Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on behavioural and psychological symptoms in home-dwelling people with dementia: a prospective cohort study (PAN.DEM) by Maarja Vislapuu, Mala Naik, Bettina S Husebø, Marie H Gedde, Ipsit V Vahia, Janne Mannseth, Line I Berge

“…NPI-12 total score worsened in 57 (55%) of people with dementia and was associated with postponed or averted contacts with healthcare professionals (logistic regression, OR 3.96, 95% CI 1.05 to 14.95). …”
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A multi-stakeholder collaborative approach to awareness, education and support needed in the haemophilia gene therapy patient journey – a report on insights from a European patient... by O’Mahony Brian, Fletcher Simon, Baarslag Manuel, Khair Kate, Breederveld Daan, Jansen Nathalie, Pembroke Luke, Pinachyan Karen, Sivasubramaniyam Sujan

“…Participants agreed that informed shared decision-making was essential for gene therapy, but most felt the choice to have gene therapy would be limited by healthcare budgets and access arrangements. They identified key education needed by PwH to enable true informed decision-making, best delivered through a collaborative approach by patient organisations and HCPs. …”
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Exploring segmented assimilation theory in health education utilization and its influencing factors among internal migrants in China: insights from the 2017 China migrants dynamic... by Ting Xu, Ting Xu, Zeyu Wang, Tingting Wang, Jiahua Shi, Aiyong Zhu, Enhong Dong, Enhong Dong

“…Additionally, factors such as ethnicity, marital status, employment status, educational attainment, hukou type, health insurance type, time of access to healthcare, social integration, social participation, establishment of health records, and issues encountered in host and origin places significantly influenced HEU.DiscussionThis study highlights diverse assimilation patterns among Chinese internal migrants regarding HEU, consistent with the theory of segmented assimilation. …”
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A machine learning model to predict the risk factors causing feelings of burnout and emotional exhaustion amongst nursing staff in South Africa by Maria Magdalena Van Zyl-Cillié, Jacoba H. Bührmann, Alwiena J. Blignaut, Derya Demirtas, Siedine K. Coetzee

“…Abstract Background The demand for quality healthcare is rising worldwide, and nurses in South Africa are under pressure to provide care with limited resources. …”
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Association of sexual performance and intimacy with satisfaction in life in head and neck cancer patients: A review by Ananya Arora, Ravindra Singh, Khushi Malik, Unnati Kestwal

“…Conclusions: In conclusion, the findings highlighted the importance of addressing sexual health and intimate relationship concerns as integral components of comprehensive care for head and neck cancer patients. Healthcare providers should prioritize open communication, psycho education, and support services to help patients navigate the challenges associated with changes in sexual behaviour and intimacy.…”
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Methyl 3-Bromo-4,5-dihydroxybenzoate Attenuates Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Regulating TLR/NF-κB Pathways by Jing Huang, Lei Li, Liyan Xu, Lixin Feng, Yuxin Wang, Attila Gabor SIK, Meng Jin, Rongchun Wang, Kechun Liu, Xiaobin Li

“…Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by uncontrolled, chronic relapsing inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and has become a global healthcare problem. Here, we aimed to illustrate the anti-inflammatory activity and the underlying mechanism of methyl 3-bromo-4,5-dihydroxybenzoate (MBD), a compound derived from marine organisms, especially in IBD, using a zebrafish model. …”
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Development of Novel Nomograms to Predict 5- and 7-Year Biochemical-Recurrence-Free Survival in High-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients After Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy and Androgen Depriv... by Takanobu Utsumi, Hiroyoshi Suzuki, Masaru Wakatsuki, Kana Kobayashi, Atsushi Okato, Mio Nakajima, Shuri Aoki, Taisuke Sumiya, Tomohiko Ichikawa, Koichiro Akakura, Hiroshi Tsuji, Shigeru Yamada, Hitoshi Ishikawa

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Burden of Antimicrobial Resistance in Adult Hospitalized Patients With Cancer: A Multicenter Analysis by Vikas Gupta, Michael J. Satlin, Kalvin Yu, Yehoda M. Martei, Lillian Sung, Lars F. Westblade, Scott C. Howard, ChinEn Ai, Diane C. Flayhart

“…Methods This retrospective, cross‐sectional evaluation of AMR assessed hospitalized adult patients in 168 United States (US) healthcare facilities between April 2018 and December 2022. …”
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Latent profile and determinants of self-management behaviors among older adult patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study by Yu Jiao Shao, Xiao Cui Duan, Xue Jun Xu, Hong Yan Guo, Ze Yu Zhang, Shuang Zhao, Fu Zhi Wang, Yong Xia Chen, Qin Chen, Shi Qing Zhang, Xiu Mu Yang

