Multidisciplinary understanding of modifiable physical disability risk factors for health professionals: A scoping review protocol. by Derek Hanson, Stephen Samendinger, Edwin McCulley

“…This scoping review will map and synthesize the literature across healthcare disciplines to identify modifiable risk factors and the evidence related to their ability to predict physical disability. …”
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Food insecurity among African Americans in the United States: A scoping review. by Elizabeth Dennard, Elizabeth Kristjansson, Nedelina Tchangalova, Sarah Totton, Donna Winham, Annette O'Connor

“…Few studies examined factors linked to racial discrimination, behaviour, or risk factors that mapped to the food availability dimension of food security. …”
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Applications of Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models for Social Determinants of Health: Protocol for a Systematic Review by Swati Rajwal, Ziyuan Zhang, Yankai Chen, Hannah Rogers, Abeed Sarker, Yunyu Xiao

“…ConclusionsThis systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive study of existing research on the application of NLP for various SDOH tasks across multiple textual datasets. By rigorously evaluating the methodologies, tools, and outcomes of eligible studies, the review will identify gaps in current knowledge and suggest directions for future research in the form of specific research questions. …”
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Vertical Characteristics of Potential PM2.5 Sources in the Urban Environment by Ho-Tang Liao, Yu-Chi Lai, Hsing Jasmine Chao, Chang-Fu Wu

“…Abstract Exposure to urban air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), is known to be harmful to human health. Source apportionment of urban PM2.5 provides information to develop effective control strategies, thus reducing the exposure concentrations and health risks. …”
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To what extent are digital health interventions targeting HIV care cascade among mobile populations feasible, acceptable, and effective? A mixed methods systematic review protocol by Thulile Mathenjwa, Bessie Malila, Lucia Knight, Frank Tanser, Patricia Makwambeni, Tamsin K. Phillips

“…Abstract Introduction Human mobility is associated with an increased risk of HIV acquisition and disengagement from HIV care, leading to poorer health outcomes among highly mobile individuals compared to less mobile individuals. …”
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Physical activity and ageing: The role of physiotherapy in promoting healthy ageing by Shane Naidoo, Nirmala Naidoo

“…Conclusion: Structured aerobic and resistance PA, combined with lifestyle education, significantly reduces NCD risk factors in older adults, supporting healthy ageing. …”
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