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MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jul 30, 2026

Amyloidosis

Source: Merck & Co., Inc. Related MedlinePlus Pages: Amyloidosis

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jul 30, 2026

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Source: Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center Related MedlinePlus Pages: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

UKHSA (UK) · Jul 30, 2026

Guidance: National measles guidelines

How to manage cases of suspected measles: what patient details to take, who to notify and assessing risk of disease spreading in close contacts.

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jul 30, 2026

Preparing for Wildfires

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fire Safety , Wildfires

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jul 30, 2026

Zika Cases in the United States

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Pages: Zika Virus

MedTech Dive · Jul 30, 2026

What J&J’s Ottava robot brings to the surgical table

Rocco De Bernardis, global president for Ottava, gets into the details of what makes the new robotic surgery system different from the competition and how the healthcare giant plans to roll it out.

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

Associations of deprivation and income-poverty with anxiety and stress among Hong Kong adults: a longitudinal household survey

Objectives To explore the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of poverty, assessed by deprivation index (DI) and income, with anxiety and stress among adults Design Longitudinal cohort observational study Setting A cohort of adults established in 2014–2015 (T1) in Hong Kong. Participants 493 participants (177 men, median age 56 years) were followed up in the third wave of household survey in 2021–2022 (T3). Main outcome measures Self-reported equivalised household income and DI, measured as material and social deprivation, were recorded. Anxiety and stress were assessed using the…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

Exploring how patients, caregivers and clinicians experience pain across therapeutic areas in Italy: a multi-centre narrative medicine project

Introduction Despite increased awareness of its multi-dimensional nature, pain remains often underestimated, and its management across different therapeutic areas remains complex. A patient-centred approach is needed to bridge the gap between clinical assessment and individual experience. This project aimed to explore the pain experience across different therapeutic areas through narrative medicine (NM). DIAMOND, the project name, is not an acronym but a symbol meant to shed light on physical and mental pain. Methods DIAMOND involved 19 Italian centres and collected narratives from patients…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

Environmental exposome study for prostate cancer in elderly men from Western China: preliminary findings from a case-control study in the WeEndPd cohort

Objectives To investigate the association between exposure to specific endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), air pollutants and the risk of localised prostate cancer (PCa) and to evaluate the combined effect of mixed EDC exposures. Design A case–control study. Setting Secondary care; a single tertiary hospital in Western China. Participants A total of 580 patients with histologically confirmed localised PCa who underwent radical prostatectomy between May 2021 and June 2023 were included as cases. They were matched 1:2 with 1160 cancer-free controls from the same cohort on age (±5…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

Scoping review protocol of interventions for widening access to healthcare services in people living with rare diseases in Africa

Introduction People living with rare diseases in Africa face substantial barriers to accessing healthcare services, including delayed diagnoses, limited treatment options and fragmented care systems. The main objective of the scoping review is to explore and map existing interventions designed to improve access to healthcare services for individuals living with rare diseases across the African continent. Methods Design: The scoping review will be conducted using the Arksey and O’Malley framework, further refined by the enhancements proposed by Levac and colleagues. The process will follow six…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

Latent profiles of self-management behaviours in patients with type 2 diabetes and their associations with metabolic outcomes in China: a multicentre cross-sectional study

Background Self-management behaviours are crucial for glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) but adherence is often poor. Most studies treat diabetes self-management (DSM) behaviours as a single construct, ignoring variations in behavioural patterns and their metabolic impacts. Objectives This study aims to identify distinct DSM behaviour profiles in T2DM patients, explore associated factors, and compare their metabolic outcomes. Design A multicentre cross-sectional study. Setting The study was conducted from March to September 2024 at four tertiary care hospitals. Participants A…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

Vietnam Cerebral Palsy Register: protocol for co-design of a national register with people with lived experience of cerebral palsy

Introduction Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in childhood. Although an estimated 60 000 children live with CP in Vietnam, there is no national register to systematically collect data on the prevalence, risk factors or clinical profile of CP or service access. This paper outlines the protocol for establishing the Vietnam Cerebral Palsy Register (VCPR), a national register which will be co-designed by researchers and clinicians in collaboration with the Cerebral Palsy Family Association of Vietnam (CPFAV). The VCPR aims to inform service planning, policy and research…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