“…Multivariate logistic regression revealed that residence, aCCI, number of digital devices used, perceived usefulness of digital health information, digital health literacy, social support, chronic disease management self-efficacy, and psychological status were significant factors affecting self-management profiles (all p < 0.05).ConclusionSelf-management behaviors in older adult patients with chronic diseases were generally low, with substantial heterogeneity across profiles. Healthcare providers should tailor interventions based on the characteristics of each group to enhance self-management in digital health contexts.…”
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Achilles Tendon Rupture In Recreational Athletes - Hobby-Ending Incident or Easily Treatable Injury? Current Insight Into Risk Factors, Treatment Options and Recovery Strategies by Jakub Kędzia, Joanna Duda, Kinga Racisz, Paweł Racisz, Alicja Obcowska, Aleksandra Walendzik, Łukasz Sencerek

“…It will also highlight prevalent risk factors, aiding in injury prevention for patients and healthcare professionals. Materials and methods: This literature review summarizes data from PubMed, Google Scholar, and other scientific sources on ATR. …”
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Public insight into knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study from the West Bank, Palestine by Haya Jebreen Mohammed Warasna, Bashar Yaser Hasan Awad, Mohamad A. Banat, Mohammad Yaser Hasan Awad, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Jameel Suliman, Tarek A. Owais, Ahmad J. Warasna

“…The use of informal sources highlights the importance of specific educational programs by healthcare providers.…”
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A Review of Human Studies Assessing the Efficacy of Cannabidiol for Anxiety Disorders by Kuba Borys Romańczuk, Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta, Bartosz Omasta, Olga Krupa, Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec, Zofia Martyna Wójcik, Kinga Furtak, Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk, Magdalena Agata Czerska, Daria Rybak

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Impacts of National Reimbursement Drug Price Negotiation on drug accessibility, utilization, and cost in China: a systematic review by Zheng Zhu, Jiawei Zhang, Zhihu Xu, Quan Wang, Yu Qi, Li Yang

“…The published studies indicated the implementation of the NRDPN policy decreased drug prices, ranging from 24 to 72%, which increased the affordability of success-negotiated drugs (refer to those medications that have undergone a successful price negotiation process between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare authorities) and decreased out-of-pocket expenditures. …”
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Have gender and ethnic disparities in ophthalmology disappeared? Insights from a workforce-based study in Israel (2006–2021) by Asaf Israeli, Eytan Z. Blumenthal, Achia Nemet, Shiri Zayit-Soudry, Hadas Pizem, Eedy Mezer

“…Abstract Background Workforce diversity in healthcare has been shown to improve the quality of patient care. …”
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Analyzing the association of critical illness and cardioversion success in patients with atrial fibrillation at the emergency department by Sophie Gupta, Sebastian Schnaubelt, Julia Oppenauer, Martin Lutnik, Filippo Cacioppo, Alexander Spiel, Hans Domanovits, Patrick Sulzgruber, Jan Niederdöckl

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Effectiveness and safety of an emergency department-based rapid response system by Fanny Delfanti, Guido Bertolini, Giovanni Nattino, Giulia Acquistapace, Daniela De Palma, Piergiuseppe Ferrari, Sara Martinenghi, Stefano Maiandi, Marco Rossi, Anna Lilia Ruocco, Maria Teresa Spina, Benedetta Chiodi, Stefano Paglia

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Understanding Loneliness in an Aging Population of San Vito de Coto Brus, Costa Rica by Nicholas Leahy, Melissa Rallo, Lillianna Pedersen, Christine Wan, Hima Konduru, Shania Bailey, Alexis Vetack, Wendel Mora, Shailvi Gupta, Carlos Faerron Guzmán

“…Given the associations that were found in this preliminary study, it is pivotal to explore loneliness in this community with a larger sample size—potentially through the integration of the country’s Equipos Básicos de Atención Integral de Salud (EBAIS) healthcare system. It is also crucial to expand the study to explore any associations between loneliness and comorbid mental and physical health conditions.…”
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<i>Broussonetia papyrifera</i> Extract Can Be Used as a Raw Material Source for a Sterility Agent for <i>Microtus fortis</i> by Shuangye Wang, Tian Lan, Yunlin Zhao, Wanfu Liu, Tian Huang, Meiwen Zhang, Zhiyuan Hu, Zhenggang Xu

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The SGLT-2 Inhibitors and their Role in the Treatment of Heart Failure - A Review of Literature by Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec

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Inflammatory biomarkers of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios in 563 severe OSA patients before and after surgery by Chung-Wei Lin, Pei-Wen Lin, Li-Wen Chiu, Han-Tan Chai, Chun-Tuan Chang, Michael Friedman, Anna M. Salapatas, Sara Rahavi-Ezabadi, Hsin-Ching Lin

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