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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0374.v2

Natural and Organic Cosmetics: Definition and Concepts

Cleber Barros, Rosana Bevenuto Guilhen Barros

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: natural cosmetics; organic cosmetics; green cosmetics; cosmetology; certification

Online: 27 May 2020 (05:02:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201612.0123.v1

Using Radiofrequency Identification Automated Technologies for Predictive Analytics of Signaling Factors to Determining In-Patient Post Treatment Sleep Quality

Haley Hudson, Erick Jones, Dawit Aberra, Shalini Gupta, Felicia Jefferson

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: EMG; EEG; ECG; EOG; polysomnography

Online: 25 December 2016 (08:34:20 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201910.0336.v1

How Loud are Noise Levels of Baseball Stadium? Assessment of Noise Levels and Attitude toward the Stadium Noise in Korea

Donguk Lee, Woojae Han

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: noise of baseball stadium; recreational noise exposure; survey of noise exposure; noise-induced hearing loss

Online: 29 October 2019 (10:52:24 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201805.0435.v1

3D Analysis of Upper Limbs Motion During Rehabilitation Exercises Using the Kinect^TM Sensor: Development, Laboratory Validation and Clinical Application

Bruno Bonnechère, Victor Sholukha, Lubos Omelina, Serge Van Sint Jan, Bart Jansen

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Kinect; validation; assessment; functional evaluation; shoulder; markerless system

Online: 30 May 2018 (05:59:51 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202108.0238.v1

Applied Self-Supervised Learning: Review of the State-of-the-Art and Implementations in Medicine

Alexander Chowdhury, Jacob Rosenthal, Jonathan Waring, Renato Umeton

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: self-supervised learning; medicine; healthcare; representation learning; unlabeled data

Online: 11 August 2021 (08:27:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201808.0207.v1

Two-Thirds of Seniors Like Using a Wellness App

John Robinson, Gabriel Gorski, Suzanne Pugh

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Telehealth, mHealth, wellness, preventative medicine

Online: 10 August 2018 (14:30:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0374.v1

Natural and Organic Cosmetics: Definition and Concepts

Cleber Barros, Rosana Bevenuto Guilhen Barros

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: natural cosmetics; organic cosmetics; green cosmetics; cosmetology; certification

Online: 23 May 2020 (10:52:01 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0031.v1

Change in Soccer Substitutions Rule due to COVID-19: Why only Five Substitutions?

Gustavo R. Mota, Izabela Aparecida dos Santos, Moacir Marocolo

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: coronavirus; sports; management; football; rules; games

Online: 2 September 2020 (06:09:34 CEST)

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Preprint TECHNICAL NOTE | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0505.v1

The SPHN Ecosystem Towards FAIR Data

Sabine Österle, Vasundra Touré, Katrin Crameri

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Semantics; standards; clinical research infrastructure; terminology; graph data; data-driven medicine

Online: 29 September 2021 (17:32:40 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1622.v1

Diabetes and Ethnomedicine: A Comprehensive Review of Scientific Literature on Traditional Medical Practices

Dr. Vishal Chandra, Pramod Yadav, Vikas Raghuvanshi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; Ethnomedicine; Herbal remedies; Dietary interventions; Evidence-based review

Online: 23 August 2023 (07:29:53 CEST)

