OBJECTIVE: To assess the methodological quality and the risk of bias, of studies that developed prediction models using Machine Learning (ML) techniques to estimate prenatal birthweight.
INTRODUCTION: The WHO's Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) in young infants <2 months of age includes the identification and management of signs of possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI). However, equal importance is given to all ...
BACKGROUND: Research on LGBTQ+ parent families is evolving to include a growing range of family systems, identities, methodologies, and topics. However, studies that examine minority-specific risk and resilience factors and their associations with wi...
INTRODUCTION: Physical activity (PA) is crucial for older adults' well-being and mitigating health risks. Encouraging active lifestyles requires a deeper understanding of the factors influencing PA, which conventional approaches often overlook by ass...
Therapeutic innovation & regulatory science
May 13, 2025
BACKGROUND: As described in ICH E3 Q&A R1 (International Council for Harmonisation. E3: Structure and content of clinical study reports-questions and answers (R1). 6 July 2012. Available from: https://database.ich.org/sites/default/files/E3_Q%26As_R1...
INTRODUCTION: Perinatal depression and anxiety (PDA) is associated with a high risk of maternal mortality. Existing data shows that 95% of maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is due to resource constraints and negligence in...
American Society of Clinical Oncology educational book. American Society of Clinical Oncology. Annual Meeting
Apr 14, 2025
The field of rare cancer research is rapidly transforming, marked by significant progress in clinical trials and treatment strategies. Rare cancers, as defined by the National Cancer Institute, occur in fewer than 150 cases per million people each ye...
BACKGROUND: Social robots (SR), sensorimotor machines designed to interact with humans, can help to respond to the increasing demands in the health care sector. To ensure the successful use of this technology, acceptance is paramount. Generative arti...
BACKGROUND: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) commonly estimate intention-to-treat (ITT) estimands. However, when nonadherence to assigned treatment occurs, ITT estimands reflect the effect of being offered treatment, rather than adhering to it and...
INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent a significant global health burden that leads to substantial disability with socioeconomic impact. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language model-driven conver...
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