Planetary health education in undergraduate medical education in Germany: results from structured interviews and an online survey within the national PlanetMedEd Project by Fabio Grieco, Sandra Parisi, Anne Simmenroth, Michael Eichinger, Michael Eichinger, Janina Zirkel, Janina Zirkel, Sarah König, Jana Jünger, Jana Jünger, Eva Geck, Eva-Maria Schwienhorst-Stich

“…To adequately equip the future healthcare workforce, the current barriers to successfully integrating Planetary Health into medical education must be systematically addressed and overcome.…”
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Can Ethiopia eliminate malaria? Malaria burden: insights from the pre-elimination era, current challenges and perspectives by Dagmawi Woldesenbet, Yalewayker Tegegne, Abdulhakim Mussema, Elias Tamene, Kemal Mohamed, Wagaw Abebe, Melese Mekuria, Kasahun Bogale, Habtamu Geremew, Mufta Muzemil Shifa, Mulugeta Aemero Tegegne

“…To reverse the rising trend of malaria cases, it is necessary to customize intervention strategies through active community engagement, rigorous healthcare infrastructure, and learning from countries that have successfully eliminated malaria.ConclusionWhile past successes are notable, they do not guarantee current progress, highlighting the need for rigorous implementation of strategies and adaptation of intervention methods to ensure the success of malaria elimination efforts. …”
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Effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and return on investment of individual placement and support compared with traditional vocational rehabilitation for individuals with severe menta... by Johanna Maria van Dongen, Philippe Delespaul, Frederieke Schaafsma, Jaap van Weeghel, Johannes Anema, Miljana Vukadin, Wim Zwinkels, Marcel Spijkerman, Marloes de Graaf-Zijl

“…Cost-effectiveness and return on investment were assessed from the societal perspective (intervention, sickness/disability benefit and healthcare costs) and payer perspective (sickness/disability benefit costs).Results IPS led to a statistically significant higher probability of being competitively employed for at least 12 hours per week of 3.7% points (95% CI 0.8% to 6.7%) to 7.5% points (95% CI 3.8% to 11.3%) and of being competitively employed for at least 1 hour per month of 4.7% points (95% CI 1.6% to 7.7%) to 8.9% points (95% CI 5.2 to 12.6%) from 6 to 36 months after starting the intervention. …”
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Collagenase Chemonucleolysis for Treating Cervical Disc Herniation: An Exploratory, Single-Arm, Open-Label, Multicenter Clinical Trial by Zhijian Wang, Bifa Fan, Lili Gu, Xuexue Zhang, Tao Sun, Hui Liu, Rongchun Li, Likui Wang, Kaiqiang Wang, Shun Li, Yong Ma, Haibo You, Daying Zhang

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Correlated factors of posttraumatic growth in patients with colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Dingyuan Wei, Xue Wang, Mengxing Wang, Jiayan Wang, Fangping Chen, Luyang Jin, Xuemei Xian

“…The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed via the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) methodology checklist and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). …”
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A meta-core outcome set for stillbirth prevention and bereavement care following stillbirth in LMIC by Jamie J Kirkham, Declan Devane, Carol Bedwell, Tina Lavender, Tracey A Mills, Sabina Wakasiaka, Rose Laisser, Bellington Vwalika, Nasim Chaudhry, Angela Chimwaza, Elizabeth Ombeva Ayebare, Sudhindrashayana Fattepur, Tayyeba Kiran, Kushupika Dube, Farai Marenga, Idesi Chilinda, Unice Goshomi, Allen Nabisere, Zaib Un Nisa

“…An online real-time Delphi survey was then conducted with healthcare professionals, parents who have experienced a stillbirth and researchers in the field to score the agreed list. …”
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The prolonged health sequelae “of the COVID-19 pandemic” in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Melsew Setegn Alie, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Gossa Fetene Abebe, Desalegn Girma

“…This situation has placed additional strain on global healthcare systems, underscoring the urgent need for ongoing clinical management of these patients. …”
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The Role of Lifestyle in the Prevention and Treatment of Insulin Resistance: A Review of Clinical and Intervention Studies by Daria Rybak, Olga Krupa, Kinga Furtak, Zofia Martyna Wójcik, Kuba Borys Romańczuk, Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk, Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec, Bartosz Omasta, Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta, Magdalena Agata Czerska

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Is it Time to Recognize Political Anxiety as a Social Determinant of Health? by Brandon Ambrosino

“…Politics in the Doctor’s Office The question healthcare providers need to answer is whether this data ought to make its way into exam rooms. …”
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The impact of biofeedback in enhancing chronic pain rehabilitation: A systematic review of mechanisms and outcomes by Andrea Calderone, Vincenza Maura Mazzurco Masi, Rosaria De Luca, Antonio Gangemi, Mirjam Bonanno, Daniela Floridia, Francesco Corallo, Giovanni Morone, Angelo Quartarone, Maria Grazia Maggio, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Background and objectives: Chronic pain (CP), affecting approximately 20 % of adults globally, imposes a profound burden on individuals and healthcare systems. This condition, characterized by persistent pain, muscle stiffness, and emotional distress, often results in a complex interplay of physical and psychological factors that exacerbate symptoms and hinder recovery. …”
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Predictors of specialist care referrals (SCR) following emergency department review or hospital admission in adults with previous acute COVID-19: a prospective UK cohort study by Anita Saigal, Songyuan Xiao, Owais Siddique, Prasheena Naran, Heba M Bintalib, Camila Nagoda Niklewicz, George Seligmann, Sindhu Bhaarrati Naidu, Amar J Shah, Chibueze Ogbonnaya, John R Hurst, Marc Ci Lipman, Swapna Mandal