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Diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder that is persistent in nature, is identified by an elevated concentration of glucose in the bloodstream. The disease has become a major public health problem, affecting millions of people globally, and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The increasing prevalence of diabetes and the lack of effective therapeutic interventions have led to the exploration of alternative and complementary forms of therapy, including ethnomedicine. Ethnomedicine is the study of traditional medical systems and the medicinal plants used by Indigenous communities. In other words, Ethnomedicine refers to the traditional medical practices and beliefs of a particular cultural or ethnic group. The most popular example of traditional medicine is the use of Aloe vera for the treatment of various diseases such as sunburn, cuts, burns, hypertension, diabetes, and jaundice for thousands of years [1]. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the potential role of ethnomedicine in the management of diabetes, given its widespread use in many communities and its potential to offer cost-effective and culturally acceptable treatment options. It encompasses a range of traditional healing practices, including herbalism, acupuncture, and massage therapy. Despite the inconsistencies, there is growing evidence to suggest that certain ethnomedical practices may be effective in the management of diabetes [2,3]. For example, several studies have shown that certain herbal remedies, such as cinnamon, ginseng, and bitter melon, may have potential benefits in terms of improving glucose control and reducing the risk of complications associated with diabetes. Evidence-based ethnomedicine is an approach that applies scientific principles and methods to evaluate the efficacy and safety of traditional medical practices. This approach is crucial in the development of effective and safe ways to treat diabetes. To date, there have been numerous studies conducted to examine the efficacy and safety of various ethnomedical interventions for diabetes, including herbal remedies, dietary changes, and physical activity [4]. However, it is important to note that not all ethnomedical interventions for diabetes have been thoroughly evaluated, and many remain unproven. Furthermore, some interventions may be associated with significant risks, particularly in terms of drug interactions and adverse effects. As such, it is crucial that any ethnomedical interventions for diabetes be carefully evaluated using rigorous scientific methods and that patients be advised to consult with their healthcare provider before using any such interventions. It is important to note that the results of these studies have been mixed, with some showing promising results, while others have failed to demonstrate significant benefits. In this chapter, the evidence-based current state of ethnomedicine for diabetes was reviewed. We first provide an overview of diabetes and its pathophysiology, followed by a discussion of traditional medicinal practices used to treat the disease. We then present a systematic review of the scientific literature on the use of ethnomedicine for diabetes, focusing on herbal remedies and dietary interventions. Our review found that several medicinal plants offered promising results to treat all types of diabetes. For example, Gymnema sylvestre, a traditional Indian herb, has been shown to reduce blood glucose levels and improve insulin sensitivity [5]. Additionally, the use of bitter melon (Momordica charantia) has been shown to reduce fasting blood glucose levels and improve glucose tolerance in individuals with type 2 diabetes [6]. Another important aspect of ethnomedicine for diabetes is the use of dietary interventions [7]. Traditional diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, have been shown to have beneficial particularly in terms of improving glycaemic control, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, and insulin sensitivity [8]. Additionally, the use of low-carbohydrate diets, such as the ketogenic diet, has been shown to improve glycaemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes [9]. Traditional medicine has a long history of treating the symptoms and managing the condition. However, the efficacy and safety of these traditional practices have not always been scientifically tested, and there is a lack of standardization and regulation in the production and use of traditional remedies for diabetes. This creates a challenge for healthcare providers and patients, who need to ensure that the treatments they use are safe and effective. Additionally, there is a need for further research to understand the mechanisms by which traditional remedies may be effective in managing diabetes and to determine the optimal dosage and administration methods [9]. Finally, it is also important to understand that the use of traditional remedies may interact with conventional medications, leading to adverse effects; for example, the use of Chinese traditional medicine, known as “herb ginseng,” for the treatment of various health conditions, including diabetes sometimes cause the side effect such as dizziness, confusion, and fainting while interacting with the anti-diabetic medications [10]. Therefore, it is important to approach the use of ethnomedicine for diabetes with caution and under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional. In conclusion, evidence-based ethnomedicine offers a promising approach to the treatment of diabetes. While further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms and safety of these interventions, the results to date suggest that traditional remedies and dietary interventions have the potential to be effective in the management of this disease. However, it is important to approach the use of ethnomedicine for diabetes with caution and under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional and to continue to conduct rigorous scientific research to fully understand the benefits and risks associated with these interventions.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202102.0319.v2

Factors Associated with Mortality Among Elderly People in the COVID-19 Pandemic (SARS-CoV-2): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Vicente Alves, Francine Casemiro, Bruno Araujo, Marcos Lima, Rayssa Oliveira, Fernanda Fernandes, Ana Vitória Gomes, Dario Gregori

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases (NCCDs); Clinical features; Institucionalized or hospitalized elderly; meta-analisys.

Online: 1 July 2021 (11:21:00 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1389.v1

Infectious Disease Diagnostic Technologies for People Living in Extreme Poverty: An Unmet Need

Tochukwu Anyaduba, Obiageli Irechukwu, Uchechukwu Anyaduba

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Diagnostics; Lower and Middle-Income Countries; Extreme Poverty; Limited-resource settings; infectious diseases; Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa; Nigeria; Antimicrobial; poverty; paper devices; mobile phone; smartphones; microfluidics; multiplexing; inexpensive diagnostics; medical devices; repairability

Online: 20 June 2023 (05:17:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0538.v1

Associations of Residential Brownness and Greenness with Fasting Glucose in Young Healthy Adults Living in the Desert

Hector A. Olvera Alvarez, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Andreas M. Neophytou, Gregory N. Bratman

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Green space; Arid; Diabetes; Hispanics; Built Environment; Biophilia

Online: 20 November 2020 (11:25:55 CET)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

A Health SDI: The Benefits of and A Call-to-Action for Building a Global Health SDI

