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The development of anti-fall functional clothing for elderly

The consequences of falls in the elderly are severe, ranging from skin abrasion to hip fracture, which is very easy to cause death. Using advanced technology to develop anti-fall clothing that meets...

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System barriers to the provision of quality maternal health care in two regional teaching and referral hospitals in Kenya: a qualitative study

Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 66% of global maternal deaths. In Kenya, 362 maternal deaths occur in every 100 000 live births. Most of these deaths occur as a result of suboptimal quality care of...

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Establishing a child and adolescent mental health center in Herat, Afghanistan: a project description

Afghanistan has witnessed a long-lasting 4-decade armed conflict, which together with high levels of poverty and interpersonal violence, resulted in high incidence and prevalence of mental disorders...

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The quality of older adults’ involvement in clinical communication with general practitioners: evidence from rural towns in Australia

A study was conducted about the putative links of older rural Australians’ health knowledge and preparation with their quality of involvement in patient-general practitioner (GP) communication during...

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Does higher tax rate affect tobacco usage? Unravelling the nexus between tobacco regulatory control and public health concern

Bangladesh stands as a prominent global consumer of tobacco, with alarming consequences on public health. The Global Adult Tobacco Survey reported that tobacco consumption claimed over 126 000 lives...

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Revolutionizing patient care: the latest advancements in clinical pharmacy practice

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Association of β-lactam antimicrobial's exposure with carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection: a cumulative meta-analysis

Carbapenems are effective against severe Pseudomonas aeruginosa nosocomial infections. Therefore, carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a serious public health threat. An understanding of the...

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Impact of vericiguat on heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: a review

Heart failure is a major public health issue with a prevalence of about 26 million people worldwide. Reduced nitric oxide availability, lower soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) activity, and decreased...

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Comparison of efficacy of metformin and D-chiro-inositol on clinical biomarkers in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome: an open label study

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a pathophysiological disorder affecting reproductive and metabolic indices in females. The present study was designed to compare the efficacy of metformin and D-chiro-inositol...

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Association and potential mediators between socioeconomic status and childhood obesity in China: findings from a national cohort study

Socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with childhood obesity, but the underlying factors remain unknown. This study aimed to identify mediators that may explain SES disparities in childhood obesity...

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Drug utilization evaluation of medications used in the management of neurological disorders

The burden of neurological disorders in India is expected to increase due to the rapid demographic and epidemiological transition, with irrational drug use, which is also a global concern. Thus, drug...

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Assessing the influence of digital technologies on antenatal care visits in Zimbabwe: insights from 2019 Zimbabwe Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey

To provide good health and well-being as established by the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, access to digital technologies can act as conduits to achieve such progress in a population. As guided...

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Correlation of human immunodeficiency virus and antiretroviral therapy with cardiac disorders

The occurrence of cardiovascular illness in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) community is increasing, with a particular focus on coronary heart disease. Patients infected with HIV have a higher...

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Weighing in on monkeypox against the criteria of public health emergency

The monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease usually found in forest areas of Central and Western Africa, has spread worldwide through new modes of transmission little understood. The WHO on 23 July 2022,...

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Determinants of internet addiction among medical students in Casablanca: a cross-sectional study

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and determinants of Internet addiction among medical students at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco....

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Risk factors and strategies for prevention of depression, anxiety and eating disorders among adolescents during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: a review

The purpose of this review is to identify prevalent trends and risk factors in depression, anxiety, and eating disorders in the adolescent population in the post coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)...

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Reliability and validity of the hidden hunger assessment scale in China-revised for high school students

Hidden hunger remains a severe public health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. In China, challenges related to dietary imbalance and hidden hunger persist. Micronutrient inadequacy...

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Maternal perceived self-efficacy, perceived vulnerability and child health outcome in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria

The problems associated with child health continue to constitute a global concern, and child morbidity and mortality remain problematic in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). Utilizing a community-based survey...

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Association between body mass index and body fat measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis

We examined the association between body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (BF%) measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) among adults and children in China....

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Impact of community-based rehabilitation on quality of life and self-esteem of persons with physical disabilities and their family members

Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) is a strategy by which persons living with disability (PWDs) access comprehensive rehabilitation services with limited evidence regarding its impact on the quality...

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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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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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Public health progression and related challenges

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