Journal of Patient-Centered Research & Reviews

Neuroscience + arts take center stage in health and wellness | Wake Forest News Artists, scholars, clinicians, service organizations, community members and funders gathered to drum, dance and reframe community conversations about the arts and health.

At Wake Forest University, neuroscience and the arts are coming together to advance health and well-being. #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/4l1mK0B

Patients can experience persistent symptoms consistent with #hypothyroidism despite #thyroid lab values in the normal range. These symptoms reduce quality of life despite a proper diagnosis, and patients want #physicians to take such symptoms seriously institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...

This reflection discusses that medical trainees should be taught to write notes that are patient-centered, respectful, and mindful of bias. Explaining that traditional documentation language can unintentionally harm trust when patients read their records.

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HPV vaccine provides long-term protection against cervical cancer HPV vaccination reduces the risk of cervical cancer for at least 18 years, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in The BMJ. There were no signs of waning protection over time.

#FactCheck Friday: the #HPV vaccine provides long-term protection against cervical cancer. TRUE! HPV vaccination reduces the risk of #CervicalCancer for at least 18 years, according to a new study from @ki.se published in BMJ. news.ki.se/hpv-vaccine-...

Patients undergoing lower extremity #amputation desire to take an active part in decision-making but often aren't given the opportunity. This study by @ki.se unearths opportunities to enhance shared decision-making in the care process: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...

A graph showing grant success rates over the years.

Funding rates for investigators seeking research grants from the U.S. National Institutes of Health dropped sharply in 2025, according to recently released data.

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To what extent does myocardial infarction (MI), also known as a #HeartAttack, burden patient quality of life? This original research found that MI places a significant burden on all aspects of patients’ lives, the specifics of which can be found here: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...

Why every scientist needs a librarian Librarians can be key research partners who help to scour the literature, manage data and make science open.

Librarians can be key research partners who help to scour the literature, manage data and make science open

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Brand name or generic? Here’s what to know | health enews A generic drug is essentially a duplicate of a brand name medication, without the branded packaging and price tag.

#FactCheck Friday! Generic #drugs are duplicates of brand name meds, without the high price. TRUE! They're produced using the same formula once a brand name company's patent expires and carefully tested/approved by the #FDA to ensure they work just as well. www.ahchealthenews.com/2025/08/12/b...

Miss the 2025 Annual Conference of the Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN) on April 8 to 10 in St. Louis, MO? No problem! JPCRR is proudly the journal of record for HCSRN conference proceedings. The 2025 #abstracts can be found here: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...

The logo for the 2026 HCSRN Annual Conference superimposed on a photo of the Dallas skyline at night.

Early bird registration for HCSRN’s 2026 Annual Conference in Dallas will end on March 2. Register today to secure the discounted pricing. The theme of this year's conference is "Scaling Learning Health Systems: Data Driven Pathways to Better Outcomes." duke.is/pctnews20260... #HCSRN2026

Abstract supplement! Check out these presentations from the 51st annual Advocate Aurora Scientific Day (SD) on May 21, 2025. SD provides a forum to share #research, quality improvement, & case studies from scholars associated with Advocate Health. institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...

Exclusive: Key US infectious-diseases centre to drop pandemic preparation Staff members have been instructed to scrub this topic and ‘biodefense’ from the agency’s website.

The NIAID is expected to deprioritize biodefense and pandemic preparedness in an overhaul of its funded research projects

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#FactCheck Friday: #LongCOVID refers to #COVID associated symptoms and conditions (ie, sequelae) that remain or emerge after resolution of a SARS-CoV-2 infection. TRUE. Find out more about the lived experience of patients with Long COVID here: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol10/...

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) addressing #MentalHealth issues are crucial to manage anxiety/depression in #LongCOVID patients. COVID-specific PROMs assess smell/taste perception and show promise in olfactory training at COVID smell clinics. institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol11/...

