Academic Articles & Research Papers

Epidemiology;: An introductory text

This classic text presents the basic principles of epidemiology. It includes coverage of epidemiologic concepts, measurements of morbidity and mortality, sources of data on community health, selected indices of health, descriptive epidemiol...

Quality of life, psychological distress and violence among women in close relationships: a population-based study in Finland

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to examine associations between exposure to violence, quality of life, and psychological distress. Women aged 19–54 years who had been exposed to violence by someone in a close relationship were...

Fundus imaging based quantum computing: Grading of severity of vision threatening diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a major complication of diabetes that can result in irreversible vision loss if not detected early. Manual ophthalmologic screening is time-consuming and subject to subjectivity, underscoring the need for accura...

A renaissance of neural networks in drug discovery

INTRODUCTION: Neural networks are becoming a very popular method for solving machine learning and artificial intelligence problems. The variety of neural network types and their application to drug discovery requires expert knowledge to cho...

Development and validation of an online dynamic nomogram based on the atherogenic index of plasma to screen nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Abstract Background Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a common liver disease worldwide, can be reversed early in life with lifestyle and medical interventions. This study aimed to develop a noninvasive tool to screen NAFLD accuratel...

Spatial Optimization of Wind and Solar Farm Location in Electric Power Systems Considering Power System Flexibility Characteristics

The rapid development of wind and solar energy necessitates a solution to the problem of the optimal spatial placement of wind farms (WFs) and solar farms (SFs) within electric power systems. The non-stationary generation schedules of WFs a...

Combinatorial Materials Science and Catalysis

After forever changing the drug discovery process in the pharmaceutical industry, combinatorial chemistry methodologies are increasingly being applied to the discovery and optimization of more efficient catalysts and materials (see picture)...

Dynamics of superconducting qubit relaxation times

Abstract Superconducting qubits are a leading candidate for quantum computing but display temporal fluctuations in their energy relaxation times T 1. This introduces instabilities in multi-qubit device performance. Furthermore, autocorrelat...

Challenges in community-based recruitment of Alzheimer's disease cases: Experience of the monitoring drug efficacy through multi-omics research initiative in Alzheimer's disease (MEMORI-AD) study

Background The Monitoring drug Efficacy through Multi-Omics Research Initiative in Alzheimer's Disease (MEMORI-AD) study aims to characterize drug response to donepezil and memantine in a Filipino cohort with late-onset Alzheimer's disease ...

High helminthic co-infection in tuberculosis patients with undernutritional status in northeastern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Tuberculosis and parasitosis are the widely distributed diseases in Ethiopia with the leading cause of mortality and morbidity, respectively. There has been no information on the status of co-infections of tuberculosis a...

Nanotechnology and medicine

Nanotechnology, or systems/device manufacture at the molecular level, is a multidisciplinary scientific field undergoing explosive development. The genesis of nanotechnology can be traced to the promise of revolutionary advances across medi...

Prevalence and clinical outcomes of malnutrition in hospitalized patients: a real-world study using a stepwise screening-assessment pathway.

Experiential Learning: Innovative Approaches to Post-Secondary Cybersecurity Education

The cybersecurity profession continues to face a significant shortfall of qualified professionals despite steady growth in degree programs. Employers consistently cite experience as the main barrier for entry-level cybersecurity hires. This...

Oxford Textbook of Public Health

SECTION 1: THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DISCIPLINE OF PUBLIC HEALTH 1.1 The scope and concerns of public health 1.2 The history and development of public health in high-income countries 1.3 The history and development of public health in low- and...

Qualitative Insights From Public Interviews in the United Kingdom on the Acceptability of Risk-Based Eligibility Criteria for Lung Cancer Screening.

Telehealth for Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: Evidence Map of Effectiveness, Patient and Provider Experiences and Preferences, and Patient Engagement Strategies

Objective: The aim of this study was to systematically map evidence to inform best practices for sexual and reproductive healthcare delivered via telehealth (TeleSRH) in United States-based Title X-funded clinics. Methods: We searched three...

STERILIZED in the Name of Public Health

In exploring the history of involuntary sterilization in California, I connect the approximately 20,000 operations performed on patients in state institutions between 1909 and 1979 to the federally funded procedures carried out at a Los Ang...

Understanding Nigeria’s antibiotic resistance crisis among neonates and its future implications

Abstract A well-documented mounting public health crisis is the antibiotic crisis, which is most significantly felt in low-resource countries like Nigeria. This article sheds light on the rising level of antibiotic resistance in newborns in...

Hypertension and diabetes patients’ perspective of challenges and their coping mechanisms in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda – a qualitative study

Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of non-communicable diseases is steadily rising amidst a high prevalence of communicable diseases stretching the healthcare system. This study explored hypertension and diabetes patients’ perspe...

Understanding Cervical Screening Engagement Among Young South Asian Women: Perspectives of Women and Healthcare Professionals.