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  • Open Access
1,984 Citations
135,839 Views
20 Pages

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based conversational large language model (LLM). The potential applications of LLMs in health care education, research, and practice could be promising if the associated valid concerns are proactively examin...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1,576 Citations
96,349 Views
20 Pages

Antimicrobial Resistance: A Growing Serious Threat for Global Public Health

  • Md. Abdus Salam,
  • Md. Yusuf Al-Amin,
  • Moushumi Tabassoom Salam,
  • Jogendra Singh Pawar,
  • Naseem Akhter,
  • Ali A. Rabaan and
  • Mohammed A. A. Alqumber

Antibiotics are among the most important discoveries of the 20th century, having saved millions of lives from infectious diseases. Microbes have developed acquired antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to many drugs due to high selection pressure from incre...

  • Review
  • Open Access
277 Citations
17,371 Views
21 Pages

Ensemble Learning for Disease Prediction: A Review

  • Palak Mahajan,
  • Shahadat Uddin,
  • Farshid Hajati and
  • Mohammad Ali Moni

Machine learning models are used to create and enhance various disease prediction frameworks. Ensemble learning is a machine learning technique that combines multiple classifiers to improve performance by making more accurate predictions than a singl...

  • Review
  • Open Access
260 Citations
48,771 Views
31 Pages

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a crucial tool in healthcare with the primary aim of improving patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare delivery. By harnessing machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and computer visio...

  • Review
  • Open Access
213 Citations
25,674 Views
19 Pages

20 October 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs), exemplified by ChatGPT, are promising for revolutionizing data and information management in healthcare and medicine. However, there is scant literature guiding their integrati...

  • Article
  • Open Access
196 Citations
20,573 Views
18 Pages

Detection of Pneumonia from Chest X-ray Images Utilizing MobileNet Model

  • Mana Saleh Al Reshan,
  • Kanwarpartap Singh Gill,
  • Vatsala Anand,
  • Sheifali Gupta,
  • Hani Alshahrani,
  • Adel Sulaiman and
  • Asadullah Shaikh

Pneumonia has been directly responsible for a huge number of deaths all across the globe. Pneumonia shares visual features with other respiratory diseases, such as tuberculosis, which can make it difficult to distinguish between them. Moreover, there...

  • Review
  • Open Access
183 Citations
160,357 Views
44 Pages

Body Perceptions and Psychological Well-Being: A Review of the Impact of Social Media and Physical Measurements on Self-Esteem and Mental Health with a Focus on Body Image Satisfaction and Its Relationship with Cultural and Gender Factors

  • Mariana Merino,
  • José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera,
  • Alejandro Rubio-Zarapuz,
  • Carlota Valeria Villanueva-Tobaldo,
  • Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez and
  • Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez

This narrative review examines the interplay among body image perceptions, social media influence, physical measurements, and their impact on psychological well-being, focusing on the roles of cultural and gender differences and the need to understan...

  • Review
  • Open Access
172 Citations
19,766 Views
12 Pages

28 February 2024

The healthcare sector is faced with challenges due to a shrinking healthcare workforce and a rise in chronic diseases that are worsening with demographic and epidemiological shifts. Digital health interventions that include artificial intelligence (A...

  • Article
  • Open Access
132 Citations
13,637 Views
14 Pages

ChatGPT and the Future of Digital Health: A Study on Healthcare Workers’ Perceptions and Expectations

  • Mohamad-Hani Temsah,
  • Fadi Aljamaan,
  • Khalid H. Malki,
  • Khalid Alhasan,
  • Ibraheem Altamimi,
  • Razan Aljarbou,
  • Faisal Bazuhair,
  • Abdulmajeed Alsubaihin,
  • Naif Abdulmajeed and
  • Ayman Al-Eyadhy
  • + 9 authors

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and intended practices of healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia towards ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot, within the first three months after its launch. We also aimed to identi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
112 Citations
22,027 Views
19 Pages

16 February 2024

Cardiovascular diseases exert a significant burden on the healthcare system worldwide. This narrative literature review discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of cardiology. AI has the potential to assist healthcare professio...

