Prognostic associations of anthropometric indices vary by clinical outcomes
1. Prognostic associations of anthropometric indices varied according to clinical outcomes. The body roundness index showed the highest discrimination for...
Public Health
Reports of high-impact public health and policy studies by medical professionals
Alcohol use declines but remains above pre-pandemic levels
1. In this cross-sectional study, both any and heavy alcohol use among US adults decreased from 2022 to 2024 but...
First messenger RNA influenza vaccine outperforms standard-dose vaccination
1. mFlusiva is the first messenger RNA influenza vaccine approved in the United States, with the FLUENT phase 3 trial...
The 5x-multiplier algorithm reduces opioids prescribed at discharge
1. The 5x-multiplier approach reduced opioid prescribing at discharge compared to the 3-tier model after intra-abdominal cancer surgery. 2. Fewer...
Historical redlining associated with lower breast cancer screening across urban neighborhoods
1. In this retrospective cohort study, historically redlined grade C and D Census tracts had lower breast cancer screening rates...
N-methylaniline exposure identified as likely cause of methemoglobinemia during maritime migration
1. In this case series of severe acquired methemoglobinemia among migrants to Italy, prolonged skin exposure to fuel-contaminated seawater was...
Video mental health care may have clinical advantages versus phone or in-person visits
1. In this retrospective cohort study, veterans receiving most outpatient mental health care by video had lower adjusted rates of...
Higher maternal body mass index is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease in offspring
1. Higher maternal body mass index (BMI) was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in offspring, with stronger...
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot reduced depression, anxiety, and eating disorder risk symptoms
1. Heinz and colleagues evaluated a generative AI chatbot for adults with clinically significant depression, anxiety, or elevated risk for...
Chronic exposure to particulate matter is associated with increased cardiovascular risk
1. Long-term exposure to particulate matter with diameter ≤2.5 μm (PM2.5) was significantly associated with elevated cardiovascular (CVD) risk, with...
