Healthy behavior has long been linked to mental health outcomes.However,the role of artificial intelligence(AI)literacy in shaping healthy behaviors and its potential impact on mental health remains underexplored.This...Healthy behavior has long been linked to mental health outcomes.However,the role of artificial intelligence(AI)literacy in shaping healthy behaviors and its potential impact on mental health remains underexplored.This paper presents a scoping review offering a novel perspective on the intersection of healthy behaviors,mental health,and AI literacy.By examining how individuals’understanding of AI influences their choices regarding nutrition and their susceptibility to mental health issues,the current study explores emerging trends in health behavior decision-making.This emphasizes the need for integrating AI literacy into mental health and health behaviors education,as well as the development of AI-driven tools to support healthier behavior choices.It highlights that individuals with low AI literacy may misinterpret or overly depend on AI guidance,resulting in maladaptive health choices,while those with high AI literacy may be more likely to engage reflectively and sustain positive behaviors.The paper outlines the importance of inclusive education,user-centered design,and community-based support systems to enhance AI literacy for digitally marginalized groups.AI literacy may be positioned as a key determinant of health equity,better allowing for interdisciplinary strategies that empower individuals to make informed,autonomous decisions that promote both physical and mental health.展开更多
The accelerating pace of population aging,the rising burden of chronic and non-communicable diseases,the increasing frequency of public health emergencies,and the growing imbalance and structural shortage of global he...The accelerating pace of population aging,the rising burden of chronic and non-communicable diseases,the increasing frequency of public health emergencies,and the growing imbalance and structural shortage of global healthcare resources are intensifying challenges.In the field of nursing,in particular,the latest State of the World’s Nursing Report[1]highlights that,although the current global number of nurses is approximately 29.8 million.展开更多
Healthy life expectancy is a pivotal measure of population health by integrating both life expectancy and the quality of years lived.A significant increase in life expectancy was evident in most populations during the...Healthy life expectancy is a pivotal measure of population health by integrating both life expectancy and the quality of years lived.A significant increase in life expectancy was evident in most populations during the past decades worldwide[1],but the growth in healthy life expectancy has generally lagged behind[2].China has made substantial strides in enhancing both life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.展开更多
Background:Oral health issues persistently affect the overall health and well-being of rural populations.Village health volunteers(VHVs)play a crucial role in advancing oral health literacy in their community.This stu...Background:Oral health issues persistently affect the overall health and well-being of rural populations.Village health volunteers(VHVs)play a crucial role in advancing oral health literacy in their community.This study aimed to examine the factors related to nutritional literacy for oral health among VHVs.Methods:This was a mixed-methods study employing an explanatory sequential design.The quantitative data were gathered through questionnaires distributed to a cohort of 10,514 VHVs registered in Health Region 1.A stratified random sampling technique was used to ensure adequate representation of various subgroups within the VHV population,considering factors such as age,education level,and geographical distribution across the region.This approach allowed for a more representative sample that accurately reflects the diversity of the VHV population.Qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with a purposive sampling of 20 participants based on specific criteria.Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and biserial correlation techniques,while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.Results:The study found that the sample group possessed a moderate level of knowledge of health literacy principles and nutrition for oral health.However,their self-assessed skills in nutritional literacy for oral health were rated as high.A statistically significant negative correlation was found between knowledge of nutrition for oral health and skills in nutritional literacy for oral health.VHVs equated health literacy with knowledge because their public health training had focused more on imparting knowledge rather than developing skills based on health literacy principles.Conclusion:There is a need to emphasize skill-based health literacy training and to use effective skill development techniques that are tailored to the specific roles and responsibilities of health volunteers.It is also recommended to continuously monitor and evaluate the outcomes of these efforts.展开更多
Academic journals,consulting firms,and mainstream media have often published“predictions”about the future develop-ment of medical and health care.These publications often emphasize the potential of cutting-edge scie...Academic journals,consulting firms,and mainstream media have often published“predictions”about the future develop-ment of medical and health care.These publications often emphasize the potential of cutting-edge scientific or technical breakthroughs.Health Care Science looks at the problem from another perspective.We focus on how these changes enter the health system,how they operate in the real world,and how they reshape the organization and governance of medical services.At the beginning of 2026,we envision the following three major shifts that will reshape healthcare.展开更多
Large-scale proteomics studies can refine our understanding of health and disease and enable precision medicine.Here,we provide a detailed atlas of 2,920 plasma proteins linking to diseases(406 prevalent and 660 incid...Large-scale proteomics studies can refine our understanding of health and disease and enable precision medicine.Here,we provide a detailed atlas of 2,920 plasma proteins linking to diseases(406 prevalent and 660 incident)and 986 health-related traits in 53,026 individuals(median follow-up:14.8 years)from the UK Biobank,representing the most comprehensive proteome profiles to date.This atlas revealed 168,100 protein-disease associations and 554,488 protein-trait associations.展开更多
