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Paper interpretation | Psychological effects of virtual reality intervention on breast cancer patients with different personalities: A randomized controlled trial
AMiner AcademicJie Chen et al. from Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, of Sun Yat-sen University published a paper entitled "Psychological effects of virtual reality intervention on breast cancer patients with different personalities: A randomized controlled trial" in the International Journal of Nursing Sciences. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to systematically investigate the efficiency and safety of VR intervention with natural landscape content in alleviating negative emotions, aiming to provide new ideas and empirical evidence for psychological care of breast cancer patients.
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- International Journal of Nursing Sciences
From leaves to lab: Comprehensive review maps how natural extracts are reshaping atopic dermatitis care
Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic TechnologyAtopic dermatitis, a common chronic inflammatory skin disease, has an unclear etiology and may involve multiple factors such as genetic predisposition, immune abnormalities, and impaired skin barrier function. Currently, there is no specific medication available for the complete cure of atopic dermatitis. The current treatment approaches mainly focus on symptom relief and control rather than curative treatment. Some commonly used medications for atopic dermatitis, such as topical corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, may have certain adverse reactions and side effects. This review summarizes the research progress on natural extracts in the treatment of atopic dermatitis, aiming to provide a foundation for the development of safe and side-effect-free medications.
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- Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology
MicroRNA panels pave new path for precision prostate cancer care
Maximum Academic PressProstate cancer remains one of the most common cancers among men, yet current screening tools often fail to distinguish between harmless and aggressive forms of the disease.
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- UroPrecision
How AI is opening the playbook on sports analytics
University of WaterlooTestosterone’s hidden role in aging, heart, and mind
Maximum Academic Press- Journal
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New skin test improves tuberculosis diagnosis in children and adolescents
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterObjective
There are limited data on the use of the creation tuberculin skin test (C-TST) for detecting tuberculosis (TB) infection (TBI) in individuals under 18 years of age. We conducted a study to assess the diagnostic accuracy of C-TST in this population.
Methods
A double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted across 4 tertiary hospitals in China to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the C-TST in detecting TBI in individuals under 18 years of age. Participants with suspected pulmonary TB, extrapulmonary TB, or non-TB pulmonary disease were enrolled. The primary outcome was the diagnostic accuracy of the C-TST. Secondary outcomes included the consistency among C-TST, the traditional tuberculin skin test (TST), and T-SPOT.TB assays in different subgroups, as well as the safety of C-TST. Each participant underwent all 3 tests simultaneously: T-SPOT.TB assay, TST, and C-TST.
Results
C-TST showed a sensitivity of 83.0 % (95 % CI, 68.7 %–91.9 %), while TST and T-SPOT.TB demonstrated sensitivities of 80.9 % (95 % CI, 66.3 %–90.4 %) and 76.6 % (95 % CI, 61.6 %–87.2 %), respectively. The specificities of C-TST, TST, and T-SPOT.TB were 100 % (95 % CI, 91.9 %–100 %), 98.0 % (95 % CI, 87.8 %–99.9 %), and 100 % (95 % CI, 90.9 %–100 %), respectively. The consistency between C-TST and T-SPOT.TB was high (kappa = 0.847). No serious adverse events (AEs) were reported.
Conclusions
This study demonstrates that C-TST is a reliable and safe diagnostic tool for detecting TBI in children and adolescents. It shows higher sensitivity than both T-SPOT.TB and the traditional TST, with no associated serious AEs. Therefore, C-TST is an effective and safe option for diagnosing TBI in this age group.
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- LabMed Discovery
Penile implant satisfaction drops in prostate cancer patients on hormonal treatment
Maximum Academic Press- Journal
- UroPrecision
Undercarboxylated osteocalcin emerges as a biomarker and therapeutic target in metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterOsteocalcin (OCN), a non-collagenous protein synthesized by osteoblasts, is integral to bone mineralization and demonstrates significant effects on metabolic and neurological functions. Its undercarboxylated form, Glu-OCN, has emerged as a key regulator of glucose metabolism in diabetes, bone density in osteoporosis (OP), and lipid metabolism in conditions such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Additionally, Glu-OCN is implicated in neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases through its roles in neurotransmitter synthesis and vascular calcification, respectively. This review examines the essential functions of Glu-OCN in the management of metabolic and neurodegenerative disorders, emphasizing its significance as both a diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target. While findings to date are promising, most studies remain observational. Advanced detection methodologies and extensive longitudinal studies are urgently needed to elucidate the mechanisms and clinical applications of Glu-OCN. Advancements in this area could facilitate the integration of Glu-OCN into personalized medicine approaches, improving early diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment monitoring.
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- LabMed Discovery
New charts for artery stiffness could flag heart risk long before symptoms
Rutgers University- Journal
- Hypertension