Behavior Change Resources Used in Mobile App-Based Interventions Addressing Weight, Behavioral, and Metabolic Outcomes in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Overweight and obesity have become a public health issue. Lifestyle modifications delivered through mobile devices, especially mobile phones, present an opportunity to support weight loss efforts. However, evidence regarding the effects of mobile apps on other outcomes, such as blood pressure and physical activity (PA), remains limited.

Exergame-Based Behavior Change Interventions for Promoting Physical Activity: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies.

Background: Physical inactivity is defined to be an activity level insufficient to meet recommendations. Exergame, which refers to a combination of exercise and video games, has the potential to promote physical activity (PA). Behavior change techniques (BCTs), the minimal, replicable components of an intervention, are widely used to identify components used in health behavior promotion.

The Application of IoT-Based Information Collection Platform in Intelligent Management of Cardiovascular Diseases.

Effective monitoring of the daily lives of patients with cardiovascular chronic diseases through smart healthcare technologies can help improve their quality of life, while also reducing the mortality and readmission rates associated with these diseases. Based on this, the present study aims to utilize the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled wearable devices and machine learning techniques to collect health data from cardiovascular patients in their home environments. The goal is to enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of data collection and to construct a standardized health dataset.

Effectiveness of Transitional Care Intervention on Health Outcomes in Patients with Pci: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Unlabelled: Transitional care interventions have been proposed to improve outcomes in chronic patients transitioning from hospital to home. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of transitional care interventions on readmission rates, quality of life, anxiety, and depression in post-PCI patients.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library for studies published up to November 26, 2024.

Cecal microbiota transplantation enhances calcium retention through modulation of gut microbiota and intestinal calcium transporter gene expression in chicks.

Bone development during early life is crucial for maintaining skeletal health and productivity in laying hens. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of transferring cecal bacterial material of healthy adult hens on growth performance, gut integrity, microbial development, and bone metabolism of recipient chicks. Cecal contents were collected from 12 healthy Lohmann Pink-shell laying hens aged 47 weeks (donors).

Spatiotemporal disparities in maternal mortality and the role of multiscale administrative levels: a 20-year study across Chinese counties.

Background: China has made progress in reducing maternal mortality ratio (MMR), yet county-level spatiotemporal heterogeneity persists. This study aims to identify spatiotemporal disparities in MMR and quantify the impacts of various administrative levels on these disparities.

Methods: We analyzed county-level MMR panel data from 1996 to 2015, employing the spatial Gini coefficient, Anselin Local Moran's I, and Getis-Ord Gi to assess spatiotemporal disparities related to spatial inequity and geographic clustering.

Effect of supplementation continuously in pullet and early lay period with and yeast cell wall on the intestinal morphology, bone parameters, and egg quality of hens.

The aim of this study was to investigate effect of (BS), yeast cell wall (YCW), and their combination on intestinal and bone development and egg production of young hens. A total of 160, one-day-old Hy-Line Sonia chicks were randomly allocated into 4 treatments of 8 replicate cages of 5 birds each. Treatments were arranged in a 2 (0 and 0.

Endovascular Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Hostile Artery Access: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study.

Background: The objective of this study is to document our experience using low-profile endografts for the endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in cases where access arteries are challenging, commonly referred to as hostile access arteries.

Methods: Data regarding patients with narrow or tortuous access arteries who underwent endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) using low-profile endografts at 3 tertiary medical centers between January 2020 and December 2022 were retrospectively collected and analyzed. A total of 76 patients were enrolled in the study.

Association of cognitive performance with overall, dosage, intensity, and domain physical activity in aging: NHANES 2011-2014.

Background: The specific relationship between PA in detailed types and cognition is still unclear due to limited evidence. Our study aimed to investigate the relationship between cognitive performance and various aspects of physical activity, including overall activity, dosage, intensity levels [moderate physical activity (MPA), vigorous PA], and different domains of activity [occupational PA (OPA), transportation PA (TPA), and leisure-time PA (LTPA)] in older adults using data from the NHANES database.

Methods: This cross-sectional analysis used data from 2 cycles of NHANES (2011-2014).