Objective:To systematically sort out the application forms and effects of digital health intervention technologies in oral health management,and provide references for the digital development of stomatology.Methods:By...Objective:To systematically sort out the application forms and effects of digital health intervention technologies in oral health management,and provide references for the digital development of stomatology.Methods:By reviewing relevant domestic and foreign studies and clinical practices,this paper summarizes and analyzes the main application forms of digital health interventions,including digital health education,intelligent detection equipment,telemedicine platforms,oral health big data platforms,and school-hospital collaborative screening robots.Results:Studies have shown that digital health interventions can effectively improve the public’s oral health knowledge level,optimize personal health behaviors,enhance clinical diagnosis efficiency,reduce overall medical costs,and promote the innovation and upgrading of oral health management models.Conclusion:Digital health intervention represents an inevitable trend in the future development of stomatology.In the future,it is still necessary to improve data security and privacy protection,technology adaptability and popularity,as well as relevant policies and norms,to give full play to its potential value.展开更多
Background:Intrinsic capacity reflects the overall health status of older adults and decline in intrinsic abilities can lead to adverse health outcomes.However,empirical studies examining the association between digit...Background:Intrinsic capacity reflects the overall health status of older adults and decline in intrinsic abilities can lead to adverse health outcomes.However,empirical studies examining the association between digital health literacy,health-promoting lifestyles and intrinsic capacity are scarce.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted.Using convenience sampling method,371 older adults were recruited from communities.Multidimensional intrinsic capacity,digital health literacy,health promoting lifestyle and sociodemographic information were measured.Results:The intrinsic capacity of older adults scored 3.75±1.10.The prevalences of declined cognitive capacity,psychological capacity,sensory capacity,vitality,and locomotor capacity were 13.7%,24.3%,19.1%,14.8%,53.1%,respectively.The multiple regression analysis revealed that age(β=−0.253),only living with children and/or grandchildren(β=0.249),current working status(β=−0.132),number of chronic diseases(β=−0.149),frequency of Internet usage(β=0.193),the domain of ability to acquire and evaluate digital health information(β=0.197)in digital health literacy,and the domain of nutrition(β=0.171)in health-promoting lifestyle were the significant factors influencing intrinsic capacity,explaining 27.1%of the variance.Conclusion:Digital health literacy and health-promoting lifestyle have a significant impact on intrinsic capacity.Enhancing digital health literacy and advocating a health-promoting lifestyle are critical to promoting intrinsic capacity for community-dwelling older adults.展开更多
As healthcare systems increasingly embrace digitalization,effective management of electronic health records(EHRs)has emerged as a critical priority,particularly in inpatient settings where data sensitivity and realtim...As healthcare systems increasingly embrace digitalization,effective management of electronic health records(EHRs)has emerged as a critical priority,particularly in inpatient settings where data sensitivity and realtime access are paramount.Traditional EHR systems face significant challenges,including unauthorized access,data breaches,and inefficiencies in tracking follow-up appointments,which heighten the risk of misdiagnosis and medication errors.To address these issues,this research proposes a hybrid blockchain-based solution for securely managing EHRs,specifically designed as a framework for tracking inpatient follow-ups.By integrating QR codeenabled data access with a blockchain architecture,this innovative approach enhances privacy protection,data integrity,and auditing capabilities,while facilitating swift and real-time data retrieval.The architecture adheres to Role-Based Access Control(RBAC)principles and utilizes robust encryption techniques,including SHA-256 and AES-256-CBC,to secure sensitive information.A comprehensive threat model outlines trust boundaries and potential adversaries,complemented by a validated data transmission protocol.Experimental results demonstrate that the framework remains reliable in concurrent access scenarios,highlighting its efficiency and responsiveness in real-world applications.This study emphasizes the necessity for hybrid solutions in managing sensitive medical information and advocates for integrating blockchain technology and QR code innovations into contemporary healthcare systems.展开更多
Background:Low awareness of common pediatric eye conditions,such as amblyopia,conjunctivitis,and myopia in rural Chiang Rai,Thailand,prompted the development of a specialized curriculum.This curriculum aimed to provid...Background:Low awareness of common pediatric eye conditions,such as amblyopia,conjunctivitis,and myopia in rural Chiang Rai,Thailand,prompted the development of a specialized curriculum.This curriculum aimed to provide individuals serving these areas with resources to educate and disseminate information within their communities.Methods:A one-hour curriculum covering the causes,signs,diagnosis,treatment,and prevention of amblyopia,conjunctivitis,and myopia was delivered virtually to public health students at a Thai university and in-person to students at this university and rural community members.The in-person seminar included hands-on activities and simulations of these eye conditions.Knowledge acquisition and retention were assessed using pre-tests,immediate post-tests,and one-month post-tests.Results:The seminar was attended by 87 virtual public health students,111 in-person public health students,and 40 in-person rural community members.All groups showed significant improvement in test scores from pre-test to immediate post-test(P<0.001).In-person students had 1.57 times the odds of answering correctly on the immediate post-test compared to virtual students,despite no significant difference in baseline knowledge.However,the subset of in-person students who did not receive bilingual materials showed no significant difference in immediate post-test performance compared to virtual students(P>0.05).Although public health students had more than twice the odds of answering correctly at pre-test compared to rural community members,there were no significant differences between groups on the immediate post-test(P>0.05).Conclusion:A brief seminar significantly improved understanding and retention of pediatric eye conditions,achieving similar levels of understanding among public health students and rural community members,regardless of initial knowledge on this topic.In-person,hands-on seminars with educational materials in participants'preferred language proved more effective than virtual ones in achieving these improvements.展开更多
