PE-068 JAV (jornada assistencial de valor) RARAS: análise da aderência aos Protocolos Clínicos e Diretrizes Terapêuticas (PCDT) no Angioedema associado a deficiência de C1 e Mucopo... by Camila Azevedo, Marcelo Nita, Luana Lopes, Myrianne Barbosa, Thiago Godoy, Altacilio Nunes, Temis Felix

“…Material e Métodos: A avaliação será realizada utilizando dados da jornada do paciente obtidos através do estudo do Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC). O estudo de adesão ao PCDT baseia-se nos processos assistenciais mapeados com TDABC. …”
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Lithuania's integration into Europe: Alternatives and choices by Gediminas Vitkus

“…Therefore, with respect to membership in the EU, the author discusses the problem of economic costs and the benefits of this membership. Before proceeding to the table where arguments "pro" and "contra" of economic integration are enumerated, the author discusses the pillars and goals of intra-EU economic integration and common politics (e.g., agricultural, structural policy) which have been attained by the EU member-states so far. …”
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Exploration of the Motivating and Controlling Contexts of Childbearing in Yazd City by Maliheh Alimondegari, Ahmad Kalateh Sadati, Hamideh Shiri Mohammad Abaad, Zahra Falakodin, Forozandeh Kalantari

“…Policies should also address economic inequalities, emergence of unstable employment conditions, evolving gender roles, increasing economic responsibilities of mothers, and the rising housing costs that many families find unaffordable. Additionally, they should consider the diverse preferences individuals have concerning the timing and number of children they wish to have. …”
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Investigation of Smoking Cessation Status and Its Influencing Factors in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Fan M, Fang YJ, Chen J, Zhong X, Zhang N, Zeng Z, Xiao D, Qi X, Liang W, Li X, Gao Y, Li S, Su Z

“…Mingyue Fan,1,* Yi-Jie Fang,2,* Jinnuan Chen,3,* Xiaoxiao Zhong,4,* Na Zhang,5,* Zongding Zeng,6,* Dan Xiao,7,* Xiao Qi,8,* Weiquan Liang,9,* Xianghua Li,10 Yuhui Gao,11 Shiyue Li,1 Zhuquan Su1 1State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 2Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 3The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Dongguan Songshan Lake Central Hospital, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 4The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Dehong People’s Hospital, Yunnan, People’s Republic of China; 5The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Qinghai Provincial People’s Hospital, Qinghai, People’s Republic of China; 6The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Third People’s Hospital of Hainan, Hainan, People’s Republic of China; 7The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, PingXiang People’s Hospital, Jiangxi, People’s Republic of China; 8The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Yantai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong, People’s Republic of China; 9The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second People’s Hospital of Foshan, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 10The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Greater Bay Area Healthcare, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 11The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Huolinguole City People’s Hospital, Inner Mongolia, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhuquan Su, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease, 151 Yanjiang Road, Guangzhou, 510120, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 020 81567221, Fax +86 020 81567221, Email py1011xiaoquan@163.comPurpose: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease with high prevalence, high mortality and high costs across the globe. Small airways are major sites contributing to airway resistance and the small airway disorder (SAD) is frequently implicated in early-stage COPD. …”
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Making temporary homes by Marjolein Overtoom

“…Thus, designs are made equally quickly, optimising building efficiency and reducing costs, and the user perspective is not a priority. …”
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Novel type 2 diabetes prediction score based on traditional risk factors and circulating metabolites: model derivation and validation in two large cohort studiesResearch in context by Ruijie Xie, Christian Herder, Sha Sha, Lei Peng, Hermann Brenner, Ben Schöttker

“…As only very few clinical information and a blood sample are needed for the UKB-DRS, and as high-throughput NMR metabolomics are becoming increasingly available at low costs, these models have considerable potential for routine clinical application in diabetes risk assessment. …”
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Uncovering Diagnostic Correlations Between Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Using Instrumental Variable Models in Cardiometabolic Patients: Evidence from 1.2 Million Record... by Zhou J, Zhou S, Chen H, Chen X, Zou G, Gao Y, Jing S, Bishai DM, Li J, Zhong A, Liu Z, Liu A

