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Breast cancer preventive practices and associated factors among reproductive age women in Wadila District, North East Ethiopia: community based cross-sectional study
BackgroundCancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Among all cancer types, breast cancer stands out as the most...
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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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Nonadherence to oral cancer chemotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma: prevalence and predictive factors in Vietnam
PurposeStandard oral cancer chemotherapy (OCT) or targeted therapy (OTT) has expanded the treatment methods for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)....
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TOTEM: a multi-cancer detection and localization approach using circulating tumor DNA methylation markers
BackgroundDetection of cancer and identification of tumor origin at an early stage improve the survival and prognosis of patients. Herein, we...
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A peer mentoring program for eating disorders: improved symptomatology and reduced hospital admissions, three years and a pandemic on
BackgroundPeer support involves people (mentors) using their own experiences to assist others (mentees). The impetus to include peer support in...
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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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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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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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Implementing evidence-based practices to improve primary care for high-risk patients: study protocol for the VA high-RIsk VETerans (RIVET) type III effectiveness-implementation trial
BackgroundPatients with significant multimorbidity and other factors that make healthcare challenging to access and coordinate are at high risk for...
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The longitudinal associations of remote intergenerational communication with instrumental activities of daily living among older adults
Maintaining independence in instrumental activities of daily living is crucial for older adults in an ageing society. This study, utilizing...
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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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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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Public health interventions to prevent children drowning: an updated systematic review
AimInjuries are a leading cause of death and disability for children and young people worldwide and a significant public health challenge. This...
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Ammonia exposure-triggered redox imbalance with the occurrence of inflammatory response, cell apoptosis, and the circadian clock disturbance leads to lung injury in growing pigs
The toxic impact of relatively low ammonia exposure on animal lungs lacks attention. Therefore, we employed pigs as an animal model to explore the...
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Current trends and future directions in internalized weight stigma research: a sco** review and synthesis of the literature
BackgroundSince the first papers focused on internalized weight stigma were published in the mid 2000’s, the literature has grown into a robust field...
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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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Efficacy of chemotherapy plus immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with non-small cell lung cancer who have rare oncogenic driver mutations: a retrospective analysis
BackgroundTargeted therapy is now the standard of care in driver–oncogene-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Its initial clinical effects...
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Association of cancer treatment with excess heart age among five-year young breast cancer survivors
PurposeData evaluating cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk by cancer treatment among young women (≤ 40 years) with breast cancer are limited.
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An exploration of Irish nutrition educators’ experiences of competency-based assessment in nutrition science education
BackgroundCompetency-based assessment (CBA) supports the development and attainment of skills required for the workforce. Little is known about...
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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)...