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View article: Innovations in Radiology and Imaging Technology: Pathways Toward Safer and Smarter Healthcare
Innovations in Radiology and Imaging Technology: Pathways Toward Safer and Smarter Healthcare Open
View article: Are flowers an infection risk in healthcare settings?
Are flowers an infection risk in healthcare settings? Open
The presence of flowers in healthcare settings, particularly those with immunocompromised patients, is cautioned against primarily due to theoretical infection risks from potential fungal contamination, although definitive evidence is lack…
View article: Plugging the drain: targeted policies for retaining Israeli doctors
Plugging the drain: targeted policies for retaining Israeli doctors Open
Israel’s physician workforce crisis reflects long-standing dependence on foreign-trained doctors, limited domestic capacity, and the shrinking inflow of new graduates following the Yatziv Reform. Recent analyses underscore the need not onl…
View article: How can quality improvement initiatives be aligned with value-based healthcare principles to enhance patient outcomes?
How can quality improvement initiatives be aligned with value-based healthcare principles to enhance patient outcomes? Open
Aligning quality improvement initiatives with value-based healthcare principles can enhance patient outcomes, though direct impacts on clinical outcomes and cost are variably reported.
View article: Global educational initiative for managing major depressive disorders in primary care: the MDD minds project
Global educational initiative for managing major depressive disorders in primary care: the MDD minds project Open
Depressive disorders are common and disabling, and a substantial treatment gap exists particularly in low-resource settings. Family doctors are well-placed to bridge this gap but often lack the confidence, knowledge and skill to do so. The…
View article: AtlasVPM Cardio: Atención ambulatoria en la enfermedad cardíaca
AtlasVPM Cardio: Atención ambulatoria en la enfermedad cardíaca Open
Estudio de las variaciones a nivel de área sanitaria de la atención cardiológica en atención ambulatoria. Este estudio tiene como objetivos específicos: a) Definir operativamente un listado de indicadores que describan los cuidados (proces…
View article: Designing implementation strategies for improving infection prevention and control in acute healthcare facilities in Malawi: A formative study protocol
Designing implementation strategies for improving infection prevention and control in acute healthcare facilities in Malawi: A formative study protocol Open
Background Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment and are not present during admission. The prevalence of HAIs is typically higher (15%) in low-and middle-income countries tha…
View article: What is the economic impact of hip fractures on global healthcare systems?
What is the economic impact of hip fractures on global healthcare systems? Open
Hip fractures impose a substantial economic burden on global healthcare systems, with significant costs related to treatment and long-term care, compounded by projected increases due to an aging population.
View article: Horizon scanning and drug expenditure for rare diseases: three-year predictive model in Italy 2025–2027
Horizon scanning and drug expenditure for rare diseases: three-year predictive model in Italy 2025–2027 Open
The results underscore the growing financial impact of orphan drugs on Italy's healthcare budget. This analysis offers a quantitative projection of the resources required to ensure continued access to innovative therapies for RDs.
View article: Global Thrombectomy Device Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecast (2023–2030)
Global Thrombectomy Device Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecast (2023–2030) Open
The global Thrombectomy Device Market, valued at USD 1.62 billion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 2.63 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2024 to 2030. Thrombectomy devices, also referred to as embolectomy devices, are spec…
View article: Biofilm battles: confronting stubborn resistance in dental healthcare by harnessing the antimicrobial potential of South African medicinal plants
Biofilm battles: confronting stubborn resistance in dental healthcare by harnessing the antimicrobial potential of South African medicinal plants Open
Background Dental biofilms are complex microbial communities that play a pivotal role in the onset and progression of oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontal infections. Their inherent structural resilience and enhanced resista…
View article: Turning Awareness Into Action: Information Technology-Based Solutions to Address Care Gaps and Disparities in Valvular Heart Disease
Turning Awareness Into Action: Information Technology-Based Solutions to Address Care Gaps and Disparities in Valvular Heart Disease Open
Despite significant diagnostic and therapeutic advances in valvular heart disease (VHD) care, all populations do not yet benefit equally. Established evidence reveals persistent disparities across the VHD care continuum, particularly affec…
View article: Why Systems Struggle With Inclusion — And How We Learn to Move With Them Without Losing Ourselves
Why Systems Struggle With Inclusion — And How We Learn to Move With Them Without Losing Ourselves Open
This essay explores why healthcare systems often struggle with genuine inclusion despite positive intentions. It examines how system speed, workflow pressures, and institutional priorities shape participation and limit dialogue. The piece …
View article: AI- Powered Disease Diagnosis
AI- Powered Disease Diagnosis Open
The "Data-Driven Healthcare Solutions" unified digital platform designed to address major issues in the healthcare industry, including delayed emergency response, trouble scheduling timely doctor's appointments, and slow and inaccurate sym…
View article: Emergency Department Utilization by Veterans for Low-Acuity Conditions After Virtual Care Expansion
Emergency Department Utilization by Veterans for Low-Acuity Conditions After Virtual Care Expansion Open
Importance Low-acuity conditions account for 60% of emergency department (ED) visits within the Veterans Affairs Health System (VA). The COVID-19 pandemic led to rapid expansion of VA virtual care, but the impact on low-acuity ED utilizati…
View article: Healthcare affordability and breast cancer screening uptake: an ecological analysis
Healthcare affordability and breast cancer screening uptake: an ecological analysis Open
View article: Supplementary Table from Trends in Healthcare Expenditures among Adults in the United States by Cancer Diagnosis Status, 2008–2016: A Cross-Sectional Study
