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{"title":"Effects and Neuroimaging Findings of Acupuncture for Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Zihan Yin,&nbsp;Yaqin Li,&nbsp;Xinyue Zhang,&nbsp;Yiwei Liu,&nbsp;Ziqi Wang,&nbsp;Fang Ye,&nbsp;Xia He,&nbsp;Qiongnan Bao,&nbsp;Manze Xia,&nbsp;Zhenghong Chen,&nbsp;Wanqi Zhong,&nbsp;Kexin Wu,&nbsp;Jin Yao,&nbsp;Ziwen Chen,&nbsp;Ziwen Wang,&nbsp;Mingsheng Sun,&nbsp;Jiao Chen,&nbsp;Xiaojuan Hong,&nbsp;Ling Zhao,&nbsp;Fanrong Liang","doi":"10.1111/jebm.70047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jebm.70047","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Due to the limited evidence, the effects and neuroimaging mechanisms of acupuncture for amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) are still needed to investigate. Our objectives were to assess the effects and investigate its therapy-driven modification in functional neural response.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Right-handed aMCI patients were enrolled and randomly assigned to an acupuncture group (AG) or a waitlist control group (WG) in the randomized clinical trial using computer-generated randomization sequence method. Twenty normal cognition individuals were included in the normal control (NC) group. The primary outcomes were the changes in the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive (ADAS-Cog) subscale score from baseline to the 12th and 24th week. Acupuncture's neural responses were investigated by detecting changes in regional homogeneity (ReHo), seed-based functional connectivity (FC), and effective connectivity (EC) from baseline to the 12th week. Generalized estimating equations and correlational analyses were employed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Overall, 343 participants were screened, and 72 aMCI patients were included. The ADAS-Cog score changes at Weeks 12 and 24 of AG were significantly higher than that of WG. In neural response, aMCI patients had higher ReHo in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC.L) compared to NCs. Acupuncture significantly reduced ReHo in the DLPFC.L and its FC with the left anterior cingulate cortex (ACC.L) compared to the WG. The causal evidence for decreased EC from the DLPFC.L to the ACC.L after acupuncture, which correlated with change in ADAS-Cog score.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Acupuncture was effective in overall cognitive function in aMCI patients, and the effect was associated with the DLPFC.L-ACC.L circuit.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence‐Based Medicine","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144309141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Guidelines on Treating Fibromyalgia With Nonpharmacological Therapies in China","authors":"Xuanlin Li,&nbsp;Hejing Pan,&nbsp;Liaoyao Wang,&nbsp;Qi Zhou,&nbsp;Yanfang Ma,&nbsp;Qi Wang,&nbsp;Mingzhu Wang,&nbsp;Zhijun Xie,&nbsp;Haichang Li,&nbsp;Lu Chen,&nbsp;Lin Huang,&nbsp;Yaolong Chen,&nbsp;Chengping Wen","doi":"10.1111/jebm.70044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jebm.70044","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Fibromyalgia is a prevalent chronic condition marked by widespread pain, fatigue, and other debilitating symptoms. This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for nonpharmacological treatments, developed by a multidisciplinary expert group, including specialists in rheumatology, rehabilitation, pain management, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and evidence-based medicine. The guideline follows the RIGHT checklist and is registered with the International Practice Guideline Registry Platform. The literature review incorporates systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to March 2023, focusing on the effects of nonpharmacological interventions on pain intensity, fatigue, sleep quality, mood, and quality of life. A total of 57 studies were included, with findings supporting acupuncture and health education as core therapies. These interventions significantly reduce pain, alleviate fatigue, and improve sleep quality, and are strongly recommended based on moderate-quality evidence. Additionally, aerobic exercise and resistance training are recommended for their proven effectiveness in reducing pain, enhancing physical function, and providing long-term benefits. Emerging therapies, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and nutritional supplements, show promise but require further research due to low-certainty evidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":16090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence‐Based Medicine","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jebm.70044","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144264525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"IDEAL-Acu: A Methodological Framework for Evaluating the Effects of Acupuncture","authors":"Jiali Liu,&nbsp;Xiaochao Luo,&nbsp;Yemeng Chen,&nbsp;Ling Zhao,&nbsp;Minghong Yao,&nbsp;Jiajie Yu,&nbsp;Jiahui Yang,&nbsp;Ling Li,&nbsp;Xin Sun","doi":"10.1111/jebm.70043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jebm.70043","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The demand for high-quality clinical evidence supporting acupuncture remains urgent, necessitating the establishment of a suitable methodological framework to promote its generation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Following internal deliberations and extensive online discussions with experts in the IDEAL Collaboration, we proposed the IDEAL-Acu framework specifically for acupuncture, based on the surgery-focused IDEAL model with necessary modifications to accommodate the characteristics of acupuncture. To ensure consensus on recommendations, a panel of external experts and internal research team members was convened, and any disagreements were iteratively resolved through expert review.