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Healthcare, Volume 13, Issue 1

January-1 2025 - 91 articles

Cover Story: One out of every ten Americans above the age of eighty experiences permanent visual impairment resulting from advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). While neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) accounts for only 15% of advanced AMD cases, it is responsible for more than 80% of all vision loss secondary to the disease. Low vision rehabilitation (LVR) can help visually impaired individuals optimize their remaining vision and improve their independence. Our study examined LVR referral patterns for patients with nAMD and demonstrated that many experienced a significant improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) after completing an LVR evaluation. Despite this benefit, fewer than one in five patients received a referral for LVR services. Further initiatives are needed to improve the rate at which patients with nAMD access LVR services. View this paper
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Articles (91)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,559 Views
9 Pages

Predictive Factors of Resilience in Early Childhood Care Professionals

  • Sofía Gómez-Herrera,
  • Maria Auxiliadora Robles-Bello,
  • David Sánchez-Teruel and
  • Aziz Sarhani-Robles

Background/Objectives: Early childhood intervention professionals have higher rates of work-related stress and burnout compared to other health professionals. Furthermore, this is exacerbated by exposure to negative emotions, the stigma associated wi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,198 Views
11 Pages

Increased Risk of End-Stage Kidney Disease After Traumatic Amputation: Nationwide Cohort Study

  • Jung Eun Yoo,
  • Bongseong Kim,
  • Won Hyuk Chang,
  • Kyungho Lee,
  • Hye Ryoun Jang,
  • Kyungdo Han and
  • Dong Wook Shin

Background: Amputation confers disabilities upon patients and is associated with substantial cardiovascular and metabolic morbidity and mortality. We aimed to compare the incidence of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) between individuals with amputatio...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
5,034 Views
22 Pages

Parkinson’s Disease and Caregiving Roles, Demands, and Support Needs and Experiences: A Scoping Review

  • Margaret L. Longacre,
  • Lacey Roche,
  • George C. Kueppers and
  • Bart Buurman

Background and Objectives: A public health priority is the increasing number of persons with Parkinson’s disease (PwP), and the need to provide them with support. We sought to synthesize the experiences of relatives or friends—family care...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,039 Views
9 Pages

Background: With South Korea’s growing aging population, the demand for accessible rehabilitation solutions is increasing. Home-based robotic rehabilitation presents a feasible alternative to conventional in-clinic rehabilitation. This study ex...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,979 Views
15 Pages

Background/Objectives: Recurrent chronic otitis media (rCOM) is a major cause of hearing impairment, often linked to Eustachian tube (ET) dysfunction. Anatomical abnormalities, such as ET narrowing and obstructions, and functional impairments, includ...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,671 Views
21 Pages

Cultural Determinants of Body Image: What About the Menopausal Transition?

  • Coralie Vincent,
  • Alixe Ménard and
  • Isabelle Giroux

Body image is an important aspect of psychological well-being that is influenced by several biological and psychosocial risk factors. Cultural determinants of body image include the patterns of shared beliefs, values, practices, and social norms with...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,379 Views
20 Pages

Measurement of Dehumanization, Self-Dehumanization, and Empathy as Mediating Factors Among Healthcare Professionals

  • Aikaterini Roupa,
  • Athina Patelarou,
  • Konstantinos Giakoumidakis,
  • Kyriaki Fousiani,
  • Marianna Miliaraki,
  • Eirini Stratidaki and
  • Evridiki Patelarou

Background: Dehumanization refers to the tendency of individuals or groups to attribute fewer human characteristics to other individuals or groups (referred to as hetero-dehumanization) or to themselves (referred to as self-dehumanization). This phen...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
11 Citations
5,006 Views
17 Pages

The Beneficial Effects of Lactobacillus Strains on Gut Microbiome in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review

  • Michael Quansah,
  • Monique Antoinette David,
  • Ralph Martins,
  • Emad El-Omar,
  • Silvana Mirella Aliberti,
  • Mario Capunzo,
  • Slade O. Jensen and
  • Mourad Tayebi

Background/Objectives: Growing evidence suggests that the gut–brain axis influences brain function, particularly the role of intestinal microbiota in modulating cognitive processes. Probiotics may alter brain function and behavior by modulating...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,998 Views
13 Pages

The Protective Role of the FIFA 11+ Training Program on the Valgus Loading of the Knee in Academy Soccer Players Across a Season

  • Michele Mercurio,
  • Giovanni Carlisi,
  • Marko Ostojic,
  • Alessandro Imbrogno,
  • Olimpio Galasso and
  • Giorgio Gasparini

Background: Improper neuromuscular control with excessive dynamic valgus loading of the knee has been identified as one of the main anterior cruciate ligament injury risk factors. This study aimed to analyze the impact of the FIFA 11+ training progra...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,596 Views
18 Pages

Impact of Digitalization in Dentistry on Technostress, Mental Health, and Job Satisfaction: A Quantitative Study

  • Monika Bernburg,
  • Julia Sofie Gebhardt,
  • David A. Groneberg and
  • Stefanie Mache

Background: The utilization of digital technologies in the field of dentistry is becoming increasingly prevalent. Such technologies facilitate more precise and efficient dental treatment while also enhancing the overall quality of care. The advent of...

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