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Abstract Introduction The Emergency Medical Service Benefit Score (EBS) was recently developed from the former Helicopter Benefit Score (HBS) to provide a standardized tool for evaluating the benefits of prehospital inte...

Abstract Background Early detection of renal involvement in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) is crucial, as functional changes often precede anatomical damage. Current diagnostic standards, such as the measurement of ser...

Abstract Background The use of digital health technologies holds potential benefits for palliative care. Their implementation is fundamentally shifting routines and care practices. These shifts entail social implications...

Abstract Background Strengthening urban primary healthcare (PHC) systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is essential to effectively serve the growing urban poor. Such reforms should incorporate patient opini...

Abstract Background Oral frailty is a key determinant of older adults’ health, functional independence, and quality of life. However, its core elements and interrelationships lack clear systematic conceptualization, an...

Abstract Background Cerebellar ataxia (CA) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive impairments in coordination, balance, and gait disturbances. Conventional rehabilitation therapies offer only limite...

Abstract Background The menopausal period is associated with hormonal changes that may influence salivary gland function, leading to xerostomia. This study aims to comparatively examine the VAS Questionnaire, Modified Sc...

Abstract Background Sorafenib has served as standard treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Recently, several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have explored the use of programmed cell death protein 1/p...

Abstract Background Evidence on recruitment strategies for Veterans Health Administration (VA) pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs) is scarce. This study compares multiple approaches and evaluates engagement, efficiency, and...

Abstract Background Triage at major incidents has traditionally relied on assessing physiology, and in the UK, this role has usually been performed by healthcare responders. However, recent major incidents have shown tha...