  • Review
  • Open Access
112 Citations
14,399 Views
37 Pages

Cartilage Integrity: A Review of Mechanical and Frictional Properties and Repair Approaches in Osteoarthritis

  • Przemysław Krakowski,
  • Adrian Rejniak,
  • Jakub Sobczyk and
  • Robert Karpiński

19 August 2024

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of disability around the globe, especially in aging populations. The main symptoms of OA are pain and loss of motion and function of the affected joint. Hyaline cartilage has limited ability for re...

  • Article
  • Open Access
98 Citations
16,383 Views
19 Pages

YOLO-Based Deep Learning Model for Pressure Ulcer Detection and Classification

  • Bader Aldughayfiq,
  • Farzeen Ashfaq,
  • N. Z. Jhanjhi and
  • Mamoona Humayun

Pressure ulcers are significant healthcare concerns affecting millions of people worldwide, particularly those with limited mobility. Early detection and classification of pressure ulcers are crucial in preventing their progression and reducing assoc...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
96 Citations
30,992 Views
29 Pages

Retaining Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review of Strategies for Sustaining Power in the Workplace

  • Neeltje De Vries,
  • Olivia Lavreysen,
  • Anke Boone,
  • José Bouman,
  • Szymon Szemik,
  • Kamil Baranski,
  • Lode Godderis and
  • Peter De Winter

The shortage of healthcare workers is a growing concern. The COVID-19 pandemic and retirement wave have accelerated turnover rates. This systematic review aimed to identify and analyse the existing interventions for job retention of healthcare worker...

  • Review
  • Open Access
91 Citations
22,478 Views
33 Pages

22 December 2024

Federated learning (FL) is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling collaborative machine learning across institutions while preserving patient privacy and meeting regulatory standards. This review delves into FL’s applications within smart healt...

  • Review
  • Open Access
88 Citations
39,669 Views
35 Pages

27 January 2025

Background: Leveraging healthcare technology improves human development and well-being. However, adoption is frequently delayed by behavioural and psychological barriers, such as perceived usefulness, trust, and organisational readiness. This review...

  • Article
  • Open Access
85 Citations
13,873 Views
16 Pages

Investigating Students’ Perceptions towards Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education

  • Ali Jasem Buabbas,
  • Brouj Miskin,
  • Amar Ali Alnaqi,
  • Adel K. Ayed,
  • Abrar Abdulmohsen Shehab,
  • Shabbir Syed-Abdul and
  • Mohy Uddin

Implementing a reform in medical education requires students’ awareness regarding the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern medical practice. The objective of this study was to investigate students’ perceptions of AI in med...

  • Review
  • Open Access
85 Citations
20,555 Views
15 Pages

Measuring Patient Experience and Patient Satisfaction—How Are We Doing It and Why Does It Matter? A Comparison of European and U.S. American Approaches

  • Anna Lena Friedel,
  • Sonja Siegel,
  • Cedric Fabian Kirstein,
  • Monja Gerigk,
  • Ulrike Bingel,
  • Anke Diehl,
  • Oliver Steidle,
  • Steffen Haupeltshofer,
  • Bernhard Andermahr and
  • Ilonka Kreitschmann-Andermahr
  • + 1 author

(1) Background: Patients’ experiences and satisfaction with their treatment are becoming increasingly important in the context of quality assurance, but the measurement of these parameters is accompanied by several disadvantages such as poor cr...

  • Opinion
  • Open Access
81 Citations
12,912 Views
11 Pages

Fortifying the Foundations: A Comprehensive Approach to Enhancing Mental Health Support in Educational Policies Amidst Crises

  • Christian J. Wiedermann,
  • Verena Barbieri,
  • Barbara Plagg,
  • Pasqualina Marino,
  • Giuliano Piccoliori and
  • Adolf Engl

In recent times, global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and geopolitical conflicts have significantly impacted pupils’ mental health. This opinion article presents evidence-based recommendations to bolster mental health su...

