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10 entriesClinical reviews and commentary
- Vaccine additive thimerosal deemed unsafe by the CDC: 3 things to knowThe US federal government may ban thimerosal in vaccines, despite its current limited use, primarily in some flu shots. Although a CDC advisory committee called it a "neurotoxin," scientific consensus, including the WHO, deems ethylmercury (in thimerosal) safe. Experts warn that a ban could reduce flu vaccine availability, potentially increasing severe illness, especially among children.→
- Vaccines in the fight against antimicrobial resistance – perspectives from South AfricaGlobal AMR crisis deepens—misuse, poor hygiene, and weak health systems drive resistance in low-income nations.→
- Vaginal lasers for treating stress urinary incontinence in womenA Cochrane review found that vaginal lasers may have little to no effect on stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in the short term, with very low certainty evidence.→
- Vagus nerve stimulation to improve post‐stroke motor function and activityVagus nerve stimulation (VNS), applied invasively or non‐invasively (transcutaneously), has been proposed as an adjunct to rehabilitation to enhance neuroplasticity and improve motor outcomes after stroke.→
- Vasodilators for women undergoing fertility treatmentCan Vasodilators Boost IVF Success? Research Explores Their Potential to Enhance Endometrial Receptivity!→
- Vegan vs. vegetarian vs. omnivore: Does diet type have a big impact on gut healthWhat we eat is what helps shape the composition of our gut microbiome.→
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- Virtual reality for stroke rehabilitationVirtual reality in stroke rehabilitation shows slight benefits for upper limb function, balance, and activity limitation compared to alternative therapies. Adding VR to usual care further improves upper limb function. Evidence for mobility, participation, and quality of life is mixed or insufficient, with few mild adverse events reported.→
- Virtual reality for stroke rehabilitation: time to rethink? Lessons from a Cochrane reviewA recent Cochrane review on virtual reality (VR) for stroke rehabilitation found surprisingly weak conclusions despite 190 trials. The issue stems from high heterogeneity in VR definitions and interventions, with many studies having different primary outcomes. Aggregating diverse "human-computer interfaces" into a single meta-analysis is challenging, as the term "virtual reality" has evolved significantly since 2001, making consistent interpretation difficult across studies.→
- Vitamin D supplementation in pregnant or breastfeeding women or young children for preventing asthmaRandomised controlled studies evaluating vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy or early childhood for preventing childhood asthma have yielded inconclusive results.→