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This article introduces an IDEAL-Acu framework with five stages for evaluating acupuncture outcome and improving practice to optimize treatment. The framework includes Idea (proposal of an acupuncture regime), Development (optimization or standardization of the acupuncture regime), Exploration (feasibility assessment for conducting a definitive RCT), Assessment (evaluation of effects through comparison with standard therapy or sham acupuncture), and Long-term monitoring (examination of long-term efficacy and safety) stages. We provide clear recommendations for each stage along with specific examples.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The framework highlights the importance of conducting studies at each stage in acupuncture evaluation process and can serve as a helpful guide for assessing its effects and promoting evidence-based practice in acupuncture.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence‐Based Medicine","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jebm.70043","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144244864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Did Economic Evaluations on Pharmaceuticals and Vaccination for COVID-19 Maintain Adequate Reporting Quality? A Systematic Review and Quantitative Analysis","authors":"Ying Tao,&nbsp;Yi Yang,&nbsp;Bingxing Luo,&nbsp;Dai Lian,&nbsp;Junling Weng,&nbsp;Fuming Li,&nbsp;Juntao Yan,&nbsp;Yingyao Chen","doi":"10.1111/jebm.70040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jebm.70040","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study seeks to assess the reporting quality of published health economic evaluations (HEEs) on vaccination and pharmaceuticals for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and identify potential predictors associated with reporting quality.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, the Cochrane Library, INAHTA, and Chinese databases (e.g., SinoMed, CNKI, and WANGFANG Database). HEEs published between January 1, 2020, and August 20, 2022, that considered both costs and outcomes of vaccination and pharmaceuticals for COVID-19 were included. The Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards 2022 (CHEERS 2022) statement scored the reporting quality for incorporated studies. A linear regression analysis was employed to characterize the impact of various features on reporting quality.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Fifty-two studies were included in the analysis. The average CHEERS score was 18.54±3.41, with the scoring rate of reporting quality was 67% (±12%). The most inadequately reported items included health economic analysis plan, time horizon, valuation of outcomes, heterogeneity, uncertainty, distributional effects, and stakeholder involvement. Higher reporting compliance was associated with articles applying a longer time horizon (no less than 1 year) and those using a societal perspective (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). The investigations that did not specify a study perspective received the lowest scores among the subgroups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Overall, the included HEEs on vaccination and pharmaceuticals for COVID-19 had moderate reporting quality. Future HEEs should be transparently and sufficiently reported in accordance with standard guidelines (e.g., the CHEERS 2022 statement), to increase the interpretability of results, improve the reporting quality, and better inform the decision-making.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence‐Based Medicine","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144244865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Delirium in Mechanically Ventilated Patients After Cardiac Surgery: The Importance of Preoperative Nutritional Management Revealed by a Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study","authors":"Liang Hong,&nbsp;Jiawen Wang,&nbsp;Tianling Feng,&nbsp;Hongwei Fan,&nbsp;Xiao Shen,&nbsp;Wenxiu Chen,&nbsp;Hong Tao,&nbsp;Weifeng Yao,&nbsp;Jianjun Zou,&nbsp;Min Yang","doi":"10.1111/jebm.70042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jebm.70042","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The effects of malnutrition on postoperative delirium (POD) after cardiac surgery remains understudied. We hypothesized that preoperative prognostic nutrition index (PNI) has a significant clinical role in predicting POD among mechanically ventilated patients undergoing cardiac surgery.