Teledentistry for Improving Access To, and Quality of Oral Health Care: Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses by Pascaline Kengne Talla, Paul Allison, André Bussières, Anisha Rodrigues, Frédéric Bergeron, Nicolas Giraudeau, Elham Emami

“…Meanwhile, patient safety (8/30, 27%) and equity (1/30, 10%) were the least explored domains, with few reviews addressing adverse outcomes, as well as concerns related to data privacy (3/30, 10%) and confidentiality (2/30, 6%). …”
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Group Authentication Key Agreement Protocol Based on Certificateless Cryptography in UAV Network by Yuecheng WANG, Youwen ZHU, Zhiqiang ZHANG

“…However, the network communication environment is open and insecure, necessitating the use of a symmetric key to encrypt and decrypt data during the data exchange process. …”
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Resilience Informatics in Public Health: Qualitative Analysis of Conference Proceedings by Maiya G Block Ngaybe, Lidia Azurdia Sierra, Andrew McNair, Myla Gonzalez, Mona Arora, Kacey Ernst, Enrique Noriega-Atala, M Sriram Iyengar

“…A detailed thematic analysis was performed using an inductive approach, supported by MAXQDA software to manage and organize data. …”
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Exploring the Landscape of Standards and Guidelines in AgeTech Design and Development: Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis by Shahabeddin Abhari, Josephine McMurray, Tanveer Randhawa, Gaya Bin Noon, Thokozani Hanjahanja-Phiri, Heather McNeil, Fiona Manning, Patricia Debergue, Jennifer Teague, Plinio Pelegrini Morita

“…The findings highlight that the most frequently addressed aspect of AgeTech standards or guidelines is related to “design and development,” constituting 36% (21/58) of the literature; “usability and user experience” was the second most prevalent aspect, accounting for 19% (11/58) of the documents. In contrast, “privacy and security” (1/58, 2%) and “data quality” (1/58, 2%) were the least addressed aspects. …”
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Leveraging machine learning in nursing: innovations, challenges, and ethical insights by Sophie So Wan Yip, Sheng Ning, Niki Yan Ki Wong, Jeffrey Chan, Kei Shing Ng, Bernadette Oi Ting Kwok, Robert L. Anders, Simon Ching Lam

“…However, key challenges include ethical considerations, such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and patient autonomy, which necessitate ongoing research and regulatory oversight.ConclusionsML in nursing offers transformative potential across patient care, education, and operational efficiency, which is balanced by significant challenges and ethical considerations. …”
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Insights From a User Experience‐Focused Virtual Study on the Feasibility and Challenges of Decentralized Clinical Trials by Yue Ma, Le Li, Gaili Gao, Huan Zhou, Jianmiao Yang, Jiao Zheng, Li Zheng, Lu Zhang, Min Jiang, Pu Li, Wenjing Zhou, Xia Chen, Ying Wang, Weiyi Zheng, Yan Zhang

“…Standard procedures were developed for each DCT element, addressing issues like identity verification and data privacy based on user perspectives. This study provided insights on implementing DCTs in China, identifying areas that need optimization to meet local regulatory and stakeholders' requirements. …”
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Generative AI/LLMs for Plain Language Medical Information for Patients, Caregivers and General Public: Opportunities, Risks and Ethics by Pal A, Wangmo T, Bharadia T, Ahmed-Richards M, Bhanderi MB, Kachhadiya R, Allemann SS, Elger BS

“…There are ethical concerns that overreliance/unsupervised reliance on gAI/LLMs could lead to the “humanizing” of these models and pose a risk to patient health equity, inclusiveness and data privacy. For these technologies to be truly transformative, they must become more transparent, have appropriate governance and monitoring, and incorporate feedback from healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and other experts. …”
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Applying photovoice and human-centered design to contextualize an adolescent micronutrient supplementation intervention in Mozambique by Sarah Bauler, Carmen Tse, Aicha Dos Santos, Lucilia Moises, Nicole Mbouemboue, Melissa Young, Joel Gittelsohn, Christine Marie George, Elli Leontsini

“…While school-based supplementation is the standard practice, participants strongly preferred to take supplements at home to avoid stigma and benefit from the comfort and privacy of their own homes. We used these insights to refine the adolescent nutrition curriculum and design a multiple micronutrient supplementation delivery platform. …”
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An evaluation of menstrual health apps’ functionality, inclusiveness, and health education information by Emma Bucher, Callie Sharkey, Abby Henderson, Briette Basaran, Sarah Meyer, Chen X. Chen

“…Methods In this descriptive study, two reviewers independently searched, screened, and evaluated each app using a standardized tool. Three terms (i.e., “period pain,” “period app,” and “menstrual cramp”) were used to search the Apple App Store. …”
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Informed consent in cervical cancer screening research in Butajira district, Ethiopia by Lidya Genene Abebe, Abigiya Wondimagegnehu, Laith A. Labban, Brhanu Teka, Andreas M. Kaufmann, Tamrat Abebe, Eva J. Kantelhardt, Adamu Addissie, Muluken Gizaw

“…Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis via QCAmap software. …”
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Analyzing the practice of medical humanistic care based on a social learning model: mapping the trajectory of the learning dynamic process from the learner’s perspective by Bilu Gu, Yiming Lv, Jiyu Zhu, Xiaoling Sun, Xiaoling Sun, Kun Li