Preventing the next stroke: nurse-led decision and adherence coaching to empower people with stroke (StrokeCompass) versus usual care - study protocol for a stepped-wedge pilot trial

Introduction Recurrent stroke prevention is important for people who have suffered a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA), as they are at increased risk of having another stroke. Nevertheless, treatment adherence is often low. Therefore, the StrokeCompass project was initiated to enhance medication adherence by empowering individuals who have had a stroke to take an active role in recurrent stroke prevention and medication management. In accordance with the UK Medical Research Council (MRC) guidelines, a complex intervention was developed that integrated evidence-based decision aids and…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

What is known about fitness, physical activity, health-related quality of life and muscle-strengthening activities in adults with fibromyalgia? A scoping review

Objective To map the current evidence on components of fitness, physical activity and health-related quality of life, in addition to common fitness and health-related quality of life outcomes and assessment tools, explore existing evidence on the design and effects of muscle-strengthening activities on health-related quality of life, and map the research on the barriers and facilitators to engagement in physical activities, specifically muscle-strengthening activities, in adults living with fibromyalgia. Design Scoping review of published articles. Data sources Electronic databases (PubMed…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

Establishing international expert consensus on core competencies and best practices in osteopathic education: a modified Delphi study protocol

Background Osteopathic education is typically delivered through accredited higher education institutions with curricula not only varying widely but also inconsistently aligned with contemporary evidence. This lack of standardisation creates challenges in accreditation, workforce mobility and public understanding of the osteopathic role. Objective The objective of this study aims to develop international expert consensus on core osteopathic capabilities through a structured Delphi process. Methods and analysis This protocol describes a three-round modified Delphi study involving international…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

A person-based approach to planning and developing "EmOcean": A transdiagnostic digital intervention for stress and emotion management

Objectives This paper constitutes an intervention development paper, illustrating the application of the person-based approach to planning and developing a digital transdiagnostic intervention to support Portuguese adults in managing their stress and emotions, thereby enhancing their mental health. Design A multi-method intervention development study following the person-based approach (Phase I: collating and analysing evidence; Phase II: creating the intervention plan). Evidence from three quantitative studies, examining emotional schemas, psychological flexibility, and mental health in the…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

The DECIDE-T protocol: adoption and enhancement of a care pathway for children with medical complexity - an implementation evaluation project for paediatric tracheostomy

Introduction Medical advancements have led to increased survival for critically ill children, many of whom require tracheostomy. Standardised protocols in paediatric tracheostomy have been associated with reduced hospital length of stay, lower readmission rates and reduced acute healthcare costs, without compromising safety. DECIDE-T (Digital hEalth pathway for ChIldren with meDical complExity requiring Tracheostomy) is a novel initiative that moves beyond single-site quality-improvement efforts to deliver a provincially coordinated, multicentre digital care pathway integrated into the…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

Implementation barriers and facilitators to a vocational rehabilitation intervention after traumatic injury (ROWTATE) in the UK: qualitative interviews with key stakeholders

Objectives To explore barriers and facilitators to implementing the ROWTATE vocational rehabilitation intervention and identify lessons for future service delivery. Design Qualitative interview implementation study embedded within the development and evaluation of a complex health intervention, guided by the UK Medical Research Council framework. Setting National Health Service (NHS) major trauma services in England. The ROWTATE intervention included early vocational assessment lasting up to 12 months, case management, employer engagement and coordinated multidisciplinary support between…

BMJ Open · Jul 30, 2026

Level of completing continuum maternity care and the associated factors in the pastoralist and agrarian districts of the Ari and South Omo zones, Ethiopia, 2024: a comparative study

Background Completing continuous maternity care (COCMC) is crucial for preventing morbidity and mortality, but a low proportion of mothers use it. There is a paucity of evidence about the level of COCMC and the associated factors in agro-pastoralist communities. Objective To identify and compare the level of COCMC and associated factors among pastoralist and agrarian communities in Ari and South Omo zones. Design A community-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2024. Setting A comparative study on COCMC was conducted in Ari and South Omo zones of South…

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