidence of brain engagement.