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Understanding how space travel affects the female reproductive system to the Moon and beyond
As the space industry grows exponentially and aspirations for space travel expand, we are entering a new era where we will very likely become an...
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From motorised to active travel: using GPS data to explore potential physical activity gains among adolescents
BackgroundA high proportion of adolescents worldwide are not doing enough physical activity for health benefits. Replacing short motorised trips with...
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Association of distance traveled on receipt of surgery in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer
PurposeStudies have shown patients residing in rural settings have worse cancer-related outcomes than those in urban settings. Specifically, rural...
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Perioperative air travel increases the risk of venous thromboembolism following lower limb arthroplasty
PurposeVenous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant complication following lower limb arthroplasty (LLA). There is a paucity of evidence with regard...
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Exploring views of members of the public and policymakers on the acceptability of population level dietary and active-travel policies: a qualitative study
BackgroundThere is limited evidence on what shapes the acceptability of population level dietary and active-travel policies in England. This...
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Influence of travel burden on tumor classification and survival of head and neck cancer patients
PurposeCancer patients have to overcome various barriers to obtain diagnostics and treatment at head and neck cancer centers. Travel distance to a...
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The effect of distance to health facility on neonatal mortality in Ethiopia
IntroductionIn Ethiopia, more than half of newborn babies do not have access to Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC) services. Understanding...
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Craniofacial superimposition: a review of focus distance estimation methods and an extension to profile view photographs
Craniofacial superimposition concerns the photographic overlay of skulls and faces, for skeletal identification. As a phased method that depends on...
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Comparison of survival of stage I–III colon cancer by travel distance and hospital volume
BackgroundPrevious studies have demonstrated improved outcomes at high-volume colorectal surgery centers; however, the benefit for patients who live...
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Travel-Related Economic Burden of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy Administration by Site of Care
IntroductionWe previously examined how expanding access to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy administration sites impacted patient...
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The TROLLEY Study: assessing travel, health, and equity impacts of a new light rail transit investment during the COVID-19 pandemic
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life in extraordinary ways impacting health and daily mobility. Public transit provides a strategy to...
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Managing Travel Fatigue and Jet Lag in Athletes: A Review and Consensus Statement
Athletes are increasingly required to travel domestically and internationally, often resulting in travel fatigue and jet lag. Despite considerable...
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Geographical challenges and inequity of healthcare access for high-risk paediatric heart disease
BackgroundGeographical context is an important consideration for health system design to promote equality in access to care for patients with...
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Patient’s travel distance to specialised cancer diagnostics and the association with the general practitioner’s diagnostic strategy and satisfaction with the access to diagnostic procedures: an observational study in Denmark
BackgroundResearch indicate that when general practitioners (GPs) refer their patients for specialist care, the patient often has long distance. This...
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Residential distance from the reporting hospital and survival among adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with CNS tumors
PurposePrior research shows that residential distance to a treatment facility may be an important factor in central nervous system (CNS) tumor...
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Bridging distances and saving costs: insights from a pilot project of telerheumatology in a rural area of Pakistan
Enhancing access to healthcare remains a formidable challenge in rural regions of low- and lower-middle-income countries. Amid evolving healthcare...
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Increased Driving Distance to Screening Colonoscopy Negatively Affects Bowel Preparation Quality: an Observational Study
BackgroundTo prepare for colonoscopy, patients must consume a bowel purgative and travel from their home to the site of their procedure. The timing...
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Association Between Historical Redlining and Access to High-Volume Hospitals Among Patients Undergoing Complex Cancer Surgery in California
BackgroundWe sought to determine the impact of historical redlining on travel patterns and utilization of high-volume hospitals (HVHs) among patients...
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Longer Term Follow-up on Acuity Circle Allocation Strategies in Liver Transplantation
Purpose of ReviewThis review summarizes longer term follow-up of acuity circle–based distribution for livers, which was implemented on February 4,...