Supplementary Table from Trends in Healthcare Expenditures among Adults in the United States by Cancer Diagnosis Status, 2008–2016: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Supplementary Table from Trends in Healthcare Expenditures among Adults in the United States by Cancer Diagnosis Status, 2008–2016: A Cross-Sectional Study
View article: Evidencing Impact of Large-scale Health System Transformation: Introducing the ‘shift’ Framework
Evidencing Impact of Large-scale Health System Transformation: Introducing the ‘shift’ Framework Open
This paper describes the development of a single impact framework influenced by Best et al’s ‘simple rules’ for large scale system transformation and the subsequent mechanism that change can be scaled up from proof of concept across pilot …
View article: Chronic kidney disease associated pruritus and healthcare resource utilization in European hemodialysis patients: results from an electronic patient-reported outcome survey
Chronic kidney disease associated pruritus and healthcare resource utilization in European hemodialysis patients: results from an electronic patient-reported outcome survey Open
View article: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy Practice and Patient Care: Innovations and Implications
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy Practice and Patient Care: Innovations and Implications Open
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping pharmacy practice by enhancing decision-making, personalizing therapy, and improving medication safety. AI applications now span drug discovery, clinical decision support, and adherence monitoring.…
View article: Navigating barriers and facilitators to lifestyle changes after bariatric surgery among Emirati adolescents: a qualitative study
Navigating barriers and facilitators to lifestyle changes after bariatric surgery among Emirati adolescents: a qualitative study Open
Adolescent obesity is a major public health concern, with bariatric surgery emerging as an effective treatment option. However, little is known about adolescents’ long-term adherence to healthy behaviors after surgery, especially in non-We…
View article: Evaluation of national policies governing food systems in Malawi prisons and their impact on prisoner nutrition and health
Evaluation of national policies governing food systems in Malawi prisons and their impact on prisoner nutrition and health Open
Food systems policies play a crucial role in fostering sustainable food and nutrition security within the prison system. This study examines the food systems policies implemented in Malawi’s prisons and their impact on the health and nutri…
View article: Responsible Health AI Readiness and Maturity Index (RHAMI): Healthcare Systems’ Novel Automated Optimization of Responsible Scaled AI Outcomes and ROI Applied to a Global Narrative Review of Leading AI Uses Cases in Public Health Nutrition
Responsible Health AI Readiness and Maturity Index (RHAMI): Healthcare Systems’ Novel Automated Optimization of Responsible Scaled AI Outcomes and ROI Applied to a Global Narrative Review of Leading AI Uses Cases in Public Health Nutrition Open
Poor diet is the leading preventable risk factor for death worldwide, associated with over 10 million premature deaths and $8 trillion related costs every year. Artificial intelligence or AI is rapidly emerging as the most historically dis…
View article: Healthcare Identity and Access Management Market: Global Overview (2023–2030)
Healthcare Identity and Access Management Market: Global Overview (2023–2030) Open
The global Healthcare Identity and Access Management (IAM) Market, valued at USD 3.94 billion in 2023, is forecasted to reach USD 7.51 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9.65% from 2024–2030. Healthcare IAM solutions ensure secure, com…
View article: Investigating barriers to adherence to antimalarial prescribing guidelines in public healthcare facilities in Arba Minch, South Ethiopia: A qualitative study
Investigating barriers to adherence to antimalarial prescribing guidelines in public healthcare facilities in Arba Minch, South Ethiopia: A qualitative study Open
Background Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of malaria cases are a crucial component of curative and preventive interventions. There have been reports of healthcare workers overprescribing antimalarial agents against guidelines, but th…
View article: The New Zealand System Level Measures Programme – a New Policy to Implement a Whole of System Performance Framework Using Health Alliances
The New Zealand System Level Measures Programme – a New Policy to Implement a Whole of System Performance Framework Using Health Alliances Open
Introduction: In 2016, the New Zealand Ministry of Health (MoH) introduced a whole of system performance policy known as the System Level Measures (SLM) programme to deliver integrated care using health alliances. Alliances were trust-base…
View article: A Multiscale Integrated Approach to the Study of the Nervous System in Health and Disease
A Multiscale Integrated Approach to the Study of the Nervous System in Health and Disease Open
The study of the nervous system in health and disease presents an extraordinary scientific challenge, one deeply rooted in the intrinsic complexity of brain structure and function across multiple scales of biological organization. The nerv…
View article: Supplementary Table from New-Onset Cancer Cases in FDA's Sentinel System: A Large Distributed System of US Electronic Healthcare Data
Supplementary Table from New-Onset Cancer Cases in FDA's Sentinel System: A Large Distributed System of US Electronic Healthcare Data Open
Supplementary Table from New-Onset Cancer Cases in FDA's Sentinel System: A Large Distributed System of US Electronic Healthcare Data
View article: Supplementary Table from New-Onset Cancer Cases in FDA's Sentinel System: A Large Distributed System of US Electronic Healthcare Data
Supplementary Table from New-Onset Cancer Cases in FDA's Sentinel System: A Large Distributed System of US Electronic Healthcare Data Open
Supplementary Table from New-Onset Cancer Cases in FDA's Sentinel System: A Large Distributed System of US Electronic Healthcare Data
View article: What are the benefits of using an integrated health organisation model to improve patient outcomes?
What are the benefits of using an integrated health organisation model to improve patient outcomes? Open
Integrated health organization models can enhance patient outcomes by improving coordination, accessibility, and holistic care across various health conditions. Different models have demonstrated benefits, yet variability in implementation…