Integrating frailty interventions into existing care models: a comprehensive approach to enhancing patient outcomes in chronic disease management by Izabella Uchmanowicz, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Kenneth M. Faulkner, Paolo Iovino, Adrian Kwaśny, Stanisław Surma, Camilla Elena Magi, Grzegorz K. Jakubiak, Yari Longobucco, Dawid Janczak, Alina Rak-Pasikowska, Michał Czapla, Michał Czapla, Bartosz Uchmanowicz

“…Third, the review underscores the critical role of multidisciplinary care teams in providing holistic and coordinated care, leveraging the expertise of diverse healthcare professionals. Finally, it examines the potential of technological innovations and caregiver support systems in enhancing frailty management and addressing the challenges posed by cognitive impairments. …”
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Effectiveness of interventions for middle-aged and ageing population with neck pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol by Alison B Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Taweewat Wiangkham, Uchukarn Boonyapo, Piyameth Dilokthornsakul, Nattawan Phungwattanakul

“…The findings will be shared with the national and international researchers, healthcare professionals and the general public through publishing in a peer-reviewed journal and presentations at conferences.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021284618.…”
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Integrated enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in radical cystectomy for bladder tumour—A retroprospective study by Waseem Ashraf, Arif Hamid, Sajad Ahmad Malik, Rouf Khawaja, Sajad Ahmad Para, Mohammad Saleem Wani, Saqib Mehdi

“…Conclusion In conclusion, the implementation of the integrated approach facilitates a more efficient recovery process, potentially reducing healthcare costs and enhancing patient comfort.…”
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Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of Canakinumab in Patients with MKD/HIDS: Interim Analysis of the RELIANCE Registry by Prasad T. Oommen, Tilmann Kallinich, Juergen Rech, Norbert Blank, Julia Weber-Arden, Jasmin B. Kuemmerle-Deschner

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The influence of anti-COVID-19 measures on the incidence of hand-foot-mouth disease in Zhanggong district of Ganzhou city in China by Yixing Guo, Yuhan Zhu, Yihan Wang, Hui Yin, Laiye Han, Tian Zhong, Ying Xiao, Lawrence T. Lam, Xi Yu

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Risk prediction tools for pressure injury occurrence: an umbrella review of systematic reviews reporting model development and validation methods by Bethany Hillier, Katie Scandrett, April Coombe, Tina Hernandez-Boussard, Ewout Steyerberg, Yemisi Takwoingi, Vladica Velickovic, Jacqueline Dinnes

“…Abstract Background Pressure injuries (PIs) place a substantial burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Risk stratification of those who are at risk of developing PIs allows preventive interventions to be focused on patients who are at the highest risk. …”
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Screening for diabetic retinopathy at a health centre in South Africa: A cross-sectional study by Ntokozo Zulu, Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Elizabeth M. Webb, Wezi G. Maphenduka, Steve Cook, Paul Rheeder

“…Background: In South Africa, screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) is non-existent at the primary healthcare (PHC) level because of the absence of a screening programme. …”
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Significant Association between Serum Interleukin-6 and Helicobacter pylori Antibody Levels among H. pylori-Positive Japanese Adults by Hiroko Nakagawa, Takashi Tamura, Yoko Mitsuda, Yasuyuki Goto, Yoshikazu Kamiya, Takaaki Kondo, Kenji Wakai, Nobuyuki Hamajima

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Students’ perspective on new teaching concepts for medical studies: case- and competency-based learning in radiology by Max Masthoff, Friedrich Pawelka, Gisela Zak, Bas de Leng, Dogus Darici, Philipp Schindler, Walter Heindel, Anne Helfen

“…Clinical relevance statement From a student perspective, case- and competency-based teaching in radiology may enhance imaging competency, contributing to the development of more skilled healthcare providers. Key Points Case- and competency-based teaching concepts may improve students’ learning. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the volume and diagnoses of patients admitted to the paediatric emergency department: a retrospective analysis from a third-level hospital in Nor... by Paulina Blanco-Murillo, Ricardo J Estrada-Mendizabal, Katheryne Paola Madrazo-Aguirre, Manuel Guillermo Ruelas-Martinez, Lucia Escobedo-Berumen, Rommy Elizabeth Pineda-Magaña, Maria Guadalupe Garcia-Lima, Oscar Tamez-Rivera

“…Gaining deeper knowledge of the impact of global health emergencies on the use of healthcare services is crucial for an adequate planning of resource allocation in case of future pandemics.…”
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A Framework for Early Detection of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Its Subtypes From Peripheral Blood Smear Images Using Deep Ensemble Learning Technique by Sajida Perveen, Abdullah Alourani, Muhammad Shahbaz, M. Usman Ashraf, Isma Hamid

