Risk prediction models for stress urinary incontinence after pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bi Jun Yu, Hao Chong He, Li Wang, Han Mei Shao, Ying Min Liu, Xiao Ying Yan, Jian Liu

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The impact of physical and mind exercise on functional disability in activities of daily living among the oldest old by Song Wang, Zhengyu Wu, Zhen Guo, Fei Wang, Bo Liu

“…This approach is more beneficial for sustaining older adults’ health and contributes to healthy aging.…”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of urinary incontinence following successful obstetric fistula repair: findings from five countries in sub-Saharan Africa by Gedion Asnake Azeze, Kirubel Eshetu Haile, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Sintayehu Solomon Kena, Tewodros Getachew Tsegaye, Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan, Yitateku Alelgn, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom

“…Urinary incontinence following the repair of obstetric fistula remains a significant health problem and can greatly damage a women’s ability to function confidently. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of Australia’s aged care system to inform policies for a sustainable future by Turki Alsaeed, Tracy Washington, Bo Xia

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Food insecurity among displaced populations in Armenia during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict by Araz Majnoonian, Araz Majnoonian, Carine Tamamian, Musheh Ovanesian, Tala Al-Rousan

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The relationship between epigenetic biomarkers and the risk of diabetes and cancer: a machine learning modeling approach by Shiqi Zhang, Shiqi Zhang, Jianan Jin, Benfeng Xu, Qi Zheng, Haibo Mou

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Characterizing the role of early life factors in machine learning-based multimorbidity risk prediction. by Vien Ngoc Dang, Charlotte Cecil, Carmine M Pariante, Jerónimo Hernández-González, Karim Lekadir

“…The data for this study is derived from the UK Biobank, showcasing both the strengths and limitations inherent in utilizing a single, large-scale database for such research. Our results show enhanced predictive performance for CVD (AUC-ROC: +7.9%, Acc: +14.7%, Cohen's d: 1.5) among individuals with concurrent mental health issues (depression or anxiety) and diabetes. …”
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Short-term vital parameter forecasting in the intensive care unit: A benchmark study leveraging data from patients after cardiothoracic surgery. by Nils Hinrichs, Tobias Roeschl, Pia Lanmueller, Felix Balzer, Carsten Eickhoff, Benjamin O'Brien, Volkmar Falk, Alexander Meyer

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Perspectives and Experiences of Family Caregivers Using Supportive Mobile Apps in Dementia Care: Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research by Haifei Shen, Yi Han, Wen Shi, Jiangxuan Yu, Xueqi Shan, Hongyao Wang, Junjie Wang

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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and cardiometabolic multimorbidity among middle-aged and older adults in... by Xiaoyi Liu, Yanyu Zhang, Deyun Luo, Bingli Chen, Chenyi Lai, Chenyu He, Shiyang Li

“…Methods This study included 8191 individuals from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) database. …”
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Involuntary immobility and well-being: a scoping review of existing literature and future research directions by Lise Vanden Hautte, Charlotte Scheerens, Ilse Ruyssen, Sorana Toma

“…Therefore, we aim to scope the existing literature to assess potential impact of involuntary immobility on individuals’ well-being and mental health. We hypothesize that involuntary immobility exerts a detrimental effect on well-being and mental health and posit that there is currently limited research in this area. …”
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Healthcare utilization patterns before and after a long COVID diagnosis: a case-control study by Rick DeVoss, Elizabeth J. Carlton, Sarah E. Jolley, Marcelo C. Perraillon

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Association of body mass index with disability in activities of daily living in older adults: a systematic review of the literature based on longitudinal data by Wang Lingying, Zhu Hong, Chen Hongxiu, Hu Ziyi, Feng Mei, Tang Menglin, Hu Xiuying

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What is the care economy? A scoping review on current evidence, challenges, facilitators and future opportunities by I. Blackberry, I. Blackberry, J. Boak, J. Boak, K. Barclay, H. Khalil, H. Khalil

“…This scoping review aims to elucidate the current state of play in the care economy, where there is a great reliance on informal and formal care workforce to deliver care for populations across all age groups and abilities.MethodsFollowing Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and PRISMA-SCR reporting guidance, we searched MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Campbell collaboration database, Social Science Abstracts, Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA) and Scopus. …”
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Anatomical changes of the CNS in the course of schizophrenia and recurrent depression a review of current knowledge by Joanna Gmyz, Weronika Zubrzycka, Patrycja Grzech, Lena Kreczyńska

“…Summary: The diseases presented not only affect the functioning of the patient himself, but also affect his loved ones and the health care system. With the ability to observe the brains of patients with schizophrenia and recurrent depression, knowledge of its structure has expanded significantly. …”
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Gaps and opportunities for data systems and economics to support priority setting for climate-sensitive infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: A rapid scoping review. by Ellie A Delight, Ariel A Brunn, Francis Ruiz, Jessica Gerard, Jane Falconer, Yang Liu, Bubacarr Bah, Bernard Bett, Benjamin Uzochukwu, Oladeji K Oloko, Esther Njuguna, Kris A Murray

“…A literature search was performed across six bibliographic databases in November 2023. A list of 14 target CSIDs was produced, informed by the World Health Organization's Public Health Emergencies of International Concern and R&D Blueprint Pathogen lists, and a database of CSIDs. …”
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Quantifying Suicide Risk in Prostate Cancer: A SEER-Based Predictive Model by Jiaxing Du, Fen Zhang, Weinan Zheng, Xue Lu, Huiyi Yu, Jian Zeng, Sujun Chen

“…Calibration plots displayed high concordance between predicted probabilities and actual outcomes, Kaplan-Meier analysis confirmed the model’s significant discriminative ability among risk groups. Limitations This retrospective study, based on SEER data, lacks detailed clinical and mental health information. …”
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A comprehensive review and meta-analysis of the relationships between interleukin-7 levels and COVID-19 severity by Michal MATUSZEWSKI, Michal PRUC, Lukasz SZARPAK, Alla NAVOLOKINA, Katarzyna KIEZUN, Francesco CHIRICO, Gabriella NUCERA, Yuriy STEPANOVSKYY, Murat YILDIRIM, Anna HILFANOVA, Anastasia BONDARENKO

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How short peptides interact with oral cells? A systematic review by Giulia Tetè, Aleksandr Trofimov, Natasha Cinta Vinskid, Giuseppe Tafuri, Fabia Profili, Bruna Sinjari

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Assessment of Academic Performance: A Shared Experience from Jazan Faculty of Medicine, Saudi Arabia, and a Proposal for Systematic Monitoring and Evaluation by Ibrahim M. Gosadi, Anwar M. Makeen

“…However, the assessment of the academic performance of faculty members can be diverse and challenging and may impact the ability of academic institutions to monitor and evaluate the progress in achieving the established key indicators. …”
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