Adaptive Learning Algorithms for Low Dose Optimization in Coronary Arteries Angiography: A Comprehensive Review by Komal Tariq, Muhammad Adnan Munir, Hafiza Tooba Aftab, Amir Naveed, Ayesha Yousaf, Sajjad Ul Hassan

“…Validation studies and collaboration with healthcare institutions are essential for successful integration into clinical practice. …”
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Impact of Childhood Cancer on Family Functioning and Family Quality of Life in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia by Tagwa Yousif Omer

“…A survey was used to collect data for this study. Healthcare and social systems may have to consider the impact of childhood cancer in the care plans of the patients. …”
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Motivations behind end-of-life care: a qualitative study of Iranian nurses’ experiences by Zahra Royani, Khadijeh Yazdi, Gholam Reza Mahmoodi-Shan

“…Leveraging these findings can be instrumental in shaping healthcare practices and policies to enhance the quality of end-of-life care.…”
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Determinants in Adults: A Sample from Community-Based Settings in the United Arab Emirates by Wegdan Bani-issa, Kamal Eldeirawi, Sondos Harfil, Randa Fakhry

“…Quantitative, cross-sectional research was used to assess VDD and its associated factors in 216 adults recruited from randomly selected community-based healthcare settings over a six-month period. Recent values of vitamin D and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were abstracted from medical records, followed by interviews with participants to obtain information on factors related to VDD and other covariates and to measure their heights and weights. …”
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Insights into prostate cancer awareness and perceptions among men in Tshwane by L Nzombe, J Shirinde, S Patrick

“…Educational campaigns targeting diverse age and education groups are recommended, along with smoking cessation programmes, improved PCa screening access, tailored messaging, healthcare collaborations, and cultural sensitivity to enhance awareness and early detection. …”
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Self-medication and knowledge of pregnant women about the use of medication during pregnancy in the cities of Rijeka and Zadar, Croatia by Željko Jovanović, Petra Vulić

“…It is important that pregnant women are well-informed about potential risks and benefits and seek advice from healthcare professionals before taking any medication, including over-the-counter medications, to ensure the safety and health of themselves and their unborn child. …”
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Automatic Calculation of Cardiometric Coefficients on Chest X-Ray Images by Alexey Kornaev, Dmitry Lvov, Ilya Pershin, Semen Kiselev, Danil Afonchikov, Iskander Bariev, Bulat Ibragimov

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The pioneers of Vietnam’s epidemiological transition: an ethnographic study of pregnant women’s experiences of gestational diabetes by Tine M. Gammeltoft, Thi Ai Nguyen, Thi Kim Dung Vu, Ngoc-Anh Thi Dang, Thi Minh Phuong Nguyen, Van Tien Nguyen, Ib C. Bygbjerg

“…Whereas GDM was biomedically diagnosed and managed in the healthcare system, it was often deemed insignificant or non-existent by family members. …”
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Career Perspectives for Pediatric Orthopaedic Trainees and Early Practitioners: A Panel Discussion by Jeffrey B. Peck, MD, William Cutchen, MD, Lee Haruno, MPH, Dustin Greenhill, MD, Karen Bovid, MD, Brandon Ramo, MD

“…Key Concepts: (1) When selecting a fellowship, it is valuable to understand one's learning style and to consider family needs. (2) After discovering what positions may be available, match each potential position's professional and personal opportunities with your needs. (3) Your initial practice will evolve to your ideal professional endpoint over years of effort and development. (4) The optimal work-life relationship is possible with good communication with your partner/family and with a good team of supporting healthcare staff around you. (5) Regular attendance at the POSNA annual meeting and involvement in committee work can be a resource and provide tremendous professional satisfaction.…”
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Early Infant Feeding Practices as Possible Risk Factors for Immunoglobulin E-Mediated Food Allergies in Kuwait by Dalal Alkazemi, Munirah Albeajan, Stan Kubow

“…Children aged 0–13 years were recruited from pediatric allergy and immunology clinics (PAICs) located at major government hospitals in Kuwait (total FA cases: n=100; boys = 67%), and healthy controls (n=100, boys 55%) were recruited from various vaccination units at primary healthcare centers. Results. Cow’s milk allergy was the most common type of FA. …”
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Perceptions and attitudes towards AI among trainee and qualified radiologists at selected South African training hospitals by Ayanda I. Nciki, Linda T. Hlabangana

