Mortality Risk Prediction Models for People with Kidney Failure: A Systematic Review

Systematic Review of Mortality Risk Prediction Models for Patients with Kidney Failure Academic Background Kidney failure is a severe chronic condition, with a significant decline in both quality of life and survival rates compared to patients with other chronic diseases, including some forms of non-metastatic cancer. Patients with kidney failure o...

A Couple-Based Intervention for Chinese Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Report on the Management of Chinese Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes through Couple-Based Interventions: A Randomized Clinical Trial Academic Background Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases globally, particularly common among older adults. China has the largest number of diabetes patients worldwide, reachin...

Recombinant vs Egg-Based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccination for Nursing Home Residents: A Cluster Randomized Trial

Comparative Analysis of Recombinant Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine and Standard Egg-Based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine in Nursing Home Residents: A Cluster Randomized Trial Academic Background Influenza is among the primary respiratory pathogens causing morbidity and mortality among the elderly worldwide, particularly in nursing home residents wh...

Glutamatergic Medications for Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Glutamatergic Medications for Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRDs) Academic Context Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRDs) represent a group of neuropsychiatric conditions characterized by excessive, persistent obsessions or compulsions. These disorders include Obsessive-Compulsive ...

Parent-Targeted Oral Health Text Messaging for Underserved Children Attending Pediatric Clinics: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Academic Paper Report Caries is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, with significant health disparities across racial, ethnic, and income groups. Despite the availability of effective preventive measures, children from low-income and minority ethnic groups continue to face higher risks of caries. The American Academy of Pediatrics ...

Cost-Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening Using Digital Mammography in Canada

Economic Evaluation of Breast Cancer Screening: A Study Based on Digital Mammography in Canada Academic Background Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in North America. Although significant progress has been made in breast cancer treatment over the past deca...

Association of CHEK2 Low-Risk Variants with Cancer Phenotypes

Association of CHEK2 Low-Risk Variants with Cancer Phenotypes Academic Background The CHEK2 gene (OMIM 604373) is one of the susceptibility genes for breast cancer. Monoallelic pathogenic variants (PVs) in CHEK2 are associated with an increased risk of breast, colorectal, kidney, and thyroid cancers. However, there is limited research on the phenot...

Tissue Plasminogen Activator or Perfluoropropane for Submacular Hemorrhage in Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Factorial Randomized Clinical Trial

Academic Context and Problem Statement Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in many high-income countries. Among its forms, neovascular AMD (also known as wet AMD) can be associated with submacular hemorrhage (SMH), a rare but severe condition. If untreated, SMH can lead to significant vision loss. Anti...

Cardiovascular Disease and Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis

Association Between Cardiovascular Disease and Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Academic Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are the two leading causes of mortality in the United States. Although they share many common risk factors, recent studies suggest that CVD may directly promote the occurrence and progression of cancer. Specifi...

Validation of the Online Collaborative Ocular Tuberculosis Study Calculator for Tubercular Uveitis

Academic Background Tubercular Uveitis (TBU) is an ocular condition caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection or immune-mediated inflammation. While tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health issue, the diagnosis and treatment of TBU continue to pose significant challenges. TBU presents a wide range of clinical manifestations, with...