Healthcare Futures: Opportunities, Challenges and Risks in a Blockchain-Driven Environment by Robert Goldberg, Peter J. Pitts, Jennifer Hinkel

“…Traditional financial mechanisms struggle to capture the downstream savings generated by new therapies, particularly as insurers and health systems face the challenge of managing short-term costs while realizing long-term health benefits. …”
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Experiences of Mothers and Health Workers With Momcare and Safecare Bundles In Kenya And Tanzania: A Qualitative Evaluation. by Izudi, Jonathan, Owoko, Henry Odero, Bagayoko, Moussa, Kadengye, Damazo

“…Health workers reported that the care bundles offered them a new opportunity to provide quality maternal and newborn care and to adhere to the standard of care besides experiencing a positive and fulfilling practice. Health systems improvements included prompt emergency response and continual care, infrastructural developments, medical sup- plies and logistics, staffing, and increased documentation. …”
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Oral health status in Cienfuegos population by Emma Gil Ojeda, Beatriz García Alpízar, Yumaidy Colina Sánchez

“…<strong><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Tahoma;">Background</span></strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><strong>: </strong>The creation of reliable epidemiological profiles in different populations is a helpful practice that offers a general vision of how community health can be affected and it assess health systems interventions and provides information to guide the policy making process. …”
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Evaluation of reporting trends in the MAUDE Database: 1991 to 2022 by Meital Mishali, Nadav Sheffer, Oren Mishali, Maya Negev

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Comparison of risk-of-bias assessment approaches for selection of studies reporting prevalence for economic analyses by Jane E Harding, Richard Edlin, Matthew J Glasgow

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Incidence and Prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease in Medicare Beneficiaries by Haixin Zhang, Amir Abbas Tahami Monfared, Quanwu Zhang, Lawrence S. Honig

“…Our findings address the reality of Alzheimer’s disease in clinical practice in the United States that is confronted by healthcare professionals, payors, healthcare decision-makers, patients, and caregivers, and may offer a realistic gauge for patient triage for treatment, healthcare resource allocation, and health-systems’ operational prioritization. With the availability of anti-amyloid treatments, we anticipate that the population with diagnosed MCI/AD within the Medicare database may rise over time; therefore, periodic updates of incidence/prevalence estimates may provide support for timely healthcare decision-making.…”
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Exploring barriers to accessing treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis through a socio-ecological lens in Buvuma and Napak districts, Uganda. by Arthur Bagonza, Linda Gibson, Lydia Kabiri, Chris Bezalel, Saravu Rama Bhat Narahari, Peter J Franks, David Musoke, Christine Moffatt

“…Stigma and social isolation result in emotional distress, neglect, exclusion, and self-isolation, which are influenced by community beliefs. Health systems and policy barriers included poverty, inadequate personnel, and insufficient equipment. …”
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Universal Health Coverage in Bangladesh: Activities, Challenges, and Suggestions by Taufique Joarder, Tahrim Z. Chaudhury, Ishtiaq Mannan

“…To address the implementation barriers, recommendations include improving service quality, strengthening overall health systems, improving health service management, and improving monitoring and supervision. …”
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The scope of emergency nursing viewed through the lens of complex adaptive systems: A discussion paper by Katarina E Göransson, Jonathan Drennan, Hanne Mainz, Nanna Fauerholdt Skov, Maria Amritzer, Lena M Berg, Karen V Andersen, Marianne Lisby

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Innovations in pharmaceutical policies and learnings for sustainable access to affordable medicines by Sabine Vogler, Nina Zimmermann, Manuel Alexander Haasis, Verena Knoll, Jaime Espin, Aukje K. Mantel-Teeuwisse, Dimitra Panteli, Fatima Suleman, Veronika J. Wirtz, Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of One Health and zoonotic diseases among multisectoral collaborators in Bhutan: Results from a nationwide survey. by Bir Doj Rai, Tenzin Tenzin, Dorji Tshering, Narapati Dahal, Gizachew A Tessema, Lin Fritschi, Sylvester Nyadanu Dodzi, Gavin Pereira

“…Our study findings provide valuable insights that can inform global efforts to enhance One Health systems, particularly in regions where resources are limited but disease risks are significant.…”
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Multi-omics approaches for understanding gene-environment interactions in noncommunicable diseases: techniques, translation, and equity issues by Robel Alemu, Nigussie T. Sharew, Yodit Y. Arsano, Muktar Ahmed, Fasil Tekola-Ayele, Tesfaye B. Mersha, Azmeraw T. Amare

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The effectiveness of community-wide screening for pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review by Susanna S. van Wyk, Ntombifuthi Blose, Lester Kapanda-Phiri, Mareli Claassens, Taryn Young

