Disaster Preparedness and First Aid Response: The Role of Emergency Nurses by Olaolorunpo Olorunfemi, Olufunke Beatrice Adesunloye

“…This not only benefits the individuals directly affected by disasters but also strengthens the resilience of communities and healthcare systems as a whole.…”
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The impact of pre-hospital emergency medical services on the outcomes of patients with burn: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ahmed Alanazy, Abdullah Alruwaili

“…Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have more remarkable contributions to healthcare systems. We aimed to reveal the interventions provided by the EMS staff on the scene of burn injuries and the impact of these interventions on the outcomes of burn injuries. …”
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Peculiarities and recommendations of acute stroke treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic by A. Vilionskis, R. Masiliūnas, A. Ekkert, D. Jatužis

“… The global COVID-19 pandemic poses enormous challenges to healthcare systems and has a major impact on the treatment and care of stroke patients. …”
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Surveillance of drug prescribing: why outliers miss their targets – a qualitative study by Julia Gollnick, Nikoletta Zeschick, Franziska Hörbrand, Peter Killian, Maria Sebastiao, Thomas Kühlein, Norbert Donner-Banzhoff

“…Abstract Background Rising costs are a challenge for healthcare systems. To keep expenditure for drugs under control, in many healthcare systems, drug prescribing is continuously monitored. …”
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Collaboration between general practitioners and social workers: a scoping review by Birgitta Weltermann, Patrick Mark, Samira Sommer, Cornelia Löwe

“…Collaborative structures and their routine differ markedly between healthcare systems: 36 publications present collaboration structures and 33 articles allow an insight into the processual routines. …”
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Burnout in healthcare – the Emperor’s New Clothes by Wojciech Marlicz, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Dafni Charisopoulou, Janusz Jankowski, Maria Marlicz, Karolina Skonieczna-Zydecka, Patrycja Krynicka, Igor Loniewski, Jerzy Samochowiec, Grażyna Rydzewska, George Koulaouzidis

“…Burnout is common among physicians; it severely alters their health and has a negative impact on functioning of healthcare systems. Hypertension, increased cortisol levels, maladaptive behaviors with negative social consequences, and suboptimal quality of care have been associated with healthcare providers’ burnout. …”
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Geriatric rehabilitation in the Netherlands and their preparedness for the increase in older adults: a scoping review by Hanne Jacomijntje van de Haar, Maria Nordheim Alme

“…Within healthcare systems, geriatric rehabilitation is seen as a core component. …”
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An Integrated Framework to Achieve Interoperability in Person-Centric Health Management by Fabio Vergari, Tullio Salmon Cinotti, Alfredo D'Elia, Luca Roffia, Guido Zamagni, Claudio Lamberti

“…In order to handle the heterogeneity of relevant information and to overcome the fragmentation of out-of-hospital instrumentation in person-centric healthcare systems, a shared and open source interoperability component can be adopted, which is ontology driven and based on the semantic web data model. …”
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Applying a Common-Sense Approach to Fighting Obesity by Jessica Y. Breland, Ashley M. Fox, Carol R. Horowitz, Howard Leventhal

“…The obesity epidemic is a threat to the health of millions and to the economic viability of healthcare systems, governments, businesses, and nations. …”
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Global Insights from Patients, Providers, and Staff on Challenges and Solutions in Managing Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Anat Loewenstein, Michelle Sylvanowicz, Winfried M. Amoaku, Tariq Aslam, Chui Ming Gemmy Cheung, Bora Eldem, Robert P. Finger, Richard P. Gale, Laurent Kodjikian, Adrian Koh, Jean-François Korobelnik, Xiaofeng Lin, Paul Mitchell, Moira Murphy, Mali Okada, Ian Pearce, Francisco J. Rodriguez, Jude Stern, S. James Talks, David T. Wong, Tien Yin Wong, Focke Ziemssen, Jane Barratt

“…Methods A survey was carried out of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration, their providers, and clinic staff in 77 clinics across 24 countries on six continents, from a diverse range of healthcare systems, settings, and reimbursement models. …”
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Addressing the rising colorectal cancer burden in the older adult: examining modifiable risk and protective factors for comprehensive prevention strategies by Ke‐Jie He, Zhejun Liu, Guoyu Gong

