Epilepsy care pathway: The Finnish model by Reetta Kälviäinen, Zakarya Hadj‐Allal, Jarkko Kirjavainen, Reina Roivainen, Tarja Linnankivi, Jukka Peltola, Kai Eriksson, Salla Lamusuo, Tuire Lähdesmäki, Johanna Annunen, Päivi Vieira, Virpi Tarkiainen, Leena Jutila, Anni Saarela, Leena Kämppi, Liisa Metsähonkala, Eija Gaily, Niina Lähde, Jaana Antinmaa, Sini Erme, Anna‐Leena Pirttisalo, Jari Virolainen, Milla Ylijoki, Laura Kela, Jonna Komulainen‐Ebrahim, Paula Sorjonen, Finnish Severe Epilepsy Coordination Group

“…This pathway can serve to model how integrated healthcare systems can effectively manage complex conditions. …”
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Emerging carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary care hospital in Lima, Peru by Fiorella Krapp, Diego Cuicapuza, Guillermo Salvatierra, Jean P. Buteau, Catherine Amaro, Lizeth Astocondor, Noemí Hinostroza, Jan Jacobs, Coralith García, Pablo Tsukayama

“…This pattern highlights an urgent need for targeted surveillance and infection control as these strains pose a significant challenge to healthcare systems. Our study provides crucial data on Klebsiella pneumoniae in Peru, contributing to broader efforts to monitor and control antibiotic-resistant infections in South America and globally.…”
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Antioxidants in the Treatment of Chronic Diffuse Liver Diseases (the Results of the “MAXAR” Observational Program) by M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin, V. D. Lunkov, S. P. Kryzhanovskiy, I. Yu. Pirogova, Ch. S. Pavlov, M. S. Zharkova, A. G. Beniashvili, M. A. Morozova

“…In particular, it is important to investigate asthenic syndrome, which can indirectly result in the exacerbation of liver diseases, thus incurring additional economic costs to national healthcare systems. Therefore, the elucidation of the nature of asthenic syndrome and a search for methods for its resolution seem to be highly relevant research tasks.Aim. …”
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The prolonged health sequelae “of the COVID-19 pandemic” in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Melsew Setegn Alie, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Gossa Fetene Abebe, Desalegn Girma

“…This situation has placed additional strain on global healthcare systems, underscoring the urgent need for ongoing clinical management of these patients. …”
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Does pregabalin offer potential as a first-line therapy for generalized anxiety disorder? A meta-analysis of efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness by Narcis Cardoner, Narcis Cardoner, Narcis Cardoner, Narcis Cardoner, Luis Gutiérrez-Rojas, Luis Gutiérrez-Rojas, Pilar Saiz, Pilar Saiz, Pilar Saiz, Pilar Saiz, Pilar Saiz, Guillermo Lahera, Guillermo Lahera, Guillermo Lahera, Guillermo Lahera, Miguel Ángel Álvarez-Mon, Miguel Ángel Álvarez-Mon, Miguel Ángel Álvarez-Mon, Miguel Ángel Álvarez-Mon, Pino Alonso Ortega, Pino Alonso Ortega, Pino Alonso Ortega, Pino Alonso Ortega, María Pérez-Páramo

“…GAD is often underdiagnosed, leading to negative consequences for individuals, healthcare systems, and society. The economic burden and impaired quality of life associated with GAD underscores the need for effective treatment. …”
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Treating drug-resistant tuberculosis in an era of shorter regimens: Insights from rural South Africa by J-D K Lotz, J Porter, H Conradie, T Boyles, B Gaunt, S Dimanda, D Cort

“…Therefore, by alleviating burdens on multiple stakeholders, a short regimen is likely to be favourable for rural patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems. Besides other previously described correlates of outcomes, HIV viraemia emerged as a novel marker for reliably predicting poor outcomes in DR-TB with HIV co-infection, and a pragmatic target for intervention. …”
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Influence of spine biomechanics and sagittal balance on the outcome of lumbar discectomy by José Poblete Carrizo, José Poblete Carrizo, Jesús Martínez, Julio González, Alejandra Mosteiro, Ramon Torné, Ramon Torné, Alberto Di Somma, Alberto Di Somma, José Ríos, Joaquim Enseñat, Joaquim Enseñat, Salvador Fuster, Salvador Fuster

