Change in exacerbation rate of COPD patients before and after COVID-19 infection by Joon Young Choi, Kyung Joo Kim, Chin Kook Rhee

“…Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected global health system, significantly altering not only the acute management of viral infection, but also management strategies for chronic diseases. …”
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Stakeholder perspectives to inform the implementation of a community health worker-delivered home management of hypertension intervention in Zimbabwe by Paddington Tinashe Mundagowa, Malvin Musariri, Pamela Magande, Tendai Hlabangana, Linda Jane Mukwambo, Pemberai Zambezi, Priscillah Muchemwa-Munasirei, Fadzai Mukora-Mutseyekwa

“…Perceived facilitating factors were commitment from health system leadership, CHW training and support, regular engagement between CHWs and health providers, community partnerships, and CHW self-efficacy and knowledge and skills.Conclusion Integrating CHWs into chronic disease management can potentially improve health service access in low-resource settings. …”
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Scoping review to identify and map the health personnel considered skilled birth attendants in low-and-middle income countries from 2000-2015. by Amy J Hobbs, Ann-Beth Moller, Alisa Kachikis, Liliana Carvajal-Aguirre, Lale Say, Doris Chou

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The uncertainty and diversity of reported qualifications and competency of SBA within and between countries requires attention in order to better ascertain strategic priorities for future health system planning, including training and education. …”
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease-Related Chronic Kidney Disease by Camelia Cojocariu, Ana-Maria Singeap, Irina Girleanu, Stefan Chiriac, Cristina M. Muzica, Catalin Victor Sfarti, Tudor Cuciureanu, Laura Huiban, Carol Stanciu, Anca Trifan

“…Chronic kidney disease presented an increase in incidence and prevalence during the last years, and it has been associated not only with increased morbidity and mortality but also with high costs for the health system. During the last decade, several studies have shown the association between nonalcoholic fatty disease and chronic kidney disease, two major worldwide health problems.…”
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Practice, governance, and culture characteristics of lived experience organisations, and evidence of efficacy: A scoping review protocol. by Jessica E Opie, An Vuong, Alexandra Macafee, Hanan Khalil, Natalie Pearce, Erandathie Jayakody, Christropher Maylea, Jennifer E McIntosh

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>It is anticipated that this scoping review will map the current evidence base underpinning organizational practices in which lived experience workers are involved, specifically in the mental health system. It will also inform future mental health policy and research.…”
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A study to identify individuals at risk to be affected by late-onset Pompe disease who had previously been given a non-specific or tentative diagnosis for their muscle weakness (Po... by Dawn A. Laney, Kayla A. Banks, Eleanor G. Botha, Maria Keever, Valynne Long, Allison L. Foley

“…The objective of this study is to determine if patients with a nonspecific diagnosis, such as muscle weakness, may be at risk for LOPD using retrospective chart review of patients seen at two centers: an academic center and a community health system. Results Initial data pulls identified 80,070 patients with one of the ICD-10 codes of interest. …”
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Scope of work and contributions of female community health volunteers in Nepal’s healthcare sector: a qualitative study by Archana Shrestha, Biraj Man Karmacharya, Surakshya Kunwar, Sudim Sharma, Sabina Marasini, Anjali Joshi, Bandana Paneru, Akina Shrestha

“…Both the FCHVs and the stakeholders perceived the FCHV programme as one of the most effective programmes supporting the health system. However, they seem concerned about the sustainability of FCHVs programme. …”
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Depressive Symptoms in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: The LINDA-Brazil Study by Patrícia Damé, Kadhija Cherubini, Pâmella Goveia, Geórgia Pena, Leony Galliano, Cristina Façanha, Maria Angélica Nunes

“…We conducted cross-sectional analyses of 820 women with GDM who were receiving prenatal care in the public health system. We conducted structured interviews to obtain clinical and sociodemographic information and applied the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to assess depressive symptoms. …”
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Exploring Strategies to Improve Adherence to Immunization Schedule: A Study among Children Attending Maternal and Child Health Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya by Esther Cheptanui Muathe, Mary Kamau, Eve Rajula

