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Grethe Albrektsen, Tom Wilsgaard, Ivar Heuch, Maja‐Lisa Løchen et al. • Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease
(2023)
Background The atherosclerotic effect of an adverse lipid profile is assumed to accumulate throughout life, leading to increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI). Still, little is known about age at onset and duration of unfavorable lipid...
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DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.122.030010
Paul V. Grootendorst, Hai Thanh Nguyen, Alexandra Constant, Minsup Shim • TSpace (University of Toronto)
(2011)
This report describes our estimation of the effects of technological change (TC) on health care (HC) expenditures in Canada during the period 1996-2008. We focus on the effect of TC on overall nominal expenditures, as well as the effects of...
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Claudia Wild • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
(2000)
The Austrian healthcare system relies mainly on physicians in private practice and on various services provided by hospitals. The social health insurance scheme is compulsory, covering 99% of the population. The system is very decentralized...
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266462300101023
Nor Tshering Lepcha, Indra Prasad Sharma, Yuddha Dhoj Sapkota, Taraprasad Das et al. • PLoS ONE
(2019)
PurposeTo obtain new rapid assessment of avoidable blindness (RAAB) data on the prevalence, causes and trends of blindness, visual impairment and cataract surgery; and compare the new 2018 data with the older RAAB 2009 data.MethodologyThe s...
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0216398
John-Anker Zwart, Kjersti Storheim, Anne Marie Fenstad, Maren Hjelle Guddal et al. • BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
(2023)
Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate whether self-reported musculoskeletal pain (MSP) was associated with a future anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).Methods In this population-based prospective cohort study...
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001453
Xuan Thi Thanh Le, Anh Kim Dang, Jayson Toweh, Quang Nhat Nguyen et al. • Frontiers in Psychiatry
(2020)
This is the first time in Vietnam that people have undergone “social distancing” to minimize the spreading of infectious disease, COVID-19. These deliberate preemptive strategies may have profound impacts on the mental health of the populat...
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00824
A. Mark Clarfield, A. Mark Clarfield, Tzvi Dwolatzky, Tzvi Dwolatzky • Frontiers in Public Health
(2021)
The distribution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has reached pandemic proportions. While COVID-19 can affect anyone, it is particularly hazardous for those with “co-morbidities.” Older age is an especially strong and independent risk factor for hos...
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.655831
Keng Ho Pwee • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
(2009)
The Republic of Singapore is an island city-state in Southeast Asia. Its population enjoys good health and the Singapore Ministry of Health's mission is to promote good health and reduce illness, ensure access to good and affordable health ...
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266462309090692
Chirajyoti Deb, Allan N. Salinas, Tianyu Zheng, Aurea Middleton et al. • Scientific Reports
(2021)
Abstract Upon infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, most people will develop no or mild symptoms. However, a small percentage of the population will become severely ill, and some will succumb to death. The clinical seve...
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-02863-2
David Phillippo, Anthony E. Ades, Sofia Dias, Stephen Palmer et al. • Medical Decision Making
(2017)
Standard methods for indirect comparisons and network meta-analysis are based on aggregate data, with the key assumption that there is no difference between the trials in the distribution of effect-modifying variables. Methods which relax t...
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0272989x17725740
PMC: 5774635
Yuan Zhang, Ya Zhang, Jing Wang, Li Lin et al. • Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
(2025)
Abstract Objective By conducting TORCH screening and risk assessment analysis on childbearing-age women in different regions of China, the aim is to provide reference for reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes and improving the health status o...
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DOI: 10.1186/s41043-025-01084-x
Lawrence T. Lam, Lawrence T. Lam, Lawrence T. Lam, Mary K. Lam • Frontiers in Psychiatry
(2025)
BackgroundThis study aims to validate the Chinese version of the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (SWEMWBS) by employing both Classical Test Theory (CTT) and Item Response Theory (IRT) approaches.MethodsData were gathered thr...
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1528509
Jing Sun, Jing Wang, Xin Jiang, Jing Xia et al. • BMC Biology
(2024)
Abstract Background The intracellular bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is an attractive vector for cancer immunotherapy as it can effectively deliver tumor antigens to antigen-presenting cells, leading to a robust antitumor response. Result...
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DOI: 10.1186/s12915-024-02086-7
Andrew J. Zele, Andrew J. Zele, Prakash Adhikari, Prakash Adhikari et al. • Frontiers in Neurology
(2019)
Background: Retinal photoreceptors provide the main stage in the mammalian eye for regulating the retinal illumination through changes in pupil diameter, with a small population of melanopsin-expressing intrinsically photosensitive retinal ...
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00529
Yuxi Liu, Yanlin Cao, Yugang Li, Siyuan Liu et al. • Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
(2025)
Focusing on vaccines available to adults and not in the immunization schedule, this study investigates the preferences and factors influencing adults in selecting vaccination clinic locations. It aims to provide strategic insights for boost...
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DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2024.2442104
Luke Nelson Allen, Gillian Christie • Journal of Medical Internet Research
(2016)
Personalized health technology is a noisy new entrant to the health space, yet to make a significant impact on population health but seemingly teeming with potential. Devices including wearable fitness trackers and healthy-living apps are d...
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.5357
PMC: 4890734
Mirja Mittermaier, Kaushik P. Venkatesh, Joseph C. Kvedar • npj Digital Medicine
(2023)
Digital health technologies (DHTs) have brought several significant improvements to clinical trials, enabling real-world data collection outside of the traditional clinical context and more patient-centered approaches. DHTs, such as wearabl...
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-023-00841-8
PMC: 10195788
Pascale Lehoux • Healthcare policy
(2008)
Although technology is ubiquitous in healthcare, its impact on people's perceptions and lives is poorly understood. Fresh insights are required to meet current and future technology-related policy challenges. Keeping a population healthy re...
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12927/hcpol.2008.19565
PMC: 2645152
Way Kiat Bong, Weiqin Chen, Astrid Bergland • Advances in Human-Computer Interaction
(2018)
The global population is ageing rapidly. The ageing population faces not only the risk of health-related problems but also the challenge of social isolation and loneliness. While mainstream technology is designed to improve daily life, elde...
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/7249378
Rani Mohanraj, Shuba Kumar, Sylvia Jayakumar, Shanmugam Shobana et al. • Social Sciences and Humanities Open
(2026)
Polished white rice (WR), high in refined carbohydrates, the main staple in South India is associated with enhanced risk of diabetes. Brown Rice (BR), with lower glycemic load, high fibre content and micronutrients, is a healthier choice. T...
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.102385