Chronic diseases,or NCDs(noncommunicable diseases),constitute a major global health challenge,causing millions of deaths and imposing substantial economic burdens annually.This paper introduces the Health Score,a comp...Chronic diseases,or NCDs(noncommunicable diseases),constitute a major global health challenge,causing millions of deaths and imposing substantial economic burdens annually.This paper introduces the Health Score,a comprehensive framework for assessing chronic disease risk by integrating diverse determinants of health,including social,economic,environmental,behavioral,treatment,culture,and nature factors.The Health Score,ranging from 0 to 850,quantifies indivi dual and population-level health risks while identifying protective factors through a structured methodology that supports targeted interventions at individual,corporate,and community scales.The paper highlights the rising prevalence of chronic diseases in the United States,projecting that nearly half of the population will be affected by 2030,alongside a global economic burden expected to reach trillions of dollars.Existing surveillance tools,such as the CDS(Chronic Disease Score)and CDIs(Chronic Disease Indicators),are examined for their roles in monitoring health disparities.The Health Score advances a holistic,proactive approach,emphasizing lifestyle modifications,equitable healthcare access,economic opportunities,social support,nature exposure,cu ltural awareness,and community engagement.By elucidating the complex interplay of health determinants,this framework equips stakeholders with actionable insights to implement effective prevention strategies,ultimately fostering healthier,more resi lient populations.展开更多
The national weight management campaign,part of the broader Healthy China strategy,enhances public health literacy,fosters healthy living habits,and creates supportive environments for sustained weight control.
Analysis Method of ^(131)I Activity in Carbon Cartridge and Internal Dose Assessment for Nuclear Medicine Workers.Shuo Wang1,Fei Tuo1,Jian-feng Zhang1,Xiao-liang Li1,Bao-lu Yang1,Qiang Zhou1,Ze-shu Li1,Shu-ying Kong1,...Analysis Method of ^(131)I Activity in Carbon Cartridge and Internal Dose Assessment for Nuclear Medicine Workers.Shuo Wang1,Fei Tuo1,Jian-feng Zhang1,Xiao-liang Li1,Bao-lu Yang1,Qiang Zhou1,Ze-shu Li1,Shu-ying Kong1,and Wei-hao Qin1(1.National Institute for Radiological Protection,Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention,Beijing,100088,China.)展开更多
Recently,inflammatory cytokine profiles have been linked to suicide risk in adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury,highlighting a promising biological dimension of suicide risk assessment.Clinical translation of th...Recently,inflammatory cytokine profiles have been linked to suicide risk in adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury,highlighting a promising biological dimension of suicide risk assessment.Clinical translation of the cytokine profiles into practice will require frontline engagement of the workforce.Mental health nurses are frequently the most accessible professionals in schools,communities,and low-resource settings and are prime candidates to bridge this gap.By integrating psychosocial evaluation with emerging biomarker data,they can deliver systematic risk assessment,continuous monitoring,and timely intervention.This role would not replace psychiatric expertise;it would extend the reach of psychiatric services,embedding suicide prevention across the continuum of care.For health systems,nurse-led integration may enhance capacity,equity,and resilience in responding to adolescent suicide risk.This editorial demonstrates that empowering nurses to operationalize biomarker-informed strategies is needed for advancing effective and sustainable suicide prevention in this vulnerable population.展开更多
Over the past decade,neonicotinoid insecticides have become the fastest-growing and most widely used class of pesticides.Initially,these compounds were considered ideal replacements for more hazardous chemicals such a...Over the past decade,neonicotinoid insecticides have become the fastest-growing and most widely used class of pesticides.Initially,these compounds were considered ideal replacements for more hazardous chemicals such as carbamates and organophosphates,due to their presumed limited impact on the environment and human health.However,neonicotinoids have since been detected in soils,surface waters,groundwater,food,and various human biological samples.Moreover,they have been shown to negatively affect aquatic organisms,including aquatic insects,crustaceans,mollusks,fish,algae/macrophytes,and amphibians.Epidemiological studies and human biomonitoring research have revealed both acute and chronic health effects,ranging from respiratory,cardiovascular,and neurological symptoms to congenital abnormalities.This review examines the effects of neonicotinoids,their ecological consequences,and the potential risks associated with human exposure.展开更多
Objective:To systematically review the effects of administering metformin and glutathione alone and in coformulation with other compounds on the fertility and reproductive health of diabetic male rodents.Methods:The g...Objective:To systematically review the effects of administering metformin and glutathione alone and in coformulation with other compounds on the fertility and reproductive health of diabetic male rodents.Methods:The guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses(PRISMA)were followed to conduct this systematic review.Studies published until August 2024 in PubMed,Web of Science,and Scopus databases were searched,identified,screened,and selected for a detailed review.The keywords included metformin,diabetes,reproduction,glutathione,and rodent models.Results:A total of 166 studies were identified,of which 11 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitative synthesis.One additional study was identified through snowballing and citation tracking,bringing the total to 12 studies.The findings indicate that metformin and glutathione,administered alone or in combination with other compounds,improved sperm count,motility,and morphology;restored reproductive hormone levels;reduced oxidative stress markers;and improved testicular histopathology in diabetic male rodents.Conclusions:Coformulation of metformin and glutathione with other compounds was found to be more effective in improving fertility and reproductive parameters in diabetic male rodents compared to mono-administration.However,further studies on the coformulation of metformin and glutathione are needed to confirm their efficacy and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.Study registration:The study protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews(PROSPERO)with registration number CRD42024561820.展开更多
