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View article: Equity by design: integrating a Deprivation Index into digital platforms for breast cancer and chronic disease prevention—lessons from the ELISAH project
Equity by design: integrating a Deprivation Index into digital platforms for breast cancer and chronic disease prevention—lessons from the ELISAH project Open
Background Socio-economic inequalities are a major determinant of chronic disease risk and access to preventive services. Deprivation indices can quantify these disparities, but very few studies have considered them when examining the rela…
View article: Cervical cancer in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: the first signs of progress?
Cervical cancer in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: the first signs of progress? Open
View article: Models of care for noncommunicable diseases in primary care: key elements and design in low- and middle-income countries – a scoping review
Models of care for noncommunicable diseases in primary care: key elements and design in low- and middle-income countries – a scoping review Open
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) pose a global health challenge, with primary health care's (PHC) potential to address them underutilized. While efforts to design and implement effective NCDs care models in low- and middle-income countries …
View article: Regional Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Progressing Towards the Target 1 of the Global Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination
Regional Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Progressing Towards the Target 1 of the Global Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination Open
Background and Objectives: Cervical cancer remains a critical public health challenge in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA), where systemic barriers have hindered prevention efforts. This descriptive regional study evaluates progress t…
View article: Decarbonization of the Italian healthcare system and European funds. A lost opportunity?
Decarbonization of the Italian healthcare system and European funds. A lost opportunity? Open
OPINION article Front. Public Health, 14 December 2022Sec. Public Health Policy Volume 10 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1037122
View article: “Immuni” and the National Health System: Lessons Learnt from the COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing in Italy
“Immuni” and the National Health System: Lessons Learnt from the COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing in Italy Open
Since the early stage of the current pandemic, digital contact tracing (DCT) through mobile phone apps, called “Immuni”, has been introduced to complement manual contact tracing in Italy. Until 31 December 2021, Immuni identified 44,880 CO…
View article: Challenges in the equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for migrant populations in Europe
Challenges in the equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for migrant populations in Europe Open
View article: The Traffic Light Approach: Indicators and Algorithms to Identify Covid-19 Epidemic Risk Across Italian Regions
The Traffic Light Approach: Indicators and Algorithms to Identify Covid-19 Epidemic Risk Across Italian Regions Open
With the beginning of the autumn-winter season, Italy experienced an increase of SARS-CoV-2 cases, requiring the Government to adopt new restrictive measures. The national surveillance system in place defines 21 key process and performance…
View article: Hazard Prevention, Death and Dignity During COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy
Hazard Prevention, Death and Dignity During COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy Open
On 9 March 2020, Italy passed the Prime Minister's Decree n. 648, establishing urgent measures to contain the transmission of COVID-19 and prevent biological hazards, including very restrictive interventions on public Holy Masses and funer…
View article: Midwifery crisis in Africa: the introduction of the human resources information systems
Midwifery crisis in Africa: the introduction of the human resources information systems Open
Background Each year, 2.7 million newborns die during their first day of life: a number that equals the entire population of Namibia. In the “Year of Nursing and Midwives”, this article highlights the importance of skilled birth attendants…
View article: So close yet so distant: evidence from Lombardy and Veneto to plan COVID-19 recovery strategy
So close yet so distant: evidence from Lombardy and Veneto to plan COVID-19 recovery strategy Open
FIGURE 4 A–G. Scolopsomorpha debakkeri, genitalia 3. A, pygofer, anal tube and gonostyli, left lateral view. B, anal tube, dorsal view. C, gonostyli, dorsal view. D, gonostyli, postero-ventral view. E, phallic complex, right lateral view. …
View article: COVID-19: Universal health coverage now more than ever
COVID-19: Universal health coverage now more than ever Open
View article: The Italian health system and the COVID-19 challenge
The Italian health system and the COVID-19 challenge Open
Italy is facing a massive burden from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Since Feb 21, 2020, when the first case of COVID-19 was recorded in Italy, the National Healthcare Service, which offers universal access to health car…
View article: Frailty as the Future Core Business of Public Health: Report of the Activities of the A3 Action Group of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA)
Frailty as the Future Core Business of Public Health: Report of the Activities of the A3 Action Group of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA) Open
Background: The prevalence of frailty at population-level is expected to increase in Europe, changing the focus of Public Health. Here, we report on the activities of the A3 Action Group, focusing on managing frailty and supporting healthy…
View article: Tackling frailty and functional decline: Background of the action group A3 of the European innovation partnership for active and healthy ageing
Tackling frailty and functional decline: Background of the action group A3 of the European innovation partnership for active and healthy ageing Open
View article: A pilot study on the impact of known drug-drug interactions in cancer patients
A pilot study on the impact of known drug-drug interactions in cancer patients Open
Overall, 16 % of DDIs were related to an A-level strength of recommendation to be avoided. The lack of effective communication among specialists and patients might have a role in determining therapeutic errors. Our pilot study, although li…
View article: Impact of potential inappropriate NSAIDs use in chronic pain
Impact of potential inappropriate NSAIDs use in chronic pain Open
Pain remains one of the main reasons for medical consultation worldwide: moderate- to severe-intensity pain occurs in 19% of adult Europeans, seriously affecting the quality of their social and working lives. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory…