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Applications of nanotechnology in medical field: a brief review

Nanotechnology has extensive application as nanomedicine in the medical field. Some nanoparticles have possible applications in novel diagnostic instruments, imagery and methodologies, targeted medicinal...

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The role of drug utilization evaluation in medical sciences

Drug utilization evaluation (DUE) is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and focuses on the medical, social, and economic consequences of pharmaceutical marketing, distribution, prescribing,...

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Global pattern and determinants of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine coverage and progression: a global ecological study

Understanding and minimizing existing global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination disparities is critical to global population health and eliminating health inequities. The study aims to...

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Public health progression and related challenges

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Identifying barriers to early diagnosis of breast cancer and perception of women in Malwa region of Punjab, India

The aim of present study is to identify the breast cancer screening barriers among the women with breast cancer of Malwa region of Punjab, India. The study was conducted at three government hospitals...

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A comparison study of prevalence, awareness, treatment and control rates of hypertension and associated factors among adults in China and the United States based on national survey data

This study compared the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension and associated factors in China and the United States (US)....

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Prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems among schoolchildren in Herat City, Afghanistan

The prevalence of pediatric mental illnesses has been increasing in recent years, with a great potential to impact on individual's functionality and adaptation in adulthood....

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Prions: a threat to health security and the need for effective medical countermeasures

Prions are infectious conformations of certain naturally occurring proteins. These misfolded proteins can structurally alter healthy protein, creating misfolded copies that repeat the process and form...

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Exploring the association of paid sick leave with healthcare utilization and health outcomes in the United States: a rapid evidence review

Paid sick leave (PSL) laws mandate employers give workers paid time off when they are sick or injured. This current study aims to examine whether access to PSL is associated with healthcare utilization...

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Influence of quarantine during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on physical and psychosocial aspects: perceptions of 214 Brazilian athletes

Social distancing may affect athletes’ training, causing negative effects on mental and physical health....

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How consultation-relational empathy and demographics influence satisfaction with primary antenatal health care: evidence from rural Nigeria

This study aims to explore the role of consultation and relational empathy (CARE) and socio-demographic profile as predictors of patients’ satisfaction among pregnant women attending antenatal care...

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Front-of-pack labeling: a health literacy intervention to improve cardiovascular health in Sub-Saharan Africa

There is a surge in the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Over the last 50 years there has been a rapid growth in the consumption of ultra-processed food...

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3D printing applications for healthcare research and development

There is a growing demand for customised, biocompatible, and sterilisable components in the medical business. 3D Printing is a disruptive technology for healthcare and provides significant research...

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Virtual academy of women's health

In this paper, we explored to develop a new concept of computer- and internet-based learning and training method in medicine, especially in obstetrics and gynecology, which is named as Virtual Academy...

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Towards data-driven models for diverging emerging technologies for maternal, neonatal and child health services in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the highest maternal and under-five mortality rates in the world. The advent of the coronavirus disease 2019 exacerbated the region's problems by overwhelming the health...

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Determinants of inequality in health care seeking for childhood illnesses: insights from Nairobi informal settlements

An in-depth understanding of patterns of inequities in healthcare seeking among the urban residents is critical in identifying appropriate interventions strategies. The study evaluates determinants...

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A public health mission in Canada in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic

Many governments in the world reacted to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic by swiftly offering stimulus packages to their populations. While public unpreparedness was dramatic, it was not unexpected:...

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Hygiene, sanitation facility, and assessment of drinking water quality in the schools of Chattogram city, Bangladesh

This study is designed to evaluate the microbiological safety concern of drinking water of the 50 schools of Chattogram city, Bangladesh, and to investigate the sanitation and hygiene conditions of...

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Are the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-themed applications launched during the pandemic sustainable?

Many digital applications (Apps) were launched during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic for various purposes such as information sharing, risk assessment, self-management of symptoms,...

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The 100 top-cited articles on childhood obesity: a bibliometric analysis

Childhood obesity (CHO) is a serious global health challenge affecting both developed and developing nations. The feats attained in addressing this global health challenge can be reflected through the...

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Community-level survey of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) preventive measures in Kwara State, Nigeria: good knowledge vs poor attitude

The public knowledge and adherence to the established coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) precautionary measures are crucial to Nigeria's war against the pandemic. Public health education on its preventive...

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Metaverse, token economies, and non-communicable diseases

Rapid advancements in technology and computing power, combined with the convergence of Blockchain, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, extended reality, gamification, and decentralized finance,...

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Associations of sleep duration with childhood obesity: findings from a national cohort study in China

Examine effect of sleep duration on children's risk of overweight and obesity; and study associations between activities in the last hour before bedtime and sleep outcomes (sleep duration, sleep quality,...

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Determinants of overweight and obesity and preventive strategies in Pacific countries: a systematic review

This study aimed to explore more on contributing factors and prevention of overweight and obesity among Pacific islanders....

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Obesity intervention efforts in China and the 2022 World Obesity Day

Obesity has become a serious public health problem globally. China has the world's largest number of people with obesity or overweight. More than 50% of adults and about 20% of children and adolescents...

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