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Healthcare, Volume 13, Issue 4

February-2 2025 - 92 articles

Cover Story: Breast cancer (BC) is a global health problem and is one of the principal causes of morbidity and mortality in females. In 2030, the worldwide number of new cases diagnosed will reach 2.7 million annually, while the number of deaths will be 0.87 million. The effectiveness of screening in reducing BC mortality is known. The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an important application in medical technologies. Recently, a prevalent field of application concerns the combination of AI and radiological evaluation in mammographic screening. If future studies confirm the benefit and safety of AI in mammography screening, it could become a support tool to overcome the current shortage of radiologists, at least eliminating the need for double reading or of a third radiologist in the case of disagreement. In this way, specialists could shortening the waiting times for patients. View this paper
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Articles (92)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,705 Views
9 Pages

15 February 2025

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that is common in countries with consanguineous marriages. It leads to various complications, including painful episodes, infections, delayed growth, stroke, and organ damag...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,382 Views
14 Pages

Clinical Evidence of the Use of Mepolizumab in the Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: A Prospective Observational Study

  • Antonio Moffa,
  • Francesco Iafrati,
  • Lucrezia Giorgi,
  • Domiziana Nardelli,
  • Luca Carnuccio,
  • Peter Baptista,
  • Ewa Olszewska and
  • Manuele Casale

15 February 2025

Background/Objectives: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) poses significant therapeutic challenges. The introduction of Mepolizumab, an anti-interleukin-5 monoclonal antibody, offers a new therapeutic option for patients with severe, u...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,030 Views
14 Pages

Epidemiology and Treatment Outcomes in Neonates with Esophageal Atresia: A 30-Year Population-Based Study

  • Tanja Kovačević,
  • Branka Polić,
  • Joško Markić,
  • Tatjana Ardalić Čatipović,
  • Marija Bucat,
  • Svjetlana Mikulić,
  • Leona Žuvan,
  • Zenon Pogorelić,
  • Ranka Despot and
  • Vanda Žitko
  • + 3 authors

14 February 2025

Background and objectives: Outcomes of neonates diagnosed with esophageal atresia (EA), a rare congenital malformation, vary widely. Due to limited and fragmented data globally, major regional centers offer a crucial opportunity to better understand...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,968 Views
14 Pages

Examining the Impact of Food Security and Accessibility to Healthcare Services on Chronic Disease Risk Among Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

  • Rizwanur Rahman,
  • Fatema Afrouse,
  • Md. Saiduzzaman Pulak,
  • Md. Rabiul Karim,
  • Mehjabin Haque and
  • Mohammad Afshar Ali

14 February 2025

Background: Food security and access to healthcare are crucial determinants of health, but their impact on chronic disease risk among forcibly displaced populations is understudied. This study delves into the relationship between food security, acces...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,050 Views
18 Pages

Nourishing Holistic Well-Being: The Role of Family Dynamics and Family Cooking

  • Yen-Cheng Chen,
  • Ching-Sung Lee,
  • Ming-Chen Chiang,
  • Pei-Ling Tsui,
  • Bo-Kai Lan and
  • Yi-Jie Chen

14 February 2025

Background: Family interactions play a pivotal role in shaping well-being across physical, psychological, and social domains. While substantial research has focused on the nutritional and physical health benefits of family meals, the impact of shared...

  • Study Protocol
  • Open Access
2,114 Views
13 Pages

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Occupational Therapists in Promoting Oral Health: A Protocol for Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

  • Ming Nam Tse,
  • Kristy Coxon,
  • Navira Chandio,
  • Shruti Nair,
  • Ajesh George,
  • Rosalind Bye,
  • Grace Wong,
  • Carol Tran,
  • Maria O'Reilly and
  • Kanchana Ekanayake
  • + 1 author

14 February 2025

Background/Objectives: Poor oral health is a significant global public health concern that adversely affects an individuals’ overall health and general well-being. Occupational therapists are well-suited to promote oral health by supporting act...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,296 Views
16 Pages

14 February 2025

Objective: The parallel process latent growth curve model (PP-LGCM) was used to examine the longitudinal relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) and depression and further tested whether chronic diseases (CDs) were associated with depre...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,259 Views
30 Pages

14 February 2025

Background: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) affects a significant number of children worldwide, for whom the progression of the disease can lead to functional disability-impaired development. Nurses are pivotal in providing holistic care to these children a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,097 Views
14 Pages

Perceptions of Healthcare Quality in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Patient Experience Exploratory Study

  • Miriam Pavelth Casillas-Ávila,
  • Ileana Chavez-Maisterra,
  • Benjamín Gómez-Díaz,
  • Vanessa Ivonne Orellana Villazon,
  • Rosa Elena Escobar-Cedillo,
  • Alexandra Berenice Luna-Angulo,
  • Edgar Oswaldo Zamora González,
  • Norma Alejandra Vázquez-Cárdenas,
  • Marlen Escotto-Ramírez and
  • Georgina Martínez-Gómez
  • + 1 author

14 February 2025

Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness, a decline in quality of life, and premature mortality. This study aims to evaluate the perceived quality of healthcare and the experienc...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,162 Views
37 Pages

Modern Smart Gadgets and Wearables for Diagnosis and Management of Stress, Wellness, and Anxiety: A Comprehensive Review

  • Aman Jolly,
  • Vikas Pandey,
  • Manoj Sahni,
  • Ernesto Leon-Castro and
  • Luis A. Perez-Arellano

14 February 2025

The increasing development of gadgets to evaluate stress, wellness, and anxiety has garnered significant attention in recent years. These technological advancements aim to expedite the identification and subsequent treatment of these prevalent condit...

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