Background:Mental health concerns among doctoral students have become increasingly prominent,with consistently low levels of well-being making this issue a critical focus in higher education research.This study aims t...Background:Mental health concerns among doctoral students have become increasingly prominent,with consistently low levels of well-being making this issue a critical focus in higher education research.This study aims to synthesize existing evidence on the mental health and well-being of doctoral students and to identify key factors and intervention strategies reported in the literature.Methods:A systematic review was conducted to examine the determinants and interventions related to doctoral students’mental health and well-being.Relevant studies were comprehensively searched in Web of Science,PubMed,Scopus,and EBSCO,with the final search conducted on September 19,2025.Records were screened according to predefined criteria:empirical studies on doctoral students’mental health or well-being published in English were included,while non-empirical,non-English,and non-doctoral-student-focused studies were excluded.A total of 56 studies were included after rigorous screening.Results:Doctoral students’mental health and well-being are shaped by multiple interacting factors across individual,academic,interpersonal,organizational,and environmental levels.Moreover,variations in gender,identity,discipline,study stage,and institutional context may further exacerbate or mitigate psychological distress.Existing intervention studies primarily focus on three approaches:psychologically oriented training,practice-based behavioral and learning programs,and relationship-or support network-based initiatives.Conclusion:This review offers integrated evidence on doctoral students’mental health and well-being and highlights the need for universities to assume greater responsibility in developing systematic and responsive support mechanisms.Current research remains limited by insufficient cross-cultural comparison,a lack of intersectional perspectives,and a scarcity of large-scale,long-term evaluations of intervention effectiveness.Future studies should give greater attention to institutional contexts and vulnerable groups while expanding the scope and rigor of intervention research.展开更多
Objective:We assessed the risk for physical inactivity due to inadequate health literacy using multivariable analysis in a large middleaged population.Methods:This cross-sectional mail survey using a self-administered...Objective:We assessed the risk for physical inactivity due to inadequate health literacy using multivariable analysis in a large middleaged population.Methods:This cross-sectional mail survey using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted in 2020 and included 33,902 community residents aged 40-64 years from 5 cities in Osaka Prefecture,Japan.Of these,12,446(36.7%)agreed to participate in the survey.After exclusion of those with regular visits to medical institutions and those with missing data,the analysis included 3742 participants.Health literacy was measured by the communicative and critical health literacy(CCHL)scale,and participants were classified into 3 groups(low,medium,and high health literacy groups)by the tertiles of the CCHL scale score.Physical inactivity was defined as not completing at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week.Results:After adjustment for age,gender,education level,occupation,economic status,living alone,and stages of health behavior change,the multivariable-adjusted odds ratios(ORs)for physical inactivity were 1.36(95% confidence interval[CI]:1.16-1.59,P<0.001)in the medium health literacy group and 1.70(95%CI:1.36-2.11,P<0.001)in the low health literacy group compared with the high health literacy group.Conclusions:This large-scale study provides compelling evidence that those with inadequate health literacy are at higher risk for physical inactivity among middle-aged adults.展开更多
Overweight and obesity are significant public health concerns worldwide due to their association with many chronic health conditions.This has resulted in the development of various interventions focused on weight loss...Overweight and obesity are significant public health concerns worldwide due to their association with many chronic health conditions.This has resulted in the development of various interventions focused on weight loss to reduce the associated health burden.Physical activity is an important lifestyle behavior associated with enhanced health.Evidence supports that many of the benefits of physical activity are realized independent of initial weight status or whether weight loss is achieved,with some benefits additive to what is achieved with weight loss alone.These benefits include enhanced cardiometabolic,brain,cognitive and psychological health,and others.Moreover,in adults with overweight or obesity,physical activity has independent effects on cardiorespiratory fitness,muscular strength,physical function,and mobility.There are also benefits to body composition,with physical activity improving the quality of key tissues,such as skeletal muscle,which may not occur with diet-induced weight loss.Therefore,physical activity is an important public health target for adults with overweight or obesity to provide a wide range of health benefits that extend beyond those of weight loss alone.However,physical activity recommendations and programming efforts should consider the unique characteristics of adults with overweight or obesity to be most effective,and should support a focus on mobility,physical function,and other health outcomes.展开更多