  • Review
  • Open Access
80 Citations
19,627 Views
56 Pages

The Impact of Limited English Proficiency on Healthcare Access and Outcomes in the U.S.: A Scoping Review

  • Sylvia E. Twersky,
  • Rebeca Jefferson,
  • Lisbet Garcia-Ortiz,
  • Erin Williams and
  • Carol Pina

31 January 2024

A majority of individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) in the U.S. are foreign-born, creating a complex intersection of language, socio-economic, and policy barriers to healthcare access and achieving good outcomes. Mapping the research lit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
77 Citations
12,036 Views
17 Pages

Vision loss can be avoided if diabetic retinopathy (DR) is diagnosed and treated promptly. The main five DR stages are none, moderate, mild, proliferate, and severe. In this study, a deep learning (DL) model is presented that diagnoses all five stage...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
76 Citations
17,853 Views
20 Pages

AI and Ethics: A Systematic Review of the Ethical Considerations of Large Language Model Use in Surgery Research

  • Sophia M. Pressman,
  • Sahar Borna,
  • Cesar A. Gomez-Cabello,
  • Syed A. Haider,
  • Clifton Haider and
  • Antonio J. Forte

Introduction: As large language models receive greater attention in medical research, the investigation of ethical considerations is warranted. This review aims to explore surgery literature to identify ethical concerns surrounding these artificial i...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
74 Citations
14,991 Views
31 Pages

29 February 2024

This study aims to conduct a systematic analysis of literature published between 1 January 2018 and 1 September 2022, exploring factors influencing the progression or development of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), diagnosed using the Diagnostic Cr...

  • Review
  • Open Access
72 Citations
21,987 Views
17 Pages

The Role of Continuing Professional Training or Development in Maintaining Current Employment: A Systematic Review

  • Rahman Shiri,
  • Ashraf El-Metwally,
  • Mikael Sallinen,
  • Marjaana Pöyry,
  • Mikko Härmä and
  • Salla Toppinen-Tanner

3 November 2023

The impact of continuing job education and professional development on early exit from the labor market is unclear. This systematic review examined how continuing job education or professional development influences the retention of current employmen...

  • Article
  • Open Access
72 Citations
11,029 Views
25 Pages

26 February 2023

The procedure to diagnose anemia is time-consuming and resource-intensive due to the existence of a multitude of symptoms that can be felt physically or seen visually. Anemia also has several forms, which can be distinguished based on several charact...

  • Review
  • Open Access
69 Citations
9,156 Views
12 Pages

25 February 2023

This scoping review examines the contemporary applications of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) software in orthodontics, focusing on its potential to improve daily working protocols, but also highlighting its limitations. The aim of the review w...

  • Article
  • Open Access
66 Citations
13,472 Views
12 Pages

Socioeconomic Status and Quality of Life: An Assessment of the Mediating Effect of Social Capital

  • Jonathan Aseye Nutakor,
  • Lulin Zhou,
  • Ebenezer Larnyo,
  • Stephen Addai-Danso and
  • Debashree Tripura

Socioeconomic status has been found to be a significant predictor of quality of life, with individuals of higher socioeconomic status reporting better quality of life. However, social capital may play a mediating role in this relationship. This study...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
65 Citations
19,904 Views
17 Pages

Robotics in Physical Rehabilitation: Systematic Review

  • Adriana Daniela Banyai and
  • Cornel Brișan

29 August 2024

As the global prevalence of motor disabilities continues to rise, there is a pressing need for advanced solutions in physical rehabilitation. This systematic review examines the progress and challenges of implementing robotic technologies in the moto...

  • Review
  • Open Access
63 Citations
12,331 Views
27 Pages

18 October 2023

In recent years, there has been the notable emergency of artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative force in multiple domains, including orthodontics. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the present state of AI applications...

  • Article
  • Open Access
63 Citations
20,992 Views
26 Pages

Robots for Elderly Care: Review, Multi-Criteria Optimization Model and Qualitative Case Study

  • Bartosz Sawik,
  • Sławomir Tobis,
  • Ewa Baum,
  • Aleksandra Suwalska,
  • Sylwia Kropińska,
  • Katarzyna Stachnik,
  • Elena Pérez-Bernabeu,
  • Marta Cildoz,
  • Alba Agustin and
  • Katarzyna Wieczorowska-Tobis

This paper focuses on three areas: the first is a review of current knowledge about social and service robots for elderly care. The second is an optimization conceptual model aimed at maximizing the efficiency of assigning robots to serve the elderly...

  • Review
  • Open Access
63 Citations
16,122 Views
18 Pages

A Review of Large Language Models in Medical Education, Clinical Decision Support, and Healthcare Administration

  • Josip Vrdoljak,
  • Zvonimir Boban,
  • Marino Vilović,
  • Marko Kumrić and
  • Joško Božić

Background/Objectives: Large language models (LLMs) have shown significant potential to transform various aspects of healthcare. This review aims to explore the current applications, challenges, and future prospects of LLMs in medical education, clin...

