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  • Forecasting the effects of smoking prevalence scenarios on years of life lost and life expectancy from 2022 to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

    Dana, Bryazka; Reitsma, Marissa B; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abd Al Magied, Abdallah H A; Abdelkader, Atef; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
    BackgroundSmoking is the leading behavioural risk factor for mortality globally, accounting for more than 175 million deaths and nearly 4·30 billion years of life lost (YLLs) from 1990 to 2021. The pace of decline in smoking ...
  • Assessing the impact of a respiratory care bundle on health status and quality of life of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in Jordan: A quasi‑experimental study 

    Saifan, Ahmad R.; Elshatarat, Rami A.; Sawalha, Murad A.; Khraim, Fadi; Ibrahim, Ateya M.; ... more authors ( Wolters Kluwer , 2024 , Article)
    BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a respiratory care bundle, including deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, and airway clearance techniques, on the quality of life (QoL) of chronic ...
  • Addressing the effectiveness of health literacy programs within the Gulf Corporation Council: an integrative review 

    Johnson, J.; Mohamed, H.; Lowe, T.; Khraim, F.; Wolsey, C.; ... more authors ( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article)
    Health literacy is an increasingly required need to help individuals, families and communities manage their health and health conditions. It is linked with better self-adherence to treatments, use of resources, access to ...
  • The Intersection of Faith and Neurodiversity: Unraveling Religiosity in Autistic Adolescents-A Critical Review Analysis 

    Hayat, Aalia A; Meny, Areej H; Millman, Ruth F; Salahuddin, Nabila; Ahuja, Ricky; ... more authors ( Cureus, Inc. , 2024 , Article Review)
    This literature review aims to explore religiosity, faith, and related beliefs in autistic adolescents. The term religiosity was used interchangeably with various related concepts such as faith, spirituality, and religious ...
  • Benefits and Barriers to Telehealth Utilization Perceived by Nursing Academic Staff and Care Providers in Egypt: A Mixed-Method Cross-Sectional Study 

    Abdallah, Zainab Attia; Saad, Hanaa Azmy; Khamis, Engy Abdelrahman; Elhadary, Shaimaa; Abu Raddaha, Ahmad H.; ... more authors ( Modern University for Technology & Information, Faculty of Nursing , 2024 , Article)
    Background: Telehealth refers to the delivery of medical care or services from a distance rather than in person. According to Global Market Insights, the global telehealth market was estimated to be worth $56 billion in ...
  • Exploring critical factors in referral systems at different health‐care levels 

    Jamal, Farrukh; Ahmadini, Abdullah Ali H.; Hassan, Muhammad M.; Sami, Waqas; Ameeq, Muhammad; ... more authors ( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2024 , Article)
    Background: A consistent referral system and patient patronage are the primary connections between the three tiers in the healthcare delivery system. Patients were scheduled to visit primary care clinics for the first time. ...
  • Functional priorities of individuals with spinal cord injury: a Saudi Arabian perspective 

    Ullah, Sami; Qureshi, Ahmad Zaheer; AlWehaibi, Talal Ali; Rathore, Farooq Azam; Sami, Waqas; ... more authors ( nature , 2024 , Article)
    Context/objective: People with spinal cord injury (SCI) are the deciding force behind the rehabilitation program to improve their quality of life (QoL) based on their personal preferences. Here we aimed to determine the ...
  • Artificial Intelligence Readiness, Perceptions, and Educational Needs Among Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study 

    Hammoudi Halat, Dalal; Shami, Rula; Daud, Alaa; Sami, Waqas; Soltani, Abderrezzaq; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2024 , Article)
    Objectives: With Artificial Intelligence (AI) profoundly affecting education, ensuring that students in health disciplines are ready to embrace AI is essential for their future workforce integration. This study aims to ...
  • Leptin in reproduction and hypertension in pregnancy 

    Singh, Harbindarjeet; Almabhouh, Fayez A.; Alshaikhli, Hisham S. Ibrahim; Hassan, Maryam Jameelah Md; Daud, Suzanna; ... more authors ( CSIRO , 2024 , Article Review)
    Leptin has important roles in numerous physiological functions, including those in the regulation of energy balance, and in immune and reproductive systems. However, in the recent years, evidence has implicated it in a ...
  • Exploring the National Nursing Research Priorities in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and Overcoming the Associated Challenges: An Expert Opinion 

    Nashwan, Abdulqadir J; Abou Hashish, Ebtsam A; Mohamed, Ahmed S; Alrimawi, Intima; Aqtam, Ibrahim; ... more authors ( Springer , 2024 , Article)
    Background: Nurses play a significant role in contributing to various health priorities globally, including research. Identifying the status of national nursing research priorities in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is ...
  • Trends and levels of the global, regional, and national burden of appendicitis between 1990 and 2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