Objectives This scoping review aimed to identify and summarize the current research on virtual reality(VR)technologies used for health education in cancer patients,as well as to identify key areas of application.Metho...Objectives This scoping review aimed to identify and summarize the current research on virtual reality(VR)technologies used for health education in cancer patients,as well as to identify key areas of application.Methods In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines,a comprehensive literature search was performed across 11 electronic databases and gray literature sources from inception to 12 September 2025.Studies employing immersive VR tools to improve health education outcomes in cancer patients were included.Data extraction and thematic synthesis were conducted to map evidence regarding VR modalities,educational applications,and outcome measures.Results Twenty-eight studies met the inclusion criteria.VR was applied across four primary educational scenarios,including radiotherapy,chemotherapy,surgery,and healthy behavior(including rehabilitation,smoking cessation,and self-management).Eight distinct VR modalities were identified,namely VR videos,virtual environments,virtual environment for radiotherapy training(VERT),VR interactions,3D models,VR games,VR non-player characters(VR NPCs),and virtual libraries.Among these,VR videos(50.0%),virtual environments(46.4%),and VR interactions(28.6%)were the most frequently employed.The interventions led to significant improvements in patient knowledge,skills,attitudes,health behaviors,and psychological well-being.A clear evolution in VR educational approaches has been observed,shifting from static environmental familiarization toward interactive,gamified,and intelligence-driven experiences.Nevertheless,notable gaps remain regarding safety protocols and data privacy protections,with only a minority of studies addressing these issues.Conclusions VR technologies demonstrate considerable promise as an innovative educational tool in oncology care,enhancing patient understanding,psychological preparedness,and engagement throughout the cancer journey.Future implementation must address infrastructural,ethical,and user-centered design barriers to facilitate the scalable and sustainable integration of this approach into clinical practice.展开更多
文摘Healthy behavior has long been linked to mental health outcomes.However,the role of artificial intelligence(AI)literacy in shaping healthy behaviors and its potential impact on mental health remains underexplored.This paper presents a scoping review offering a novel perspective on the intersection of healthy behaviors,mental health,and AI literacy.By examining how individuals’understanding of AI influences their choices regarding nutrition and their susceptibility to mental health issues,the current study explores emerging trends in health behavior decision-making.This emphasizes the need for integrating AI literacy into mental health and health behaviors education,as well as the development of AI-driven tools to support healthier behavior choices.It highlights that individuals with low AI literacy may misinterpret or overly depend on AI guidance,resulting in maladaptive health choices,while those with high AI literacy may be more likely to engage reflectively and sustain positive behaviors.The paper outlines the importance of inclusive education,user-centered design,and community-based support systems to enhance AI literacy for digitally marginalized groups.AI literacy may be positioned as a key determinant of health equity,better allowing for interdisciplinary strategies that empower individuals to make informed,autonomous decisions that promote both physical and mental health.
文摘The accelerating pace of population aging,the rising burden of chronic and non-communicable diseases,the increasing frequency of public health emergencies,and the growing imbalance and structural shortage of global healthcare resources are intensifying challenges.In the field of nursing,in particular,the latest State of the World’s Nursing Report[1]highlights that,although the current global number of nurses is approximately 29.8 million.
文摘Healthy life expectancy is a pivotal measure of population health by integrating both life expectancy and the quality of years lived.A significant increase in life expectancy was evident in most populations during the past decades worldwide[1],but the growth in healthy life expectancy has generally lagged behind[2].China has made substantial strides in enhancing both life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.
文摘Background:Oral health issues persistently affect the overall health and well-being of rural populations.Village health volunteers(VHVs)play a crucial role in advancing oral health literacy in their community.This study aimed to examine the factors related to nutritional literacy for oral health among VHVs.Methods:This was a mixed-methods study employing an explanatory sequential design.The quantitative data were gathered through questionnaires distributed to a cohort of 10,514 VHVs registered in Health Region 1.A stratified random sampling technique was used to ensure adequate representation of various subgroups within the VHV population,considering factors such as age,education level,and geographical distribution across the region.This approach allowed for a more representative sample that accurately reflects the diversity of the VHV population.Qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with a purposive sampling of 20 participants based on specific criteria.Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and biserial correlation techniques,while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.Results:The study found that the sample group possessed a moderate level of knowledge of health literacy principles and nutrition for oral health.However,their self-assessed skills in nutritional literacy for oral health were rated as high.A statistically significant negative correlation was found between knowledge of nutrition for oral health and skills in nutritional literacy for oral health.VHVs equated health literacy with knowledge because their public health training had focused more on imparting knowledge rather than developing skills based on health literacy principles.Conclusion:There is a need to emphasize skill-based health literacy training and to use effective skill development techniques that are tailored to the specific roles and responsibilities of health volunteers.It is also recommended to continuously monitor and evaluate the outcomes of these efforts.
文摘Academic journals,consulting firms,and mainstream media have often published“predictions”about the future develop-ment of medical and health care.These publications often emphasize the potential of cutting-edge scientific or technical breakthroughs.Health Care Science looks at the problem from another perspective.We focus on how these changes enter the health system,how they operate in the real world,and how they reshape the organization and governance of medical services.At the beginning of 2026,we envision the following three major shifts that will reshape healthcare.
文摘Large-scale proteomics studies can refine our understanding of health and disease and enable precision medicine.Here,we provide a detailed atlas of 2,920 plasma proteins linking to diseases(406 prevalent and 660 incident)and 986 health-related traits in 53,026 individuals(median follow-up:14.8 years)from the UK Biobank,representing the most comprehensive proteome profiles to date.This atlas revealed 168,100 protein-disease associations and 554,488 protein-trait associations.