“…The enabling factors to current strategies of improving adherence to immunization schedule were having more health facilities near residential areas, using text messages reminders a day before the clinic date to remind caregivers of the due date for the clinic, and constant availability of vaccines. The health system strategies that would improve adherence to immunization schedules were more flexible clinic hours, availability of vaccines on daily basis, phone call reminders by health care providers, and increasing awareness on the importance of both vaccinations and adherence to immunization schedule.…”
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Fixed Monthly versus Less Frequent Ranibizumab Dosing and Predictors of Visual Response in Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Seenu M. Hariprasad, Lawrence S. Morse, Howard Shapiro, Pamela Wong, Lisa Tuomi

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Scoping review protocol on non-pharmacological interventions for interpersonal and self-directed violence in adults with severe mental illness by Maria Concepcion Moreno-Calvete, Ivan Ruiz-Ibañez, Jose Juan Uriarte-Uriarte

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Irrational medicine use and its associated factors in conflict-affected areas in Mali: a cross-sectional study by Mohamed Ali Ag Ahmed, Alassane Seydou, Issa Coulibaly, Karina Kielmann, Raffaella Ravinetto

“…However, it represents a significant challenge worldwide, and particularly for under-resourced health systems in conflict-affected areas. Objective To assess barriers to rational use of essential medicines at primary healthcare level in conflict-affected areas of Mali. …”
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Measuring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Diagnostic Delay in Rare Disease by Caitlin Hampson, William Evans, Lucy McKay, Lara Menzies

“…This study also highlights the need for better reporting of rare disease diagnoses, a core metric to measure the impact of health system changes that may be put into place to address the priorities of The UK Rare Diseases Framework, also published this year.…”
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Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients on Hemodialysis following Drug-Eluting versus Bare-Metal Coronary Stents by Amir F. Mohani, Srikanth Penumetsa, Amin Daoulah, Gregory Giugliano, Amir Lotfi

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Explore barriers to using the internet for health information access in African countries: A systematic review. by Alex Ayenew Chereka, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Fikadu Wake Butta, Mathias Nega Tadesse, Mekashaw Tareke Abebe, Fekadu Ayelgn Atanie, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil

“…To enhance the use of the Internet for health information and strengthen the overall health system, policymakers should prioritize increasing Internet accessibility, reducing costs, improving connections, offering basic computer skills training, and ensuring the availability of electronic devices in all institutions.…”
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Responsiveness of services rendered at primary healthcare facilities of Bharatpur, Nepal: a cross-sectional study by Anup Adhikari, Damaru Prasad Paneru, Amshu Pokhrel

“…The responsiveness is a crucial aspect of a well-functioning health system while primary healthcare is considered as its foundational cornerstone. …”
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Utilization of transitional care management services and 30-day readmission. by Eun Ji Kim, Kevin Coppa, Sara Abrahams, Amresh D Hanchate, Sumit Mohan, Martin Lesser, Jamie S Hirsch

“…The study has limitations, including the health system database not capturing all out-of-network follow-up visits. …”
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Consultation diagnoses and procedures billed among recent graduates practicing general otolaryngology – head & neck surgery in Ontario, Canada by Antoine Eskander, Paolo Campisi, Ian J. Witterick, David D. Pothier

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Obesity Cut-Off Points Using Prepregnancy Body Mass Index according to Cardiometabolic Conditions in Pregnancy by Renata O. Neves, Alexandre da S. Rocha, Bruna O. de Vargas, Daniela C. Kretzer, Salete de Matos, Marcelo Z. Goldani, Lisia von Diemen, José A. de A. Magalhães, Juliana R. Bernardi

“…In this prospective study, singleton pregnant women from the fetal medicine service of the Brazilian Unified Health System were included. The pregnancy, perinatal, and newborn data were obtained from the clinical medical records. …”
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Treatment With Avacopan in Patients With Respiratory Tract Manifestations of Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody–Associated Vasculitis by Ulrich Specks, Robert F. Spiera, Lynn A. Fussner, Robert Lebovics, Sarah Bray, Rachel E. Gurlin, Darcy Trimpe, David R. W. Jayne, Peter A. Merkel, for the ADVOCATE Study Group

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