    Letourneau, Ian D; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abdelmasseh, Michael; Abu-Gharbieh, Eman; Adane, Tigist Demssew; ... more authors (2024 , Article)
    BackgroundAppendicitis is a common surgical emergency that poses a large clinical and economic burden. Understanding the global burden of appendicitis is crucial for evaluating unmet needs and implementing and scaling up ...
  • Effectiveness of an Information Booklet on the Awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) among Health Care Professionals in a Selected Primary Care Hospital 

    Palayan, Sasikala; Mariappan, Karthika Devi; Ramanathan, Kavitha; Subramanian, Shenbaga Sundaram; Alhalaiqa, Fadwa; ... more authors ( International Academic Publishing House , 2024 , Article)
    The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on Antibiotics and its resistance among healthcare professionals and the effectiveness of an information booklet, which includes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
  • Assessing the Impact of Real-Time Visual Feedback during Treadmill Training on Walking Improvement in Stroke Patients 

    R., Parthasarathy; Subramanian, Shenbaga sundaram; Ramanathan, Kavitha; Alhalaiqa, Fadwa ( International Academic Publishing House (IAPH) , 2024 , Article)
    After a stroke, most patients often suffer reduced walking ability and balance. Restoring walking ability and improving balance are major goals of stroke rehabilitation. Treadmills are often used in clinical setups to ...
  • Global pattern, trend, and cross-country inequality of early musculoskeletal disorders from 1990 to 2019, with projection from 2020 to 2050 

    Yingzhao, Jin; Guo, Cui; Abbasian, Mohammadreza; Abbasifard, Mitra; Abbott, J. Haxby; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
    BackgroundThis study aims to estimate the burden, trends, forecasts, and disparities of early musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders among individuals ages 15 to 39 years. MethodsThe global prevalence, years lived with disabilities ...
  • Factors influencing self-care management in adult hemodialysis patients: An integrative review 

    Yasin, Fadumo; Khraim, Fadi; Santos, Mark; Forgrave, Daniel; Hamad, Abdullah ( HBKU Press , 2024 , Article Review)
    Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) poses a significant health challenge, with hemodialysis (HD) being the most prevalent therapy. Patients undergoing HD must comply with a strict therapeutic regimen, including ...
  • Challenges University Students Face while Studying away from Hometown: A Cross-Sectional Study 

    Medani, Khalid E.; Alqadhibi, Mohammed A.; Almutairi, Abdullah M.; Asiree, Rayan H. A.; Silsilah, Mohammad A.; ... more authors ( Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications , 2024 , Article)
    This study aims to highlight the challenges that undergraduates face when traveling a significant distance from home to study. These challenges are psychological, financial, and nutritional. The study was descriptive and ...
  • Nrf-2-dependent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects underlie the protective effect of esculeoside A against retinal damage in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats 

    Nasser A., Alsabaani; Amawi, Kawther; Eleawa, Samy M.; Nabeel Ibrahim, Wisam; Aldhaban, Walid; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
    Esculeoside A (ESA) is a tomato-derived glycoside with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The protective effect of ESA against diabetic retinopathy is not well-investigated and was the core objective of this ...
  • Unknotting tech neck by breaking the cycle of pain and disability: Comparing the impact of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on specific muscles and superficial back arm line 

    Karishma, Das; Kumari, Sunita; Rizvi, Moattar Raza; Sharma, Ankita; sami, Waqas; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
    BackgroundComputer professionals often develop a forward head posture due to prolonged hours of computer use, leading to neck pain. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), an advanced technique for treating ...
  • Assess the Attitude Towards Mental Illness Among Nurses Working in Selected Tertiary Care Hospital 

    Sara Sapharina, G. J.; Nalini, S.; Vijayasamundeeswari, P.; Ramanathan, Kavitha; Subramanian, Shenbaga Sundaram; ... more authors ( International Academic Publishing House (IAPH) , 2024 , Article)
    Mental health is an urgent concern in India as every sixth Indian needs mental health help as reported by a recent National Mental Health Survey done by Gururaj in the year 2016. Further, while 20% of Indians suffer from ...
  • Psychological Discomfort in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) in West Bank: A Cohort Study. 

    Sawalha, Osama; Ariza-Vega, Patrocinio; Alhalaiqa, Fadwa; Pérez-Rodríguez, Sonia; Romero-Ayuso, Dulce ( MDPI , 2024 , Article)
    Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality rates. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a critical intervention for patients with coronary artery disease, yet ...

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