“…TCM, based on syndrome differentiation and treatment, may aid in guiding treatment and predicting length of stay and healthcare costs. However, inconsistent coding of TCM syndromes arises due to variations in diagnostic interpretation, subjective assessment, and lack of standardized coding practices. …”
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Local attitudes and perceived threats of human elephant conflict: a case study at Lake Jipe, Kenya by Maureen W Kinyanjui, Naiya R Raja, Ewan J Brennan, Lucy E King, Lydia N Tiller

“… Opportunity costs of human–elephant conflict are complex and pose diverse challenges to both humans and elephants, whether real or perceived. …”
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Association between wet-bulb globe temperature with peptic ulcer disease in different geographic regions in a large Taiwanese population study by Yuh-Ching Gau, Chia-Yu Kuo, Wei-Yu Su, Wan-Ling Tsai, Ying-Jhen Wu, Ping-Hsun Wu, Ming-Yen Lin, Chih-Da Wu, Chao-Hung Kuo, Szu-Chia Chen

“…Abstract Background Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common and important cause of morbidity worldwide, with a large impact on healthcare costs. Little research has been conducted on the association between wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) and PUD. …”
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Syphilis in pregnant women and congenital syphilis from 2012 to 2021 in Switzerland: a multicentre, retrospective study by Chloé Alberto, Noémie Wagner, Yves Fougère, Patrick M. Meyer Sauteur, Gioia Scherler, Karoline Aebbi-Popp, Marc Baumann, Nina Schöbi, Gaud Catho, Stéphane Emonet, Christian Polli, Lisa Kottanattu, Christian Kahlert, David Baud, Alix Coste, Begoña Martinez De Tejada, Klara M. Posfay Barbe, Laurence Toutous Trellu

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Identifying optimal primary prevention interventions for major cardiovascular disease events and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and hierarchical network meta-analysis of... by Olalekan A Uthman, Rachel Court, Jodie Enderby, Chidozie Nduka, Lena Al-Khudairy, Seun Anjorin, Hema Mistry, G J Melendez-Torres, Sian Taylor-Phillips, Aileen Clarke

“…Background Cardiovascular disease accounts for substantial mortality and healthcare costs worldwide. Numerous interventions exist for primary prevention but lack head-to-head comparisons on long-term impacts. …”
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A protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial of a Tailored Intervention for people with moderate-to-severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Co-morbidities delivered... by Richard Lowrie, David Anderson, Aziz Sheikh, Jane Moir, Andrew McPherson, Bethany Stanley, Gillian Cameron, Lynda Attwood, Donald Noble, Elaine Rankine, Jennifer Anderson, Nicola Greenlaw, Fiona Hughes, Emma McIntosh, Samuel Owusu Achiaw, Caitlin Jones, Frances S. Mair

“…Collected data will include objective and subjective measures of health, healthcare utilisation (including prescribing), home circumstances, health related quality of life, healthcare resource use and intervention costs. Follow up data will be collected three monthly for 21 months. …”
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Advancing mental health assessment: indigenous psychometric tools for personality disorders in Pakistan by Akhtar Sherin, Abdul Wahab Yousafzai

“…Mental disorders are widespread globally, impacting nearly 1 billion people, with 1 in 8 individuals living with a mental disorder, and costing the global economy trillions of dollars.1,2 The high burden of mental illness emphasizes the urgent need for improved mental health services. …”
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An Economic Analysis of the Interaction between Third-Party Liability for Breach of Contract and Specific Performance: A Comparative Study of United States and Iranian Law by Hasan Alipour, Ahad Shahi Damanjani

“…The core concern in contractual remedies, from an economic perspective, is to protect the interests of the contracting parties in a way that minimizes costs, thereby promoting efficient resource allocation and enhancing social welfare. …”
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A Stop Smoking In Schools Trial in three culturally different middle-income countries (ASSIST global): protocol for a randomised feasibility study by Bin Dong, Peijin Hu, Sharon Anne Simpson, Laurence Moore, Sean Semple, Nicola McMeekin, Kate Reid, Yayi Suryo Prabandari, Retna Siwi Padmawati, Emily Long, Meigan Thomson, Anthony Purvis, Bagas Suryo Bintoro, Yin Nwe Soe, Sally Good, Nino Jose Mateo, Maria Guadalupe Salanga, Charisse Tan Llorin, Jing-Yi Wang

