Variation in Provider Identification of Obesity by Individual- and Neighborhood-Level Characteristics among an Insured Population by Sara N. Bleich, Jeanne M. Clark, Suzanne M. Goodwin, Mary Margaret Huizinga, Jonathan P. Weiner

“…The odds of having an obesity diagnosis code were greater among members who were female, aged 44 or below, hypertensive, dyslipidemic, BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2, had a larger number of provider visits, or who lived in an urban area (all P<.05). Conclusions. Most health care providers do not include an obesity diagnosis code in their obese patients' claims. …”
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A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Depression among Alcoholics, among Patients, Admitted to Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Dimapur, Nagaland by Nukshijungla Ao

“…The management of depressive symptoms through the adoption of various therapies such as psychotherapy, other alternative systems of therapies and recreational therapies are much recommended. The treating health care team should consider strongly the use of pharmacological means, if the patient is found to be having depression, in the course of treatment in the hospital.…”
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Mobile medical unit as a rational model of modern mobile medical formation operating in the metropolis in emergency situations by A. O. Sboev

“…The study showed that the organizational foundations in the field of medical support for the population in emergencies make it possible to ensure the formation of a mobile medical unit with labor and material resources with the maximum use of internal reserves of regional health care. The proposed model of the organizational structure of a modern medical formation is an alternative to the bulky and inactive first aid unit that has existed for more than 40 years.…”
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Women middle and senior managers by Bassirou Gueye

“…Women’s representation varies significantly by sector, with a higher presence in health care and social assistance and in educational services, and a lower presence in construction and in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction. …”
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Lessons Learned from Van Earthquake in the Context of Urban Environment and Health by Bilge Kalanlar

“…Delivery of the primary health care to the victims after the Van earthquake has delayed and had some problems to continue it without interruption. …”
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A Service User Perspective Informing the Role of Occupational Therapy in School Transition Practice for High School Learners with TBI: An African Perspective by Lee-Ann Jacobs-Nzuzi Khuabi, Estelle Swart, Mogammad Shaheed Soeker

“…In the South African context, there are no specific guidelines regarding how to prepare and support adolescents for the transition from a health care to a high school setting post TBI. This raises questions about the relevance and responsiveness of the current transition practices in occupational therapy in terms of adequately preparing and supporting these adolescents to participate in school and hence exercise their right to a quality education. …”
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An Exploratory Investigation of Chatbot Applications in Anxiety Management: A Focus on Personalized Interventions by Alexia Manole, Răzvan Cârciumaru, Rodica Brînzaș, Felicia Manole

“…Traditional therapies, while effective, often face barriers such as limited accessibility, high costs, and the stigma associated with seeking mental health care. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots offers a novel solution by providing accessible, cost-effective, and immediate support for individuals experiencing anxiety. …”
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Early Postoperative Outcomes and Medication Cost Savings after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Morbidly Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Bethany J. Slater, Nina Bellatorre, Dan Eisenberg

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Appraisal of Periodontal Condition amongst Leather Manufacturing Plant Workers in Central India: A Prevalence Survey by Ashwini Dayma, P. Amith, Venkat Raman Singh, Nilotpol Kashyap

“…To assess the periodontal status among the leather factory workers in Dewas and to provide a baseline data for the oral health care and promotion programs. Materials and Methods. …”
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An Adaptive Activity Cycling Technique for Energy Management in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) by Hayder Khudhair

“…This technology is promising and can be used in a variety of applications like procession agriculture, environmental monitoring, health care, which support the effectiveness and sustainability of wireless sensor networks in different environments. …”
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Experience in conducting clinical trials in Cienfuegos by Olga Lidia Cuevas Pérez, Diana Rosa Fernández Ruíz, Gredsy Escandón López, Mayra Quirós Enrique, Yuleidis García Rodríguez

“…There implementation extended to the Primary Health Care System and the Gustavo Aldereguia Lima Provincial Hospital was incorporated to the process of certification.…”
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Extensive Prostatic Abscess in an Elderly Patient Requiring Multidisciplinary Drainage by John Michael Nesemann, Kathy Huen, Jonathan Bergman

“…Our case is unique as the patient presented with an exceptionally long duration of symptoms prior to seeing a health-care provider, had no systemic symptoms, and was managed via a multidisciplinary approach. …”
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Nutrition Therapy for Liver Diseases Based on the Status of Nutritional Intake by Kenichiro Yasutake, Motoyuki Kohjima, Manabu Nakashima, Kazuhiro Kotoh, Makoto Nakamuta, Munechika Enjoji

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Effectiveness of Different Algorithms and Cut-off Value in Preeclampsia First Trimester Screening by Piotr Tousty, Bartosz Czuba, Dariusz Borowski, Magda Fraszczyk-Tousty, Sylwia Dzidek, Ewa Kwiatkowska, Aneta Cymbaluk-Płoska, Andrzej Torbé, Sebastian Kwiatkowski

“…In order to provide the highest level of health care to pregnant women, it is extremely important that full screening for eo-PE should be ensured. …”
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Understanding excess mortality during COVID in Belgium: the influence of pre-existing health status and social factors by Laura Van den Borre, Brecht Devleesschauwer, Sylvie Gadeyne, Katrien Vanthomme, Didier Willaert

“…Pre-existing health status was identified using health care reimbursement data, including medication use. …”
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Relationship between sense of coherence and subjective well-being among family caregivers of breast cancer patients: a latent profile analysis by Hui Wang, Yuxia Wu, Xuefang Huang, Haiou Yan

“…It is recommended that health care providers screen caregivers with diverse profiles of SOC and pay more attention to young, rural, long-term caregiving duration, heavy economic burden, and caregivers in poor physical condition.…”
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Assessment of Low Birth Weight and Associated Factors Among Neonates in Butajira General Hospital, South Ethiopia, Cross Sectional Study, 2019 by Tigistu Toru, Walellign Anmut

“…Based on study findings, we recommend health care officials, policymakers, key persons in the family, and volunteers to work on nutritional values particularly during pregnancy and before pregnancy. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and predictors of diabetic retinopathy screening among patients with type 2 diabetes in Nairobi County, Kenya by Lagatt C Faith, Harun Kimani

“…Target population should include PLWD, their families, health care providers and the general public.…”
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Preoperative dental assessment for the reduction of periprosthetic joint infections in patients undergoing total joint replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zbigniew Putowski, Magdalena Miłobędzka, Michał Kisiołek, Wojciech Szczeklik, Roman Jaeschke, Piotr Puc, Katarzyna Szczeklik

“…There is insufficient evidence to support performing this intervention routinely. The health care systems and individual organisations will likely need to make decisions on continuation of such programmes on the basis of this limited amount of information.…”
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Hypertension Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice in Adult Hypertensive Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka by Udaya Ralapanawa, Kameera Bopeththa, Noorika Wickramasurendra, Sampath Tennakoon

“…More than two-thirds (77%) of the study population were aware of the complications of HTN as they were informed by a health care team member. About 74% of them were taking all their prescribed medications. …”
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