Behavior Change Techniques Used in Self-Management Interventions Based on mHealth Apps for Adults With Hypertension: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Hypertension has become an important global public health challenge. Mobile health (mHealth) intervention is a viable strategy to improve outcomes for patients with hypertension. However, evidence on the effect of mHealth app interventions on self-management in patients with hypertension is yet to be updated, and the active ingredients promoting behavior change in interventions remain unclear.

Systematic Development of an AI Chatbot for Physical Activity Habit Formation in Prehypertension Individual Integrating Needs, Theories, and Evidence.

Prehypertension, an early stage in the development of hypertension, impacts a substantial segment of the adult population worldwide. Addressing this issue, our study introduces HabitBot, an AI-driven chatbot tailored to encourage physical activity (PA) habits among individuals with prehypertension. HabitBot combines natural language processing with multidisciplinary approaches, drawing from both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies.

Effects of Mobile Applications on Weight-Related, Behavior and Metabolic Outcomes for Adults with Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The meta-analysis aimed to explore the effects of mobile phone applications on weight-related, behavior, and metabolic outcomes among adults with overweight and obesity. Six databases were searched for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between January 1, 2010 and November 7, 2023 in English. Two independent authors conducted study selection, data extraction, quality assessment.

The Acceptance of Using Large Language Model Among Older Adults: A Study Based on TAM.

This study investigates the acceptance of large language models (LLMs) among older adults using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The research, conducted through a cross-sectional survey, explores the influence of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness on intension to use among older adults. The results show that the subjective norm, image, job relevance, output quality, result demonstrability, perceived ease of use have a significant positive and direct impact on perceived usefulness (β=0.

Detection and Evaluation for High-Quality CPR Based on Motion Capture Devices: A Preliminary Test.

High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is important for successful revival. This test aimed to accurately and effectively assess parameters in CPR operations, particularly focusing on the non-quantified arm posture, to assist instructors in guiding students to enhance the quality of their performance. We used motion capture system (Mars series, Nokov, China) to collect compression data from four trained students about five rounds of CPR, recording dynamic data of each marker in three-dimensional space following time.

Efficacy of Supera Stent in the Treatment of Complex Femoropopliteal Artery Lesions: A Short-Term Result Analysis of Real-World Evidence.

Background: When dealing with complex femoropopliteal lesions, there is a growing preference for the utilization of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) or stents. However, in real-world scenarios, a greater number of elderly patients with longer lesion lengths are encountered. The purpose of our study was to compare the efficacy and safety of different interventional strategies, including the utilization of Supera stent and DCB, in a real-world setting.

Detection and Evaluation for High-Quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Based on a Three-Dimensional Motion Capture System: A Feasibility Study.

High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and training are important for successful revival during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). However, existing training faces challenges in quantifying each aspect. This study aimed to explore the possibility of using a three-dimensional motion capture system to accurately and effectively assess CPR operations, particularly about the non-quantified arm postures, and analyze the relationship among them to guide students to improve their performance.

MiR-8-3p regulates hyperthermia-induced lactate secretion by targeting PPP2R5B in boar Sertoli cells.

Lactate produced by glycolysis in Sertoli cells (SCs) is the main energy substrate for developing germ cells and plays a vital role in spermatogenesis. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) function as posttranscriptional regulators of gene expression in biological processes. We have previously shown that hyperthermia (43°C, 30 min) promotes lactate secretion by inhibiting phosphorylation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in cultured immature boar SCs.

Soy isoflavones attenuate bone loss in early postmenopausal Chinese women : a single-blind randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Background: Previous studies show that daily doses of 40-99 mg soy isoflavones produce inconsistent effects on preventing estrogen-related bone loss in postmenopausal women.

Aim Of The Study: To examined the bone-sparing effect of isoflavones at a higher dose in early Chinese postmenopausal women.

Methods: A total of 90 eligible women aged 45-60 years were randomly assigned to three treatment groups (30 subjects/group) with daily dosages of 0 (placebo), 84 and 126 mg isoflavones for 6 months.