Narrative review synthesizes evidence on AI-enabled digital health equity and implementation
AI in health care may reduce barriers but equity gains are not automatic
This narrative review of 29 sources synthesizes evidence on AI-enabled digital health. It finds conditional benefits for AI-assisted screeni…
A review of 29 sources finds AI tools can help with care access, but only when paired with strong oversight and validation for different pat…
Narrative review on endometriosis and adenomyosis effects on assisted reproductive technology outcomes
First new insights into frozen embryo transfer for endometriosis and adenomyosis
This narrative review synthesizes evidence from 91 studies on endometriosis, deep infiltrating endometriosis, and adenomyosis in women under…
A review of 91 studies suggests frozen embryo transfer may help women with endometriosis, while adenomyosis outcomes remain mixed.
Systematic review and meta-analysis on NY-ESO-1 expression in triple-negative breast cancer
A Hidden Protein in Aggressive Breast Cancer May Unlock New Treatments
This meta-analysis of 12 studies in 1,545 TNBC patients found a pooled NY-ESO-1 expression prevalence of 16.1%. The authors note substantial…
A protein found in about one in six triple-negative breast cancers could open the door to immune-based treatments that target cancer cells w…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of volleyball interventions for physical fitness in healthy individuals
Volleyball Boosts Seven Key Fitness Areas Better Than Expected
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of volleyball interventions on physical fitness components in healthy individ…
• Volleyball improves endurance strength flexibility and balance significantly • Healthy adults seeking fun effective workouts benefit most …
Narrative review examines MISP integration and task-sharing for sexual violence survivors in the DRC
Survivors Miss Critical Abortion Window in Congo War Zones But New Plan Could Change That
This narrative review evaluates the integration of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) and task-sharing with midwives for sexual viol…
• Many rape survivors cannot reach clinics within 72 hours due to war chaos • Helps women trapped in conflict areas facing forced pregnancie…
Portuguese consensus conference identifies barriers and opportunities for managing cognitive impairment in schizophrenia
Experts in Portugal agree on better ways to help people with schizophrenia manage thinking skills
This consensus development conference guideline addresses the assessment and management of cognitive impairment associated with schizophreni…
A group of health workers in Portugal found that many people with schizophrenia struggle because there are no good tools to check their thin…
Narrative review of 23 articles on nursing student education for vulnerable population mental health needs
Nurses learn new ways to help mental health for vulnerable groups
This narrative review synthesizes 23 articles examining methods, content, outcomes, and gaps in nursing education curricula regarding vulner…
Nursing programs are teaching students how to better support the mental health of vulnerable people, with a focus on hands-on learning.
Narrative review identifies four infodemic mechanisms hindering sexual reproductive health service use in Africa
African health systems face new barriers from online rumors and deep distrust
This rapid critical narrative review examines the impact of infodemics on sexual and reproductive health services utilization across Africa.…
This review looks at how too much confusing information blocks access to sexual health care in Africa. Four main problems were found, includ…
Meta-analysis shows BPA exposure linked to higher endometriosis risk in 2,488 participants
BPA Exposure Raises Endometriosis Risk More Than We Thought
This meta-analysis reviews data from 2,488 participants regarding bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and endometriosis risk. The authors found a sta…
• BPA exposure increases endometriosis risk by 36 percent • Helps women with unexplained pelvic pain find answers • Avoiding BPA requires ma…
Narrative review links lactylation modification to gynecological disease pathogenesis and potential therapy
New metabolic switch could help treat difficult gynecological conditions
This narrative review addresses the lack of systematic analysis on lactylation modification in gynecological diseases. The authors synthesiz…
A new cellular switch that uses energy to control genes might one day help doctors treat difficult gynecological conditions like endometrios…
Radiofrequency ablation followed by radiation therapy shows noninferior 5-year recurrence-free survival compared to partial mastectomy in early stage breast cancer
Radiofrequency Ablation Offers Breast Cancer Patients a Less Invasive Option
This Phase 3 multicenter study evaluated 370 female patients with early stage breast cancer (Tis-T1, N0M0). Radiofrequency ablation followed…
A new five-year study proves that a needle-based treatment works just as well as removing part of the breast for early stage cancer.
Bowel Dose-Volume Predictors of GI Toxicity in Postoperative Radiotherapy for Cervical Cancer
Bowel radiation doses linked to GI side effects in cervical cancer
This phase III RCT (PARCER trial) in 283 patients with cervical cancer found that bowel V30Gy and V40Gy were associated with acute and late …
Higher radiation doses to the bowel increase gastrointestinal toxicity risk in cervical cancer patients. IMRT reduces this risk compared to …