CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this quality improvement randomized clinical trial, a behaviorally informed text messaging strategy was associated with significantly improved FIT completion compared with usual nurse-led telephone outreach. Automated messaging may offer a scalable, low-cost strategy to promote preventive care and reduce staff burden in underserved populations. →

Background Studies have not examined alternate school visual acuity screening methods in Nepal in terms of accuracy and cost. Objective To validate recent evidence from India of the effectiveness and cost of alternate school visual acuity screening models involving all class teachers (ACTs) versus a few selected teachers (STs). Method This was a prospective cluster… →

CONCLUSION: While susceptible to cognitive bias, EUS significantly improves MDT assessment of PCL. MDT establishes a high bar for iterative additions of biomarkers to PCL analysis. →

BACKGROUND: Alcohol use is increasing among older adults and is associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. The efficacy of scalable approaches to reduce alcohol use and related harms in older adults has not been tested. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an online alcohol intervention in reducing alcohol use and cognitive decline in… →

CONCLUSION: This study provides evidence that both aromatherapy and muscle energy technique are safe and practical treatments, which are efficacious in the reduction of pain, disability, and sleep quality in nonspecific neck pain. →

CONCLUSION: The study shows that photobiomodulation can help control orthodontic pain, being well accepted by participants and not extending clinical time. However, the analgesic effects are still limited, indicating the need to refine the protocol to enhance its effectiveness. →

CONCLUSION: The findings emphasize the need for personalised and compassionate care for individuals suffering from FND, underpinned by increased service provision within the healthcare system. →

CONCLUSIONS: Adjunctive topical ripasudil after DWEK accelerates endothelial recovery, corneal deturgescence, and visual rehabilitation compared with DWEK alone, without compromising safety. →