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Health outcomes and healthcare utilization associated with four undiagnosed chronic conditions: evidence from nationally representative survey data in Sri Lanka
BackgroundLow awareness of chronic conditions raises the risk of poorer health outcomes and may result in healthcare utilization and spending in...
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Global burden and cross-country inequalities in stroke and subtypes attributable to diet from 1990 to 2019
Data sourcesThe Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors study (GBD) 2019.
BackgroundTo describe burden, and to explore cross-country...
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Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the management of acute ankle injuries according to: a PRISMA systematic review and quality appraisal with AGREE II
BackgroundAcute ankle injuries are commonly seen in emergency rooms, with significant social impact and potentially devastating consequences. While...
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Breaking down barriers: rationalisations and motivation to stop among Chinese male smokers under cigarette dependence
BackgroundSmoking rationalisation beliefs are a huge barrier to quitting smoking. What types of rationalisations should be emphasised in smoking...
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Exploring fine-scale urban landscapes using satellite data to predict the distribution of Aedes mosquito breeding sites
BackgroundThe spread of mosquito-transmitted diseases such as dengue is a major public health issue worldwide. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, a primary...
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Work ability and return-to-work of patients with post-COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundIn addition to several sequelae of post-COVID-19, individuals also experience significant limitations in work ability, resulting in...
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Novel genomic variants related to visceral adiposity index (VAI) and body adiposity index (BAI) in Indian sib-pairs
BackgroundObesity is among the leading public health threats globally. Over the last few years, visceral adiposity index (VAI), and body adiposity...
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Understanding health literacy in men: a cross-sectional survey
BackgroundMales have a shorter life expectancy than females. Men are less likely to seek the advice of a health professional or utilise preventive...
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An investigation of inequalities in exposure to PM2.5 air pollution across small areas in Ireland
The link between exposure to air pollution and adverse effects on human health is well documented. Yet, in a European context, research on the...
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The edutainment program on knowledge, perception, and uptake of cervical cancer screening among Muslim women in Southern Thailand: a quasi experimental study
IntroductionCervical cancer is a significant global health concern and is the third most common cancer in women. Owing to their religious beliefs,...
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Efficacy of relational agents for loneliness across age groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundLoneliness is a serious public health concern. Although previous interventions have had some success in mitigating loneliness, the field is...
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Reasons for non-feasibility of therapeutic drug monitoring of oral targeted therapies in oncology – an analysis of the closed cohorts of a multicentre prospective study
BackgroundTherapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) – performing dose adjustments based on measured drug levels and established pharmacokinetic (PK) targets...
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to tooth loss and dentures among patients with dental arch deficiencies
BackgroundTooth loss is a common problem that affects many people worldwide. Exploring knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among patients can...
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Beyond the diagnosis of drug-resistant Tuberculosis in Norway: patients’ experiences before, during and after treatment
BackgroundThis study aims to explore the varied experiences of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Norway. The study emphasizes challenges...
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Machine learning-based decision support model for selecting intra-arterial therapies for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: A national real-world evidence-based study
ImportanceIntra-arterial therapies(IATs) are promising options for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC). Stratifying the prognostic risk before...
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Cost-effectiveness of single-pill and separate-pill administration of antihypertensive triple combination therapy: a population-based microsimulation study
BackgroundSingle-pill combination (SPC) of three antihypertensive drugs has been shown to improve adherence to therapy compared with free...
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PARP inhibition with rucaparib alone followed by combination with atezolizumab: Phase Ib COUPLET clinical study in advanced gynaecological and triple-negative breast cancers
BackgroundCombining PARP inhibitors (PARPis) with immune checkpoint inhibitors may improve clinical outcomes in selected cancers. We evaluated...
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The impact of financial stress on student wellbeing in Lebanese higher education
BackgroundThe financial crisis has indirectly affected Lebanese university students, leading to economic distress. Accordingly, this study aimed to...
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Prevalence of anxiety symptoms in infertile men: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundInfertility in men causes problems in various aspects of their lives, including personal, family and social life. One of the most important...