“…BackgroundHumanistic care is a good glue for the doctor-patient relationship, and it is a general trend to improve the practice of humanistic care.MethodsA narrative research method was used to conduct semi-structured interviews with 18 master’s degree nursing students from China who were in the clinical rotation stage, and the data were content analyzed and explored from the perspective of the learners who were learning about humanistic caring practices using the social learning theory model.ResultsThere is a triple tension structure in the practice of humanistic care: At the cognitive level, there is a knowledge-activity rupture, with learners showing theoretical clarity but practical confusion. …”
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HIV risk screening and HIV testing among orphans and vulnerable children in community settings in Tanzania: Acceptability and fidelity to lay-cadre administration of the screening... by Michelle M Gill, Ola Jahanpour, Roland van de Ven, Asheri Barankena, Peris Urasa, Gretchen Antelman

“…A composite score was developed for the checklist. Qualitative data were thematically analyzed to address screening and testing perceptions and experiences.…”
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Sustainable E-Health: Energy-Efficient Tiny AI for Epileptic Seizure Detection via EEG by Moez Hizem, Mohamed Ould-Elhassen Aoueileyine, Samir Brahim Belhaouari, Abdelfatteh EL Omri, Ridha Bouallegue

“…This study aimed to (i) Develop a TinyML workflow that details the steps for model creation and deployment in resource-constrained environments and (ii) apply the workflow to e-health applications for the real-time detection of epileptic seizures using electroencephalography (EEG) data. The methodology employs a dataset of 4097 EEG recordings per patient, each 23.5 seconds long, from 500 patients, to develop a robust and resilient model. …”
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Development of a matching framework for voluntary services provided to home-dwelling older adults by nursing faculty and students based on the Kano model by Lei Huang, Weihong Yang, Lina Wang, Pei Wang, Yan Lin, Shuyao Hui, Peng Wang, Xiang Sun, Yue Yao, Rui Chen, Fengjian Zhang, Lulu Liao, Yilan Liu, Chunyan Guan

“…However, evidence is limited on how to align their needs with the service intentions of nursing faculty and students to develop appropriate frameworks. Methods Data were collected through self-designed demand-supply matching questionnaires from nursing faculty and students (March 26 - April 25, 2023) and older adults (May 24 - July 7, 2023) using convenience sampling. …”
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CHALLENGES FOR INTEGRATION OF REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS INTO THE EUROPEAN SKY by Tadeusz ZIELIŃSKI, Wiesław MARUD

“…Despite the undeniable social benefits of RPAS utilisation, in particular in ensuring security and public order, it will be necessary to address issues related to the perception of RPAS by the public, including privacy and data protection, law enforcement associated with the application of RPAS, third-party liability and insurance requirements of RPAS.…”
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Conditions for and potential solutions associated with continuity of care for patients with complex care needs across Swedish regions with differing population densities by Linda Ljungholm, Charlotte Klinga, Mirjam Ekstedt, Anette Edin-Liljegren, Elin-Sofie Forsgärde

“…Method Secondary analysis was conducted using qualitative content analysis on interview data from two studies, consisting of 53 transcripts from individual, pair, and focus group interviews held between August 2018 and November 2019. …”
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Implementing Large Language Models in Health Care: Clinician-Focused Review With Interactive Guideline by HongYi Li, Jun-Fen Fu, Andre Python

“…Most LLMs with multimodal abilities are closed-source models and, therefore, lack of transparency, model customization, and fine-tuning for specific clinical tasks and may also pose challenges regarding data protection and privacy, which are common requirements in clinical settings. …”
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Advancing Mental Health Care: A Comprehensive Review of Digital Tools and Technologies for Enhancing Diagnosis, Treatment, and Wellness by Muhammad Khalid Anser, Agha Amad Nabi, Ishfaq Ahmad, Muhammad Moinuddin Qazi Abro, Khalid Zaman

“…Exposure therapy for anxiety and trauma is increasingly using virtual reality environments. Although digital mental health therapies face challenges in relation to data privacy, limited long‐term efficacy, and technological inequality, digital technologies are modernizing mental healthcare. …”
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Unveiling the Potential of Large Language Models in Transforming Chronic Disease Management: Mixed Methods Systematic Review by Caixia Li, Yina Zhao, Yang Bai, Baoquan Zhao, Yetunde Oluwafunmilayo Tola, Carmen WH Chan, Meifen Zhang, Xia Fu

“…A multifaceted approach that incorporates robust data security, domain-specific model fine-tuning, multimodal data integration, and wearables is crucial for the evolution of LLMs into invaluable adjuncts for health care professionals to transform chronic disease management. …”
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Challenges issues and future recommendations of deep learning techniques for SARS-CoV-2 detection utilising X-ray and CT images: a comprehensive review by Md Shofiqul Islam, Fahmid Al Farid, F. M. Javed Mehedi Shamrat, Md Nahidul Islam, Mamunur Rashid, Bifta Sama Bari, Junaidi Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Islam, Md Akhtaruzzaman, Muhammad Nomani Kabir, Sarina Mansor, Hezerul Abdul Karim

“…This article provides a meticulous and comprehensive review of imaging-based SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis using deep learning techniques up to May 2024. This article starts with an overview of imaging-based SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis, covering the basic steps of deep learning-based SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis, SARS-CoV-2 data sources, data pre-processing methods, the taxonomy of deep learning techniques, findings, research gaps and performance evaluation. …”
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