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Correction: Machine learning-based prognostic model for 30-day mortality prediction in Sepsis-3
( Springer Nature link , 2024 , Article)Background Sepsis poses a critical threat to hospitalized patients, particularly those in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Rapid identification of Sepsis is crucial for improving survival rates. Machine learning techniques ... -
Political Determinants of Health in Australia: A Planetary Perspective
( Taylor and Francis , 2024 , Book)Exposing the explicit and implicit relationships between politics, political decisions, and public policy within a planetary perspective, this book focuses on the importance of the political environment as a determinant ... -
Safety of high-carbohydrate fluid diet 2 h versus overnight fasting before non-emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A single-blind, multicenter, randomized controlled trial
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2024 , Article)Background: Although overnight fasting is recommended prior to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), the benefits and safety of high-carbohydrate fluid diet (CFD) intake 2 h before ERCP remain unclear. ... -
Introduction
( Taylor and Francis , 2024 , Other)This introductory chapter provides a platform of foundational knowledge to understand the political determinants of health from a planetary perspective. First, it explains the Australian political system from its pre-colonial ... -
Waste and Water
( Taylor and Francis , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter provides a detailed understanding of a selection of contemporary and politicised issues associated with waste and water. For waste, it covers household waste production and approaches to recycling, reuse and ... -
Corrigendum to “P value–driven methods were underpowered to detect publication bias: analysis of Cochrane review meta-analyses”, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, volume 118, (2020), 86-92.
( Elsevier , 2024 , Corrigendum)The authors regret Tinh Doan’s affiliation in the paper ‘‘Department of Statistics, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA’’ is incorrect. Tinh Doan’s correct affiliation is ‘‘ANU College of Health and Medicine, ... -
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with higher odds of overweight and obesity amongst under-five children: A national cross-sectional study in Lebanon
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Limited evidence exists on the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and overweight/obesity amongst young children. This study aimed to assess UPF consumption, its socioeconomic correlates ... -
Association between dietary patterns and depression symptoms among adults with or without diabetes in Qatar: a population-based study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Diabetes is a major public health problem in Qatar and is associated with an increased risk of depression. However, no study has been conducted in Qatar on the relationship between dietary patterns and depression ... -
Sexually transmitted infections among pregnant Syrian refugee women seeking antenatal care in Lebanon
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article)Untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may have devastating effects on maternal and neonatal health. While routine antenatal STI screening is adopted in many high-income countries, there remain significant gaps ... -
Why do journals continue to publish single-authored systematic reviews? Comment on Pacheco et al, 2023
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)To the Editor, Systematic reviews (SRs) are pivotal in synthesizing existing research to provide comprehensive insights into specific research questions [1]. Unlike traditional literature reviews, SRs employ rigorous, ... -
Vaping Frequency in Young Users: The Role of Gender and Age Among Regular Users
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Background: Vaping is popular among adolescents and emerging adults; however, little is known about regular vaping patterns in older adolescents and emerging adults. Objective: The current study explored whether gender and ... -
Characteristics, enablers, and barriers to the community health and well-being assessment component of the health promotion practice cycle: a scoping review protocol
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2024 , Article Review)Objective: The proposed review will describe the characteristics, enablers, and barriers to the community health and well-being assessment (CHWA) component of the health promotion practice cycle. Introduction: CHWA guides ... -
Understanding dynamics and overlapping epidemiologies of HIV, HSV-2, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in sexual networks of men who have sex with men
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Introduction: We aimed to investigate the overlapping epidemiologies of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in sexual networks of men who have sex ... -
Hepatitis C risk score as a tool to identify individuals with HCV infection: A demonstration and cross-sectional epidemiological study in Egypt
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)Objectives Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection poses a global health challenge. By the end of 2021, the WHO estimated that less than a quarter of global HCV infections had been diagnosed. There is a need for a public health ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis A virus among migrant workers in Qatar: A national study
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Background Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the predominant cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide; however, data on HAV antibody prevalence (seroprevalence) among migrant populations are limited. This study aimed to investigate ... -
Protection of natural infection against reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant
( Oxford University Press , 2024 , Article)Evidence at the level of neutralizing antibodies suggests that the SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant demonstrates increased immune evasion compared to its parent lineage BA.2.86 and to recently circulating variants, such as XBB.1.5 ... -
Training of Community Health Workers in Diabetes Lead to Improved Outcomes for Diabetes Screening and Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Protocol for a Systematic Review
( JMIR Publications Inc. , 2024 , Article)Background: Diabetes is a growing concern worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Type 2 diabetes mellitus constitutes a significant proportion of cases and is associated with debilitating ... -
Risk-Taking, Social Support, and Belongingness Contribute to the Risk for Cannabis Use Frequency in University Students
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Background: Cannabis use and misuse is known to be associated with a variety of negative health, academic, and work-related outcomes; therefore, it is important to study the factors that contribute to or moderate its use. ... -
Exploring Feedback Mechanics during Experiential Learning in Pharmacy Education: A Scoping Review
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)Background: This scoping review aims to explore the literature on feedback for pharmacy students during experiential learning, with a focus on identifying the modes of delivery of feedback and the perceived impact of ... -
The Impact of Work Environment on Structural Empowerment among Nurses in Governmental Hospitals
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Background: The work environment is considered an important factor for the success of any healthcare organization that keeps upstanding and can compete with others to achieve the organization and employee’s goals. This ...
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