Neurological conditions, including dementia, pose a major public health challenge, contributing to a significant and growing clinical, economic, and societal burden. Traditionally, research and clinical practice have focused on diseases like dementia in isolation….
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To evaluate the effectiveness of a digital medication system in improving adherence among patients with serious mental disorders (SMD), we conducted a cluster-randomized controlled trial across 30 communities in Beijing. Participants, aged 18–65 years,…
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Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), is increasingly integrated into mental health care. This study examined racial bias in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment across four leading LLMs: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and NewMes-15…
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Gambling harm is a global public health challenge. Gambling is often recorded in settings using routinely collected data (RCD). Linking of existing RCD affords numerous opportunities for policy-led research on gambling harm and early…
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Corneal opacification impairs vision and may necessitate surgery. Ipsilateral rotational autokeratoplasty (IRA) offers an alternative to allograft keratoplasty for treating localized opacities within the visual axis while minimizing risks. A novel digital twin software…
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We employed a three-phase approach, culminating in a randomized controlled trial, to assess the efficacy of 3D-printed liver models in hepatobiliary surgical planning. Phase one involved developing and selecting 35 optimal 3DP models based…
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This project represents the first systematic assessment of the US Food and Drug Administration’s postmarket surveillance of legally marketed artificial intelligence and machine learning based medical devices. We focus on the Manufacturer and User…
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Integrating human support with chatbot-based behavior change interventions raises three challenges: (1) attuning the support to an individual’s state (e.g., motivation) for enhanced engagement, (2) limiting the use of the concerning human resources for…
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Clinical practice is currently guided by studies that average over patient outcomes. This may not be the best approach, as different patients may have different treatment responses. Here we extend a method for simulating…
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Medication adherence is crucial for slowing chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. A specially designed pharmacist-led mobile application, Kidney Health, was evaluated in a single-center, prospective, 3 months, randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess its…
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