文摘Objective:To systematically sort out the application forms and effects of digital health intervention technologies in oral health management,and provide references for the digital development of stomatology.Methods:By reviewing relevant domestic and foreign studies and clinical practices,this paper summarizes and analyzes the main application forms of digital health interventions,including digital health education,intelligent detection equipment,telemedicine platforms,oral health big data platforms,and school-hospital collaborative screening robots.Results:Studies have shown that digital health interventions can effectively improve the public’s oral health knowledge level,optimize personal health behaviors,enhance clinical diagnosis efficiency,reduce overall medical costs,and promote the innovation and upgrading of oral health management models.Conclusion:Digital health intervention represents an inevitable trend in the future development of stomatology.In the future,it is still necessary to improve data security and privacy protection,technology adaptability and popularity,as well as relevant policies and norms,to give full play to its potential value.
基金funded by the College Students’Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program(X2024110650385).
文摘Background:Intrinsic capacity reflects the overall health status of older adults and decline in intrinsic abilities can lead to adverse health outcomes.However,empirical studies examining the association between digital health literacy,health-promoting lifestyles and intrinsic capacity are scarce.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted.Using convenience sampling method,371 older adults were recruited from communities.Multidimensional intrinsic capacity,digital health literacy,health promoting lifestyle and sociodemographic information were measured.Results:The intrinsic capacity of older adults scored 3.75±1.10.The prevalences of declined cognitive capacity,psychological capacity,sensory capacity,vitality,and locomotor capacity were 13.7%,24.3%,19.1%,14.8%,53.1%,respectively.The multiple regression analysis revealed that age(β=−0.253),only living with children and/or grandchildren(β=0.249),current working status(β=−0.132),number of chronic diseases(β=−0.149),frequency of Internet usage(β=0.193),the domain of ability to acquire and evaluate digital health information(β=0.197)in digital health literacy,and the domain of nutrition(β=0.171)in health-promoting lifestyle were the significant factors influencing intrinsic capacity,explaining 27.1%of the variance.Conclusion:Digital health literacy and health-promoting lifestyle have a significant impact on intrinsic capacity.Enhancing digital health literacy and advocating a health-promoting lifestyle are critical to promoting intrinsic capacity for community-dwelling older adults.
基金funded by Multimedia University,Cyberjaya,Selangor,Malaysia(Grant Number:PostDoc(MMUI/240029)).
文摘As healthcare systems increasingly embrace digitalization,effective management of electronic health records(EHRs)has emerged as a critical priority,particularly in inpatient settings where data sensitivity and realtime access are paramount.Traditional EHR systems face significant challenges,including unauthorized access,data breaches,and inefficiencies in tracking follow-up appointments,which heighten the risk of misdiagnosis and medication errors.To address these issues,this research proposes a hybrid blockchain-based solution for securely managing EHRs,specifically designed as a framework for tracking inpatient follow-ups.By integrating QR codeenabled data access with a blockchain architecture,this innovative approach enhances privacy protection,data integrity,and auditing capabilities,while facilitating swift and real-time data retrieval.The architecture adheres to Role-Based Access Control(RBAC)principles and utilizes robust encryption techniques,including SHA-256 and AES-256-CBC,to secure sensitive information.A comprehensive threat model outlines trust boundaries and potential adversaries,complemented by a validated data transmission protocol.Experimental results demonstrate that the framework remains reliable in concurrent access scenarios,highlighting its efficiency and responsiveness in real-world applications.This study emphasizes the necessity for hybrid solutions in managing sensitive medical information and advocates for integrating blockchain technology and QR code innovations into contemporary healthcare systems.
基金supported by the National Institutes of Health(Bethesda,MD)through the P30 EY010572 core grantthe Malcolm M.Marquis,MD Endowed Fund for Innovation+1 种基金an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness(New York,NY)to the Casey Eye Institute,Oregon Health&Science UniversityAdditional support was provided by Oregon Health&Science University Global Health。
文摘Background:Low awareness of common pediatric eye conditions,such as amblyopia,conjunctivitis,and myopia in rural Chiang Rai,Thailand,prompted the development of a specialized curriculum.This curriculum aimed to provide individuals serving these areas with resources to educate and disseminate information within their communities.Methods:A one-hour curriculum covering the causes,signs,diagnosis,treatment,and prevention of amblyopia,conjunctivitis,and myopia was delivered virtually to public health students at a Thai university and in-person to students at this university and rural community members.The in-person seminar included hands-on activities and simulations of these eye conditions.Knowledge acquisition and retention were assessed using pre-tests,immediate post-tests,and one-month post-tests.Results:The seminar was attended by 87 virtual public health students,111 in-person public health students,and 40 in-person rural community members.All groups showed significant improvement in test scores from pre-test to immediate post-test(P<0.001).In-person students had 1.57 times the odds of answering correctly on the immediate post-test compared to virtual students,despite no significant difference in baseline knowledge.However,the subset of in-person students who did not receive bilingual materials showed no significant difference in immediate post-test performance compared to virtual students(P>0.05).Although public health students had more than twice the odds of answering correctly at pre-test compared to rural community members,there were no significant differences between groups on the immediate post-test(P>0.05).Conclusion:A brief seminar significantly improved understanding and retention of pediatric eye conditions,achieving similar levels of understanding among public health students and rural community members,regardless of initial knowledge on this topic.In-person,hands-on seminars with educational materials in participants'preferred language proved more effective than virtual ones in achieving these improvements.
