Social Risks and Nonadherence to Recommended Cancer Screening Among US Adults

The Relationship Between Social Risks and Cancer Screening Adherence Among U.S. Adults Academic Background Cancer screening is a critical tool for the early detection and prevention of cancer, significantly improving treatment outcomes and reducing mortality rates. However, despite recommendations from various U.S. health agencies for colorectal, l...

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...

Increased Emergency Department Medical Imaging: Association with Short-Term Exposures to Ambient Heat and Particulate Air Pollution

The Relationship Between Climate Change and Emergency Medical Imaging Utilization Academic Background Climate change and related environmental exposures have significantly impacted human health, leading to increased demand for healthcare services. High-temperature exposure and poor air quality are closely associated with increased emergency departm...

Toward Optimal Disease Surveillance with Graph-Based Active Learning

Toward Optimal Disease Surveillance with Graph-Based Active Learning Academic Background With the acceleration of globalization, the speed and scope of infectious disease transmission have significantly increased. How to effectively monitor and control the spread of infectious diseases has become a critical issue in public health. Traditional disea...

The Relationship Between Cancer Risk and Epigenetic Age Acceleration After Stroke

Study on the Association Between Long-Term Cancer Risk and Epigenetic Age in Stroke Survivors Background and Significance Cancer and stroke are leading global causes of morbidity and mortality, with their association being increasingly recognized. Statistics show that about 6% of cancer patients experience a stroke during their lifetime, while stro...

Effectiveness of Ocrelizumab in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: A Multicenter, Retrospective Real-World Study

Effectiveness of Ocrelizumab in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: A Multicenter, Retrospective Real-World Study Background and Research Motivation Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, complex, inflammatory, and degenerative demyelinating disease primarily affecting the central nervous system (CNS). It can lead to neurological impairments in ...

Sex-Specific Association of Cardiovascular Risk Factors with Migraine: The Population-Based Rotterdam Study

Research Report on Gender-Specific Association Between Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Migraine Academic Background Migraine is a common neurological disorder. Previous studies have shown that migraine, especially migraine with aura, is associated with cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, and cardiovascular m...

Public Views on Whether the Use of Pharmaceutical Neuroenhancements Should Be Allowed

Research Report on Whether the Public Should Be Allowed to Use Drug Enhancers Introduction In recent years, some individuals have started using drugs to enhance cognitive and socio-emotional functions and have requested off-label prescriptions from doctors for neuroenhancement (e.g., stimulants). However, discussions about whether such uses should ...

A Vaping Cessation Text Message Program for Adolescent E-Cigarette Users: A Randomized Clinical Trial

E-cigarette Cessation SMS Program: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study Targeting Adolescent E-cigarette Users Background In recent years, e-cigarettes have become the most widely used tobacco product among American adolescents. Statistics from 2023 show that over 2.1 million adolescents reported current use of e-cigarettes, including 10% of high scho...

Associations of Internal Medicine Residency Milestone Ratings and Certification Examination Scores with Patient Outcomes

Associations of Internal Medicine Residency Milestone Ratings and Certification Examination Scores with Patient Outcomes

Association Between Milestone Ratings and Certification Exam Scores of Medical Residents and Patient Outcomes Background In the United States, the education and competency assessment of internal medicine residents are primarily conducted through two methods: the Milestone assessment system and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certific...