Burden of Acute Respiratory Infections Caused by Influenza Virus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and SARS-CoV-2 with Consideration of Older Adults: A Narrative Review by William P. Hanage, William Schaffner

“…ARIs among older adults can also place a substantial financial burden on society and healthcare systems. Collectively, the existing data indicate that influenza virus, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 infections in older adults present a substantial global health challenge, underscoring the need for interventions to improve health outcomes and reduce the disease burden of respiratory illnesses. …”
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A Comparison of the Outcomes of COVID-19 Vaccinated and Nonvaccinated Patients Admitted to an Intensive Care Unit in a Low-Middle-Income Country by Waleed Bin Ghaffar, Muhammad Faisal Khan, Moeed Bin Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Sohaib, Asma Rayani, Muhammad Mehmood Alam, Syed Talha Sibtain, Zahra Cheema, Asad Latif

“…The challenges faced by healthcare systems in low-middle-income countries, including limited infrastructure and resources, play a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes for these patients. …”
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Factors associated with unplanned readmissions for patients with mental and behavioural disorders in China: a quantitative analysis by Sha Lai, Zechen Wang, Chi Shen, Junfei Feng, Yawei Huang, Xiaolong Zhang, Li Lu, Zhongliang Zhou

“…Background Unplanned readmissions among patients with mental and behavioural disorders (MBDs) disrupt inpatient recovery and impose financial burdens on families and healthcare systems. Objectives To estimate the 31-day unplanned inpatient readmission rates for MBDs in China and identify determinant profiles from the perspective of individual, hospital, and contextual levels. …”
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Lightweight privacy preservation blockchain framework for healthcare applications using GM-SSO by Adla Padma, Mangayarkarasi Ramaiah

“…Data security and privacy are crucial for the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and the digitization of healthcare systems. IoMT offers a revolutionary approach to healthcare monitoring, enabling remote patient interaction, sensor data collection, and even in-body implants. …”
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A Cloud-Based Optimized Ensemble Model for Risk Prediction of Diabetic Progression—An Azure Machine Learning Perspective by V. K. Daliya, T. K. Ramesh

“…The experiment is performed and implemented in Microsoft’s Azure cloud, using Azure Machine Learning service, that leverages the advantages of cloud computing with respect to scalability, security and its potential integration possibilities into IoT-based smart healthcare systems.This aspect highlights its versatility and impact with respect to remote monitoring of patients as well. …”
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Bridging inequity gaps in healthcare through tailored support: implementation perspectives of the Social Health Bridge-Building Programme by Gitte Valentin, Thomas Maribo, Claus Vinther Nielsen, Merete Tonnesen, Lisa Gregersen Oestergaard

“…Abstract Background Equity in access to and outcomes from healthcare is a fundamental pillar of universal healthcare systems. However, these systems have not eliminated social inequities in health. …”
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Exploring the impact of health literacy on pregnant women from ethnic minority groups: A scoping review. by Sarah E Feldman, Laura Lennox, Natasha Dsouza, Keivan Armani

“…The findings call for increased research into health literacy tools for BAME pregnant women. Healthcare systems, including the NHS, should allocate resources to enhance digital health interventions and address health inequalities in BAME groups during pregnancy.…”
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Trends in Israel's Medical Administration subspecialty, 1987–2022 by Yoel Angel, Hadar Goldshtein, Nevo Barel, Gil Fire, Michael Halberthal, Adi Niv-Yagoda

“…Conclusions The steady growth in the number of specialists in Medical Administration demonstrates the sustainability and scalability of this model, which may serve as a template for other healthcare systems. However, the limited representation of these specialists in senior roles of some organizations, and their concentration within certain specialties and regions, indicates areas for policy attention to enhance leadership diversity and reduce healthcare disparities.…”
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A decade-long overview of adverse events in a tertiary surgical service in South Africa by H Wain, D L Clarke, S Wall

“…Adverse events are common, and impact patients and healthcare systems negatively. Large international systems investigate adverse events at length, but South African data are lacking. …”
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The influence of complexity: a bibliometric analysis of complexity science in healthcare by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Kate Churruca, Louise A Ellis, Chiara Pomare, Janet C Long

“…There was evidence to suggest a shift from conceptual work to the application of concrete improvement strategies and increasingly in-depth examination of complex healthcare systems. We also identified variation in the influence of this literature at article level, and to a lesser extent by topic of focus.…”
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Rehabilitation Services and Disability in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District. by Orishaba, Joan

“…The aforementioned issues need to be addressed by the healthcare systems, policymakers, and the management of communities. …”
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Billing models for measuring nursing care in inpatient and outpatient settings: a scoping review by Marco Di Nitto, Francesca Napolitano, Michela Calzolari, Yari Longobucco, Vittorio Masotta, Francesco Zaghini, Rosaria Alvaro, Giancarlo Cicolini, Loreto Lancia, Duilio Fiorenzo Manara, Laura Rasero, Gennaro Rocco, Maurizio Zega, Beatrice Mazzoleni, Loredana Sasso, Annamaria Bagnasco

