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View article: Exploring Challenges Related to Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Among Females in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study
Exploring Challenges Related to Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Among Females in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study Open
Background With the increased rate of breast cancer affecting one in every nine women in Pakistan, breast cancer treatment, particularly chemotherapy, is often very challenging for patients. Aims This study aims to explore chemotherapy rel…
View article: Barriers and facilitators of antiseizure medication adherence: a qualitative study among persons with epilepsy in Pakistan
Barriers and facilitators of antiseizure medication adherence: a qualitative study among persons with epilepsy in Pakistan Open
View article: Medication therapy management in Pakistan: a cross-sectional evaluation of pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers
Medication therapy management in Pakistan: a cross-sectional evaluation of pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers Open
View article: Assessment of physicians’ and pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and barriers concerning generic medicine in Pakistan: A cross-sectional study
Assessment of physicians’ and pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and barriers concerning generic medicine in Pakistan: A cross-sectional study Open
Background The rising costs of pharmaceuticals globally have increased the demand for generic medications as people seek more affordable alternatives to costly branded drugs. Generic medications are a beneficial approach to reducing pharma…
View article: Motivations, acceptability and ethical considerations for interventional HIV cure research at the end of life: perspectives from long-term survivors of HIV in the United States
Motivations, acceptability and ethical considerations for interventional HIV cure research at the end of life: perspectives from long-term survivors of HIV in the United States Open
Introduction Despite progress in antiretroviral therapy (ART), an effective cure for HIV remains out of reach. End-of-life (EOL) research studies involving individuals with a prognosis of six months or less offers an opportunity to advance…
View article: Cybersecurity and AI as enablers of economic resilience: A framework for sustainable growth in developing countries
Cybersecurity and AI as enablers of economic resilience: A framework for sustainable growth in developing countries Open
Digital transformation offers unprecedented opportunities for sustainable economic growth in developing countries. However, these benefits are accompanied by increased cybersecurity risks and challenges in integrating emerging technologies…
View article: Resolving Challenges in HIV Cure–Related Research: Protocol for a Modified Delphi Consensus-Building Process
Resolving Challenges in HIV Cure–Related Research: Protocol for a Modified Delphi Consensus-Building Process Open
Background HIV cure–related research is expanding rapidly, bringing both new opportunities and ethical challenges. Historically, clinical trials for novel HIV treatments have underrepresented populations most affected by HIV, such as Black…
View article: Assessment of health-related quality of life among patients of rheumatoid arthritis in Rawalpindi: A cross-sectional study
Assessment of health-related quality of life among patients of rheumatoid arthritis in Rawalpindi: A cross-sectional study Open
Background/objectives: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that significantly impairs patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Early diagnosis and improved disease management can alleviate a patient and co…
View article: Global, regional, and national prevalence of kidney failure with replacement therapy and associated aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
Global, regional, and national prevalence of kidney failure with replacement therapy and associated aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Open
Gates Foundation.
View article: “This Is How I Give Back”: Long-Term Survivors on Legacy and HIV Cure Research at the End of Life—A Qualitative Inquiry in the United States
“This Is How I Give Back”: Long-Term Survivors on Legacy and HIV Cure Research at the End of Life—A Qualitative Inquiry in the United States Open
Background/Objectives: End-of-life (EOL) HIV cure research, which studies HIV persistence through pre- and post-mortem tissue collection, has focused primarily on people living with HIV (PLWH) with a prognosis of six months or less. Howeve…
View article: Decolonizing Teaching and Classroom Experiences in Africa: The Role of Bilchiinsi
Decolonizing Teaching and Classroom Experiences in Africa: The Role of Bilchiinsi Open
This article is framed in decoloniality and responds to calls for educational systems, curricula, and classroom instruction in sub-Saharan Africa and other Global South contexts to be decolonized. The article proposes the adoption of a Dag…
View article: “A cure might help, but it won't erase it all”: a qualitative study of policy challenges and priorities for long‐term survivors of HIV in the United States
“A cure might help, but it won't erase it all”: a qualitative study of policy challenges and priorities for long‐term survivors of HIV in the United States Open
Introduction Long‐term survivors (LTS) of HIV, including individuals diagnosed before the availability of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), have played a pivotal role in shaping the HIV response. Despite an increase in their number i…
View article: Effectiveness of pharmacist-led interventions in improving gout outcomes: A systematic review
Effectiveness of pharmacist-led interventions in improving gout outcomes: A systematic review Open
The findings suggested that pharmacist involvement in gout management can considerably enhance disease control and improve the overall quality of life for patients. Further research is warranted to identify the most effective components of…
View article: Global burden of vision impairment due to age-related macular degeneration, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global burden of vision impairment due to age-related macular degeneration, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
Gates Foundation.
View article: Global, Regional, and National Burden of Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Global, Regional, and National Burden of Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Open
Importance Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) represents the third most common stroke type with unique etiologies, risk factors, diagnostics, and treatments. Nevertheless, epidemiological studies often cluster SAH with other stroke…
View article: Patient handover practice of nurses and associated factors in South Wollo Zone Public Hospitals, Ethiopia
Patient handover practice of nurses and associated factors in South Wollo Zone Public Hospitals, Ethiopia Open
This study assessed patient handover practices and associated factors among inpatient nurses at South Wollo Zone hospitals in Ethiopia (2022). A hospital-based cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire and observational checkl…
View article: Peer Review of “Determinants of Periodic Health Examination Uptake: Insights From a Jordanian Cross-Sectional Study”
Peer Review of “Determinants of Periodic Health Examination Uptake: Insights From a Jordanian Cross-Sectional Study” Open
View article: Association Between Serum Triglyceride Levels and the Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Study
Association Between Serum Triglyceride Levels and the Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Study Open
View article: Literacy Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges, Progress, and Policy Implications
Literacy Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges, Progress, and Policy Implications Open
View article: Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific burden of diarrhoeal diseases, their risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2021, for 204 countries and territories: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific burden of diarrhoeal diseases, their risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2021, for 204 countries and territories: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
View article: Global, regional, and national progress towards the 2030 global nutrition targets and forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global, regional, and national progress towards the 2030 global nutrition targets and forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
View article: Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
View article: Parental awareness and knowledge toward their children#39;s halitosis due to intra-oral causes attending major children#39;s hospital
Parental awareness and knowledge toward their children#39;s halitosis due to intra-oral causes attending major children#39;s hospital Open
View article: Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
View article: Revisiting the Obesity Paradox: Insights from Pulmonary Embolism Patient Outcomes
Revisiting the Obesity Paradox: Insights from Pulmonary Embolism Patient Outcomes Open
Background : Obesity is an epidemic in the US and has been associated with increased incidence and severity of cardiovascular disease and increased risk for pulmonary embolism (PE). However, the evidence of its effect on outcomes in PE pat…
View article: Salmonellatyphi and endocarditis: a systematic review of case reports
Salmonellatyphi and endocarditis: a systematic review of case reports Open
Introduction Salmonella typhi , a gram-negative bacterium responsible for typhoid fever, can infect the inner lining or valves of the heart and cause endocarditis. This systematic review aimed to report cases of S. typhi -associated endoca…
View article: Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
View article: Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
View article: Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
View article: Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open