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Exploring the characteristics of conversational agents in chronic disease management interventions: A scoping review.

ObjectiveWith the increasing global burden of chronic diseases, there is the potential for conversational agents (CAs) to assist people in actively managing their conditions. This paper reviews different types of CAs used for chronic condition management, delving into their characteristics and the chosen study designs. This paper also discusses the potential of these CAs to enhance the health and well-being of people with chronic conditions.MethodsA search was performed in February 2023 on PubMed, ACM Digital Library, Scopus, and IEEE Xplore. Studies were included if they focused on chronic di

Mechanisms and effects of metformin on skeletal muscle disorders.

Skeletal muscle disorders are mostly genetic and include several rare diseases. With disease progression, muscle fibrosis and adiposis occur, resulting in limited mobility. The long course of these diseases combined with limited treatment options affect patients both psychologically and economically, hence the development of novel treatments for neuromuscular diseases is crucial to obtain a better quality of life. As a widely used hypoglycemic drug in clinical practice, metformin not only has anti-inflammatory, autophagy-regulating, and mitochondrial biogenesis-regulating effects, but it has a

Исследования " горячих точек " и тенденций в области электрической стимуляции нарушений движения: библиометрический анализ на основе 2016 в адрес 2025.

Лечение электрической стимуляции стало важнейшим средством борьбы с нарушениями, связанными с движением. Однако быстро расширяющийся и фрагментированный объем литературы требует макроскопической оценки для выявления глобальных сетей сотрудничества и формирующихся научных границ. В связи с этим в рамках этого исследования был проведен всеобъемлющий визуализационный анализ исследовательских тенденций и " горячих точек " в этой области для определения эволюционной траектории и определения будущих терапевтических изменений. Публикации 2016 в адрес 2025 были найдены в Web of Science Core

Severe Disc degeneration is associated with lower caudal subendplate hounsfield unit values in degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis.

STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective radiological analysis OBJECTIVE: To analyze the distribution of computed tomography (CT)-based Hounsfield unit (HU) values of lumbar vertebrae and explore the correlation between HU values and the modified Pfirrmann grades in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS). METHOD: A total of 82 DLSS patients were divided into two gender-based groups for this retrospective analysis. Demographic data, including age, gender, body mass index, medical history, smoking status, operative levels, bone turnover markers (BTMs), and bone metabolism indicators, of al

Impact of Social Needs and Identity Experiences on the Burden of Illness in Patients with Multiple Myeloma: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a common hematologic malignancy, but due to its incurable nature, patients experience many relapses in their lifetime and hence face unique challenges. This mixed-methods study consisting of an online survey and subsequent focus groups aimed to understand how social and identity experiences affected the diagnostic, treatment, and care journey for patients with MM. Twenty-three adult patients with MM participated in this study. The survey participants identified common determinants negatively impacting their health, including mental health concerns (experienced by 90.5%

Меры по согласованию и износостойкости в рамках системы многоразового склероза-системного обзора доказательств и применимости используемых систем скоринга в клинических и реальных данных.

В случае множественного склероза (MS) все большее внимание уделяется соприкосновениям и слабостям, влияющим на курс болезни, лечение и качество жизни. Цель этого обзора литературы заключается в оценке фактических данных, сильных и слабых сторон инструментов оценки соответствия и слабости у людей с НР (МСУ). МЕТОДЫ: Мы провели всеобъемлющий систематический обзор литературы, включая исследования, опубликованные между 2014 и 2024 с первоначальными данными или систематическими обзорами показателей комординации или слабости в ПТУС с использованием PRISMA 2020 методология. Были проанализированы меры

Mid-arm muscle circumference as a substantial factor against mortality among people with elevated gamma gaps.

Gamma gap is the difference in total serum proteins and albumin and an elevated gamma gap is related to infections, malignancy, and rheumatic diseases. An elevated gamma gap is also associated with higher mortality due to the correlation with inflammatory status. The study aimed to utilize mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC) to assist in predicting all-cause mortality, cancer mortality, and cardiovascular mortality in people with elevated gamma gaps. Data were obtained from the third U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1988-1994), which contained 14,011 adults aged 20 to 90

An Experimental Investigation of Moral Self-Violation and Mental Contamination.

This paper describes the Data Domotopia a 2300 + respondent self-administered web-based survey. It includes 100 + multi-purpose items about home-making and stillness in a moving world. We suppose that home-making can reveal coping strategies and resilience practices to make everyday life work - as home is a central location in people's activity-travel patterns. To describe this phenomenon, the concept of Domotopia is introduced, defining how people arrange, use, and experience their homes to cope with the pathologies of accelerated and liquid modernity (Bauman 2005). While the Data Domotopia i

Interventions for preventing falls in older people in care facilities and hospitals.

BackgroundFalls in care facilities and hospitals are common events that cause considerable morbidity and mortality for older people. This is an update of a review first published in 2010 and updated in 2012.ObjectivesTo assess the effects of interventions designed to reduce the incidence of falls in older people in care facilities and hospitals.Search methodsWe searched the Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group Specialised Register (August 2017); Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (2017, Issue 8); and MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and trial registers to August 2017.Selection crite

A 16-week progressive exercise training intervention in treatment-naïve chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: a randomised-controlled pilot study.

BackgroundChronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) typically presents with asymptomatic, early-stage disease that is monitored until disease progression ('treatment-naïve' CLL). The objective of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility and preliminary safety of an exercise program in treatment-naïve CLL. We also sought to preliminarily assess the impact of the exercise program on disease activity, as it has been proposed that exercise training may reduce disease outgrowth in treatment-naïve CLL.MethodsA total of 40 treatment-naïve CLL patients were recruited into this randomised-controlled pi

The Health-Promoting Effects and the Mechanism of Intermittent Fasting.

Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern in which individuals go extended periods with little or no energy intake after consuming regular food in intervening periods. IF has several health-promoting effects. It can effectively reduce weight, fasting insulin levels, and blood glucose levels. It can also increase the antitumor activity of medicines and cause improvement in the case of neurological diseases, such as memory deficit, to achieve enhanced metabolic function and prolonged longevity. Additionally, IF activates several biological pathways to induce autophagy, encourages cell renew

Communicating Health Literacy on Prescription Medications on Social Media: In-depth Interviews With "Patient Influencers".

BackgroundHistorically, pharmaceutical companies have struggled with trust and brand reputation among key stakeholders and have adopted innovative marketing strategies to reach patients directly and rebuild those relationships. Social media influencers are a popular strategy to influence younger demographics, including Generation Z and millennials. It is common for social media influencers to work in paid partnerships with brands; this is a multibillion-dollar industry. Long have patients been active in online health communities and social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, but in

Machine Learning: A New Prospect in Multi-Omics Data Analysis of Cancer.

Cancer is defined as a large group of diseases that is associated with abnormal cell growth, uncontrollable cell division, and may tend to impinge on other tissues of the body by different mechanisms through metastasis. What makes cancer so important is that the cancer incidence rate is growing worldwide which can have major health, economic, and even social impacts on both patients and the governments. Thereby, the early cancer prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment can play a crucial role at the front line of combating cancer. The onset and progression of cancer can occur under the influence of

Functional outcomes of cancer patients in an acute inpatient setting at King Fahad Medical City.

[Purpose] Cancer survivors have functional impairments that adversely affect patients' quality of life (QoL). Acute rehabilitation helps to reduce disability and improves QoL in cancer survivors. This study investigated the potential improvement in mobility levels and QoL of cancer patients during acute inpatient physical therapy (PT) from admission to discharge. [Participants and Methods] This was a cross-sectional study conducted at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh. Acute inpatient cancer survivors (n=99) were assessed at their admission and discharge. The primary outcome measure was the AM-P

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of the BTK inhibitor zanubrutinib in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 respiratory distress: immune biomarker and clinical findings.

BackgroundCytokine release triggered by a hyperactive immune response is thought to contribute to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2019 (SARS-CoV-2)-related respiratory failure. Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) is involved in innate immunity, and BTK inhibitors block cytokine release. We assessed the next-generation BTK inhibitor zanubrutinib in SARS-CoV-2-infected patients with respiratory distress.MethodCohort 1 had a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design; cohort 2 had a single-arm design. Adults with SARS-CoV-2 requiring hospitalization (without mechanica

Perspectives of bereaved relatives of patients with haematological malignancies concerning preferred place of care and death: A qualitative study.

BACKGROUND: People with haematological malignancies have different end-of-life care patterns from those with other cancers and are more likely to die in hospital. Little is known about patient and relative preferences at this time and whether these are achieved. AIM: To explore the experiences and reflections of bereaved relatives of patients with leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma, and examine (1) preferred place of care and death; (2) perceptions of factors influencing attainment of preferences; and (3) changes that could promote achievement of preferences. DESIGN: Qualitative interview study

Participation of older newly-diagnosed cancer patients in an observational prospective pilot study: an example of recruitment and retention.

BackgroundThere have been few prospective observational studies which recruited older newly-diagnosed cancer patients, and of these only some have reported information on the number needed to screen to recruit their study sample, and the number and reasons for refusal and drop-out. This paper reports on strategies to recruit older newly-diagnosed cancer patients prior to treatment into an observational prospective pilot study and to retain them during a six-month period.MethodsMedical charts of all patients in the Segal Cancer Centre aged 65 and over were screened and evaluated for inclusion.

Химерический антигенный рецептор T-клеточная терапия в нейроиммунных болезнях: механистическое обоснование, клинический опыт и проблемы с переводом.

Нейроиммунные заболевания представляют собой разнородную группу расстройств, при которых клетки В, плазменные удары, плазменные клетки, автоантитела и Т клетки поразному влияют на повреждение тканей. Хотя биологика B-клеток улучшила контроль за заболеваниями, некоторые пациенты по-прежнему сталкиваются с реанимацией, рецидивом после лечения или кумулятивной неврологической инвалидностью. Химерическая антигенная рецепторная T-клетка (CAR-T-клетка) является средством достижения более глубокого и потенциально устойчивого истощения определенных патогенных иммунных клеток. Этот описательный обзор в

Effects of Obesity and Calorie Restriction on Cancer Development.

The risk of malignant tumor development is increasing in the world. Obesity is an established risk factor for various malignancies. There are many metabolic alterations associated with obesity which promote cancerogenesis. Excessive body weight leads to increased levels of estrogens, chronic inflammation and hypoxia, which can play an important role in the development of malignancies. It is proved that calorie restriction can improve the state of patients with various diseases. Decreased calorie uptake influences lipid, carbohydrate and protein metabolism, hormone levels and cell processes. Ma

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The 2024 UK clinical guideline for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

UNLABELLED: The National Osteoporosis Guideline Group (NOGG) has updated the revised UK guideline for the assessment and management of osteoporosis and the prevention of fragility fractures in postmenopausal women, and men age 50 years and older. This guideline is relevant for all healthcare professionals involved in osteoporosis management. INTRODUCTION: The UK National Osteoporosis Guideline Group (NOGG) first produced a guideline on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in 2008, with updates in 2013, 2017 and 2021. This paper presents a minor update of the 2021 guideline, the scope