“…Ongoing research and multifaceted public health interventions are crucial to address the growing global burden of colorectal cancer and mitigate the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. Strengthening healthcare systems, improving access to quality cancer care, and promoting lifestyle modifications to reduce obesity and other modifiable risk factors should be prioritized to effectively combat this pressing public health challenge.…”
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Statistical Insights Into Machine Learning-Based Box Models for Pregnancy Care and Maternal Mortality Reduction: A Literature Survey by Issac Neha Margret, K. Rajakumar, K. V. Arulalan, S. Manikandan, Valentina

“…This study emphasizes the potential of machine learning to reduce maternal mortality rates and the pressing need for its incorporation into healthcare systems worldwide.…”
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Targeted drug delivery in neurodegenerative diseases: the role of nanotechnology by Rupal Dhariwal, Rupal Dhariwal, Mukul Jain, Mukul Jain, Yaser Rafiq Mir, Abhayveer Singh, Bhavik Jain, Pankaj Kumar, Mohd Tariq, Mohd Tariq, Devvret Verma, Khemraj Deshmukh, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Tabarak Malik, Tabarak Malik

“…The findings underscore the importance of advancing nanomedicine applications to develop effective therapeutic strategies that can alleviate the burden of neurodegenerative diseases on individuals and healthcare systems.…”
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Perspectives of nurses and patient representatives on the morally competent nurse: An international focus group study by Chris Gastmans, Evelyne Mertens, Alvisa Palese, Brian Keogh, Francesca Apolloni, Johanna Wiisak, Catherine Mc Cabe, Maria Dimitriadou, Alessandro Galazzi, Michael Igoumenidis, Nikos Stefanopoulos, Paraskevi Charitou, Evridiki Papastavrou, Riitta Suhonen, Stefania Chiappinotto

“…Background: Across the world, healthcare systems have become increasingly complex, making it more difficult for nurses to act ethically when faced with moral dilemmas. …”
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Brazil-Portugal Comparison: Education, Health and Social Development in light of the Sustainable Development Goals by Felipa Rafaela Amadigi, Monica Motta Lino, Rosani Ramos Machado, Ianka Cristina Celuppi, Carla Sílvia Fernandes, Maria Manuela Martins, Denise Elvira Pires de Pires

“…Final considerations: the importance of public policies adapted to local realities and the need for a strategic vision for healthcare systems aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, in addition to the need for continuous investments and integration of digital health for efficient and equitable systems, stand out.…”
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Effective anti-adhesives of uropathogenic Escherichia coli by Ribić Rosana, Meštrović Tomislav, Neuberg Marijana, Kozina Goran

“…Due to their frequent occurrence in the community and nosocomial settings, as well as the development of resistance to the commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents, an enormous financial burden is placed on healthcare systems around the world. Therefore, novel approaches to the prevention and treatment of UTIs are needed. …”
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Addressing the consequences of missing vaccines: A case report of pertussis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Diana Marcela Perea Rojas, Indiana Luz Rojas Torres, Luis Enrique Perea Vásquez

“…His case highlights the increased risk of severe infections in unvaccinated, immunocompromised patients and underscores the necessity of maintaining comprehensive vaccination records and robust primary healthcare systems to prevent such infections. The rapid diagnosis and initiation of appropriate antimicrobial therapy, highlights the critical role of early detection and tailored interventions in preventing severe outcomes.…”
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Social Determinants of Health in India: Reimagining of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Vision in the Light of Marginalized Communities by Kanhaiya Tripathi, Diksha Kanwat, Shankar Lal Bika, Jaspal Kaur, Neelu Rawat, Ashwani Kumar, Bhupinder Singh, Doggala Raju Kumar, Bawa Singh

“…The analysis highlights the importance of strong primary healthcare systems, recognizing universal healthcare as an essential human right through the vision of Dr. …”
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Postpartum Hemorrhage by Michelle J. Wang, Yinka Oyelese, Yang Pan

“…Despite modern advances in medicine, hemorrhage continues to lead the causes of pregnancy-related death in most countries, with increasing disparity between countries with highly developed and underdeveloped national healthcare systems. Most deaths caused by PPH are preventable. …”
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A review of COVID-19-related thrombosis and anticoagulation strategies specific to the Asian population by Kai Chin Poh, Victoria Yu Jia Tay, Sarah Huixin Lin, Huei Leng Chee, Suhitharan Thangavelautham

“…The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has placed an immense burden on healthcare systems worldwide. There is intensive research targeted at better understanding of the virus pathogenicity, development of effective treatment strategies and vaccines against COVID-19. …”
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