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We conducted a multicenter retrospective study of adult patients who underwent cardiac surgery and subsequently received mechanical ventilation (MV) in the Intensive Care Unit at Nanjing First Hospital (NFH-ICU) and from Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV). The relationship between PNI and POD was examined by Cox proportional hazards models, propensity score matching, mediation analysis, subgroup analysis, and sensitivity analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>2725 participants of NFH-ICU and 3368 participants of MIMIC-IV were included in this study. Reduced PNI levels were identified as an independent risk factor for POD, and its addition enhanced the accuracy of predicting POD. After adjusting for all confounders, Cox analysis revealed that PNI≤45.5 was significantly associated with the risk of progressing to POD (NFH-ICU: HR = 1.46, 95% CI 1.01–2.11, <i>p</i> = 0.044; MIMIC-IV: HR = 1.53, 95% CI 1.14–2.07, <i>p</i> = 0.005). We also analyzed the mediating role of duration of MV on malnutrition and POD. The proportions mediated were 31.64% and 9.71% in NFH-ICU and MIMIC-IV, respectively.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The decreased PNI can increase the risk of POD after cardiac surgery. Meanwhile, the increased risk of POD associated with low PNI was partially mediated by prolonged duration of MV after surgery. The study highlights the preoperative nutritional management as an important intervention to prevent postoperative delirium in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence‐Based Medicine","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144232388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Effectiveness of Paclitaxel-Containing Regimens for Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Network Meta-Analysis","authors":"Junqiang Niu,&nbsp;Xuan Tuo,&nbsp;Xu Hui,&nbsp;Man Li,&nbsp;Suyi Liu,&nbsp;Zhichun Zhang,&nbsp;Jianming Tang,&nbsp;Yongbin Lu,&nbsp;Kehu Yang","doi":"10.1111/jebm.70037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jebm.70037","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To evaluate the efficacy and safety of paclitaxel-based regimens, including traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) combinations, for the treatment of triple-negative BC (TNBC) using a network meta-analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>PubMed, EMBASE, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, CBM, VIP, WanFang database were searched comprehensively from inception to February 27, 2025. Eligible studies included adult TNBC patients treated with paclitaxel alone or in combination with other therapies. Outcomes included objective response rate (ORR), overall survival (OS), progression-free survival, pathologic complete response, disease-free survival, and adverse events (AEs). Statistical analyses were performed using the frequentist contrast-based method and random effects model. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach using CINeMA application and a modified Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool were used to assess the certainty of evidence and methodological quality.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>93 randomized controlled trials (108 publications) involving 19,016 patients were included. Paclitaxel-based quadruple and quintuple therapies significantly improved ORR (relative risk (RR) = 1.74, 95% confidence interval (CI) [1.39–2.71], low certainty of evidence) and OS duration (weighted mean difference (WMD) = 59.16 weeks, 95% CI [28.81–89.51], low) compared to monotherapy. Paclitaxel-based monotherapy and double therapy had the least potential to cause neutropenia. Regimens incorporating TCM showed superior ORR compared to non-TCM combinations and monotherapy (18 randomized controlled trials, 1570 patients; RR = 1.29. 95% CI [1.17–1.41], moderate; RR = 1.55, 95% CI [1.37–1.75], moderate).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Combination therapies, especially those incorporating targeted agents or platinum-based regimens, may exhibit superior efficacy while maintaining acceptable safety profiles. Additionally, TCM may be associated with a higher ORR and a reduced risk of AEs. Further large-scale, high-quality studies are warranted to investigate the efficacy and safety of combining paclitaxel with targeted agents, platinum-based therapies, or TCM in the treatment of TNBC.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence‐Based Medicine","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144206599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Current Situation on Application of Evidence-Based Pharmacy in National Drug Policy","authors":"Linan Zeng,&nbsp;Dan Liu,&nbsp;Lingli Zhang,&nbsp;Wei Xiao,&nbsp;Zhe Chen,&nbsp;Hailong Li,&nbsp;Sha Diao,&nbsp;Kun Zou,&nbsp;Qiusha Yi","doi":"10.1111/jebm.70033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jebm.70033","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence‐Based Medicine","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144206717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge and Awareness of Generative Artificial Intelligence Use in Medicine Among International Stakeholders: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Xufei Luo,&nbsp;Bingyi Wang,&nbsp;Yule Li,&nbsp;Shuang Liu,&nbsp;Haodong Li,&nbsp;Yaxuan Ren,&nbsp;Wah Yang,&nbsp;Kyle Lam,&nbsp;Stephen R Ali,&nbsp;Gemma Sharp,&nbsp;Fabio Ynoe Moraes,&nbsp;Ye Wang,&nbsp;Di Zhu,&nbsp;Zhenhua Yang,&nbsp;Daher Mohammad,&nbsp;Robert Fruscio,&nbsp;Maged N. Kamel Boulos,&nbsp;Zhicheng Lin,&nbsp;Kazuki Ide,&nbsp;Xuping Song,&nbsp;Lu Zhang,&nbsp;Yih Chung Tham,&nbsp;Hui Liu,&nbsp;Long Ge,&nbsp;Yaolong Chen,&nbsp;Zhaoxiang Bian,&nbsp;the GAMER working group and ADVANCED working group","doi":"10.1111/jebm.70034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jebm.70034","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of medical stakeholders regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among stakeholders in medicine. Participants included researchers, clinicians, and medical journal editors with varying degrees of familiarity with GAI tools. The survey questionnaire comprised 40 questions covering four main dimensions: basic information, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to GAI tools. Descriptive analysis, Pearson's correlation, and multivariable regression were used to analyze the data.