WHO graphic titled “5 things to know about cataract.” It features five blue circular icons with short facts: 1. It’s the leading cause of blindness 2. It’s the clouding of the lens of the eye 3. Cataract surgery is the only treatment 4. It affects adults and children 5. Regular eye exams and timely treatment can prevent vision loss

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Yet it’s also one of the most treatable.

- Knowing the signs
- Getting regular eye exams
- Accessing timely treatment

can protect your 👁️ vision.

Here are 5 things to know about cataract 🔗 bit.ly/4bNNEGU

Tumor testing of #ColorectalCancer specimens was shown to be ordered inconsistently at a large #healthcare system. Increased education for pathologists and other healthcare providers about the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines is advised institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol11/...

Measles is raging worldwide: are you at risk? Cases in fully vaccinated people are rare and usually mild, but are likely to become more common as exposure to the virus rises.

Measles has been so rare in many countries that some physicians have never seen a case — but that is changing

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#FactCheck Friday! #Periodontitis hasn't been linked with cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer, GI diseases, adverse pregnancy outcomes, #diabetes, and #Alzheimers. FALSE! It's linked with all of these diseases. Learn more about treatments here: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...

Is there a study that analyzes #BigData to explore relationships between primary care team composition & #patients' motivation to actively manage their own health? YES! Check out this JPCRR study. Larger, more diverse primary care teams are recommended institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol11/...

NIH rolls back red tape on some experiments — spurring excitement and concern Some human research will no longer be classified as a clinical trial, easing the paperwork burden, but not everyone agrees with the approach.

Some human research will no longer be classified as a clinical trial, easing the paperwork burden, but not everyone agrees with the approach

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What are #LLMs, their risks, & the challenges of using #AI to determine the extent that AI was used to write text? What can #medical editors, reviewers, & readers do to protect the integrity of medical research? Find out here in this JPCRR editorial: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...

Are health influencers making us sick? Social media can help to raise awareness of health conditions — but the wealth of dubious information online might do more harm than good.

Book review 📚 Are health influencers making us sick?

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#FactCheck Friday: the US #opioid overdose epidemic has resulted in more than 80,000 deaths in 2022 alone. TRUE. #Naloxone is a lifesaving opioid #overdose rescue medication, but many healthcare providers aren't willing to prescribe it. Find out why: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...

Photodynamic therapy is another way besides #antibiotics to treat #periodontitis, which damages the tissues that support teeth, as it is cost-effective, well tolerated by patients, and a good option for whom periodontal #surgery is not an option. institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...

Dr. James Bigham sits in a clinic exam room and speaks to a journalist.

Only 28% of people in Wisconsin have received their flu shot this year, which Dr. James Bigham says could lead to a higher rate of infection and greater symptoms for those who become sick. Read more about what Dr. Bigham had to say about this new strain of flu: www.wkow.com/news/with-ne...

It's critical for graduate medical education (GME) leaders to educate future physicians about the effects of #ClimateChange on patient health. Recent findings revealed major gaps in GME leaders' knowledge about the adverse effects of climate on health: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol11/...

JAMA research letter titled "Trends and Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome Among US Adults." It includes four graphs detailing trends in metabolic syndrome prevalence by sex, age group, race/ethnicity, and poverty income ratio from 2013-2023.

Approximately 39% of US adults met criteria for metabolic syndrome in 2023, with persistent disparities by age and race highlighting the need for ongoing preventive efforts.

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As care partners are overwhelmed when facing decisions about #ClinicalResearch participation during an aneurysmal subarachnoid #hemorrhage (aSAH) emergency, insights from this study could be invaluable for the development of new therapeutics for aSAH: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...

Text reads: “Every hour, more than 1,000 people die from strokes and heart attacks caused by high blood pressure.”

Every hour, 1000+ people die from strokes & heart attacks caused by high blood pressure. Most of these deaths are preventable.

Lifestyle changes such as:
🍽️ Eating a healthy, low-salt diet
🚭 Quitting tobacco
💪 Being active
💤 Having quality sleep & reducing stress

can help lower your blood pressure.