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View article: Implementation of a Virtual Escape Room Into a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows National Course: A Pilot Study
Implementation of a Virtual Escape Room Into a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows National Course: A Pilot Study Open
Background Escape Rooms in medical education have been shown to improve learner satisfaction and reinforce knowledge in pulmonary and critical care medicine, yet virtual escape rooms (VER) as instructional strategies have remained understu…
View article: Association between traumatic brain injury and depression stratified by veteran status: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey
Association between traumatic brain injury and depression stratified by veteran status: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey Open
Globally, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality, with increased incidence reported among veterans. In this study, we explored the relationship between TBI and subsequent screening of depressive …
View article: Smoking History Intensity and Permanent Tooth Removal: Findings from a National United States Sample
Smoking History Intensity and Permanent Tooth Removal: Findings from a National United States Sample Open
The role of smoking in the development of periodontal disease has been well explored. However, this study aims to explore the relationship between intensity of smoking history and permanent tooth removal. We utilized the 2022 Behavioral Ri…
View article: Diverging cognitive benefits from education between rural and urban middle-aged and older adults in the USA
Diverging cognitive benefits from education between rural and urban middle-aged and older adults in the USA Open
Background Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is defined as self-reported increase in confusion or memory loss. There is limited research on the interplay between rural–urban residence and education on SCD. Aims Examine rural–urban differe…
View article: Case report: Long term remission of metastatic sinonasal NUT carcinoma after palliative radiotherapy and immunotherapy in an elderly patient
Case report: Long term remission of metastatic sinonasal NUT carcinoma after palliative radiotherapy and immunotherapy in an elderly patient Open
NUT carcinoma (NC) is an extremely rare, aggressive malignancy characterized by chromosomal rearrangements in the NUTM1 (nuclear protein in testis) gene. It usually affects younger patients with a median age of diagnosis at 23 years old. T…
View article: AGE DISPARITIES IN EXPOSURE TO HEAT WAVES, EXTREME WEATHER, AND WILDFIRES IN A NATIONAL UNITED STATES SAMPLE
AGE DISPARITIES IN EXPOSURE TO HEAT WAVES, EXTREME WEATHER, AND WILDFIRES IN A NATIONAL UNITED STATES SAMPLE Open
Severe climate events have become increasingly frequent. Extensive research has shown that older adults are more adversely impacted by these climate events, often due to more prevalent health conditions contributing to functional impairmen…
View article: RURAL–URBAN RESIDENCE, EDUCATION, AND SUBJECTIVE COGNITIVE DECLINE AMONG MIDDLE AGED AND OLDER ADULTS IN THE US
RURAL–URBAN RESIDENCE, EDUCATION, AND SUBJECTIVE COGNITIVE DECLINE AMONG MIDDLE AGED AND OLDER ADULTS IN THE US Open
Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is defined as an individual’s self-reported experience of increased confusion or memory loss, and it is a known risk factor for dementia. There is no existing research on SCD disparities by rural-urban re…
View article: THE ASSOCIATION OF EARLY LIFE ADVERSITY AND LIFE COURSE RELATIONSHIP QUALITY WITH LATE-LIFE COGNITIVE HEALTH
THE ASSOCIATION OF EARLY LIFE ADVERSITY AND LIFE COURSE RELATIONSHIP QUALITY WITH LATE-LIFE COGNITIVE HEALTH Open
Early life adversity (ELA) relates negatively to cognition, yet how particular ELA experiences may differentially relate to cognition and whether associations may be attenuated by life course relationship quality (LCRQ) is unclear. We aime…
View article: Sleep disturbances and racial–ethnic disparities in 10-year dementia risk among a national sample of older adults in the USA
Sleep disturbances and racial–ethnic disparities in 10-year dementia risk among a national sample of older adults in the USA Open
Background Race/ethnicity and sleep disturbances are associated with dementia risk. Aims To explore racial–ethnic disparities in sleep disturbances, and whether race/ethnicity moderates the relationship between sleep disturbances and demen…
View article: Adverse childhood experiences and myocardial infarction: Analysis of United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data
Adverse childhood experiences and myocardial infarction: Analysis of United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data Open
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been linked to an increased risk of disease in adulthood and a range of other negative health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study aims to build on previous research on ACEs…
View article: Research on Health Topics Communicated through TikTok: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Research on Health Topics Communicated through TikTok: A Systematic Review of the Literature Open
TikTok has more than 1.5 billion users globally. Health and wellness content on the application increased by more than 600% in 2021. This systematic review seeks to summarize which fields within medicine have embraced researching health co…
View article: Imbalanced specialty representation of USMLE and NBME test writers
Imbalanced specialty representation of USMLE and NBME test writers Open
There is an imbalance in the specialty representation of USMLE and NBME test writers compared to the US active physician population. These findings may have implications for the unbiased and accurate portrayal of topics in such national ex…
View article: Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Cancer Treatment for Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Cancer Treatment for Older Adults: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Aging is a multifaceted process that may lead to an increased risk of developing cancer. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in clinical cancer research may optimize cancer treatments, improve patient care, and minimize r…
View article: Pulse Pressure as a Hemodynamic Parameter in Preeclampsia with Severe Features Accompanied by Fetal Growth Restriction
