Exploring the prevalence of gout among underrepresented low socioeconomic status type 2 diabetes populations by Jessica Smith, Abey Martin, Jane Mundadan, Michael Roberts, Youssef Roman, Arturo Bravo-Nuevo, Farzaneh Daghigh

“…Community-based educational health programs are necessary to make a measurable impact on these populations, prevent disease progression, and reduce the burden on healthcare systems.…”
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Treatment Patterns and Healthcare Costs Among Patients with Stroke and Spasticity: A 2-Year Longitudinal Study by Michael Hull, Vamshi Ruthwik Anupindi, Jing He, Mitchell DeKoven, Jumaah Goldberg, Jonathan Bouchard

“…Earlier identification to optimize treatment of PSS may represent an opportunity for cost savings within managed healthcare systems.…”
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Incidence of methicillin, inducible clindamycin, and vancomycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria by Haruna Adamu, Celestina T. Otegwu, Fatima B. Abdullahi, Babajide A. Tytler, Busayo O. Olayinka

“…Conclusion: This study highlights the incidence of MRSA and VRSA which poses a significant burden on healthcare systems.…”
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Risk Factors Associated with Pyogenic Spinal Infections among Intravenous Drug Users and Nonusers by Vivek K. Bilolikar, Brendan Gleason, Lee Kripke, Robert Merrill, Colin Whitaker, Jon Handal

“…Spinal infections are major clinical problems with a substantial financial burden on healthcare systems. Recent increases in primary pyogenic spine infections can be attributed to the opioid epidemic and an aging and increasingly unhealthy population. …”
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Provincial distribution of unintended pregnancy and its associated factors in Sierra Leone by Augustus Osborne, Regina Mamidy Yillah, Camilla Bangura, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

“…This issue impacts individual well-being, strains healthcare systems, and hinders socioeconomic development. …”
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Implementation effectiveness of ‘Problem solving for better health’ training in Lesotho using mixed methods and the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation and maintenance (... by Doris Akolbire, Lora L. Sabin, Paballo P. Lethunya, Abhinav Sharma, Howard J. Cabral, Brian W. Jack, Nancy A. Scott

“…The Problem Solving for Better Health (PSBH) program was implemented to enhance healthcare systems in resource-limited regions by training personnel to maximize existing resources in problem-solving. …”
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Interrogating green social prescribing in South Wales; A multi-stakeholder qualitative exploration. by Menna Brown, Katharine Sarah Aylett

“…<h4>Background</h4>As an umbrella term, social prescribing offers varied routes into society which promise to support, enhance, and empower individual citizens to take control of their own health and wellbeing. Globally healthcare systems are struggling to cope with the increasing demands of an ageing population and the NHS (UK) is no exception. …”
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Effective BCDNet-based breast cancer classification model using hybrid deep learning with VGG16-based optimal feature extraction by Meenakshi Devi P., Muna A., Yasser Ali, Sumanth V.

“…The study suggests that the model could be a valuable tool in the early detection of breast cancer, potentially saving lives and reducing the burden on healthcare systems.…”
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READMISSIONS TO ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT CARE: A REGISTER STUDY by VISA VADÉN, RIITTAKERTTU KALTIALA, TIMO HOLTTINEN

“…These differences are likely due to variations in patient populations, healthcare systems and treatment practices as well as a longer follow-up time used in the present study. …”
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&lsquo;That&rsquo;s Enough&rsquo; - Workplace Violence Against Physicians, Pharmacists, and Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review of Prevalence, Causes, and Consequences by Alhomoud F

“…At the societal level, it reduces the quality of care, increases medical errors, and imposes a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems and communities. Despite the global attention to WPV, systematic reviews specifically addressing WPV across all three professions—physicians, pharmacists, and nurses—and in various healthcare settings in Saudi Arabia are lacking. …”
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Preparing physiotherapists for the future: the development and evaluation of an innovative curriculum by Niki Stolwijk, Anne van Bergen, Evy Jetten, Marjo Maas

“…Abstract Background Educational innovation in health professional education is needed to keep up with rapidly changing healthcare systems and societal needs. This study evaluates the implementation of PACE, an innovative curriculum designed by the physiotherapy department of the HAN University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands. …”
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Exploring postpartum women’s experiences, perspectives, and expectations in maternal health care at a Chinese maternity care center: a qualitative study by Xiaoqian Zhang, Yang Liu, Tang Li, Frank Buntinx, Mieke Vermandere

