Implementation of Minimum Antenatal Care Service Standards in North Lampung Regency by Lisa Suarni, Kodri Kodri, Warjidin Aliyanto, Hasti Primadila, Fajar Desma Wahyudi

“…Coverage of antenatal care visits in 2021 (88.7%) has yet to reach the target (100%), even though the number of midwives and integrated health post (Posyandu) services increases every year. …”
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Caesarean sections and private insurance: systematic review and meta-analysis by Ilir Hoxha, Medina Braha, Lamprini Syrogiannouli, David C Goodman, Peter Jüni, Bruno R da Costa

“…The meta-analysis of crude estimates from 12 studies revealed a somewhat more pronounced association (pooled OR 1.35, 95% CI 1.27 to 1.44) with no relevant heterogeneity between studies (τ2=0.011).Conclusions Caesarean sections are more likely to be performed in privately insured women as compared with women using public health insurance coverage. Although this effect is small on average and variable in its magnitude, it is present in all analyses we performed.…”
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Integration of Palliative Care into Primary Care: A Collaborative Effort Between the Indian Association of Palliative Care and the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medic... by Shrikant Atreya, Savita Butola, Sushma Bhatnagar, Dinesh Kumar, Maryann Muckaden, Jyothsana Kuraikose, Jenifer Jeba, Mayank Gupta, Gayatri Palat, Pankaj Sanghai, Lulu Mathews, Gaurav Kumar, Anjum Joad, Purushottam Giri, Amiruddin Kadri

“…A chronic life-threatening illness is often complicated by marginalized living, out-of-pocket health expenditure, illiteracy, and poor social support, and pushes the population further into the vicious spiral of suffering. …”
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An In Vitro and In Vivo Comparison of Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells by Jamie Mollentze, Chrisna Durandt, Michael S. Pepper

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Impetus of US hospital leaders to invest in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs): a qualitative study by Andrea L Pusic, Marilyn Heng, Danny Mou, Rachel C Sisodia, Meredith B Rosenthal, Barbara Bokhour, Christer Mjåset, Claire M Sokas, Azan Virji

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Impact of nutritional screening on mortality and intensive care unit length of stay by Blanca Cecilia Díaz Chavarro, Blanca Cecilia Díaz Chavarro, Manuel Romero-Saldaña, Manuel Romero-Saldaña, Jorge Karim Assis Reveiz, Guillermo Molina-Recio, Guillermo Molina-Recio

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Clinical Holistic Medicine: The Case Story of Anna. I. Long-Term Effect of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incest with a Treatment Approach by Søren Ventegodt, Birgitte Clausen, Joav Merrick

“…In the beginning of the therapy, the issues were her physical and mental health; in the middle of the therapy, the central issue was her purpose of life and her love life; and at the conclusion of the therapy, the issue was gender and sexuality. …”
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The global air pollution and undernutrition among children under five by Rozhan Khezri, Sepideh Jahanian, Mitra Gholami, Fatemeh Rezaei

“…Abstract Malnutrition and PM2.5 pollution remain a pressing global public health concern, especially to vulnerable populations like children under five years old. …”
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Sustainable cultivation of phytopharmaceuticals in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany: a SWOT analysis and future directions by Peter W. Heger, Ilka Meinert, Peter Nick, Peter Riedl, Michael Heinrich, Michael Straub

“…Objectives The aim of this systematic work is a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) analysis to select suitable medicinal plants for cultivation in the region of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany.Methods A systematic SWOT analysis, based on expert assesments and literature research, was performed considering factors like market demand, cultivation conditions, and potential economic benefits.Results Medicinal plants have been essential for producing compounds with significant health benefits. However, unsuitable harvesting practices threaten plant species and traditional communities due to loss of knowledge and culture. …”
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Environmental factors affecting the BMI of older adults in the Philippines spatially assessed using machine learning by D.K. Mendoza, A.B. Araza, L.D. Groot, M. Mensink, R.C. Tan

