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Clinical characteristics and factors associated with survival rate of patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer attending at a Tertiary Hospital in Somalia
BackgroundA few studies regarding the epidemiology and risk factors of Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) are reported from Sub-Saharan...
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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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Young People’s Barriers and Facilitators of Engagement with Web-Based Mental Health Interventions for Anxiety and Depression: A Qualitative Study
BackgroundThe prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms in young people have increased in many countries around the world. Web-based mental...
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Carbon-ion radiotherapy alone vs. standard dose photon radiation with carbon-ion radiotherapy boost for high-grade gliomas: a retrospective study
BackgroundThis study aimed to compare the survival outcome and side effects in patients with primary high-grade glioma (HGG) who received carbon ion...
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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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Association of low adherence to weekly cisplatin with outcomes in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundThe National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guideline recommends consideration of weekly cisplatin as an alternative option for...
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Investigating distinct clinical features and constructing a nomogram model for survival probability in adults with cerebellar high-grade gliomas
BackgroundThe clinical features of cerebellar high-grade gliomas (cHGGs) in adults have not been thoroughly explored. This large-scale,...
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Biomonitoring of atmospheric heavy metals in native lichen Xanthoria parietina around Salda Lake (Burdur – Turkey), a special environmental protection area
Exposure to air pollutants negatively affects human health as well as the ecosystem. The target study area, Salda Lake, which is a special...
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Predictors of High Healthcare Cost Among Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: A Combined Machine Learning and Regression Approach from a US Payer Perspective
BackgroundHigh healthcare costs could arise from unmet needs. This study used random forest (RF) and regression methods to identify predictors of...
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The effect of the exit of an insurer, due to government liquidation, on access to health care: evidence from Colombia
Our study evaluates the liquidation effect of a health insurer from a subsidized scheme, with the largest number of members in Colombia, on...
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Disparities in satisfaction among insured and uninsured adult outpatient department service users in Southern Ethiopia, 2022: a comparative cross-sectional study
BackgroundPatient satisfaction is a critical measure of the quality of healthcare services provided by healthcare facilities. However, very few...
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A retrospective cohort study to evaluate disease burden, health care resource utilization, and costs in patients with breast cancer in Dubai, UAE
BackgroundThe current study evaluated the disease burden, health care resource utilization and analyzed the cost burden due to events of special...
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Use of Cost-Effectiveness Thresholds in Healthcare Public Policy: Progress and Challenges
The article offers a comparative analysis of the influence of cost-effectiveness thresholds in the decision-making processes in financing policies,...
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Revolutionising health and social care: innovative solutions for a brighter tomorrow – a systematic review of the literature
BackgroundIn an era marked by rapid technological advancements, changing demographics, and evolving healthcare needs, the landscape of health...
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eHSP90α in front-line therapy in EGFR exon 19 deletion and 21 Leu858Arg mutations in advanced lung adenocarcinoma
PurposeExtracellular heat shock protein 90 AA1(eHSP90α) is intricately linked to tumor progression and prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the...
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Intake Characteristics as Predictors of Psychotherapy Outcome in a Practice Research Network in Argentina
There are few studies exploring intake diagnostic characteristics as predictors of change in integrative naturalistic settings. The aim of this study...
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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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Wearable cuffless blood pressure tracking: when will they be good enough?
Wearable health monitoring is a multibillion-dollar industry. But the holy grail is probably getting it right for blood pressure monitoring without a...
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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...