  • Review
  • Open Access
62 Citations
10,188 Views
22 Pages

Unemployment and Substance Use: An Updated Review of Studies from North America and Europe

  • Carina Nolte-Troha,
  • Patrik Roser,
  • Dieter Henkel,
  • Norbert Scherbaum,
  • Gabriele Koller and
  • Andreas G. Franke

Since the industrial revolution, the relationship between unemployment and psychiatric disorders has been a subject of high interest. Currently, regarding the correlation between unemployment and substance-use disorders (SUDs), only older, often isol...

  • Article
  • Open Access
59 Citations
7,824 Views
11 Pages

ChatGPT Knowledge Evaluation in Basic and Clinical Medical Sciences: Multiple Choice Question Examination-Based Performance

  • Sultan Ayoub Meo,
  • Abeer A. Al-Masri,
  • Metib Alotaibi,
  • Muhammad Zain Sultan Meo and
  • Muhammad Omair Sultan Meo

The Chatbot Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) has garnered great attention from the public, academicians and science communities. It responds with appropriate and articulate answers and explanations across various disciplines. For the use...

  • Review
  • Open Access
59 Citations
11,423 Views
14 Pages

What Do We Know about Nociplastic Pain?

  • Kacper Bułdyś,
  • Tomasz Górnicki,
  • Dariusz Kałka,
  • Ewa Szuster,
  • Małgorzata Biernikiewicz,
  • Leszek Markuszewski and
  • Małgorzata Sobieszczańska

Nociplastic pain is a recently distinguished type of pain, distinct from neuropathic and nociceptive pain, and is well described in the literature. It is often mistaken for central sensitization. Pathophysiology has not been clearly established with...

  • Review
  • Open Access
58 Citations
12,796 Views
11 Pages

Analysis of the Healthcare System in Romania: A Brief Review

  • Ion Petre,
  • Flavia Barna,
  • Daniela Gurgus,
  • Laurentiu Cezar Tomescu,
  • Adrian Apostol,
  • Izabella Petre,
  • Cristian Furau,
  • Miruna Lucia Năchescu and
  • Anca Bordianu

This manuscript provides a brief review and analysis of the healthcare system in Romania. This study aims to comprehensively analyse the healthcare system in Romania, evaluating its strengths, weaknesses, and impact on the population’s access t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
58 Citations
7,549 Views
14 Pages

A Balanced Dietary Ratio of n-6:n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Exerts an Effect on Total Fatty Acid Profile in RBCs and Inflammatory Markers in Subjects with Obesity

  • Karina Gonzalez-Becerra,
  • Elisa Barron-Cabrera,
  • Jose F. Muñoz-Valle,
  • Nathaly Torres-Castillo,
  • Juan J. Rivera-Valdes,
  • Roberto Rodriguez-Echevarria and
  • Erika Martinez-Lopez

18 August 2023

The n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) can reduce inflammatory markers and may therefore be useful in obesity management. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of supplementation with n-3 PUFAs on total fatty acid profile in red blood...

  • Review
  • Open Access
57 Citations
17,337 Views
20 Pages

Smart Devices for Health and Wellness Applied to Tele-Exercise: An Overview of New Trends and Technologies Such as IoT and AI

  • Antonio Fabbrizio,
  • Alberto Fucarino,
  • Manuela Cantoia,
  • Andrea De Giorgio,
  • Nuno D. Garrido,
  • Enzo Iuliano,
  • Victor Machado Reis,
  • Martina Sausa,
  • José Vilaça-Alves and
  • Filippo Macaluso
  • + 2 authors

This descriptive article explores the use of smart devices for health and wellness in the context of telehealth, highlighting rapidly evolving technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Key innovations, benefi...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
55 Citations
10,109 Views
23 Pages

Systematic Review of Lung Cancer Screening: Advancements and Strategies for Implementation

  • Daniela Amicizia,
  • Maria Francesca Piazza,
  • Francesca Marchini,
  • Matteo Astengo,
  • Federico Grammatico,
  • Alberto Battaglini,
  • Irene Schenone,
  • Camilla Sticchi,
  • Rosa Lavieri and
  • Filippo Ansaldi
  • + 2 authors

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe, with low survival rates primarily due to late-stage diagnosis. Early detection can significantly improve survival rates, but lung cancer screening is not currently implemented in It...

