Moving beyond the physical: Exploring the holistic benefits of a therapy-based physical activity program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease by Kimberly S. Fasczewski, Nolasco R. Stevens, Hannah S. Michels, Jennifer S. Howard

“…The current research examined a regional healthcare system-supported group therapeutic boxing/PA program for PD using a biopsychosocial lens to synthesize the holistic benefits of long-term program participation. …”
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The Late 1980s HIV Outbreak in the Southeast of Soviet Russia: Soviet Government and Its Policy against the Epidemic (The Case of Kalmykia) by Margarita V. Baduginova

“…The arrived HIV served an indicator that would test the strength of Soviet healthcare system, and the latter — like the whole country — was not ready to fight the ‘plague of the twentieth century’. …”
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Resolving Covid-19 with Blockchain and AI by Suyogita Singh, Satya Bhushan Verma

“…The uncontrolled spread, which led to a pandemic, illustrated the healthcare system’s slow response time to public health emergencies at that time. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of tislelizumab plus chemotherapy as the first-line treatment for advanced or metastatic oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in China. by Chaoneng He, Xiufang Mi, Gaoqi Xu, Xinglu Xu, Wenxiu Xin, Like Zhong, Junfeng Zhu, Qi Shu, Luo Fang, Haiying Ding

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A partitioned survival model was developed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of tislelizumab plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone in patients with advanced or metastatic OSCC over a 10-year lifetime horizon from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system. Costs and utilities were derived from the drug procurement platform and published literature. …”
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Gender stereotypes and professional experiences of female nurses in Türkiye by Zeynep Aca, Arzu Kırcal-Şahin, Akın Özdemir, Yavuz Selim Kaymakcı

“…IntroductionGender roles and stereotypes play a significant role in shaping the nursing profession, perpetuating systemic inequities that negatively impact professional experiences and healthcare system efficiency. In Türkiye, patriarchal norms and systemic disparities exacerbate these workplace challenges, particularly for female nurses.MethodsThis qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews with 13 female nurses working in intensive care units to examine the influence of societal expectations, workplace discrimination, and institutional policies on gender inequities in nursing.ResultsThe findings reveal that cultural norms, family influence, and constrained career planning often channel women into nursing, reinforcing perceptions of the profession as an extension of caregiving roles. …”
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Becoming a leader in psychiatry and mental health: now is the time to step forward by Juan Oms, Roberto Martinez Caballero, Jorge Betancourt, Marcos A. Sanchez-Gonzalez

“…Through this approach, psychiatrists can emerge as pivotal leaders in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within an ever-evolving healthcare system.…”
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Real-world evaluation of select adverse drug reactions and healthcare utilization associated with parenteral Ibuprofen and ketorolac in adult and pediatric patients by Mosadoluwa Afolabi, Jensy Rodriguez-Silva, Ishveen Chopra, Ines Macias-Perez, Jason Makii, Emily Durr, Theresa Human

“…The adult cohort included 31,046 IV-ibuprofen and 124,184 ketorolac records, while the pediatric cohort had 5,579 patients per treatment arm.ResultsBoth adult and pediatric patients receiving IV-ibuprofen demonstrated lower ADR incidence and reduced HCRU compared to those receiving ketorolac.DiscussionThe findings suggest IV-ibuprofen may be a safer alternative to ketorolac, potentially improving patient care outcomes while reducing healthcare system burden. These results have implications for clinical practice and healthcare resource management.…”
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COVID-19 and Decision-Making for Pregnant Women: Taking or Relinquishing Control in Response to a Pandemic by Elizabeth Kaselitz, Chelsea Finkbeiner, Sarah Javaid, Sarah Barringer, Sarah D. Compton, Maria Muzik, Cheryl A. Moyer

“…A conceptual framework for understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women’s birth plans was generated. 2,320 pregnant women (mean age 32.7 years, mean weeks pregnant 24.6 weeks) responded to the open-ended prompts, reflecting the following themes: the impact(s) of COVID-19 on pregnant women (including unanticipated changes and uncertainty), the effect of COVID-19 on decision-making (including emotional reactions and subsequent questioning of the healthcare system), and how both of those things led women to either exercise or relinquish their agency related to their birth plan. …”
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Strategies to Improve Patient Flow in the Emergency Department during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review of Our Experience by Ali S. Al-Shareef, Azzah Al Jabarti, Kholoud A. Babkair, Maan Jamajom, Abduallah Bakhsh, Syed Sameer Aga