Pulse Pressure as a Hemodynamic Parameter in Preeclampsia with Severe Features Accompanied by Fetal Growth Restriction Open
Background: Modern management of preeclampsia can be optimized by tailoring the targeted treatment of hypertension to an individual’s hemodynamic profile. Growing evidence suggests different phenotypes of preeclampsia, including those with…
View article: Correlates of Loneliness and Social Isolation among Older Adults during the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Comprehensive Assessment from a National United States Sample
Correlates of Loneliness and Social Isolation among Older Adults during the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Comprehensive Assessment from a National United States Sample Open
This study examined the correlates of loneliness and social isolation among older adults in the United States (U.S.) during the COVID-19 outbreak. We analyzed data from the 2020 National Health and Aging Trends Study, a nationally represen…
View article: Interaction effect of race-ethnicity and dementia on COVID-19 diagnosis among a national US older adult sample
Interaction effect of race-ethnicity and dementia on COVID-19 diagnosis among a national US older adult sample Open
Older racial and ethnic minorities and older adults with dementia have an elevated COVID-19 risk, warranting research into the intersection between these two high-risk groups. We examined whether race-ethnicity moderates the association be…
View article: Disparities in neighbourhood characteristics and 10-year dementia risk by nativity status
Disparities in neighbourhood characteristics and 10-year dementia risk by nativity status Open
Aims Prior research indicates that neighbourhood disadvantage increases dementia risk. There is, however, inconclusive evidence on the relationship between nativity and cognitive impairment. To our knowledge, our study is the first to anal…
View article: Racial and ethnic disparities in social isolation and 11-year dementia risk among older adults in the United States
Racial and ethnic disparities in social isolation and 11-year dementia risk among older adults in the United States Open
Aims Social isolation has been implicated in the development of cognitive impairment, but research on this association remains limited among racial-ethnic minoritized populations. Our study examined the interplay between social isolation, …
View article: Healthcare staff perceptions of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system within a large university system
Healthcare staff perceptions of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system within a large university system Open
Objective: The acceptability of an electronic HH monitoring system (EHHMS) was evaluated among hospital staff members. Design: An electronic HH monitoring system was implemented in June 2020 at a large, academic medical center. An interdis…
View article: Multisectoral Collaborations to Increase Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Older Adults in Biomedical Research
Multisectoral Collaborations to Increase Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Older Adults in Biomedical Research Open
Background Older adults, especially minoritized racial-ethnic groups, are historically underrepresented in biomedical research. This study summarizes the development and assesses the impact of a review board involving a multisectoral group…
View article: Association Between Cannabis Use and Subjective Cognitive Decline:Findings from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Association Between Cannabis Use and Subjective Cognitive Decline:Findings from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Open
Background:: Cannabis consumption has rapidly increased in the United States due to more states legalizing non-medical and medical use. There is limited research, however, investigating whether cannabis may be associated with cognitive fun…
View article: Peripheral blood biomarkers in Immune Checkpoint Inhibition therapy in Metastatic Melanoma
Peripheral blood biomarkers in Immune Checkpoint Inhibition therapy in Metastatic Melanoma Open
Background Immune checkpoint inhibitors are extensively employed in the management of various solid cancers. Our study aims to assess the potential prognostic and predictive value of peripheral blood biomarkers, as well as their correlatio…
View article: Association between food insecurity severity and major depression: Findings from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Association between food insecurity severity and major depression: Findings from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Open
Food insecurity and mental health disorders have been increasing in all populations globally due to a variety of sociopolitical factors. Our study examines how the severity of food insecurity is associated with major depression in adults. …
View article: Racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 diagnosis and adherence to mitigation behaviours in a national United States older adult sample
Racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 diagnosis and adherence to mitigation behaviours in a national United States older adult sample Open
Older adults and people of colour are vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic, and mitigation behaviours reduce COVID-19 infection. We examined racial and ethnic differences in COVID-19 diagnosis and adherence to COVID-19 mitigation behaviours…
View article: Factors Associated with Annual Influenza Vaccination Uptake in U.S. Older Adults from 2019 to 2020
Factors Associated with Annual Influenza Vaccination Uptake in U.S. Older Adults from 2019 to 2020 Open
Annual influenza vaccination is important for older adults to prevent morbidity and mortality from seasonal influenza. Although the United States has had limited success in increasing influenza vaccination, the rise of the COVID-19 pandemi…
View article: Digitalization of routine health information systems: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan
Digitalization of routine health information systems: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan Open
Lessons learnt from this study shaped key global initiatives and resulted in a software global good. The deployment of digital systems requires well-designed applications, change management and strengthening human resources to realize and …