Ajay Gupta, Ramani Peruvemba, Paul A. Churchyard

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Spatial Data Infrastructure; Social Determinants of Health; Healthcare; Health; Geospatial Data Analytics; Geocoding; GeoHealth; GIS; Open Standards; Population Health; Disaster Response; Emergency Response

Online: 23 October 2019 (10:27:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0423.v1

Prevalence and Multidimensional Risk Factors of Physical Frailty in Korean Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Findings from Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study

Heeeun Jung, Miji Kim, Yunhwan Lee, Chang Won Won

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: community-dwelling older adults; physical frailty; prevalence; risk factors

Online: 18 September 2020 (08:57:56 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1644.v1

Radiomics and Artificial Intelligence in Radiotheranostics: A Review of Applications for Radioligands Targeting SSTR and PSMA

Elmira Yazdani, Parham Geramifar, Najme Karamzade-Ziarati, Mahdi Sadeghi, Payam Amini, Arman Rahmim

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: radiotheranostics; radiomics; artificial intelligence; SSTR; PSMA; personalized dosimetry

Online: 27 November 2023 (07:10:06 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0048.v1

The Link between Gut Microbiome, Nutraceuticals, Diet, and Diabetes Mellitus: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis of Research and Emerging Trends from 2012 to 2022

Aparajita Sarkar, Anfal Sher Khan, Ridhima Kaul, Surin Lee, Ibtihal Kamal, Pradipta Paul, Sa'ad Laws, Ali Chaari

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: T2DM; gut microbiota; diet; probiotics; prebiotics; bibliometrics ;

Online: 2 January 2024 (07:49:41 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0514.v1

Rosa and Rula Methods: A Case Study on A Hospital

Stela Terra, Mirela Tonetto, Luis Antonio Franz, Fernando Amaral

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: ROSA; RULA; WMSD; office; biomechanical risks

Online: 28 January 2023 (03:48:41 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202205.0038.v1

Describing the Function, Disability, and Health of Adults With Disabilities and Older Adults During the Early Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Restrictions

Pegah Derakhshan, William C. Miller, Jaimie Borisoff, Elham Esfandiari, Susan Forwell, Tal Jarus, Somayyeh Mohammadi, Isabelle Rash, Brodie Sakakibara, Julia Schmidt, Gordon Tao, Noah Tregobov, W. Ben Mortenson

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: COVID-19; spinal cord injury; disability; stroke; well-being; social isolation

Online: 5 May 2022 (12:35:32 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1110.v1

Comparison of Various Psychological Human Needs Model with Schema Therapy

John Philip Louis

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: needs; schema therapy; attachment; core emotional needs; schemas

Online: 28 April 2023 (04:41:45 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0231.v1

The Crucial Role of Interdisciplinary Conferences in Advancing Explainable AI in Healthcare

Ankush U. Patel, Qiangqiang Gu, Ronda Esper, Danielle Maeser, Nicole Maeser

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Explainable AI (XAI); Interdisciplinary Conferences; GLBIO ISCB; Healthcare Informatics; Computational Biology; AI Ethics in Healthcare; Algorithmic Transparency; AI in Medical Decision Making; Patient-Centered AI; Regulatory Aspects of Healthcare AI

Online: 3 January 2024 (10:05:19 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0179.v1

Parent-Child Relationships, Digital Media Use and Parents’ Wellbeing during COVID-19 Home Confinement: The Role of Family Resilience

Marina Everri, Mattia Messena, Finiki Nearchou, Laura Fruggeri

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: parent’s wellbeing; technology interference; family resilience; parental stress; marital conflict; digital media; ICT; COVID-19; lockdown

Online: 12 October 2022 (11:58:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1380.v1

Social Constructivist Meta-Ethnography

Andrew Soundy

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Review; Grounded Theory; Social Constructivism; Meta-ethnography; Qualitative

Online: 20 June 2023 (03:14:41 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1297.v1

A Moderated Mediation Model of Cynical Distrust, Medical Mistrust and Anger on Vaccination Hesitancy in Nursing Staff

Athanasios Tselebis, Christos Sikaras, Charalampos Milionis, Eleni Paraskevi Sideri, Konstantinos Fytsilis, Styliani Maria Papageorgiou, Ioannis Ilias, Argyro Pachi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Vaccination hesitancy; Medical Mistrust; Cynical Distrust; Anger; Nurses; COVID-19 pandemic

Online: 20 September 2023 (03:20:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.3390/sci1030066

Fall Risk in Older Adults Transitioning between Different Flooring Materials

Hyung Kim, Thurmon Lockhart

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: safety; ageing; falls; gait; home