“…Furthermore, this provides references for pathologists and healthcare providers, aiding them in producing specific guidelines and more informed choices about patient and disease management.…”
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Advanced heart failure: guideline‐directed medical therapy, diuretics, inotropes, and palliative care by Daniela Tomasoni, Julie K.K. Vishram‐Nielsen, Matteo Pagnesi, Marianna Adamo, Carlo Mario Lombardi, Finn Gustafsson, Marco Metra

“…Abstract Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of mortality, hospitalizations, and reduced quality of life and a major burden for the healthcare system. The number of patients that progress to an advanced stage of HF is growing. …”
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Care Burden and Coping Strategies among Caregivers of Paediatric HIV/AIDS in Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Method Study by Ibrahim Mujjuzi, Paul Mutegeki, Sarah Nabuwufu, Ashim Wosukira, Fazirah Namata, Patience Alayo, Sharon Bright Amanya, Richard Nyeko

“…A mixed-method cross-sectional study was conducted among 113 caregivers of paediatric HIV patients attending the ART clinic at a tertiary healthcare facility in Lira district, northern Uganda. …”
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Thoracic Surgery Consultations in COVID-19 Critically Ill Patients: Beyond Conservative Approach by Yasser Aljehani, Sharifah A. Othman, Yousif Almubarak, Ayman Elbaz, Mohammed Sabry, Farouk Alreshaid, Hatem Y. Elbawab, Zeead M. Alghamdi, Mohammed Alshahrani

“…A retrospective study was conducted in an academic healthcare institute in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. …”
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A hybrid fuzzy decision-making approach for evaluating the suppliers based on industry 5.0 and viable supply chain dimensions: a case study in medical devices manufacturing by Zeinab Asadi, Hassanali Aghajani, Mohammad Valipourkhatir, Erfan Babaee Tirkolaee

“…In this regard, the medical devices industry has played an important role in crisis management and providing healthcare and has faced several major challenges in supplying raw materials, production activities, and distribution activities due to the disruptions caused by the pandemic. …”
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Safety of health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: piloting WHO framework in Iran by Jafar Sadegh Tabrizi, Mondher Letaief, Hossein Mashhadi Abdolahi, Ramin Rezapour, Ahmed Alboksmaty, Mostafa Farahbakhsh

“…Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safety protocols were adhered by most of HWs within a healthcare facility. None of managers had attended nationally certified training for mental health support for health and care workers. …”
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Economic evaluation of encorafenib with cetuximab in patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer in France: a cost-effectiveness analysis using data from the BEACO... by David Malka, Philippe Laramée, Mondher Toumi, Jean-Baptiste Trouiller, Bérengère Macabeo, Andrew Poll, Dan Howard, Andy Buckland, Marine Sivignon, Emilie Clay, Emmanuelle Samalin

“…We aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of encorafenib with cetuximab in adult patients with BRAF-mutant mCRC after prior systemic therapy, from the perspective of the French healthcare system.Design A partitioned survival analysis model was developed to assess the cost-effectiveness of encorafenib with cetuximab using data from BEACON CRC (encorafenib with cetuximab and cetuximab with FOLFIRI or irinotecan). …”
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Insulin therapy adherence and its associated factors among diabetic patients in a Ghanaian primary care hospital. by Israel Abebrese Sefah, Michael Mensah, Araba Ata Hutton-Nyameaye, Emmanuel Sarkodie, Johanna C Meyer, Brian Godman, Varsha Bangalee

“…Adherence assessment and counselling by healthcare professionals to address barriers to poor adherence must be continually undertaken to achieve optimal glycemic control.…”
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Factors influencing participation in physical activity for persons living with dementia in rural and northern communities in Canada: a qualitative study by Chelsea Pelletier, Laura Elizabeth Middleton, Shannon Freeman, Kirsten Ward, Lauren Bechard, Kayla Regan, Salima Somani

“…Both communities are located at substantial distances (>700 km) from larger urban centres.Participants Twenty-nine individuals participated including healthcare providers (n=8), community exercise professionals (n=12), persons living with dementia (n=4) and care partners (n=5).Results Rural and northern contextual factors including aspects of the built and natural environment were the main drivers of physical activity for persons living with dementia. …”
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Mapping Chilean clinical research: a protocol for a scoping review and multiple evidence gap maps by Sergio R Muñoz, Nicolás Meza, Eva Madrid, Juan Victor Ariel Franco, Gerard Urrútia, Camila Micaela Escobar Liquitay, Javier Bracchiglione

“…Introduction Clinical research broadly aims to influence decision-making in order to promote appropriate healthcare. Funding agencies should prioritise research projects according to needed research topics, methodological and cost-effectiveness considerations, and expected social value. …”
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