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a tremendous strain on the global healthcare system. Emergency departments worldwide have been challenged to the extreme end. …”
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Healthcare Use for Pain in Women Waiting for Gynaecological Surgery by Sarah Walker, Wilma M. Hopman, Meg E. Carley, Elizabeth G. Mann, Elizabeth G. VanDenKerkhof

“…Decisions about resource allocation should consider the impact of pain on individuals and the healthcare system.…”
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Community support for injured patients: A scoping review and narrative synthesis. by Rashi Jhunjhunwala, Anusha Jayaram, Carol Mita, Justine Davies, Kathryn Chu

“…<h4>Background</h4>Community-based peer support (CBPS) groups have been effective in facilitating access to and retention in the healthcare system for patients with HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases. …”
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Patient and caregiver perspectives of select non-communicable diseases in India: A scoping review. by Sindhu Nila, Eliza Dutta, S S Prakash, Sophy Korula, Anu Mary Oommen

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>There is a need for robust approaches and standardised tools to measure responsiveness of the healthcare system to patient needs, across geographical and population subgroups in India. …”
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Clinical Manifestations of Hemochromatosis in HFE C282Y Homozygotes Identified by Screening by Gordon D McLaren, Christine E McLaren, Paul C Adams, James C Barton, David M Reboussin, Victor R Gordeuk, Ronald T Acton, Emily L Harris, Mark R Speechley, Phyliss Sholinsky, Fitzroy W Dawkins, Beverly M Snively, Thomas M Vogt, John H Eckfeldt, for the Hemochromatosis and Iron Overload Screening (HEIRS) Study Research Investigators

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Measurement and predictors of the financial performance of public health enterprises in Italy by Peter PERGER, Achim HECKER

“…Moreover, different policymakers (the central government, the central bank, regions, and supervisory bodies, such as the court of auditors) may take an advantage from using this information and methodology to ensure the healthcare system is sustainable and adequately controlled in the long run. …”
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Exploring strategies to enhance patient safety in spine surgery: a review by Kimia Baradaran, Constana Gracia, Ehsan Alimohammadi

“…By committing to these robust protocols, we reaffirm our dedication to patient-centered care, enhancing not only patient safety and recovery but also fostering a deeper faith in a healthcare system that places patient well-being at the forefront.…”
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Rapid Point-of-Care Influenza Testing for Patients in German Emergency Rooms – A Cost-Benefit Analysis by Roland Diel, Albert Nienhaus

“…**Background:** Each year, influenza causes significant morbidity and death worldwide and produces significant economic losses at the expense of the healthcare system. **Objective:** To assess the cost-benefit relationship of implementing a rapid point-of-care (POC) influenza test in emergency rooms (ERs) of German hospitals. …”
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Outcomes of a Clinical Pathway for Pleural Disease Management: “Pleural Pathway” by Srinivas R. Mummadi, Peter Y. Hahn

“…Tuality Healthcare is a 215-bed community healthcare system in Hillsboro, OR, USA. With the objective of standardizing pleural disease care, locally adapted British Thoracic Society guidelines and a centralized pleural service were implemented in the “pathway” era. …”
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Unveiling the burden of premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a narrative review to call for gender perspective and intersectional approaches by Dannia Islas-Preciado, Dannia Islas-Preciado, Luciana Ramos-Lira, Erika Estrada-Camarena

“…-Lack of Sex and Gender Perspective in the Healthcare System: Research bias towards male subjects and historical neglect of women’s health issues contribute to limited knowledge about PMDD. …”
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Blockchain technology in healthcare strengthening: The Nigerian case by Godsave Binlak Wazhi, Nengak Precious Danladi, Sesugh Daniel Terver, Stephen Ebuka Ukaobasi

“…It aims to create awareness and close the significant gap between this idea and its implementation in our healthcare system. This will ultimately improve patient outcomes and strengthen our healthcare planning and management system.…”
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Adverse childhood experiences screening in pediatric primary care and changes in the rate of visits to social work and behavioral health by Sonya Negriff, Margo Sidell, Lee Barton, Mercie J. DiGangi

“…We acknowledge that this may vary based on geographic areas and populations served by different healthcare systems.…”
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