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This review synthesizes evidence on the health impact of official development assistance defunding and evaluates wealth redistribution policies as mitigation strategies, forecasting millions of deaths averted by 2030 in low- and middle-inco
This study validates a new Contemporary Extended Activities of Daily Living scale, showing it reliably measures functional independence by including modern tasks alongside traditional ones in adults over 60 with chronic conditions.
This qualitative study explores practicing physicians’ experiences with humanistic practice, revealing how relationships and resilience foster compassion despite systemic challenges like efficiency demands and standardized care models.
The ISOREA survey highlights significant geo-economic disparities in ICU resources and organization worldwide, revealing critical gaps in critical care capabilities particularly in low-income settings, with implications for global health eq
Analysis of fluoride discussions on X highlights strong negative sentiment intertwined with political distrust, underscoring the need for nuanced patient communication about fluoride’s safety and benefits in a polarized environment.
A feasibility RCT demonstrates that a telehealth-delivered behaviour change intervention, augmented with a physical activity monitor, can increase physical activity in post-stroke individuals, supporting future large-scale trials.
Fractional doses (one-fifth and one-half) of 17DD yellow fever vaccine demonstrate non-inferior immunogenicity and comparable safety to full doses in children aged 9–23 months, supporting dose-sparing strategies during vaccine shortages.
This article analyzes global liver transplantation disparities relative to cirrhosis and chronic liver disease burden, revealing unequal access dominated by high-income countries and highlighting the role of health system development in tra
This qualitative study explores Austrian physiotherapists’ perspectives on direct access, revealing existing informal practice, confidence levels, organizational barriers, and training needs critical for policy reforms.
A large prospective cohort study found no evidence linking neonatal medical male circumcision with increased risk of autism spectrum disorder or autism-related traits in children, providing reassurance for families and clinicians.
A fast-moving and geographically unprecedented Ebola outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has extended into four additional cou
Public health officials in Medina County have detected an uptick in measles infections, confirming 18 total cases linked to a small cluster of familie
Russian public health authorities have launched an extensive epidemiological investigation and rolled out containment protocols following a suspected
A national survey reveals wide variability in social risk screening and referral practices across pediatric inpatient settings, highlighting the need for standardized approaches to promote equitable social care for hospitalized children.
A new patient-level social determinants of health measure independently predicts advanced stage and survival outcomes in colon cancer patients, highlighting the importance of integrating social risk factors into oncologic care.
Legalizing online sports betting in the US is linked to increased use of outpatient mental health services and prescription medications among insured adults, highlighting the need for focused prevention and treatment.
This study illuminates how APOE ɛ4 accelerates executive function decline while ɛ2 may protect verbal episodic memory in individuals aged 90+, highlighting genetic influences on cognition in exceptional longevity.
Federal executive orders restricting DEI initiatives pose significant challenges to academic surgery’s workforce diversity, research integrity, and editorial freedom. Adaptive strategies integrating equity into existing quality and sa
This review synthesizes global dementia incidence from the COSMIC consortium, highlighting variations by age, sex, and economic regions, with implications for prevention and resource planning, informed by recent meta-analyses on risk factor
Recent advances in diabetes care have reduced mortality risk in type 1 diabetes, yet females with type 1 diabetes continue to experience disproportionately higher relative mortality compared to males.
