Background: In China, the current situation of myopia among children and adolescents is very serious. Prevention and control of myopia are inhibited by the lack of medical resources and the low awareness about eye…
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Background: Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for major disability and premature mortality worldwide, with low- and middle-income countries being disproportionately burdened. Given the negative impact of NCDs on employee performance and work productivity, there…
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Background: Physical exercise and exposure to air pollution have counteracting effects on individuals’ health outcomes. Knowledge on individuals’ real-time exercise behavior response to different pollution information sources remains inadequate. Objective: This study aims to…
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Background: Exercise therapy is recommended by international guidelines as a core treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis. However, there is a significant gap between recommendations and practice in health care. Digital exercise apps are…
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Background: Physical therapy has demonstrated efficacy in managing non-specific low back pain (NLBP) among patients. Nevertheless, the prevalence of NLBP poses a challenge, as the existing medical infrastructure may be insufficient to care for…
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Background: SMS text messages through mobile phones are a common means of interpersonal communication. SMS text message surveys are gaining traction in health care and research due to their feasibility and patient acceptability. However,…
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Background: Controlling saturated fat and cholesterol intake is crucial for preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Objective: The present study aimed to assess the accuracy of mobile nutrition applications (apps) in tracking these nutrients, with a…
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic prompted various containment strategies, such as work-from-home policies and reduced social contact, which significantly altered people’s sleep routines. While previous studies have highlighted the negative impacts of these restrictions on…
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Background: The relationships between alcohol marketing exposure, alcohol use, and purchase have been widely studied. However, prospective studies examining the causal relationships in real-world settings using mobile health tools are limited. Objective: We used…
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Background: Wearable activity trackers, including fitness bands and smartwatches, offer the potential for disease detection by monitoring physiological parameters. However, their accuracy as specific disease diagnostic tools remains uncertain. Objective: This systematic review and…
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