“…Total number of symptoms, pre-existing co-morbidity such as smoking status, cardiac co-morbidities, and mental health illnesses may predict those requiring healthcare input. This information may enable better post-COVID support for ED attendees, a distinct group who should not be neglected when preparing for future pandemics. …”
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The association between physician sex and patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kiyan Heybati, Ashton Chang, Hodan Mohamud, Raj Satkunasivam, Natalie Coburn, Arghavan Salles, Yusuke Tsugawa, Ryo Ikesu, Natsumi Saka, Allan S. Detsky, Dennis T. Ko, Heather Ross, Mamas A. Mamas, Angela Jerath, Christopher J. D. Wallis

“…Abstract Background Some prior studies have found that patients treated by female physicians may experience better outcomes, as well as lower healthcare costs than those treated by male physicians. …”
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Research progress of auricular point therapy to relieve preoperative period anxiety before elective surgery in adults (耳穴压豆缓解成年人择期手术术前焦虑的研究进展)... by GAO Yuan (高原), XU Lingzhi (徐凌志), LI Suxia (李素霞)

“…These methods have proven effective in reducing preoperative anxiety, lowering healthcare costs, and enhancing patient satisfaction. …”
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Huntington Disease Health Related Quality of Life, Function and Well Being: The Patient’s Perspective by Jesús Pérez-Pérez, Sofía García-López, Tamara Fernández Valle, Cèlia Painous, Maria Rosa Querol-Pascual, Pedro J. García Ruiz, Elena Bellosta Diago, Esther Cubo Delgado, Barbara Vives Pastor, María Carmen Peiró Villaplana, Idaira Martín Santana, Marta Blázquez Estrada, Matilde Calopa Garride, Pablo Mir, Carmen Álvarez, Jorge Maurino, Anna de Prado, José Luis López-Sendón

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Association Between Surgeon Sex and Days Alive at Home Following Surgery: A Population-Based Cohort Study by Kiyan Heybati, BHSc, Raj Satkunasivam, MD, MS, Khatereh Aminoltejari, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Hannah S. Thomas, MBChB, MS, Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD, Natalie Coburn, MD, MPH, Frances C. Wright, MD, Med, FRCSC, Lesley Gotlib Conn, PhD, Amy N. Luckenbaugh, MD, Sanjana Ranganathan, MD, Carlos Riveros, MD, Colin McCartney, MBChB, PhD, FRCA, FFARCSI, FRCPC, Kathleen Armstrong, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Barbara Bass, MD, Allan S. Detsky, MD, PhD, CM, Angela Jerath, MD, MSc, Christopher J. D. Wallis, MD, PhD

“…Patients treated by female surgeons appear to have lower rates of mortality, complications, readmissions, and healthcare costs when compared with male surgeons. DAH is a validated measure, shown to better capture the patient experience of postoperative recovery. …”
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Cardiovascular risk factors and markers of myocardial injury and inflammation in people living with HIV in Nairobi, Kenya: a pilot cross-sectional study by Pablo Perel, Kuan Ken Lee, Anoop SV Shah, Mohammed K Ali, Shirjel R Alam, Jasmit Shah, Hassan Adan Ahmed, Jeilan Mohamed, Isaiah G Akuku, Sherry Eskander, Michael H Chung

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Machine-learning versus traditional methods for prediction of all-cause mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Clara K Chow, Aravinda Thiagalingam, Rohan Jayasinghe, Sarah Zaman, Stephen Bacchi, Justin Chan, Aashray Gupta, Shaun Evans, Pramesh Kovoor, Brandon Stretton, Jayme Bennetts, Ammar Zaka, Naim Mridha, Joshua Kovoor, Gopal Sivagangabalan, Cecil Mustafiz, Daud Mutahar, Shreyans Sinhal, James Gorcilov, Benjamin Muston, Fabio Ramponi, Dale J Murdoch

“…While integration of ML algorithms into electronic healthcare systems may improve periprocedural risk stratification, immediate implementation in the clinical setting remains uncertain. …”
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Performance of RIS-Secured Short-Packet NOMA Systems With Discrete Phase-Shifter to Protect Digital Content and Copyright Against Untrusted User by Nguyen Quang Sang, Hye-Young Kim, Tan N. Nguyen, Minh Bui Vu, Phuong T. Tran, Tran Trung Duy, Byung-Seo Kim, Miroslav Voznak

“…Future wireless communications are expected to serve a wide range of emerging applications, such as Online Gaming, Extended Reality (XR), Metaverses, Healthcare or Telemetry, where communication from diverse connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices require not only stringent conditions such as ultra-reliability and low-latency communication (URLLC) together with high bandwidth but also concerns about content security as well as copyright protection. …”
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Impact of social determinants and medical mistrust on parent-child HPV vaccination in economically disadvantaged communities: implications for cancer prevention by Marcelo M. Sleiman, Mary Rose Yockel, Mingqian Liu, Joanne Wendolowski, Lucile L. Adams-Campbell, Chiranjeev Dash, Lisa Carter-Bawa, Abraham Aragones, Sahana Arumani, Kenneth P. Tercyak

“…Nearly two-thirds (63%) of parents with unvaccinated children expressed an intention to vaccinate within the next year: 48% confirmed receiving advice from a healthcare provider to do so. Common HPV vaccine barriers included lack of information (35%), safety concerns (16%), and perceptions of sexual inactivity (13%). …”
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Arthralgia and Extraintestinal Manifestations in Crohn’s Disease Elevate the Risk of IBD-Related Arthritis over Sacroiliitis by Ivan Giovannini, Nicola Cabas, Marco Marino, Annarita Tullio, Ilaria Tinazzi, Angela Variola, Carmelo Cicciò, Fabro Cinzia, Berretti Debora, Chiara Zuiani, Rossano Girometti, Luca Quartuccio, Alen Zabotti, Lorenzo Cereser

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