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The overall awareness rate of GAI tools was 93.3%. Participants demonstrated moderate knowledge (mean score 17.71 ± 5.56), positive attitudes (mean score 73.32 ± 15.83), and reasonable practices (mean score 40.70 ± 12.86). Factors influencing knowledge included education level, geographic region, and attitudes (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Attitudes were influenced by work experience and knowledge (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05), while practices were driven by both knowledge and attitudes (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Participants from outside China scored higher in all dimensions compared to those from China (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Additionally, 74.0% of participants emphasized the importance of reporting GAI usage in research, and 73.9% advocated for naming the specific tool used.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings highlight a growing awareness and generally positive attitude toward GAI tools among medical stakeholders, alongside the recognition of their ethical implications and the necessity for standardized reporting practices. Targeted training and the development of clear reporting guidelines are recommended to enhance the effective use of GAI tools in medical research and practice.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence‐Based Medicine","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144197410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations of Combined Socioeconomic Status and Healthy Lifestyle With Incidence of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Prospective Cohort Study","authors":"Jin Yang,&nbsp;Jilong Huang,&nbsp;Jian Gao,&nbsp;Wenfang Zhong,&nbsp;Peiliang Chen,&nbsp;Qingmei Huang,&nbsp;Yixin Zhang,&nbsp;Fangfei You,&nbsp;Huan Chen,&nbsp;Chuan Li,&nbsp;Weiqi Song,&nbsp;Dong Shen,&nbsp;Jiaojiao Ren,&nbsp;Dan Liu,&nbsp;Zhihao Li,&nbsp;Chen Mao","doi":"10.1111/jebm.70035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jebm.70035","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To evaluate the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), lifestyle factors, and their combined impact on chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Participants were from the UK Biobank and were categorized into SES groups using latent class analysis based on family income, education, and employment status. Lifestyle factors were assessed via 24-hour dietary recalls and structured questionnaires. Each criterion scored 1 (healthy) or 0 (unhealthy), creating a total score from 0 to 4. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards models, interaction analyses, and mediation analyses were conducted.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Among 296,731 participants, 12,128 (4.1%) participants were diagnosed with CRDs. Among low SES groups, healthy lifestyle groups with scores 2, 1, and 0 showed significantly increased hazard ratios of 1.32 (95% CI: 1.21–1.44), 1.77 (95% CI: 1.63–1.93) and 2.36 (95% CI: 2.15–2.60) compared with the healthy lifestyle scores ≥3. The combined effect of SES and healthy lifestyle increased the risk of CRDs by 15% over the risk expected from simply adding their respective effects. The proportion of SES on CRDs incidence mediated by healthy lifestyle factors was statistically significant (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), accounting for about 2%.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The risk of incident CRDs in the low SES population with an unhealthy lifestyle increased by 32%–136%. Unhealthy lifestyles significantly affect the incidence of CRDs in different SES subgroups. About 2% of the risk between SES and incident CRDs was mediated by lifestyle factors. These findings highlight the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors in public health strategies aimed at preventing CRDs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence‐Based Medicine","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144191100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Calculation of the Overlap in Umbrella Reviews Based on the Sample Size of Primary Studies","authors":"Hamidreza Ashayeri,&nbsp;Hanieh Salehi-Pourmehr,&nbsp;Ali Jafarizadeh","doi":"10.1111/jebm.70038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jebm.70038","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence‐Based Medicine","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144171721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}