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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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Exploring the use of clay pots as sustainable storage containers to improve water quality
BackgroundCurrently, tap water consumption is not highly preferred in Egypt and around the world. People prefer to consume bottled water because they...
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Risk factors associated with underweight in children aged one to two years: a longitudinal study
BackgroundUnderweight is a prevalent health issue in children. This study aimed to identify factors associated with underweight in children aged 1–2...
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Perception of couples’ on multipurpose prevention technology attribute choice: the case of MTN 045
BackgroundMultipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) are products capable of simultaneously addressing multiple sexual and reproductive health needs...
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Migration-related determinants of health-care service utilization among persons with a direct migration background in Germany: an exploratory study based on the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP)
BackgroundIt is known that the health-care service utilization in primary care of persons with a direct migration background is lower compared to...
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Belief in a just world and fair behavior among clinical nurses: a moderated mediation model of empathy and observer justice sensitivity
BackgroundExploration of the relationship between nursing staffs’ justice in belief world and fair behavior is important to promote equity and access...
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Psychometric testing of the training needs for advance care planning scale for clinicians and nurses
BackgroundStudies have shown that Chinese Clinicians and nurses have positive attitudes toward ACP, but no local tools exist to assess their need for...
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Capturing the HIV-related social exclusion practices experienced by key populations through photovoice: an interpretative phenomenological study
BackgroundKey populations are defined as groups that are susceptible to HIV, including Men Sex with Men (MSM), Transgender (TG), Persons who Inject...
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Sex ratio at birth across 100 years in Sweden and risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality – a national register study
The human sex ratio at birth (SRB) undergoes temporary changes around a mean proportion of 0.51 male births. SRB has been well studied for...
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New models of health and social care for people in later life: map** of innovation in services in two regions of the United Kingdom using a mixed method approach
BackgroundInnovation for reforming health and social care is high on the policy agenda in the United Kingdom in response to the growing needs of an...
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Effects of major air pollutants on angina hospitalizations: a correlation study
BackgroundAngina is a crucial risk signal for cardiovascular disease. However, few studies have evaluated the effects of ambient air pollution...
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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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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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Impact of rehabilitation unit-based physical activity therapy versus symptomatic supportive treatment on older patients with advanced cancer: a non-randomized controlled study
ObjectivesRelatively few studies have investigated the effects of rehabilitation-based physical activity therapy as a treatment for older patients...
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Association between organophosphorus insecticides exposure and osteoarthritis in patients with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
BackgroundOrganic phosphorus insecticides (OPPs) are a class of environmental pollutants widely used worldwide with potential human health risks. We...
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Admiration and motivation: key factors in managing PTSD among firefighters
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents a significant challenge for firefighters. While research suggests that admiration may have a positive...
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Mindful self-care among oncology nurses in China: a latent profile analysis
BackgroundOncology nurses are considered the group with the highest risk for moral distress, compassion fatigue and burnout. Mindful self-care may...
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Intracranial dissemination of Klebsiella pneumoniae originating from pulmonary infection: a case report
BackgroundMetastatic brain abscesses caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae are extremely rare but life-threatening conditions. To depict a unique case of...
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Hemostasis and complement in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: clinical significance of two interactive systems
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) represents a curative treatment option for certain malignant and nonmalignant hematological diseases....