“…An economic evaluation will estimate the costs of the ASSIST intervention. Statistical analyses will focus on feasibility criteria, and qualitative data will be analysed using a framework approach. …”
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Youth co-production for sustainable engagement and empowerment in health (YiPEE): protocol for a cluster-randomised controlled trial of an intervention for mental health promotion... by Josefien van Olmen, Pilvikki Absetz, Mark Tomlinson, Carina King, Edwin Wouters, Josefien van Olmen, G J Melendez-Torres, Jeroen De Man, Stefan Swartling Peterson, Suresh Kumar, Mariam Claeson, Monika Martens, Frances Mathews, Christina A Laurenzi, Yoona Kim, Yeukai Chideya, Maria Niemi, Vijaya Raghavan, Jill Åhs, Anu Linnansaari, Fredric Azariah, Moitreyee Sinha, Upasana Sharma, Orlaith O’Sullivan, Yoo Na Kim, Akshaya Rajesh, Samyukta Saravanan, Nivetha Vasanthan, N P Haritha, Lander Willem, Jeroen de Man, Christina Laurenzi, GJ Melendez Torres, Matt Hughsam, Maureen Gikonyo, Joyce Arita

“…For the economic evaluation, the combined direct and non-direct costs will be compared with changes in mental health in the intervention arm.Ethics and dissemination The trial is approved by the Ethics Council of the Schizophrenia Research Foundation, India, with approval number EC/NEW/INST/2023/TN/0329. …”
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Unveiling genetic basis of seedling emergence from deep soil depth under dry direct- seeded conditions in rice (Oryza sativa L.) by Vagish Mishra, Vagish Mishra, Shilpi Dixit, Shilpi Dixit, Swati Tyagi, Swati Tyagi, Challa Venkateswarlu, Challa Venkateswarlu, Pronob J. Paul, Pronob J. Paul, Anoop Kishor Singh Gurjar, Anoop Kishor Singh Gurjar, Shalabh Dixit, Nitika Sandhu, Smita Kurup, Arvind Kumar, Arvind Kumar, Pallavi Sinha, Pallavi Sinha, Vikas Kumar Singh, Vikas Kumar Singh, Uma Maheshwar Singh, Uma Maheshwar Singh

“…Direct-seeded rice (DSR) is an efficient method that conserves water, reduces labor costs, and allows for full mechanization of cultivation. …”
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Quality of Life in Patients with CKD With Catastrophic Health Care Expenditures: A National Study From Thailand by Pornpen Sangthawan, Sarayut L. Geater, Pinkaew Klyprayong, Pimwara Tanvejsilp, Sirirat Anutrakulchai, Pongsathorn Gojaseni, Charan Kuhiran, Pichet Lorvinitnun, Kajohnsak Noppakun, Watanyu Parapiboon, Adisorn Pathumarak, Supinda Sirilak, Pleumjit Tankee, Puntapong Taruangsri, Piyamitr Sritara, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Chagriya Kitiyakara

“…CHE occurs when medical costs overwhelm a household's finances. We conducted a nationwide study in Thailand to examine how CHE affects patients with CKD’s well-being, focusing on mobility, daily activities, and emotional health. …”
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Using natural experiments to evaluate population health interventions: a framework for producers and users of evidence by Peter Craig, Mhairi Campbell, Manuela Deidda, Ruth Dundas, Judith Green, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Jim Lewsey, David Ogilvie, Frank de Vocht, Martin White

“…Negotiating access to such datasets can be a time-consuming, costly and uncertain process, especially if the research involves the linkage of data from multiple sources. …”
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Diagnostic Value of the Laboratory Markers of Acute Cytomegalovirus Infection in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Abrahamovych U., Abrahamovych O., Guta S., Thyhanyk L., Romaniuk O.

“…The tactics of treating patients with SLE without and in combination with acute CMV infection are radically different, but appropriate tests are time-consuming, costly, which makes it impossible for all patients who have abnormalities in laboratory blood counts and need treatment changes. …”
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