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Comparison of the short-term and long-term outcomes of three different types of inferior mesenteric artery ligation in left colonic and rectal cancers: a network meta-analysis
AbstractTo perform a network meta-analysis of the literature to assess the short-term and long-term outcomes of three operations for left colon and rectal cancer. Electronic literature searches were performed in the PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases up to August 2022. A Bayesian network meta-analysis using R software, ADDIS, and Review Manager 5.4 was conducted to compare outcomes of high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery(IMA),low ligation of the IMA with D2 dissection (LLD2), and low ligation of the IMA with D3 dissection (LLD3). Sensitivity analysis was ...
Source: Updates in Surgery - September 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Uptake of signposting to web-based resources: pregnant women ’s use of a preventive web-based intervention
Signposting to web-based interventions is becoming increasingly popular in primary care. Most resources are focused on individuals with clinical problems, but less is known about the uptake of general practice...
Source: BMC Family Practice - September 16, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Emil R ønn Sørensen, Ida Scheel Rasmussen, Gritt Overbeck, Volkert Siersma, Clara Lundmark Appel and Philip Wilson Tags: Research Source Type: research

Sports Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaires Developed for the Athletic Population: a Systematic Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewSports nutrition (SN) is pivotal in aiding athletes to reach peak performance, minimize sport-related injuries, enhance career longevity, and improve general health. An accurate assessment of athletes ’ sports nutrition knowledge (SNK) is required to design targeted nutrition education programs aimed at enhancing both nutritional knowledge and dietary practices. This review systematically evaluates studies that use questionnaires to assess the SNK of athletes engaged in athletics.Recent FindingsThe literature search was conducted in PubMed®, Web of Science®, and Scopus®, and 375 potentially re...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - September 16, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research

A systematic review of radiomics for predicting treatment response and survival in locally advanced cervical cancer: positive results or optimistic illusions?
ConclusionsRadiomics for predicting treatment response and survival in LACC is still in its infancy, and the available results must be treated cautiously. Future studies should focus more on standardized radiomics workflows, validation of predictive models, and reporting the correlation of biological information with predicted outcomes.
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - September 16, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

When and how to enlighten citizens on genetics and hereditary cancer: a web survey of online video viewers
This study aims to explore appropriate types of educational media and methods to enlighten activities for genetics and hereditary cancer. We presented an 18-min YouTube video on genetics and hereditary cancer to participants at a scientific event, Science Agora 2020, and administered a web questionnaire to investigate their opinions about when and how citizens should start learning about genetics and hereditary cancer.  We recruited 133 participants who watched the video, and 26.3% (35/133) responded to the questionnaire. Most of them were evaluated to understand and appreciate the contents of the video. They identified w...
Source: Journal of Community Genetics - September 16, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research

Improving Web-Based Self-Help Adherence for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Using Self-Control Training
ConclusionsImproving adherence is necessary for maximizing the benefit of web-based self-help. Self-control training does not appear to increase adherence but may have utility on its own for reducing BFRB symptoms.
Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research - September 16, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of modular versus monoblock stems in revision total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsNo significant difference was found between modular and monoblock tapered stems as regards postoperative hip function, re-revision rates, and complications. Severe subsidence was more frequent in monoblock stems while modular ones were at higher risk of intraoperative fracture.Level of evidence: Level III, systematic review of randomized control and non-randomized studies.Trial Registration: We registered our study in the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) (CRD42020213642).
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - September 16, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

National spine surgery registries ’ characteristics and aims: globally accepted standards have yet to be met. Results of a scoping review and a complementary survey
ConclusionOur study identified nine currently active national spine surgery registries. However, globally accepted standards for developing a national registry of spine surgery are yet to be established. Therefore, an international effort to increase result comparability across registries is highly advisable. We hope the recent initiative from the Orthopaedic Data Evaluation Panel (ODEP) to establish an international collaboration will meet these needs.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - September 16, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

How NASA Got a ‘ UFO Czar ’ —And Why it Matters
The real czars may be long gone, but for decades, the White House has been doing a good job of keeping the role—or at least the honorific—alive, appointing a director to oversee a particular task or issue, and bestowing the title along with it. We’ve had the Ebola Czar, the Drug Czar, the Budget Czar, the Climate Czar, and more. Yesterday, at a press conference at NASA’s Washington, D.C., headquarters, the space agency gave the old role a new look, appointing the country’s, and indeed the world’s, first-ever UFO Czar. Only NASA didn’t use either one of those terms. [time-brightcove...
Source: TIME: Science - September 15, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Comparison of myopia progression among Chinese schoolchildren before and during COVID-19 pandemic: a meta-analysis
ConclusionsCompared with the time before the COVID-19 home confinement, a higher rate of myopic progression among Chinese schoolchildren during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic was demonstrated.
Source: International Ophthalmology - September 15, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

A Prescription-Strength Formula for Stronger Cybersecurity in Healthcare Organizations
The following is a guest article by Steven Stone, Head of Rubrik Zero Labs at Rubrik In early August, a ransomware attack disrupted operations across its network of 17 hospitals and more than 165 clinics in four states and forced some to rely on paper records. Some emergency rooms were shut down and ambulances diverted after the company took its computer systems offline to protect and restore them. Again. Here we go again. This is what most of us thought when we read this story. Cyberattacks on healthcare institutions are not only particularly galling, they’re growing. Healthcare organizations were hit with 1,426 attacks...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 15, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System LTPAC Security and Privacy American Hospital Association Cyberattacks Cybersecurity Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthc Source Type: blogs

The role of NLRP3 and CARD8 polymorphisms in the risk of rheumatoid arthritis: A meta ‐analysis of genetic association studies
ConclusionsThe meta-analysis indicated that the NLRP3 rs35829419, rs10754558, and s4612666 polymorphisms, as well as the CARD8 rs2043211 polymorphism, were not linked to RA susceptibility.
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - September 15, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Comparative efficacy of endogenous stem cells recruiting hydrogels and stem cell-loaded hydrogels in knee cartilage regeneration: a meta-analysis
Conclusion The current study indicates that both endogenous stem cell recruiting hydrogels and stem cell loaded hydrogels can effectively promote knee joint cartilage regeneration in animal trials.PMID:37711133 | DOI:10.2174/1574888X19666230914123443
Source: Current Stem Cell Research and Therapy - September 15, 2023 Category: Stem Cells Authors: Wanyun Feng Chaohua Zhu Ruoxiang Miao Danni Li Xi Xiong Ruyu Wang Guobing Liu Jun Ma Source Type: research

The Association between Circulating Adipocytokine Omentin Levels and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: Additional well-designed studies with more sample sizes are essential to clarify the potential role of Omentin as a risk marker of NAFLD.PMID:37711002 | DOI:10.2174/1566524023666230913105910
Source: Molecular Medicine - September 15, 2023 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Rozita Khodashahi Mohsen Aliakbarian Gordon A Ferns Mohammad-Hassan Arjmand Source Type: research

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