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Synthesis and characterization of innovative GA@Ag-CuO nanocomposite with potent antimicrobial and anticancer properties by Amr H. Hashem, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, Sabiha Fatima, Saeedah M. Almutairi, Mohamed A. Ghorab, Ahmed I. El-Batal, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad

“…Abstract Cancer and microbial infections place a significant burden on the world’s health systems and can increase the rate of disease and mortality. …”
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Understanding the impact of racism on surgical outcomes in settler nation-states USA and Canada: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mary Brindle, Oluwatomilayo Daodu, Tyara Marchand, Saffa Aziz, Ifeoluwa Adedipe, Mirna Matta

“…Introduction To improve surgical quality and safety, health systems must prioritise equitable care for surgical patients. …”
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Childhood wasting and associated factors in Africa: evidence from standard demographic and health surveys from 35 countries by Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Mohammed Seid Ali, Almaz Tefera Gonete, Masresha Asmare Techane, Mulugeta Wassie, Alemneh Tadesse Kassie, Medina Abdela Ahmed, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Berhan Tekeba, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen

“…Moreover, a renewed focus on tackling the multifaceted factors of undernutrition, strengthening health systems, and implementing evidence-based interventions tailored to the local context is crucial for achieving meaningful and sustained reductions in wasting prevalence across the region.…”
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Payment Reforms for Prehospital Care Services in a Middle Income Country: Assessing Implementation and Patient Outcomes Using a Mixed-Methods Approach by Paibul Suriyawongpaisal, Samrit Srithamrongsawad, Pongsakorn Atiksawedparit, Khanisthar Phooseemungkun, Krongkan Bunchaiyai, Thanita Thongtan

“…Introduction. Financing health systems constitutes a key element of well-functioning healthcare system. …”
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Exploring clinicians’ perspectives on the ‘Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Care Bundle’ national quality improvement programme: a qualitative study by Ipek Gurol-Urganci, Nick Sevdalis, Edward Morris, Posy Bidwell, Ranee Thakar, James M Harris, Louise Silverton, Alexandra Hellyer, Robert Freeman, Vivienne Novis

“…Introduction Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI) can have severe debilitating consequences to women and health systems. The OASI Care Bundle quality improvement programme was introduced in 16 maternity units across England, Scotland and Wales (January 2017 to March 2018) to address increasing OASI rates.Objectives To explore clinicians’ (midwives’ and obstetricians’) perspectives of the OASI Care Bundle with respect to (1) acceptability, (2) feasibility, and (3) sustainability.Design A qualitative exploratory study using focus groups methodology.Setting A total of 16 focus groups were conducted in 16 maternity units in England, Scotland and Wales where the OASI Care Bundle was implemented. …”
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A protocol for mobilising novel finance models for collaborative health promotion and disease prevention initiatives: taking a smart capacitating investment approach in the Invest4... by Joanna Lane, Joanna Lane, Rhiannon T. Edwards, Balázs Babarczy, Holly Whiteley, Vidya Oruganti, Vidya Oruganti, Maureen Rutten-van Mölken, Caroline Costongs, Anant R. Jani, Sarah Wordsworth, Alison Maassen, Apostolos Tsiachristas, Jacob Davies, Bengt Stavenow, Jolanda van Vliet, Steve Wright, Steve Wright, Lina Papartyte, Jennifer Catherine Camaradou, Rositsa Koleva-Kolarova

“…Here we take that idea further by exploring the applicability of SCI to public health financing to improve population health and well-being.AimTo explore and develop innovative SCI models and tools that enable collaboration and investment across health ecosystems for enhanced health promotion and disease prevention, test them in diverse real-world settings, and create a roadmap for large-scale implementation.MethodsThe Invest4Health (I4H) project brings together transdisciplinary expertise in epidemiology, public health, health economics, population science, business management, finance, implementation and social sciences, digital health innovation, and regional health systems. The project consists of eight work packages which span the exploration and conceptualisation of SCI in public health; the characterisation of SCI-compatible business and finance models; piloting and evaluation of these models in four European testbeds (Sweden, Germany, Spain and Wales UK); and exploring the opportunities for sustainable replication and scaling of SCI and future research.DiscussionWe present an introduction to the I4H project, the concept of SCI applied to public health, plus key points for discussion internationally.…”
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Visual and Refractive Outcomes of Cataract Surgeries Performed in One Year in a Private Practice Setting: Review of 2714 Procedures by Laureano A. Rementería-Capelo, Jorge L. García-Pérez, Juan Gros-Otero, Aida Morán, José M. Sánchez-Pina, Inés Contreras

“…Currently available outcome data for cataract surgery include mostly patients from public health systems. The purpose of this study was to report the visual and refractive outcomes of cataract procedures performed during one year in a private practice center, which may include a different spectrum of patients. …”
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