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Virtual Reality Training Module May Aid Infection Control Efforts

Physician's Weekly

Participants praised the high-fidelity environment and the ability to interact with objects in the space, while 29 percent reported negative physical sensations (headaches, eye strain, dizziness, nausea) and challenges with blurry vision (54.8 While roughly half still reported negative physical sensations (45.5 All rights reserved.

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Talking Therapy Reduces Depression, Anxiety Symptoms in Stroke Survivors

Physician's Weekly

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For stroke survivors, talking therapy is associated with moderate reductions in depression and large reductions in anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online June 5 in Nature Mental Health. Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. Jae Won Suh, Ph.D.,

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Well-being Investment: Restorative Sleep - Foundation of Self-Care

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(NEW) TLDR at the bottom* Welcome back to our series on physical well-being investments. offers this short video which includes her 5 favorite sleep tips to start off 2025 well. Preview of Next Week Stay tuned as we explore how to fuel your body with nutritious food to further enhance your physical well-being!

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Research Gaps in Life Participation Support in CKD

Physician's Weekly

The following is a summary of “Exploring interventions to support life participation for adults with chronic kidney disease: a scoping review,” published in the May 2025 issue of BMC Nephrology by Correa et al.

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Paternal Mental Distress Linked to Poorer Offspring Development

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Paternal mental distress is associated with poorer child development, according to a study published online June 16 in JAMA Pediatrics. Abstract/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required) Editorial (subscription or payment may be required) Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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Review of Gelatin Hydrogel Dressings Based on Cross-Linking Technology in the Healing of Hemorrhagic Wounds: Mechanism Exploration, Application Research, and Future Perspectives.

Physician's Weekly

This review focuses on gelatin-based hemostatic hydrogels, which exert hemostatic effects through multiple mechanisms: physical hemostasis, physiological hemostasis, and synergistic hemostasis. © 2025 Wiley‐VCH GmbH. These mechanisms enhance hemostatic efficacy for cutaneous wounds via distinct pathways.

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Association between obstructive sleep apnea and quality of life in Korean middle-aged people: a cross-sectional study.

Physician's Weekly

OSA prevalence increases with age, and middle-aged adults are particularly at risk owing to age-related social and physical changes. 1.49), and those with limited physical activity (aOR, 1.21; 95% CI, 1.03-1.43). Enhancing sleep quality is essential for improving overall quality of life. The Author(s).