“…Abstract Background The rising cost of healthcare is a concerning issue for healthcare systems. The Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) system lacks direct consideration for costs related to nursing care. …”
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Cellular and immune landscape of chronic liver diseases: insights from immunophenotyping by Shaghayegh Soleimani, Shaghayegh Soleimani, Ozgur Albayrak, Kayra Somay, Hong Yang, Buket Yigit, Burge Ulukan, Dila Atak, Murat Akyildiz, Metehan Gursoy, Elif Demirtas, Adil Mardinoglu, Adil Mardinoglu, Atay Vural, Atay Vural, Murat Dayangac, Mujdat Zeybel

“…BackgroundChronic liver disease due to alcohol-related liver disease and chronic viral hepatitis pose a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Chronic liver disease may predispose to hepatocellular carcinoma, for which therapeutic options are limited. …”
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Machine-learning versus traditional methods for prediction of all-cause mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Clara K Chow, Aravinda Thiagalingam, Rohan Jayasinghe, Sarah Zaman, Stephen Bacchi, Justin Chan, Aashray Gupta, Shaun Evans, Pramesh Kovoor, Brandon Stretton, Jayme Bennetts, Ammar Zaka, Naim Mridha, Joshua Kovoor, Gopal Sivagangabalan, Cecil Mustafiz, Daud Mutahar, Shreyans Sinhal, James Gorcilov, Benjamin Muston, Fabio Ramponi, Dale J Murdoch

“…While integration of ML algorithms into electronic healthcare systems may improve periprocedural risk stratification, immediate implementation in the clinical setting remains uncertain. …”
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Microbial Predominance and Antimicrobial Resistance in a Tertiary Hospital in Northwest China: A Six-Year Retrospective Study of Outpatients and Patients Visiting the Emergency Dep... by Caifeng Wang, Wen Li, Juanjuan Gao, Dancheng Zhang, Yali Li, Fang Li, Jine Lei

“…Timely understanding of microbial pathogen profiles and the change of antimicrobial resistance provide an important guidance for effective and optimized use of antibiotics in local healthcare systems. The aim was to investigate the characteristics of microbial species and their antimicrobial resistances in a tertiary hospital with an Emergency Department and outpatient clinics for a period of six years. …”
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Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis identifies metabolic and immune-related diagnostic biomarkers shared between diabetes and COPD using multi-omics and machine learning by Qianqian Liang, Yide Wang, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Zheng Li

“…BackgroundDiabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are prominent global health challenges, each imposing significant burdens on affected individuals, healthcare systems, and society. However, the specific molecular mechanisms supporting their interrelationship have not been fully defined.MethodsWe identified the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of COPD and diabetes from multi-center patient cohorts, respectively. …”
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Extraction, Chemical Composition and Antidiabetic Potential of Crude Polysaccharides from Centella asiatica (L.) Urban by Meng Li, Muhammad Shahid, Xiaobin Zhang, Douglas Law, Mukram Muhammad Mackeen, Arnida Hani Teh, Ahmad Abdul Kareem Najm, Shazrul Fazry, Babul Airianah Othman

“…The global prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is escalating, posing a significant challenge to human healthcare systems. In the present study, mineral and monosaccharide compositions, and antidiabetic potential of polysaccharide fractions separated from Centella asiatica (L.) leaves (CAL) were assessed. …”
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The burden of irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia in Poland: a cross-sectional study from West Pomeranian Voivodship by Patrycja Krynicka, Mariusz Kaczmarczyk, Karolina Skonieczna-Żydecka, Danuta Cembrowska-Lech, Konrad Podsiadło, Krzysztof Dąbkowski, Katarzyna Gaweł, Natalia Botke, Iwona Zawada, Małgorzata Ławniczak, Andrzej Białek, Wojciech Marlicz

“…Abstract Background Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), now known as disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs), such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Functional Dyspepsia (FD), significantly impact global health, reducing quality of life and burdening healthcare systems. This study addresses the epidemiological gap in Poland, focusing on the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. …”
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Temporal Analysis of the Incidence, Mortality and Disability-Adjusted Life Years of Benign Gallbladder and Biliary Diseases in High-Income Nations, 1990–2019 by Dominic W. Proctor, BMBS, MSc, Richard Goodall, BSc, MBChB, MRCS, FHEA, Kim Borsky, MBBS, MMRCS, Justin D. Salciccioli, MBBS, MA, Dominic C. Marshall, MBBS, MRCP, BSc, Kumaran Shanmugarajah, MD, PhD, Joseph Shalhoub, BSc, MBBS, FHEA, PhD, DIC, MEd, FFSTEd, FRCS, FEBVS

“…Benign gallbladder and biliary diseases place a substantial burden on healthcare systems in high-income countries. Accurate characterization of the disease burden may help optimize healthcare policy and resource distribution. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on time to treatment in head and neck cancer management: a systematic review by Malte Grumstrup Simonsen, Amanda-Louise Fenger Carlander, Kathrine Kronberg Jakobsen, Christian Grønhøj, Christian von Buchwald

“…Background and purpose: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused a need for reorganization in the healthcare systems. First, we aimed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on time to treatment in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. …”
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