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Lessons From a Rapid Project Management Exercise in the Time of Pandemic: Methodology for a Global COVID-19 VIRUS Registry Database

Janice R Turek, Vikas Bansal, Aysun Tekin, Shuchita Singh et al. • JMIR Research Protocols (2022)

BackgroundThe rapid emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic globally collapsed health care organizations worldwide. Incomplete knowledge of best practices, progression of disease, and its impact could result in fallible care. Data on symptoms an...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2196/27921

The Association of Social Determinants of Health Screening With Developmental and Social-Emotional Outcomes in Children Enrolled in Head Start

Elizabeth K. Farkouh, Loren L. Toussaint, Brian A. Lynch • Journal of Primary Care & Community Health (2025)

Introduction/Objectives: Social determinants of health (SDOH) have the potential to differentially impact child developmental outcomes. This study examined whether scores on the Environmental Screening Questionnaire (ESQ), a newly developed...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1177/21501319251384525

Income and education predict elevated depressive symptoms in the general population: results from the Gutenberg health study

Jasmin Schlax, Claus Jünger, Manfred E. Beutel, Thomas Münzel et al. • BMC Public Health (2019)

Abstract Background Socioeconomic status (SES) has a strong association with depression or physical and mental health in general. However, as SES is a multifaceted construct these associations are not easy to explain. Further, there are sev...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6730-4

Evaluation of the Quality of Life in Adult Cancer Survivors (QLACS) scale for long-term cancer survivors in a sample of breast cancer survivors

Foley Kristie, Ip Edward, Avis Nancy E • Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (2006)

Abstract Background This paper evaluates psychometric properties of a recently developed measure focusing on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of long-term cancer survivors, the Quality of Life in Adult Survivors scale (QLACS), in a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-4-92

A Framework for Femtech: Guiding Principles for Developing Digital Reproductive Health Tools in the United States

Tamar Krishnamurti, Mehret Birru Talabi, Lisa S Callegari, Traci M Kazmerski et al. • Journal of Medical Internet Research (2022)

The United States has abysmal reproductive health indices that, in part, reflect stark inequities experienced by people of color and those with preexisting medical conditions. The growth of “femtech,” or technology-based solutions to women’...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2196/36338

Health-related quality of life in Chinese population with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a national multicenter survey

Rui Huang, Jian-Gao Fan, Jun-Ping Shi, Yi-Min Mao et al. • Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (2021)

Abstract Background Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) is a multi-dimensional construct that can comprehensively evaluate the patient’s health status, including physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. In this study, we aimed t...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12955-021-01778-w

Medical Informatics: Concepts and Applications

Farzaneh Aminpour • E-LIS Repository (University of Naples Federico II) (2004)

Medical Informatics is a developing body of knowledge concerned with the use of information and communication technology in support of medical research, education and also for promoting health care delivery. The field focuses on the biomedi...

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The Effectiveness of Digital Therapeutics Intervention in Oral Anticoagulation Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Jiayue Guo, MPH, Lili You, PhD, Lu Liu, MPH, Xitong Jiao, MPH et al. • Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health (2026)

Objective: To summarize the key intervention characteristics and evaluate the effectiveness and safety of digital therapeutics (DTx) in patients receiving oral anticoagulation, with effectiveness evaluated using time in therapeutic range (T...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpdig.2026.100336

Missed Healthcare Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study

Jethel Hernandez, Stephanie Batio, Rebecca Mullen Lovett, Michael S. Wolf et al. • Journal of Primary Care & Community Health (2024)

Introduction: Missed visits have been estimated to cost the U.S. healthcare system $50 billion annually and have been linked to healthcare inefficiency, higher rates of emergency department visits, and worse outcomes. COVID-19 disrupted exi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1177/21501319241233869

Combining Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Mindfulness Training for Binge Eating Disorder: Protocol for a Feasibility Trial

Margaret Sala, Corey Roos, Dante Ascarrunz, Casey M Stern et al. • JMIR Research Protocols (2026)

BackgroundCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment for binge eating disorder (BED) but is limited by modest efficacy and low reach of in-person delivery. Combining mindfulness training with CBT could enhance effica...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2196/91761

Noninvasive aspergillosis following COVID-19 exacerbates the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Jong Seung Kim, Jun Hyung Park, Juhyun Kim, Yong Chul Lee et al. • International Journal of Infectious Diseases (2026)

Objectives: Few large-scale population-based studies have examined the association between COVID-19 and respiratory aspergillosis. Using nationwide data, we investigated whether SARS-CoV-2 infection increases respiratory aspergillosis incid...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2026.109095

Subjective wellbeing and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Data from three population groups in Colombia

Lina Martínez, Isabella Valencia, Valeria Trofimoff • Data in Brief (2020)

This paper presents three data sets about the consequences of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and subjective wellbeing in Colombia for three population subgroups: adults (+18 years old), college students, and informal workers. The data w...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2020.106287

A STUDY ON MEDICAL INFORMATICS

C.K. Gomathy, Mr.M Dhanush, Mr.B.S.K Shyam • INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT (2023)

Medical informatics, a rapidly evolving field, plays a pivotal role in improving healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and the overall healthcare system. This abstract provides an overview of the key concepts, applications, and impacts of ...

OPENALEX Open Access DOI: https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem26765

I do not want to suppress the natural process of inflammation: new insights on factors associated with non-adherence in rheumatoid arthritis

Valentin Ritschl, Angelika Lackner, Carina Boström, Erika Mosor et al. • Arthritis Research & Therapy (2018)

Abstract Background It is estimated that 50–70% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are non-adherent to their recommended treatment. Non-adherent patients have a higher risk of not reaching an optimal clinical outcome. We explored fa...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13075-018-1732-7

Data describing the poor outcome associated with a breast cancer diagnosis in the post-weaning period

Hanne Lefrère, Giuseppe Floris, Marjanka K. Schmidt, Patrick Neven et al. • Data in Brief (2021)

Postpartum breast cancer (PPBC) - which according to new data, can extend to 5–10 years after the birth - are estimated to represent 35–55% of all cases of breast cancer in women younger than 45 years. Increasing clinical evidence indicates...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2021.107354

Rural Telemedicine Use Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Repeated Cross-sectional Study

Chu, Cherry, Cram, Peter, Pang, Andrea, Stamenova, Vess et al. • Journal of Medical Internet Research (2021)

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to a notable increase in telemedicine adoption. However, the impact of the pandemic on telemedicine use at a population level in rural and remote settings remains unclear. ObjectiveThis st...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2196/26960

Single-Case Experimental Designs to Evaluate Novel Technology-Based Health Interventions

Dallery, Jesse, Cassidy, Rachel N, Raiff, Bethany R • Journal of Medical Internet Research (2013)

Technology-based interventions to promote health are expanding rapidly. Assessing the preliminary efficacy of these interventions can be achieved by employing single-case experiments (sometimes referred to as n-of-1 studies). Although singl...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2196/jmir.2227

Patient-reported treatment outcomes and safety of direct-to-consumer teledermatology for finasteride treatment in male androgenetic alopecia: A cross-sectional study

Johannes von Büren, Inga Hansen, Julian Kött, Florian Schröder et al. • Digital Health (2023)

Objective The use of direct-to-consumer (DTC) teledermatology platforms has increased, particularly for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). However, little is known about the efficacy and safety of these platforms. This study aimed to investigate ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1177/20552076231205740