Overcoming dietary complexity in type 2 diabetes: influencing factors and coping strategies by Yingying Tang, Dongmei Yang

“…It is imperative for healthcare providers to devise individualized intervention strategies that incorporate these pivotal factors to enhance dietary adherence in patients with T2DM.…”
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Assessment of Readiness Components for Attracting Medical Tourists in the Hospital Industry: A Survey Study in Western Iran by Zahra Shoara, Jamil Sadeghifar, Khalil Momeni, Mohammad Bazyar, Rahim Khodayari-Zarnaq, Maryam Heydari

“… Background: Efficient utilization of hospital beds is a key priority for healthcare systems today. Leveraging the potential of medical tourism can serve as a significant strategy in this regard. …”
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What Is the Prevalence of Hip Abductor Pathology in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty? by David A. Brethouwer, DO, Matthew L. Brown, MD, Julie C. McCauley, MPH, William D. Bugbee, MD, Eric Y. Chang, MD, Alecio F. Lombardi, MD, Brian J. Rebolledo, MD

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Prevalence, Diagnostics and Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in the Clinical Practice in Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation by N. V. Korochanskaya, I. L. Kliaritskaya, S. N. Serikova, A. V. Tkachev, M. V. Koroleva, M. A. Basenko

“…The widespread introduction of various versions of the breath test into the work of healthcare institutions will make it possible to overcome diagnostic difficulties in relation to verification of this diagnosis, substantiate and individualize the approach to prescribing antibacterial and probiotic therapy.…”
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Sternal-Wound Infections following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: Could Implementing Value-Based Purchasing be Beneficial? by Dominique Brandt, Maximilian Blüher, Julie Lankiewicz, Peter J. Mallow, Rhodri Saunders

“…**Background/Objectives:** Sternal-wound infections (SWIs) are rare but consequential healthcare-associated infections following coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). …”
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Serial mediating role of transformational leadership and perception of artificial intelligence use in the effect of employee happiness on innovative work behaviour in nurses by Ferhat Onur Agaoglu, Murat Bas, Sinan Tarsuslu, Lokman Onur Ekinci

“…Ultimately, this research offers some theoretical and practical implications for practitioners by emphasizing the strategic importance of transformational leadership practices and the integration of artificial intelligence technologies, as well as increasing the happiness levels of nurses to promote innovation in healthcare services.…”
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Cardiovascular Disease Detection through Innovative Imbalanced Learning and AUC Optimization by Karthikeyan Palanisamy, Krishnaveni Krishnasamy, Praba Venkadasamy

“…This approach advances cardiovascular diagnostics and offers a scalable and adaptable solution, potentially influencing the broader landscape of healthcare analytics and patient care.…”
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A Time-motion Comparison of Itemized Treatment Costs in First and Second In Vitro Fertilization Attempts: A United Kingdom Fertility Centre Experience by Christopher A. Jones, Olivia J. Carpinello, Dev Kumar, Louis G. Keith, Renju S. Raj, E. Scott Sills

“…While these observations were registered in 2003, an inflation adjustment using recent European Commission Eurostat data for healthcare finds the difference between initial and subsequent fresh IVF cycles in present currency to be approximately £579.14 per cycle. …”
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Risk factors for emergency presentation with lung and colorectal cancers: a systematic review by Una MacLeod, Elizabeth D Mitchell, Benjamin Pickwell-Smith

“…No conclusive evidence was found.Conclusions Patient-related factors, such as age, gender and deprivation, increase the likelihood of cancer being diagnosed as the result of an EP, while cancer symptoms and patterns of healthcare utilisation are also relevant. Further work is needed to understand the context in which risk factors for EP exist and influence help-seeking.…”
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AppCraft: Model-Driven Development Framework for Mobile Applications by Lyan Alwakeel, Kevin Lano, Hessa Alfraihi