文摘Chronic diseases,or NCDs(noncommunicable diseases),constitute a major global health challenge,causing millions of deaths and imposing substantial economic burdens annually.This paper introduces the Health Score,a comprehensive framework for assessing chronic disease risk by integrating diverse determinants of health,including social,economic,environmental,behavioral,treatment,culture,and nature factors.The Health Score,ranging from 0 to 850,quantifies indivi dual and population-level health risks while identifying protective factors through a structured methodology that supports targeted interventions at individual,corporate,and community scales.The paper highlights the rising prevalence of chronic diseases in the United States,projecting that nearly half of the population will be affected by 2030,alongside a global economic burden expected to reach trillions of dollars.Existing surveillance tools,such as the CDS(Chronic Disease Score)and CDIs(Chronic Disease Indicators),are examined for their roles in monitoring health disparities.The Health Score advances a holistic,proactive approach,emphasizing lifestyle modifications,equitable healthcare access,economic opportunities,social support,nature exposure,cu ltural awareness,and community engagement.By elucidating the complex interplay of health determinants,this framework equips stakeholders with actionable insights to implement effective prevention strategies,ultimately fostering healthier,more resi lient populations.
文摘The national weight management campaign,part of the broader Healthy China strategy,enhances public health literacy,fosters healthy living habits,and creates supportive environments for sustained weight control.
文摘Analysis Method of ^(131)I Activity in Carbon Cartridge and Internal Dose Assessment for Nuclear Medicine Workers.Shuo Wang1,Fei Tuo1,Jian-feng Zhang1,Xiao-liang Li1,Bao-lu Yang1,Qiang Zhou1,Ze-shu Li1,Shu-ying Kong1,and Wei-hao Qin1(1.National Institute for Radiological Protection,Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention,Beijing,100088,China.)
文摘Recently,inflammatory cytokine profiles have been linked to suicide risk in adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury,highlighting a promising biological dimension of suicide risk assessment.Clinical translation of the cytokine profiles into practice will require frontline engagement of the workforce.Mental health nurses are frequently the most accessible professionals in schools,communities,and low-resource settings and are prime candidates to bridge this gap.By integrating psychosocial evaluation with emerging biomarker data,they can deliver systematic risk assessment,continuous monitoring,and timely intervention.This role would not replace psychiatric expertise;it would extend the reach of psychiatric services,embedding suicide prevention across the continuum of care.For health systems,nurse-led integration may enhance capacity,equity,and resilience in responding to adolescent suicide risk.This editorial demonstrates that empowering nurses to operationalize biomarker-informed strategies is needed for advancing effective and sustainable suicide prevention in this vulnerable population.
文摘Over the past decade,neonicotinoid insecticides have become the fastest-growing and most widely used class of pesticides.Initially,these compounds were considered ideal replacements for more hazardous chemicals such as carbamates and organophosphates,due to their presumed limited impact on the environment and human health.However,neonicotinoids have since been detected in soils,surface waters,groundwater,food,and various human biological samples.Moreover,they have been shown to negatively affect aquatic organisms,including aquatic insects,crustaceans,mollusks,fish,algae/macrophytes,and amphibians.Epidemiological studies and human biomonitoring research have revealed both acute and chronic health effects,ranging from respiratory,cardiovascular,and neurological symptoms to congenital abnormalities.This review examines the effects of neonicotinoids,their ecological consequences,and the potential risks associated with human exposure.
基金supported by University Technology Mara(UiTM)under grant number 600-IRMI/FRGS 5/3(273/2019).
文摘Objective:To systematically review the effects of administering metformin and glutathione alone and in coformulation with other compounds on the fertility and reproductive health of diabetic male rodents.Methods:The guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses(PRISMA)were followed to conduct this systematic review.Studies published until August 2024 in PubMed,Web of Science,and Scopus databases were searched,identified,screened,and selected for a detailed review.The keywords included metformin,diabetes,reproduction,glutathione,and rodent models.Results:A total of 166 studies were identified,of which 11 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitative synthesis.One additional study was identified through snowballing and citation tracking,bringing the total to 12 studies.The findings indicate that metformin and glutathione,administered alone or in combination with other compounds,improved sperm count,motility,and morphology;restored reproductive hormone levels;reduced oxidative stress markers;and improved testicular histopathology in diabetic male rodents.Conclusions:Coformulation of metformin and glutathione with other compounds was found to be more effective in improving fertility and reproductive parameters in diabetic male rodents compared to mono-administration.However,further studies on the coformulation of metformin and glutathione are needed to confirm their efficacy and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.Study registration:The study protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews(PROSPERO)with registration number CRD42024561820.
