Applications of nanotechnology in medical field: a brief review
Available online 25 February 2023
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
Available online 9 February 2023
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
Available online 9 February 2023
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
Available online 6 February 2023
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Identifying barriers to early diagnosis of breast cancer and perception of women in Malwa region of Punjab, India
Available online 5 February 2023
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
Available online 4 February 2023
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
Available online 4 February 2023
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
Available online 4 February 2023
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
Available online 28 January 2023
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
Available online 11 January 2023
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
December 2022
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
December 2022
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
December 2022
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
December 2022
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
December 2022
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
December 2022
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
December 2022
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
December 2022
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?
September 2022
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
September 2022
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
September 2022
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
September 2022
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
September 2022
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
September 2022
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
September 2022
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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