“…The framework’s applicability was assessed by automatically generating the implementation of eight different case studies in the healthcare domain. Additionally, the productivity was evaluated by comparing the time and effort required using AppCraft versus a manual coding process. …”
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Long-term Air Pollution Exposure Impact on COVID-19 Morbidity in China by Yihan Wu, Qingming Zhan, Qunshan Zhao

“…Our results’ robustness is examined based on sensitivity analyses that adjust for a wide range of confounders, including socio-economic, demographic, weather, healthcare, and mobility-related variables. We acknowledge that more laboratory results are required to prove the etiology of these associations.…”
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Examining the Impact of Certificate of Need Laws on the Utilization and Reimbursement of Cataract Surgeries Among Medicare Beneficiaries by Alvina Liang, Jennifer L. Lindsey

“…Certificate of need (CON) laws aim to regulate healthcare facility expansion and equipment acquisition to curtail costs, enhance quality, and ensure equitable access to care. …”
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Exploring Career Barriers Faced by Female Doctors Due to Gender Bias: A Qualitative Analysis by Anam Zahra, Tayyaba Azhar, Hajra Talat

“…Implementing these strategies can lead to a more equitable healthcare system. Keywords: gender equity, gender bias, gender discrimination, mentorship, phenomenological study. …”
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The scholarly and practice profile of respiratory therapists in Canada: A cross-sectional survey by Marco Zaccagnini, André Bussières, Peter Nugus, Andrew West, Aliki Thomas

“…Furthermore, despite RTs' widespread presence in the Canadian healthcare system, comprehensive studies describing the profiles of RTs are lacking. …”
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Self-Care Interventions as a Health Technology for Managing Type 2 Diabetes: A Population-Based Study in Iran by Zahra Yousefi Malekroodi, Seyed Ali Majidi, Amirmohammad Taalipasand

“…Conclusions: These findings can assist healthcare providers in expanding existing knowledge and designing diabetes self-care management education programs tailored to the psychosocial and cultural needs of adults in the study region. …”
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Increased Risk of Influenza-Like Illness Clusters in Schools, Taiwan from 2011 to 2020: A Retrospective Study by Yu-Ching Chou, Fu-Huang Lin, Chi-Jeng Hsieh, Chia-Peng Yu

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Stakeholders’ experiences, perceptions and satisfaction with an electronic appointment system: a qualitative content analysis by Faezeh Ostadmohammadi, Ehsan Nabovati, Fatemeh Rangraze Jeddi, Leila Shokrizadeh Arani

“…Planning, management and policymaking have a significant impact on the appointment process of healthcare centers and attention to the problems arising from it is of particular importance. …”
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Electrochemical skin conductance to assess peripheral neuropathy in rheumatic diseases with or without type 2 diabetes using sudoscan by Osama M. I. Mohamed, Nagwa M. M. Ali, Mohammed O. Ibrahim, Dana Sarmini, Farah Ibrahim, Mariam Al Hosany

“…There were 55 females (67.9%), and 26 males (32.1%) attended an ambulatory healthcare clinic in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Thirty-three (40.7%) had diabetes, while 48 (59.3%) did not have diabetes. …”
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T2*-weighted imaging for detection of intracranial silicone oil in MRI obtained with motion correction sequences by Ryuta Yasuda, Masayuki Maeda, Kenichi Takada, Katsuhiro Inoue, Masataka Sugao, Hidenori Suzuki

“…Abstract Background For magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of intracranial silicone oil migration, little has been described about images obtained with motion correction sequences such as MultiVane XD (Philips Healthcare) that provides high resolution diagnostic images even with severe patient motion. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIA LITERACY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS BY MEANS OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN JAPAN by Lyubov V. Gutor, Pavlo A. Sodomora, Oleh H. Vasylenko, Halyna I. Zalutska

“…Moreover, the technology can be applied in different specialties, i. e. medical one. The healthcare branch was drastically influenced by quarantine restrictions, having resulted in fundamental transformations of teaching and learning approaches, implementation of e-learning and telemedicine. …”
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