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Roger’s diffusion of innovations theory and the adoption of a patient portal’s digital anamnesis collection tool: study protocol for the MAiBest project
BackgroundGerman hospitals are legally obliged to implement digital patient portals within the next years. Systematic reviews show that the use of...
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Predicting pharmaceutical prices. Advances based on purchase-level data and machine learning
BackgroundIncreased costs in the health sector have put considerable strain on the public budgets allocated to pharmaceutical purchases. Faced with...
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Impact of physical activity on caloric and macronutrient intake in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundPhysical activity is widely promoted to maintain and improve health across all ages. Investigating how physical activity affects subsequent...
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Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers. Leaf ethanolic extract exerts selective anticancer activity through ROS-induced apoptotic cell death in human cancer cell lines
BackgroundThe leaves of Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers. ( K. pinnata ), a succulent plant native to tropical regions, are used as a medicinal...
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Teamwork and implementation of innovations in healthcare and human service settings: a systematic review
BackgroundImplementation of new practices in team-based settings requires teams to work together to respond to new demands and changing expectations....
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Medication nonadherence and associated factors in patients with tuberculosis in Wau, South Sudan: a cross- sectional study using the world health organization multidimensional adherence model
BackgroundTuberculosis medication nonadherence is a multi-dimensional public health problem with serious consequences worldwide. There is little...
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A comparison of brown fat tissue related hormone levels in metabolically healthy and unhealthy individuals with obesity
PurposeOne of the key functions of brown adipose tissue is its positive impact on metabolism. This study aimed to examine the potential involvement...
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YAP/TAZ interacts with RBM39 to confer resistance against indisulam
The Hippo pathway and its downstream effectors, Yes-associated protein/transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif (YAP/TAZ), are essential...
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Deep transfer learning for detection of breast arterial calcifications on mammograms: a comparative study
IntroductionBreast arterial calcifications (BAC) are common incidental findings on routine mammograms, which have been suggested as a sex-specific...
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Challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of pure non-gestational uterine choriocarcinoma in a child: a case report
BackgroundDiagnosing non-gestational uterine choriocarcinoma in children is challenging because of its rarity and nonspecific imaging findings....
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Experiences participating in federal nutrition assistance programs during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic: an investigation in Vermont
BackgroundFederal nutrition assistance programs serve as safety nets for many American households, and participation has been linked to increased...
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Improving hypertension control in Nigeria: early policy implications from the Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria program
Hypertension poses a significant health burden globally. In Nigeria, hypertension prevalence is on the rise, with low rates of awareness, treatment,...
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Japanese physicians relating to climate change impacts on health, delivery of climate-specific advice, and advocacy for climate change policies
AimThis study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of physicians in Japan toward climate change and health, their delivery...
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Can we Predict Drug Excretion into Saliva? A Systematic Review and Analysis of Physicochemical Properties
Background and ObjectivesSaliva is a patient-friendly matrix for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) but is infrequently used in routine care. This is...
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The use of point of care gastric ultrasound and anesthesia management in pediatric patients with preoperative fasting non-adherence scheduled for elective surgical procedures: a retrospective study
BackgroundFailure to adhere to perioperative fasting requirements increases aspiration risk and can lead to delay or cancellation of surgery. Point...
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Sodium selenite attenuates inflammatory response and oxidative stress injury by regulating the Nrf2/ARE pathway in contrast-induced acute kidney injury in rats
BackgroundContrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is an acute renal complication that occurs after intravascular contrast agent administration....
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The bidirectional association between the disability in activities of daily living and depression: a longitudinal study in Chinese middle-aged and older adults
AimDepression and disability in activities of daily living (ADL) are common in middle-aged and older adults. This study investigated the...
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The association between different impact exercises and osteoporosis: an analysis of data from the Taiwan biobank
Osteoporosis is a prevalent condition marked by reduced bone density and an elevated risk of fractures, especially among postmenopausal women....
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Emotion Regulation Difficulties and Smoking Behavior among Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
COPD is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and results in increased healthcare costs and disability. Smoking is the main...
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Mediating role of gestational weight gain in the relationship between socioeconomic status and preterm birth: a Chinese population-based study
BackgroundThe modifiable mechanisms underlying the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and preterm birth remain unclear. This study aimed...