文摘Background:Mental health concerns among doctoral students have become increasingly prominent,with consistently low levels of well-being making this issue a critical focus in higher education research.This study aims to synthesize existing evidence on the mental health and well-being of doctoral students and to identify key factors and intervention strategies reported in the literature.Methods:A systematic review was conducted to examine the determinants and interventions related to doctoral students’mental health and well-being.Relevant studies were comprehensively searched in Web of Science,PubMed,Scopus,and EBSCO,with the final search conducted on September 19,2025.Records were screened according to predefined criteria:empirical studies on doctoral students’mental health or well-being published in English were included,while non-empirical,non-English,and non-doctoral-student-focused studies were excluded.A total of 56 studies were included after rigorous screening.Results:Doctoral students’mental health and well-being are shaped by multiple interacting factors across individual,academic,interpersonal,organizational,and environmental levels.Moreover,variations in gender,identity,discipline,study stage,and institutional context may further exacerbate or mitigate psychological distress.Existing intervention studies primarily focus on three approaches:psychologically oriented training,practice-based behavioral and learning programs,and relationship-or support network-based initiatives.Conclusion:This review offers integrated evidence on doctoral students’mental health and well-being and highlights the need for universities to assume greater responsibility in developing systematic and responsive support mechanisms.Current research remains limited by insufficient cross-cultural comparison,a lack of intersectional perspectives,and a scarcity of large-scale,long-term evaluations of intervention effectiveness.Future studies should give greater attention to institutional contexts and vulnerable groups while expanding the scope and rigor of intervention research.
基金supported by the Fund for Health Promotion from Osaka Prefecture。
文摘Objective:We assessed the risk for physical inactivity due to inadequate health literacy using multivariable analysis in a large middleaged population.Methods:This cross-sectional mail survey using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted in 2020 and included 33,902 community residents aged 40-64 years from 5 cities in Osaka Prefecture,Japan.Of these,12,446(36.7%)agreed to participate in the survey.After exclusion of those with regular visits to medical institutions and those with missing data,the analysis included 3742 participants.Health literacy was measured by the communicative and critical health literacy(CCHL)scale,and participants were classified into 3 groups(low,medium,and high health literacy groups)by the tertiles of the CCHL scale score.Physical inactivity was defined as not completing at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week.Results:After adjustment for age,gender,education level,occupation,economic status,living alone,and stages of health behavior change,the multivariable-adjusted odds ratios(ORs)for physical inactivity were 1.36(95% confidence interval[CI]:1.16-1.59,P<0.001)in the medium health literacy group and 1.70(95%CI:1.36-2.11,P<0.001)in the low health literacy group compared with the high health literacy group.Conclusions:This large-scale study provides compelling evidence that those with inadequate health literacy are at higher risk for physical inactivity among middle-aged adults.
基金supported by the National Institutes of Health for the Kansas Center for Metabolism and Obesity Research(award No.P20GM144269)support from the Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health(award No.KL2TR002367)supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health(award No.TL1TR002368)。
文摘Overweight and obesity are significant public health concerns worldwide due to their association with many chronic health conditions.This has resulted in the development of various interventions focused on weight loss to reduce the associated health burden.Physical activity is an important lifestyle behavior associated with enhanced health.Evidence supports that many of the benefits of physical activity are realized independent of initial weight status or whether weight loss is achieved,with some benefits additive to what is achieved with weight loss alone.These benefits include enhanced cardiometabolic,brain,cognitive and psychological health,and others.Moreover,in adults with overweight or obesity,physical activity has independent effects on cardiorespiratory fitness,muscular strength,physical function,and mobility.There are also benefits to body composition,with physical activity improving the quality of key tissues,such as skeletal muscle,which may not occur with diet-induced weight loss.Therefore,physical activity is an important public health target for adults with overweight or obesity to provide a wide range of health benefits that extend beyond those of weight loss alone.However,physical activity recommendations and programming efforts should consider the unique characteristics of adults with overweight or obesity to be most effective,and should support a focus on mobility,physical function,and other health outcomes.
基金supported by a project supported by Scientific Research Fund of Zhejiang Provincial Education Department(Grant number Y202457058).
文摘Objectives This scoping review aimed to identify and summarize the current research on virtual reality(VR)technologies used for health education in cancer patients,as well as to identify key areas of application.Methods In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines,a comprehensive literature search was performed across 11 electronic databases and gray literature sources from inception to 12 September 2025.Studies employing immersive VR tools to improve health education outcomes in cancer patients were included.Data extraction and thematic synthesis were conducted to map evidence regarding VR modalities,educational applications,and outcome measures.Results Twenty-eight studies met the inclusion criteria.VR was applied across four primary educational scenarios,including radiotherapy,chemotherapy,surgery,and healthy behavior(including rehabilitation,smoking cessation,and self-management).Eight distinct VR modalities were identified,namely VR videos,virtual environments,virtual environment for radiotherapy training(VERT),VR interactions,3D models,VR games,VR non-player characters(VR NPCs),and virtual libraries.Among these,VR videos(50.0%),virtual environments(46.4%),and VR interactions(28.6%)were the most frequently employed.The interventions led to significant improvements in patient knowledge,skills,attitudes,health behaviors,and psychological well-being.A clear evolution in VR educational approaches has been observed,shifting from static environmental familiarization toward interactive,gamified,and intelligence-driven experiences.Nevertheless,notable gaps remain regarding safety protocols and data privacy protections,with only a minority of studies addressing these issues.Conclusions VR technologies demonstrate considerable promise as an innovative educational tool in oncology care,enhancing patient understanding,psychological preparedness,and engagement throughout the cancer journey.Future implementation must address infrastructural,ethical,and user-centered design barriers to facilitate the scalable and sustainable integration of this approach into clinical practice.
