Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Judith de Vries-ten Have, Renate M. Winkels, Ellen Kampman, Laura H. H. Winkens
Summary: Background lifestyle interventions targeting dietary and physical activity behaviors may have an impact on cancer-related fatigue in cancer survivors, but it can be especially challenging for survivors suffering from cancer-related fatigue to change their lifestyle. Behavior change techniques can enhance the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions. This review aims to systematically describe the application of behavior change techniques in lifestyle interventions for cancer-related fatigue among cancer survivors who have completed primary treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carmen Gabriela Stelea, Doriana Agop-Forna, Raluca Dragomir, Codrina Ancuta, Roland Toerok, Norina Consuela Forna, Cristina Iordache
Summary: This study reviews the anatomophysiological components of the temporomandibular joint, discusses concepts of temporomandibular joint fractures, and describes methods for the recovery of the temporomandibular joint after mandibular fracture immobilization.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Umberto Tarantino, Ida Cariati, Chiara Greggi, Riccardo Iundusi, Elena Gasbarra, Giovanni Iolascon, Andreas Kurth, Kristina E. Akesson, Mary Bouxsein, Paolo Tranquilli Leali, Roberto Civinini, Francesco Falez, Maria Luisa Brandi
Summary: Osteoporotic fractures are a major problem in healthcare systems worldwide. Fragility fractures of the hip have a greater impact on morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs than other fracture sites. There is a lack of awareness of osteoporosis and most high-risk individuals do not receive adequate treatment.
OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chelsea E. Mauch, Sarah M. Edney, John Noel M. Viana, Shakuntla Gondalia, Hamza Sellak, Sarah J. Boud, Dakota D. Nixon, Jillian C. Ryan
Summary: Precision health behavior change interventions currently rely heavily on human-led personalization and low-tech approaches, and have not fully considered the interaction between individual behavior and social and environmental contexts. Further research is needed to understand the relationship between personalization and intervention effectiveness, aiming to develop complex and scalable behavior change interventions that have a tangible impact on public health.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Zhanglu Fang, Jianhua Cao, Xun Wang, Li Zhang
Summary: This case report highlights the importance of clinical symptoms and imaging examinations in diagnosing bilateral femoral neck stress fractures in elderly patients.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kim Borg, Alyse Lennox, Stefan Kaufman, Fraser Tull, Renee Prime, Luke Rogers, Emily Dunstan
Summary: This study examines the effectiveness of various behavioral interventions in reducing individual consumption of single-use plastics. It suggests that policy/regulatory tools and voluntary behavior change techniques can be effective in the short term, but evaluations and long-term monitoring are lacking. The study emphasizes the importance of considering the involvement of multiple stakeholders and using a combination of techniques to target different audiences within the system.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Maria Perperidi, Dimitra Saliari, Christos Christakis, Inge Huybrechts, Emmanouil Saloustros, Yannis Theodorakis, Odysseas Androutsos
Summary: This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of theory-based lifestyle interventions for the treatment of overweight/obesity in breast cancer survivors. The study found that social cognitive theory was the most commonly used theory in weight-loss interventions for breast cancer survivors, and behavior change techniques such as goal setting, self-monitoring, instructions on behavior, and credible sources were commonly included in these interventions.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2023)
Review
Rheumatology
Amit Gupta, Christina Maslen, Madhavi Vindlacheruvu, Richard L. Abel, Pinaki Bhattacharya, Paul A. Bromiley, Emma M. Clark, Juliet E. Compston, Nicola Crabtree, Jennifer S. Gregory, Eleni P. Kariki, Nicholas C. Harvey, Eugene McCloskey, Kate A. Ward, Kenneth E. S. Poole
Summary: The growing burden from osteoporosis and fragility fractures highlights the need to improve osteoporosis management. Digital health interventions can enhance osteoporosis management and support multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASE
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hakimah Sallehuddin, Terence Ong, Salmiah Md. Said, Noor Azleen Ahmad Tarmizi, Siew Ping Loh, Wan Chieh Lim, Reena Nadarajah, Hong Tak Lim, Nurul Huda Mohd Zambri, Yun Ying Ho, Sazlina Shariff Ghazali
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of non-pharmacological interventions in reducing bone loss among post-stroke patients. The results showed that physical and vibration therapies significantly decreased bone loss in these patients but were associated with a higher risk of falls.
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
A. J. Lainez Ramos-Bossini, D. Lopez Zuniga, F. Ruiz Santiago
Summary: Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is more effective than conservative treatment (CT) in treating osteoporotic vertebral fractures, with limited benefits compared to placebo. Short-term PVP provides faster pain relief, while medium and long-term results help improve quality of life.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Alhuseen Omar Alsayed, Nor Azman Ismail, Layla Hasan, Asif Hassan Syed, Farhat Embarak, Aminu Da'u
Summary: This article presents a systematic review of behavioral change techniques, behavioral health theories, and AI-based techniques used in diabetes management. The review focuses on assessing the effectiveness of diabetes self-care applications that incorporate these cutting-edge techniques. The findings suggest that using these methodologies and AI-based techniques are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Alieena Mathew, Sebastian Isbanner, Yue Xi, Sharyn Rundle-Thiele, Patricia David, Gabriel Li, Daisy Lee
Summary: Plastic waste contributes to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions, and harms ecosystems by accumulating in landfills and the oceans. While policies and regulations have been effective in reducing the use of single-use plastics, voluntary behavior change efforts are also necessary. This systematic review aims to synthesize voluntary behavior change interventions, assess the level of autonomy in these interventions, and evaluate the use of theory in reducing single-use plastic consumption.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Olivier Lareyre, Mathieu Gourlan, Anne Stoebner-Delbarre, Florence Cousson-Gelie
Summary: This systematic review aimed to explore the characteristics and impact of TPB-based smoking interventions, evaluate methodological quality, and assess theoretical implementation. Studies targeting student populations with minimal health message provision found varying impacts on smoking behavior and TPB variables, with unclear links between intervention techniques and TPB variables in most studies. Recommendations were made for future studies to improve methodological rigor in TPB-based interventions.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
Jie Cheng, Songli Ju, Zihan Zhang
Summary: For young patients with fragility fractures, especially in young women, more attention should be paid to glucocorticoid excess caused by Cushing's syndrome, due to a higher rate of misdiagnosis and different treatment strategies.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
K. E. Akesson, K. Ganda, C. Deignan, M. K. Oates, A. Volpert, K. Brooks, D. Lee, D. R. Dirschl, A. J. Singer
Summary: Post-fracture care (PFC) programs are important in preventing subsequent fractures in patients with minimal trauma or fragility fractures. This literature review explores the current trends, key characteristics, clinical effectiveness, geographic variations, and cost-effectiveness of PFC programs. The most common models of PFC programs are fracture liaison services and geriatric/orthogeriatric services, both of which have been shown to be cost-effective. However, publication gaps still exist in many countries, indicating the need for improvement and implementation of PFC programs.
OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)