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Stages of Change Model for Participation in Physical Activity during Pregnancy by Lene Annette Hagen Haakstad, Nanna Voldner, Kari Bø

“…The transtheoretical model (TTM) has been successful in promoting health behavioral change in the general population. …”
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Angiotensin-Neprilysin Inhibitor Therapy: A Retrospective Chart Study by Roda Plakogiannis, Abraham Stefanidis, Nubriel Hernandez, Etty Vider

“…Methods: A retrospective chart review of 110 HF patients on concomitant ARNI and loop diuretic therapy at New York University Langone Health was conducted. The primary endpoint was a change in loop diuretic dose. …”
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Exploring intersectional determinants of, and interventions for, low uptake of human papillomavirus vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol by Peter Ntoiti Kailemia, Victoria Mukami

“…The review results will be disseminated widely through a peer-reviewed publication and other forums such as workshops, conferences and meetings with local health administrators, policymakers and other wider stakeholder engagements.…”
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Effect of Low-Intensity High-Repetition Versus High-Intensity Low-Repetition Elastic Band Resistance Training on Functional Physical Fitness and Myokine Levels in Older Adults by Moon Jin Lee, Jun-Young Sung, Jiyoun Kim

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Plant-Derived Compounds in Hemp Seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.): Extraction, Identification and Bioactivity—A Review by Virginia Tanase Apetroaei, Daniela Ionela Istrati, Camelia Vizireanu

“…Optimizing extraction parameters, including solvent type, temperature, and time, is crucial for maximizing yield and purity, offering the potential for developing value-added foods with health benefits.…”
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Fluid Retention over the Menstrual Cycle: 1-Year Data from the Prospective Ovulation Cohort by Colin P. White, Christine L. Hitchcock, Yvette M. Vigna, Jerilynn C. Prior

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IncF Plasmids Are Commonly Carried by Antibiotic Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from Drinking Water Sources in Northern Tanzania by Beatus Lyimo, Joram Buza, Murugan Subbiah, Sylivester Temba, Honest Kipasika, Woutrina Smith, Douglas R. Call

“…Detection of these public health-relevant conjugative plasmids and antibiotic resistant traits in Tanzanian water suggests the possible pollution of these water sources from human, livestock, and wild animal wastes and also shows the potential of these water sources in the maintenance and transmission of these resistance traits between environments, animals, and people.…”
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Plants from Arid Zones of Mexico: Bioactive Compounds and Potential Use for Food Production by Isabel Márquez-Rangel, Mario Cruz, Alberto A. Neira-Vielma, Sonia N. Ramírez-Barrón, Pedro Aguilar-Zarate, Ruth Belmares

“…This has led to an opportunity to study arid zone plants as food sources that have potential biological activities and improve consumer health. (2) Methods: In this work, we review recent research focused on the traditional use and importance of arid zone plants, their nutritional contribution, and their beneficial effects on health when they are consumed; these effects are primarily because of their antioxidant activity, which inhibits free radicals and contributes to improved nutrition and benefits consumer health. (3) Results: Several plant-based functional food studies have shown that the consumption of bioactive compounds is a complement to drugs for preventing some chronic degenerative diseases, such as gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes, and obesity. (4) Conclusions: Given all of the previously mentioned factors, plants from arid zones are potential sources for obtaining bioactive compounds with low water requirements.…”
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Assessing the Impact of Waterfront Environments on Public Well-Being Through Digital Twin Technology by Junjie Luo, Zheng Yuan, Lingzi Xu, Wenhui Xu

“…These findings provide valuable insights for urban planners and public health policymakers in designing landscapes that enhance urban residents&#x0027; health and well-being.…”
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Value judgment of life quality of women diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil by Cecilio Argolo Júnior, Sonia Maria Soares Ferreira, Vívian Wanderley Teixeira de Albuquerque, Jessyca Ítala Barros Wanderley da Silva

“…These results may contribute to the improvement of quality of life and comprehensive care in health and the right of their citizenship.…”
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