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Factors affecting decisions of an HMO Drug Exemptions Committee on individual patient requests for coverage of non-formulary drugs
BackgroundIn Israel, coverage of health needs is delivered by four health maintenance organizations (HMOs), which are budgeted by the government...
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Assessing experts’ perspectives on challenges in substance misuse prevention, harm reduction, and treatment to shape funding priorities in New York State
BackgroundDrug overdose is a leading cause of death and opioid-related deaths increased by more than 300% from 2010 to 2020 in New York State....
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Lower energy intake associated with higher risk of cardiovascular mortality in chronic kidney disease patients on a low-protein diets
ObjectiveAn increasing number of studies shown that inadequate energy intake causes an increase in adverse incidents in chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
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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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Identifying the Determinants of Hookah Smoking Among the Youth; A Mixed-Methods Study
Hookahs have been rising in popularity in the United States (U.S.) especially among the youth yet not much research has been carried out to...
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Characterization of obesity-related diseases and inflammation using single cell immunophenoty** in two different diet-induced obesity models
BackgroundObesity is a growing problem worldwide and a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. The accumulation of adipose tissue leads to the...
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Association between body mass index and semen quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The continuous decline of human semen quality during the past decades has drawn much concern globally. Previous studies have suggested a link between...
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Nourishing Physical Productivity and Performance On a Warming Planet - Challenges and Nutritional Strategies to Mitigate Exertional Heat Stress
Purpose of ReviewClimate change is predicted to increase the frequency and severity of exposure to hot environments. This can impair health, physical...
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Integrating equity indicators for hospital reporting metrics
Disparities in healthcare delivery and design are deeply-rooted within healthcare systems globally. Many researchers have developed methods to...
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The managers' perspectives on service providing in women's harm reduction centers during the COVID-19 pandemic: mixed method study
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for managers overseeing women's harm reduction centers. This study seeks to capture...
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Unlocking potential: a qualitative exploration guiding the implementation and evaluation of professional role substitution models in healthcare
BackgroundAs role substitution models gain prominence in healthcare, understanding the factors sha** their effectiveness is paramount. This study...
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Brief instruments for measuring nutrition literacy - the Nutrition Health Literacy Scale and the Self-Perceived Food Literacy Scale Short Form
BackgroundA healthy diet is a critical factor in maintaining long-term health. In addition to a health-promoting food environment, the nutrition...
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Formative research to understand food beliefs and practices relating to pregnancy on Kei Besar Island, Eastern Indonesia
BackgroundFood-related beliefs and practices during pregnancy may contribute to the high prevalence of chronic energy deficiencies (CED) in Eastern...
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Exploring factors associated with health literacy and the underlying mechanism among primary school children
AimA better understanding of health literacy (HL) within a local context is needed before develo** and implementing interventions in Hong Kong. The...
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How is tailored implementation undertaken using a self-guided toolkit? Qualitative study of the ItFits-toolkit in the ImpleMentAll project
BackgroundThe process of tailored implementation is ill-defined and under-explored. The ItFits-toolkit was developed and subsequently tested as a...
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The role of national nutrition programs on stunting reduction in Rwanda using machine learning classifiers: a retrospective study
BackgroundIn Rwanda, the prevalence of childhood stunting has slightly decreased over the past five years, from 38% in 2015 to about 33% in 2020. It...
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Leveraging continuous glucose monitoring as a catalyst for behaviour change: a sco** review
BackgroundAmidst the escalating prevalence of glucose-related chronic diseases, the advancements, potential uses, and growing accessibility of...
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Examining the experiences of vulnerably housed patients visiting Kingston, Ontario’s emergency departments: a qualitative analysis
IntroductionVulnerably housed individuals access emergency departments (EDs) more frequently than the general population. Despite Canada’s universal...
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Looking Toward the Future of Integrated Care: History, Developments, and Opportunities
For almost five decades, the development and implementation of integrated care—the simultaneous combination of primary care with mental health and...