  • Article
  • Open Access
55 Citations
9,647 Views
15 Pages

16 August 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers the potential to revolutionize healthcare, from improving diagnoses to patient safety. However, many healthcare practitioners are hesitant to adopt AI technologies fully. To understand why, this research explored c...

  • Review
  • Open Access
52 Citations
9,254 Views
15 Pages

Influence of Stress and Emotions in the Learning Process: The Example of COVID-19 on University Students: A Narrative Review

  • Alfredo Córdova,
  • Alberto Caballero-García,
  • Franchek Drobnic,
  • Enrique Roche and
  • David C. Noriega

Emotional instability and stress are the main disturbances that condition the learning process, affecting both teachers and students. The main objective of this review is to analyze the influence of stress and emotions (as part of stress) on the lear...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
51 Citations
17,748 Views
54 Pages

Investigation into Application of AI and Telemedicine in Rural Communities: A Systematic Literature Review

  • Kinalyne Perez,
  • Daniela Wisniewski,
  • Arzu Ari,
  • Kim Lee,
  • Cristian Lieneck and
  • Zo Ramamonjiarivelo

4 February 2025

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and telemedicine are transforming healthcare delivery, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Background/Objectives: The purpose of this systematic review is to explore the use of AI-driven...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
51 Citations
30,962 Views
17 Pages

This study aimed to systematically review and analyze factors contributing to caregiver burden among family caregivers of older adults with chronic illnesses in local communities. Specific objectives included exploring the characteristics of older ad...

  • Review
  • Open Access
50 Citations
21,125 Views
14 Pages

History of Mammography: Analysis of Breast Imaging Diagnostic Achievements over the Last Century

  • Luca Nicosia,
  • Giulia Gnocchi,
  • Ilaria Gorini,
  • Massimo Venturini,
  • Federico Fontana,
  • Filippo Pesapane,
  • Ida Abiuso,
  • Anna Carla Bozzini,
  • Maria Pizzamiglio and
  • Enrico Cassano
  • + 5 authors

Breast cancer is the most common forms of cancer and a leading cause of mortality in women. Early and correct diagnosis is, therefore, essential to save lives. The development of diagnostic imaging applied to the breast has been impressive in recent...

  • Review
  • Open Access
50 Citations
25,320 Views
17 Pages

The Role of Physical Exercise in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Best Medicine—A Narrative Review

  • Hortensia De la Corte-Rodriguez,
  • Juan M. Roman-Belmonte,
  • Cristina Resino-Luis,
  • Jorge Madrid-Gonzalez and
  • Emerito Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan

18 January 2024

The aim of this paper is to provide a narrative review of the effects of physical exercise in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are associated with chronic musculoskeletal pain and can aggravate...

  • Review
  • Open Access
50 Citations
8,760 Views
41 Pages

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a condition caused by a combination of cardiometabolic risk factors (CMR). MetS leads to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), both of which place a burden on not only the patients...

  • Article
  • Open Access
49 Citations
10,212 Views
11 Pages

Quiet Quitting among Nurses Increases Their Turnover Intention: Evidence from Greece in the Post-COVID-19 Era

  • Petros Galanis,
  • Ioannis Moisoglou,
  • Maria Malliarou,
  • Ioanna V. Papathanasiou,
  • Aglaia Katsiroumpa,
  • Irene Vraka,
  • Olga Siskou,
  • Olympia Konstantakopoulou and
  • Daphne Kaitelidou

29 December 2023

As turnover intention is a strong determinant of actual turnover behavior, scholars should identify the determinants of turnover intention. In this context, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of quiet quitting on nurses’ turnover in...

  • Review
  • Open Access
49 Citations
29,455 Views
26 Pages

10 September 2024

Natural disasters are large-scale catastrophic events, and they are increasing in frequency and severity. Converging evidence indicates that the mental health consequences of disasters are extensive and are often associated with trauma and the disrup...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
49 Citations
7,091 Views
28 Pages

29 August 2025

Background: Theintegration of artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) has significantly enhanced diagnostic precision, risk stratification, and treatment planning. AI models remain a barrier to clinical adoption, e...

  • Article
  • Open Access
48 Citations
7,871 Views
13 Pages

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI)-based dental applications into clinical practice could play a significant role in improving diagnostic accuracy and reforming dental care, but its implementation relies on the readiness of dentists, as...

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