Coinfection and clinical impact of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli harboring diverse toxin variants and colonization factors: 2017-2022 by Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Marjahan Akhtar, Zahid Hasan Khan, Md Taufiqul Islam, Md. Golam Firoj, Yasmin Ara Begum, Sadia Isfat Ara Rahman, Mokibul Hassan Afrad, Taufiqur Rahman Bhuiyan, Fahima Chowdhury, A.S.G. Faruque, Edward T Ryan, Firdausi Qadri, Ashraful Islam Khan

“…Conclusions: ETEC and co-infections exacerbate illness severity and overburden healthcare systems. Policymakers should prioritize resilient healthcare strategies for ETEC and co-infections.…”
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Stepping into adulthood: pediatric cancer survivors and their parents’ perspectives on the transition from pediatric to adult care by Aleshchenko Ekaterina, Langer Thorsten, Calaminus Gabriele, Glogner Juliane, Enno Swart, Katja Baust

“…Results Findings show that although transitioning is viewed as a significant step toward adulthood, a lack of preparedness and anxiety can hinder a shift between healthcare systems. Survivors expressed the need to initiate the transition process while still under pediatric care. …”
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Pervasive systemic disparities: medical-related gaslighting, trauma, and distrust among LGBTQ+ people in the United States by Dustin Z. Nowaskie, Dehandra Blackwood, Frank Garcia

“…Likewise, LGBTQ+ people conveyed significantly less trust (ORs 0.46–0.53) in primary care providers (59.8% vs. 74.1%), medical specialists (56.5% vs. 71.7%), pharmaceutical companies (17% vs. 28%), insurance companies (15.9% vs. 29.3%), and U.S. healthcare systems (17.8% vs. 30.4%).DiscussionMedical-related gaslighting, trauma, and distrust are pervasive systemic disparities among LGBTQ+ people. …”
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The utility of artificial intelligence in identifying radiological evidence of lung cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis in a high-burden tuberculosis setting by Z Z Nxumalo, E M Irusen, B W Allwood, M Tadepalli, J Bassi, C F N Koegelenberg

“…Settings with a high burden of tuberculosis (TB) and people living with HIV can potentially benefit from the use of AI to augment resource-constrained healthcare systems. Objective. To assess the utility of qXR software (AI) in detecting radiological changes compatible with lung cancer or pulmonary TB (PTB). …”
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Diagnostic Performance of Deep Learning Applications in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Detection Using Computed Tomography Imaging by Enes Şahin, Ozan Can Tatar, Mehmet Eşref Ulutaş, Sertaç Ata Güler, Turgay Şimşek, Nihat Zafer Utkan, Nuh Zafer Cantürk

“…As artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve, its integration into healthcare systems is expected to advance the accuracy and efficiency of diagnostics in oncology, enhancing early detection and treatment strategies and potentially improving patient survival rates.…”
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Preventive interventions for diabetic foot ulcer adopted in different healthcare settings: A scoping review protocol. by Açucena Leal de Araújo, Francisca Diana da Silva Negreiros, Raquel Sampaio Florêncio, Thiago Dos Santos Garces, Virna Ribeiro Feitosa Cestari, Samuel Miranda Mattos, Samara Jesus Sena Marques, Francisca Eridan Fonteles Albuquerque, Wánderson Cássio Oliveira Araújo, Vanessa de Brito Poveda, Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira

“…<h4>Background</h4>Diabetic foot ulcers are challenging to heal, increase the risk of lower extremity amputation, and place a significant burden on patients, families, and healthcare systems. Prioritizing preventive interventions holds the promise of reducing patient suffering, lowering costs, and improving quality of life. …”
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Analysis of Factors Affecting the Implementation of Discharge Planning by Nurses in the Inpatient Ward: A Literature Review by I Made Yudi Wahyu, Ni Luh Putu Dina Susanti, I Gusti Ngurah Made Kusuma Negara, Ni Made Sri Rahyanti

“… Introduction: Suboptimal discharge planning is a global issue that contributes to high patient readmission rates and increases the burden on healthcare systems. Effective discharge planning is essential to ensure the continuity of patient care after leaving the hospital, including follow-up care and maintaining the patient's health status. …”
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Evaluation of Person-Centredness in Rehabilitation for People Living with Dementia Is Needed: A Review of the Literature by Kate Allen Christensen, Karen-Margrethe Lund, Jette Thuesen

