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Ovitraps are a widely used method for mosquito detection and monitoring, especially Aedes mosquitoes. Eggs present in ovitraps must be routinely counted to generate up-to-date information on potential spread of mosquito-...

Abstract Background Chronic conditions cause millions of deaths annually worldwide. Remote patient monitoring using wearable devices and sensors, combined with machine learning (ML), offers promising strategies for disea...

Importance of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) has been expanded in the evaluation of hypertensive patients in clinical practice and scientific investigations. Although studies with ABPM have been conducted on...

The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) into healthcare would mean a revolutionized approach in patient monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment, making this quite some development in healthcare delivery. This review...

Background. Oral isotretinoin is an indispensable treatment for patients with resistant and severe acne vulgaris, both in South Africa (SA) and globally. While routine laboratory monitoring is often deemed unnecessary fo...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Depression is a common and chronic mental health problem, and the diagnosis and management of depression require continuous monitoring. In this review study, sensor‐based digital tools for ...

Background: Understanding the characteristics of women attending perinatal mental health services, their service utilisation and obstetric outcomes is important to guide planning and improve perinatal mental health serv...

Abstract Diabetes mellitus represents one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, posing serious challenges to global health and healthcare sustainability. Conventional therapeutic strategies often face limitat...

Abstract Background The household registration system in China places migrants in a vulnerable status regarding access to local public services, including limited access to health services. Most studies on migrants’ he...

BackgroundGlobally, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing health problem. When diagnosed with GDM, women often lack adequate health systems and social support, finding themselves alone at the frontier of epide...

Abstract Introduction A substantial proportion of patients with bipolar disorder experience daily variability in mood that seems associated with poor prognostic factors, including impaired functioning, and increased risk...

Abstract Background Sarcopenia, altered bone and systemic metabolism, physical frailty and cognitive decline are age-dependent and interrelated phenomena. Sleep disorders which are erroneously considered as part of the a...

Abstract Background Society aims for a pollutant-free environment, reflected in initiatives under the European Green Deal, which seek to reduce hazardous substances and promote safe, sustainable chemical use. Comprehensi...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Home blood transfusion is thought to be a promising solution for reducing the burden of hospital visits for elderly patients with hematologic diseases such as myelodysplastic syndrome and leu...

Prediction of building occupancy is a very important element of structural health monitoring (SHM), smart building systems, and energy management. In this study, a number of visualization tools are used to analyze the pe...

BackgroundDigital health interventions (DHIs) often struggle with participant engagement. A stepped care approach, starting with low-resource intensity strategies and escalating as needed, can optimize resource use. Yet ...

BackgroundAdolescents waiting for mental health treatment often experience significant unmet psychological needs, including severe psychological distress, increased use of maladaptive coping strategies, and feelings of a...

"The purpose of this paper is to investigate the trace metal content in edible biomonitors (i.e., mollusks) in the Beagle Channel (southern Patagonia) and to assess the human health risks associated with their consumptio...

Abstract BackgroundDigital behaviors such as sleep, social interactions, and productivity reflect how individuals structure their daily lives. Among university students, online activity patterns mirror academ...

Wen Xu,1 Qingping Zhang,1 Yilian Hong,1 Zhenjun Mao2 1Department of Internal Medicine, University Campus, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic ...

Abstract BackgroundIndividuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder face a significantly elevated risk of obesity, primarily due to weight gain associated with psychiatric medications and lifestyle factors....

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has reduced system resilience, caused economic welfare loss, and widened disparities in healthcare access. This study aims to identify the macro-level factors contributing to COVID-19 va...

Diabetes is a growing global health concern that requires continuous glucose monitoring. Conventional methods involve painful blood sampling, which is particularly challenging for young and elderly patients. Microneedle ...

Fish health and survival in hatcheries depend heavily on the state of the water. Manual testing is time-consuming and inefficient using conventional techniques. This research suggests a low-cost, IoT-based approach for r...