Microexercise for Preventing Long-Term Sickness Absence: Prospective Cohort Study
Microexercise demonstrates potential in preventing long-term sickness absence in the general working population, highlighting the benefits of incorporating brief physical activity breaks into daily routines to promote employee health and well-being.
September 2022
Patient Selection for Patent Foramen Ovale Closure: Clinical Considerations
Patient and patent foramen ovale (PFO) characteristics influence the likelihood of benefiting from PFO closure, highlighting the importance of individualized risk assessment and shared decision-making in selecting patients for interventional PFO closure procedures.
September 2022
Addressing the Global Burden of Depression: Expert Recommendations
Experts call for united action to reduce the global burden of depression, emphasizing the need for increased awareness, improved access to mental health services, and evidence-based interventions to promote mental well-being and prevent depressive disorders worldwide.
September 2022
COVID-19 Restrictions Linked to Fewer Dengue Cases: Insights from Epidemiological Studies
COVID-19 measures, including school closures and restrictions on high-traffic areas, are associated with a significant reduction of 750,000 dengue cases, highlighting the unintended yet beneficial consequences of pandemic-related interventions on vector-borne diseases.
September 2022
Sleep Duration and Caloric Intake: Exploring Links to Weight Management
Improving and maintaining adequate sleep duration is associated with reduced caloric intake and weight management, highlighting the importance of sleep hygiene and healthy lifestyle behaviors in promoting metabolic health and preventing obesity.
September 2022
Periodontitis Classification: Advances and Challenges
Advances in periodontitis classification underscore the need for continued refinement and incorporation of diagnostic challenges to enhance the accuracy and reliability of periodontal disease diagnosis and management, informing evidence-based approaches to periodontal care.
September 2022
Loneliness and Dementia Risk: Insights into Cognitive Decline
Loneliness is associated with an increased risk of dementia, characterized by poorer executive function and neurobiological changes, highlighting the psychosocial determinants of cognitive health and the importance of social support in dementia prevention efforts.
September 2022
Urinary Oxalate Excretion and Chronic Kidney Disease Risk: Epidemiological Observations
Higher urinary oxalate excretion may be associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease progression, highlighting the potential role of oxalate metabolism in kidney health and disease prevention.
September 2022
Metabolic Syndrome and COVID-19 Outcomes: Implications for Disease Burden
Metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and death from COVID-19, providing insights into the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on individuals with metabolic comorbidities and underlying cardiometabolic dysfunction.
September 2022