“…With an expected increase in the prevalence of dementia, change in care policies and healthcare systems worldwide is needed. Rehabilitation is increasingly recognised as contributing to dementia care. …”
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Demystifying the Discussion of Sequencing Panel Size in Oncology Genetic Testing by Cecília Durães, Carla Pereira Gomes, Jose Luis Costa, Luca Quagliata

“…Profiling by default all patients with late-stage cancer with large panels is not affordable for most healthcare systems and does not provide substantial clinical benefit at present. …”
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Numerical Values for the Environmental Factors’ Influence on Surgeons’ Technical Performance Decrement: Spherical Fuzzy-SWARA Approach by Khalil Taherzadeh Chenani, Somayeh Bolghanabadi, Zahra Zamanian, Mohammad Hashemi

“…Background: Surgical practices are critical activities within healthcare systems, and when human error (HE) occurs, the consequences can be irreparable. …”
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Immunotherapy with IgY Antibodies toward Outer Membrane Protein F Protects Burned Mice against Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection by Fatemeh Norouzi, Bahador Behrouz, Mahya Ranjbar, Seyed Latif Mousavi Gargari

“…Burn patients with multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections commonly suffer from high morbidity and mortality, which present a major challenge to healthcare systems throughout the world. Outer membrane protein F (OprF), as a main outer membrane porin, is required for full virulence expression of P. aeruginosa. …”
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MultiSenseX: A Sustainable Solution for Multi-Human Activity Recognition and Localization in Smart Environments by Hamada Rizk, Ahmed Elmogy, Mohamed Rihan, Hirozumi Yamaguchi

“…This offers significant potential in applications such as smart homes and sustainable urban spaces and healthcare systems that enhance well-being and patient monitoring. …”
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Using gaming to prepare health professional students to practice systems thinking by Sarah Watts, Rachel Helms, Erin Thornton, Andrew D. Fruge, Clay Young, Jeanna Sewell

“…Conclusion Practicing these skills has the potential to improve learners' ability to implement changes that will positively impact healthcare systems.…”
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What Online User Innovation Communities Can Teach Us about Capturing the Experiences of Patients Living with Chronic Health Conditions. A Scoping Review. by Julia Amann, Claudia Zanini, Sara Rubinelli

“…<h4>Background</h4>In order to adapt to societal changes, healthcare systems need to switch from a disease orientation to a patient-centered approach. …”
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A Middleware Applications Design for Health Information Sharing by Ketut Agus Seputra, A.A. Gede Yudhi Paramartha, Gede Aditra Pradnyana, Kadek Yota Ernanda Aryanto

“…The evaluations underscored the robustness of the prototype and its ability to improve interoperability and data sharing in healthcare systems.…”
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The Goldilocks Zone: Finding the right balance of user and institutional risk for suicide-related generative AI queries. by Anna R Van Meter, Michael G Wheaton, Victoria E Cosgrove, Katerina Andreadis, Ronald E Robertson

“…At this nascent stage of integrating genAI tools into healthcare systems, ensuring mental health parity should be the goal of genAI developers and healthcare organizations.…”
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Integrating mandatory occupational health practice and workplace health promotion programs to reduce the high burden of work-related diseases by Francesco CHIRICO, Angelo SACCO, Nicola MAGNAVITA

“…Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of illness and death globally, imposing a significant burden on healthcare systems. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated healthcare inequalities, potentially amplifying the burden of CVDs in certain populations. …”
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Vascular access on YouTube: Navigating the stream of information for hemodialysis patients by Alp Yildirim, Muhammed Sefa Saglam, Serkan Mola, Ali Baran Budak

“…Aim: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) presents significant challenges for patients and healthcare systems. Treatment options include renal transplant, peritoneal dialysis, and hemodialysis, with hemodialysis being the most common, necessitating suitable vascular access like arteriovenous fistula (AVF), graft, or catheter. …”
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Smart Health Monitoring and Management System for Organizations Using Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology in Hospitals or Emergency Applications by Yaw-Wen Kuo, Yung-Chung Tsao, Web-Chang Chien, Yuh-Ming Huang, Lun-De Liao

“…In the public health domain, healthcare systems are a crucial part of the economy, transportation, education, health infrastructure, and military of any country. …”
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Exploring the Mechanisms of Zhenbao Pills in the Treatment of Stroke through Network Pharmacology Combined with Mendelian Randomization by Yanhong Liu, Yunqi Hua, Xiaoe Jia

“…Background: Stroke causes substantial death and disability worldwide, challenging healthcare systems and impacting patients' lives. Research on stroke biomarkers can aid in the development of targeted therapies, while Zhenbao Pills (ZBP) from traditional Chinese medicine may enhance recovery from neurological disorders. …”
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