“…Noteworthy, the radicular and lumbar pain and disability outcomes 12 and 24 months after surgery were significantly better in the group with normal sagittal balance (ODI 14.52 vs. 40.06 p < 0.001; radicular VAS 2.74 vs. 5.58 p < 0.001; lumbar VAS 3.61 vs. 4.06 p < 0.001).ConclusionLumbar degenerative disc disease represents a major burden for healthcare systems; thus, its management is determinant. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates from healthcare-associated infections in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Zelalem Asmare, Melese Abate Reta, Yalewayker Gashaw, Ermias Getachew, Assefa Sisay, Muluken Gashaw, Ephrem Tamrat, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Wagaw Abebe, Tadesse Misganaw, Agenagnew Ashagre, Zelalem Dejazmach, Getinet Kumie, Marye Nigatie, Sisay Ayana, Abdu Jemal, Solomon Gedfie, Woldeteklehaymanot Kassahun, Mulat Awoke Kassa, Selamyhun Tadesse, Biruk Beletew Abate

“…<h4>Background</h4>Antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacterial infection is a significant global threat to the healthcare systems. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the leading infectious agent in the healthcare setting is now one of the major threats due to AMR. …”
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Mpox Preparedness and Response 2024: Position Statement of The Disaster Management Experts Club by Heetaf Aloqaily, Rania Abdurhman Alnafea, Shahad Abdullah Alotaibi, Mohamad Bakir, Sharafaldeen Bin Nafisah, Bandr Mzahim

“… • Enhancedresilience of healthcare systems: A resilient healthcare infrastructure that facilitates early case detection, isolation, and infection control is essential. …”
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Assessing Mental Illness Referral Request Acceptance: A Nationwide E-Referral Data From Saudi Arabia by Alharbi AA, Aljerian NA, Alghamdi HA, Binhotan MS, Alsultan AK, Arafat MS, Aldhabib A, Aloqayli AI, Alwahbi EB, Horner RD

“…Abdullah A Alharbi,1 Nawfal A Aljerian,2– 4 Hani A Alghamdi,5 Meshary S Binhotan,4,6 Ali K Alsultan,2 Mohammed S Arafat,2 Abdulrahman Aldhabib,2 Ahmed I Aloqayli,2 Eid B Alwahbi,2 Ronnie D Horner7 1Family and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 2Medical Referrals Centre, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 3Emergency Medical Services Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 4King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 5Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 6Emergency Medical Services Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 7Health Services Research and Administration Department, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USACorrespondence: Meshary S Binhotan, Emergency Medical Services Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, 22490, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Email hotanm@ksau-hs.edu.saBackground and Objective: Mental disorders significantly impact quality of life and life expectancy, representing a leading cause of global disease burden. Healthcare systems worldwide face challenges in meeting mental health service demands, particularly due to specialist shortages and geographical barriers. …”
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Unequal ageing: the quality of life of senior citizens in the EU before and after COVID-19. A multidimensional approach by Elżbieta Roszko-Wójtowicz, Klaudia Przybysz, Agnieszka Stanimir

“…Countries such as Sweden and Germany reported gains in health, financial stability, and social relations, largely due to strong social policies and robust healthcare systems.Eastern Europe: Seniors in Eastern European countries, including Romania and Bulgaria, continued to face substantial challenges, with minimal improvements in quality of life. …”
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The role of smell in medical and psychological disorders: An interdisciplinary approach by Giuseppe Riva

“…Further studies are however needed for an early treatment in order to increase the patients’ quality of life [9] and to reduce the direct and indirect costs for the healthcare systems. Furthermore, the psychophysical evaluation of olfactory impairments associated with some treatments, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and with several types of rhinitis could help address patients’ complaints, and increase the patient’s quality of life [10, 11]. …”

Associations of sedentary time, sleep duration and physical exercise with multimorbidity among older adults in Shanghai, China: a cross-sectional study based on national physical f... by Kai Li, Jingjing Wang, Yuqin Rao, Fanhui Zheng, Ying Chen, Bo Zhai, Jintao Hong, Dao Wang, Chen Wang, Bao Liu

“…Abstract Background Multimorbidity has emerged as a significant challenge for healthcare systems globally. This study aims to examine the associations between key determinants of lifestyle behavior and various multimorbidity patterns. …”
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