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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are major global health concerns that frequently coexist, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This dual burden negatively affects disease progression...

OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to evaluate (1) the glycemic regulation, (2) diabetic complications and nephropathy, (3) comorbid diseases (4) the health conditions of the diabetic patients in primary care. MAT...

IntroductionActivated Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase Delta Syndrome (APDS) is a rare disease characterized by early-onset, progressive symptoms. Delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment in childhood may exacerbate disease m...

Purpose While the clinical utility for Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is well-established through its use in clinical practice to enhance diagnostic accuracy, expedite care, and improve patient interactions/communicati...

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 The Road to Recovery (R2R) initiative represents an innovative approach to substance use care in British Columbia, Canada, that is designed to provide timely, comprehensive, and culturally safe servic...

Background: The imbalance in nurse-to-patient ratio and shortage of nurses is the main drive for care provision by a nurse of the opposite gender. On the other hand, while nurses must recognise and respect the role of p...

Abstract BackgroundShifting surgeries from the stationary to the outpatient setting is seen as a suitable way to increase efficiency in the health care system. A substantial increase in outpatient procedures ...

Background: This study reports on the quantitative research phase of a mixed-methods study that investigated patients’ acceptance of an application (app)-based telemedicine service for primary care aimed at South Afri...

Abstract Background Consumer advocacies emphasize embedding lived experience into palliative care provision. However, tokenistic consumer involvement often hinder meaningful consumer participation in decision-making proc...

Aim: The study was planned to determine the nursing care needs of patients undergoing major surgical interventions (bypass, total hip replacement, brain tumor, cystectomy, lung resection-lobectomy, whipple) on the first ...

Patients, especially those who use health insurance have felt that the quality of primary care services tends to be less satisfying in terms of both public services and dental care services. Based on the results of the a...

Abstract Heart failure remains a major global health burden, characterized by high mortality, frequent hospital readmissions, and poor quality of life. These outcomes are closely linked to inadequate self-care behaviors,...

ABSTRACT Background According to global projections, by the year 2050, ischemic heart disease will remain the leading cause of cardiovascular deaths with hypertension as a leading modifiable risk factor for mortality. Im...

Abstract Background The prevalence of clinical conditions where point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can be useful in general practice and the impact of POCUS on patient management is not well studied. Objective The aim of t...

Telemedicine is increasingly playing a vital role in European health systems, offering great potential for improving healthcare access and outcomes. Funded between September 2022 and December 2024, the Joint Action ‘St...

Background: Diabetes Mellitus, a chronic illness, has emerged as a major public health problem on a global scale. The present study assessed self-care practices regarding Diabetes and the role of diabetes distress among ...

BackgroundTreatment of childhood cancer is associated with a substantial risk of life-threatening complications that may require admission to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Data describing clinical characteristi...

ObjectiveThe “Internet+” initiative offers new possibilities for addressing the complex health needs of aging populations. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the demands for long-term continuous care amon...

BackgroundDiscrepancies in symptom concerns and the perceived burden among individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD), their caregivers, and their physicians can hinder effective care.ObjectivesWe investigated differences...

OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to determine the factors affecting self-care ability in hemodialysis patients and to assess the relationship between self-care ability and quality of life. MATERIAL and METHODS: Th...

Abstract Background Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa despite widely available preventive therapies such as prophylactic benzathine penicillin G (BPG)....

Abstract Background Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) emerging as a standout in the clinical setting. In this study, we harnessed the power of mNGS to explore the pathogenic spectrum and temporal variations i...

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex, progressive condition associated with substantial physical, psychological, and social burden. Holistic, person-centered care is central to ef...