“…Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, but its adoption in healthcare, especially radiology, remains contentious. …”
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The Relationship Between Work Environment Factors, Communication, And Teamwork with The Implementation of Patient Safety Culture by Ni Luh Putu Inca Buntari Agustini, Ni Komang Sri Wahyuni, I Nyoman Arya Mahaputra, Ni Made Manik Elisa Putri

“… Introduction: A key component of quality management in the healthcare industry is the patient safety culture, which involves initiatives to prevent and reduce the likelihood of patient harm or injury during medical care. …”
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The role of 5G in enhancing IOT connectivity: a systematic review on applications, challenges, and future prospects by Shankha Goswami, Surajit Mondal

“…Through IoT, sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and smart cities have been able to deploy interconnected devices that monitor, analyze, and automate tasks, creating a more responsive and data-driven operational environment. …”
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Factors related to the development of pneumonia associated with ischemic stroke by Alexis Suárez Quesada, Alexis Álvarez Aliaga, Andrés Quesada Vázquez, Julia Matilde Pupo Jiménez

“…<strong><br />Conclusion</strong>: the logistic regression model made it possible to identify the factors related to the development of pneumonia associated with ischemic stroke based on data available on a regular basis in healthcare practice.</p>…”
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Factors associated with poor outcomes in patients with maple syrup urine disease in a tertiary government hospital: A retrospective cohort study by Christine Mae S. Avila, Mary Ann R. Abacan

“…The medical records of patients diagnosed with MSUD seen at Philippine General Hospital (PGH) from 2010 to 2019 were reviewed. Socioeconomic, healthcare, and clinical factors were determined. The association of these factors with mortality and neurodevelopmental morbidity (developmental delay and seizures) was evaluated through statistical analysis. …”
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Examining adherence to oral anticancer medications through a human factors engineering framework: Protocol for a scoping review. by Irene D Lin, Matthew B Shotts, Ahmad Al-Hader, Kellie Jones Weddle, Richard J Holden, Emily L Mueller, Monica R Macik, Mirian Ramirez, Ephrem Abebe

“…., forgetting to take medications), adherence interventions must address systemic barriers that may not be fully appreciated by members of the healthcare system. This scoping review aims to apply a systems framework (human factors engineering framework) to examine system elements targeted by adherence enhancing interventions.…”
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The data-intensive research paradigm: challenges and responses in clinical professional graduate education by Chunhong Yang, Yijing Chen, Changshun Qian, Fangmin Shi, Fangmin Shi, You Guo, You Guo, You Guo, You Guo, You Guo

“…This new paradigm presents unprecedented challenges for graduate education in clinical professions, encompassing multidisciplinary integration needs, high-quality faculty shortages, learning method transformations, assessment system updates, and ethical concerns. Future healthcare professionals will need not only to possess traditional medical knowledge and clinical skills, but also to master interdisciplinary skills such as data analysis, programming, and statistics. …”
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The Incidence of Diagnosis of Munchausen Syndrome, Other Factitious Disorders, and Malingering by Harald Schrader, Thomas Bøhmer, Jan Aasly

“…For 24 of 146 patients who were equally distributed by gender within health institutions, we managed to identify the diagnosing healthcare providers. Of these 24 patients, only 11 correctly qualified for code F68.1. …”
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Decentralized Identity Management for Internet of Things (IoT) Devices Using IOTA Blockchain Technology by Tamai Ramírez-Gordillo, Antonio Maciá-Lillo, Francisco A. Pujol, Nahuel García-D’Urso, Jorge Azorín-López, Higinio Mora

“…The findings suggest that IOTA-based solutions can effectively advance secure and user-centric identity management in IoT, paving the way for broader applications in various domains, including smart cities and healthcare.…”
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Interplay of financial inclusion and economic growth in emerging economies by Shreya Pal, Shravni Vankila, Melvin Norbert Fernandes

“…Trade policies, such as Chile's Free Trade Agreements and Mexico's participation in NAFTA, improve market access and economic resilience, while Egypt and Saudi Arabia focus on foreign direct investment and economic diversification.The study emphasizes coordinated policy efforts for sustained growth, advocating for financial inclusion supported by robust regulations and government investments in critical areas like infrastructure and healthcare. Central banks contribute by maintaining price stability and credit access, while strategic trade agreements and export diversification enhance economic resilience. …”
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