In December of 2019, a series of unexplained cases of pneumonia and mild respiratory infections were reported in Wuhan City, the largest metropolitan area in China’s Hubei province (Tang et al. 2020 ). On January 30, 2020, the World Health …
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Susana Pulgar, Cristina Mazas, Sepideh Kaviani, Carolyn Butts-Wilmsmeyer, Maria Fernandez-del-Valle
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03-05-2024 | Nutrition | Original Article
Whether in sports, during pregnancy, or with an unbalanced diet, dietary supplements (DS) can compensate for deficiencies and supply the body with essential nutrients. Depending on their needs, consumers can choose the right DS from a constantly …
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Marie Celine Dorczok, Beate Schrank, Gloria Mittmann, Verena Steiner-Hofbauer
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03-05-2024 | Climate Change | Original Article
The latest report (AR6) from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identified signs of the negative impacts of global temperature increase, such as more frequent extreme weather events and related disasters (IPCC 2023 ). Climate …
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Tony G. Walter, Lisa K. Bricknell, Robyn G. Preston, Elise G. C. Crawford
In recent decades, several educational strategies have been identified to improve the skills of university students and promote learning. Although traditional methods remain the best way to establish the basis of knowledge in the healthcare …
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S Gholamalishahi, V. I. Barletta, M. V. Manai, F. Battisti, L. Centonze, G. La Torre, A. Mannocci
Medical advancements have resulted in an increase in life expectancy, which has in turn led to a growing number of patients with multiple chronic conditions (MCC), commonly known as multimorbidity (MacMahon and The Academy of Medical Sciences 2018 …
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Hidde Dijkstra, Liann I. Weil, Y. Vermeeren, M. Verhoeff, Barbara C. van Munster
Following dual-factor models (Suldo and Shaffer 2008 ), mental health consists of two distinct but interrelated dimensions: positive dimension and negative dimension (Keyes 2005 ). A status of complete mental health is described by a low level of …
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Julia Brailovskaia, Tobias Teismann, Lena-Marie Precht, Silvia Schneider, Jürgen Margraf
Pregnancy complications are diseases occurring during pregnancy that are not directly caused by pregnancy. They include a variety of conditions such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and …
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Longkang Wang, Xueru Fu, Yang Zhao, Huifang Hu, Tianze Li, Lijun Yuan, Jinli Zhang, Weifeng Huo, Yaobing Chen, Yajuan Gao, Mengmeng Wang, Wenkai Zhang, Yamin Ke, Yuying Wu, Xi Li, Fulan Hu, Ming Zhang, Dongsheng Hu
The contemporary world is witnessing profound changes on various fronts. The rising frequency of epidemic outbreaks and climate crises (Ingle and Mikulewicz 2020 ), coupled with the volatile nature of political landscapes ( 2020 ), are shaping our …
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Giovanna Pedroni, Anne-Linda Camerini, on behalf of the Corona Immunitas Ticino Study Group
Adolescents are frequently at the center of social interventions designed to develop or enhance personal, social, and life skills. Such skills encompass a broad spectrum of capabilities, with varied definitions and interpretations. As defined by …
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Olivier Aromatario, Fanny Velardo, Emma Martel, Delphine Couralet, Linda Cambon, Judith Martin-Fernandez
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19-04-2024 | Vaccination | Original Article
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a double-stranded, non-enveloped DNA virus (Della Fera et al. 2021 ). There are different types of HPV, and Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58 lead to high rates of cervical cell abnormalities and anogenital …
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Nuran Gencturk, Betul Uncu, Aysu Yıldız Karaahmet
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18-04-2024 | COVID-19 | Original Article
The global outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 causing COVID-19 disease emerged in December 2019, leading to a great need for collective actions and accountability. Measures to mitigate the spread of infection such as physical distancing, wearing face masks …
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Louise Åberg, Walter Osika, Gustav Kollberg, Stefan Einhorn
In recent years, China has been experiencing structural pressure from the “low birth rate and aging population” trend within its population (Xiaoli et al. 2021 ). In 2021, both the national birth rate and natural population increase rate hit record …
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Leyin Guo, Ligang Wang, Wenbin Gao, Yuanyuan Jin, Mingzhen Liang
In developed countries such as Australia, the UK, and the USA, there has been a growing emphasis on providing healthcare in the home setting. This shift is driven by several factors, including the increasing strain on the conventional …
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Margaret Dayo Adejumo, Melanie Baker, Davina Porock
Accessing and comprehending information is an essential aspect of making informed decisions. Information and health literacy are two vital skills that can help individuals make knowledgeable choices and enhance their overall well-being. While …
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Lydia Ogbadu-Oladapo, Kossi Bissadu, Heejun Kim, Daniella LaShaun Smith
Men’s perpetration of intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health problem that leads to adverse physical and mental health problems in women (García-Moreno and Stöckl 2009 ). The number of women experiencing IPV has remained high …
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Diana Aloyce, Heidi Stöckl, Neema Mosha, Donati Malibwa, Simon Sichalwe, Ramadhan Hashim, Philip Ayieko, Saidi Kapiga, Gerry Mshana
Boosting speech language practitioner—parent collaboration remains a key goal in the field. While we know a lot about how therapists understand parents’ needs (Davies et al. 2017 ; Klatte et al. 2019 ), there is less information available on the …
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Sam Harding, Maja Kelić, Thora Ulfsdottir, Sofia Baena, Julie Feilberg, Kristine M. Jensen de López, Inge S. Klatte, Rena Lyons, Tina C. Mantel, Rama Novogrodsky, Isabel R. Rodriguez-Ortiz, Krisztina Zajdó
COVID-19 can negatively impact the cardiovascular system. Its influence on individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular/heart issues can lead to more severe health complications, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (Repessé et al.
Health and social care systems in the European Union (EU) and beyond are currently under pressure. Several reasons lead to a rise in healthcare costs. The medical technical progress combined with demographic developments and thus an increasing …
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Romy Lauer, Sebastian Merkel, Jennifer Bosompem, Henrike Langer, Peter Naeve, Benjamin Herten, Anja Burmann, Horst Christian Vollmar, Ina Otte, on behalf of the Coop4Health.NRW Consortium