“…Practical recommendations include enhancing personalized care models and strengthening support networks within healthcare systems to better meet mothers’ needs. These findings provide a foundation for improving postpartum care policies and practices, with implications for creating more supportive environments for new mothers. …”
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Efficacy of solution-focused brief therapy versus case management for psychological distress in adolescents and young adults in a community-based youth mental health service in Sin... by Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar, Edimansyah Abdin, Charmaine Tang, Cheryl Yunn Shee Foo, Tianyi Hui, Nur Khairunisa Binte Ngaiman, Darshan s/o Dahjalarrajah, Yi Chian Chua, Yi Ping Lee

“…Summaries will be disseminated to study funders, mental healthcare systems administrators, and clinicians.Trial registration number ISRCTN13671612 https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN13671612…”
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Development of a pandemic-related core set of quality indicators for quality and patient safety in University Hospitals in Germany by Janis Evers, Natalie Altschuck, Claudia Mehl, Lilly Rüthrich, Lorenz Harst, Felix Walther, Oliver Steidle, Arnt Suckow, Ruth Hecker, Jochen Schmitt, Max Geraedts

“…The experience of compromised healthcare and a lack of monitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that healthcare systems should be better prepared. Therefore, the aim of this work was to develop a set of indicators suited to detect undesirable developments concerning the provision of inpatient healthcare. …”
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Evaluation of musculoskeletal complaints, treatment approaches, and patient perceptions in family medicine clinics in a tertiary center in Jordan: a cross-sectional study by Moh’d S. Dawod, Mohammad N. Alswerki, Ahmad F. Alelaumi, Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Rana J. Rahhal, Lina Khraisat, Eman Mohammad Arabas, Hussein M. Bdair, Reem M. Alhyari, Mohammad Shahin, Mohammad Abu Hilal, Alaa Y. Akel, Aws Khanfar

“…Abstract Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, such as back pain and joint disorders, are common globally and significantly burden healthcare systems. Family medicine clinics serve as the first point of care, requiring providers to manage diverse MSK issues and address gender-specific differences, especially in regions with limited resources, like the Middle East. …”
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Assessing tick attachments to humans with citizen science data: spatio-temporal mapping in Switzerland from 2015 to 2021 using spatialMaxent by Lisa Bald, Nils Ratnaweera, Tomislav Hengl, Patrick Laube, Jürg Grunder, Werner Tischhauser, Netra Bhandari, Dirk Zeuss

“…In the northern hemisphere, tick-borne disease cases in humans, such as Lyme borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis, have risen in recent years, and are a significant burden on public healthcare systems. The spread of these diseases is further reinforced by climate change, which leads to expanding tick habitats. …”
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Identifying the Factors That Drive Health Service Utilization Among Healthy and Non‐Healthy Agers in a Sample of Older Ethiopians: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Amare Belachew, Nicolas Cherbuin, Nasser Bagheri, Richard Burns

“…This presents a significant challenge to healthcare systems, particularly in developing countries, as untreated chronic conditions can lead to years of disability and loss of independence straining health budgets and resources. …”
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The pattern of antibiotic utilisation among intensive care unit patients hospitalised in a Gauteng (South African) provincial tertiary hospital: Comparing findings before and durin... by L Spinickum, Z Booth, S Leigh-de Rapper

“…Apart from the implementation of antibiotic stewardship programmes, the pressure COVID-19 placed on healthcare systems resulted in poor prescribing and medication review practices, potentially exacerbating antibiotic resistance. …”
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Assessment of Treatment Outcomes and Associated Factors Among Pediatric Patients With Burkitt Lymphoma at Kenyatta National Hospital by Divya Kumari Toor, Amsalu Degu, Peter N. Karimi

“…ABSTRACT Background In developing countries, the treatment outcomes of Burkitt lymphoma are poor due to the poorly equipped healthcare systems. In addition, there is limited comprehensive data within the African continent, including Kenya, about the outcomes of treatment for this cancer. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis for implementation of smoking cessation strategies at primary health care settings in Tamil Nadu. by Vasantha Mahalingam, Ramesh Kumar Santhanakrishnan, Muniyandi Malaisamy, Karthick Chelvanayagam, Kavi Mathiyazhagan, Adhin Bhaskar, Karikalan Nagarajan, Jerard Maria Selvam, Surendran Veeraiah, Kavitha Rajsekar, Kirti Tyagi, Ponnuraja Chinnaiyan

“…It is a leading cause of preventable diseases and deaths, with a significant economic burden on healthcare systems and society as a whole. Recognizing the need to address this issue, the implementation of smoking cessation strategies at primary health care (PHC) settings has gained attention. …”
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