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Why Data Modeling Is Not Enough
Otto Dettmer/Ikon Images Imagine that, as an operations manager at a global retailer, you have invested heavily in data science. Your data science team has built sophisticated models that produce demand predictions for the company’s products with impressive accuracy. Yet, when the CEO, seeking to increase profit, asks you how much inventory should be held… →
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Efficacy of Saffron as an Adjunct to Methylphenidate in Treating ADHD in Children Aged 6-12: A Randomized Clinical Trial
CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that the combination of saffron with methylphenidate may enhance subjective reports of ADHD symptoms, particularly hyperactivity and impulsivity; however, objective cognitive measures showed limited changes. Given the favorable safety profile of saffron and study limitations, this supports its potential role as a complementary option, pending confirmation in placebo-controlled trials with larger… →
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Long-term efficacy of lebrikizumab in treating head, neck and face involvement in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
CONCLUSIONS: Lebrikizumab provided durable, stable long-term HNF efficacy across diverse populations, including systemic-naive patients and those with prior biologic exposure. →
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Effect of a Subanesthetic Dose of Esketamine on Postoperative Sleep Disturbance After Oocyte Retrieval Under Intravenous Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSION: A single subanesthetic dose of esketamine was associated with a lower incidence of short-term PSD on POD 3 in women undergoing oocyte retrieval under intravenous anesthesia. Larger multicenter studies are warranted to confirm these findings. →
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Gut Regulated Associations of Neuronal Signalling in High Blood Pressure (GRAINS-BP): a double-blinded randomised crossover placebo-controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Hypertension affects 1 in 3 Australian adults and is a major contributor to stroke and myocardial infarction. Despite the availability of various medications, over 50% of patients struggle to control their blood pressure (BP) due to nonadherence, difficulty finding the right treatment, or avoidance of medication. Diet plays a key role in cardiovascular health,… →
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Full-spectrum LED screen-bar lighting as an adjunct to artificial tears in visual display terminal-related dry eye: a randomized study
CONCLUSIONS: Adding a full-spectrum lamp to artificial tears was associated with a greater short-term improvement in subjective dry eye symptoms in VDT-related dry eye, without corresponding between-group differences in objective ocular surface parameters. Further studies are required to confirm these findings. Trial registration number ChiCTR2400084309, 2024/05/14. →
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Clinical Decision Support for Fall Prevention in Primary Care: The eSTEPS Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this cluster randomized clinical trial of an electronic health record-integrated decision support, falls and fall-related injuries were modestly reduced in older adults in primary care. These results suggest support for scalable, workflow-integrated fall prevention. →
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Preference for Resistance Training Volume After Acute Exercise in Women With Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: To evaluate participants’ preferences following acute exposure to three resistance training protocols differing solely in the number of sets performed. →