Online: 1 November 2019 (00:00:00 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0822.v1

Phytosanitary Practices, Regulations and Pesticide Poisoning in Africa: A Systematic Review

Patrick Ndelo Matondo, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Lievin-Corneille Mputu Malolo, Alexandre Tona Tona, Pierre Akilimali, Yannick Nuapia, Josaphat Ndelo-di-Phanzu

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: pesticides; regulation; pollution; intoxication; qualitative and quantitative analysis

Online: 24 April 2023 (04:44:34 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202111.0295.v1

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of the Daily HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Men who Have Sex with Men in Barcelona

Francesc López Seguí, Unai Oyon Lerga, Laura Laguna Marmol, Pep Coll, Angels Andreu, Michael Meulbroek, Guillem López Casasnovas, Oriol Estrada Cuxart, Jordi Ara Rey, Carles Quiñones, Felix Perez, Javier Fernandez, Angel Rivero, Bonaventura Clotet

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Preexposure prophylaxis; transmission model; PrEP; economic evaluation; HIV; economic evaluation; health economics

Online: 16 November 2021 (14:36:41 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0514.v2

ROSA and RULA Methods: A case study on a Hospital

Stela Xavier Terra, Mirela Schramm Tonetto, Luis Antonio Dos Santos Franz, Fernando Gonçalves Amaral

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: ROSA; RULA; WMSD; office; biomechanical risks

Online: 30 January 2023 (02:59:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1605.v1

Herbal Medicines for Long COVID: A Phase 2 Pilot Clinical Study

Tae-Hun Kim, Jiwon Yoon, Sanghyun Kim, Byoung-Kab Kang, Jung Won Kang, Sunoh Kwon

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Long COVID; Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection; herbal medicine; fatigue; brain fog; pilot clinical trial

Online: 23 January 2024 (07:24:48 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1348.v1

Reactive Attachment Disorder and Its Relationship to Psychopathology: A Scoping Review

Florencia Talmón-Knuser, Francisco González-Sala, Laura Lacomba-Trejo, Paula Samper-García

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: reactive attachment disorder; children; adolescents; internalising problems; externalising problems; systematic review

Online: 21 November 2023 (15:09:25 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1012.v1

Revolutionizing Saudi Healthcare: A Delphi Study on Identifying Competencies in Virtual Healthcare for Healthcare Professionals

Ibrahim Mubarak Al Baalharith, Ahmad Eissa Aboshaiqah

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Virtual care; competence; competencies; education; framework; Delphi; health care professionals; Saudi Arabia

Online: 19 February 2024 (07:59:23 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0060.v1

Using Ecological Momentary Assessments to Understand How Daily Fluctuations in Psychological States Impact Stress, Well-Being, and Health

Summer Mengelkoch, Daniel P. Moriarity, Anne Marie Novak, Michael P. Snyder, George M. Slavich, Shahar Lev-Ari

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Ecological Momentary Assessment; Stress; Well-being; Health; Mood; Social safety; Energy; Present-focus; Burnout; EMA

Online: 2 October 2023 (09:26:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0879.v1

Filipa Cardoso, António R. Sampaio, João Paulo Vilas-Boas, João Carlos Pinho, David B. Pyne, Ricardo J. Fernandes

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: health; dentistry; oral disease; sport; sport dentistry

Online: 13 June 2023 (07:19:41 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.2075.v1

Innovative Solution or Cause for Concern? The Use of Continuous Glucose Monitors in People Not Living with Diabetes: A Narrative Review.

Zhanna Oganesova, John Pemberton, Adrian Brown

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Continuous Glucose Monitor; People not living with diabetes; Regulations

Online: 29 September 2023 (10:22:43 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0806.v1

Pediatric Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome: A Comprehensive Approach to Diagnosis, Management, and Complications Utilizing Novel Summarizing Acronyms

Naser Amin Zahran, Shaheen Jadidi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS); Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA); Hyperglycemia; Mixed HHS and DKA; Treatment protocols, Prognosis; Electrolyte imbalances; Patient management strategies

Online: 10 August 2023 (08:21:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202209.0422.v1

Assessment Tasks and Virtual Exergames for Remote Monitoring of Parkinson’s Disease: An Integrated Approach based on Azure Kinect

Gianluca Amprimo, Giulia Masi, Lorenzo Priano, Corrado Azzaro, Federica Galli, Giuseppe Pettiti, Alessandro Mauro, Claudia Ferraris

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Parkinson’s Disease; Neurorehabilitation; exergames; Azure Kinect; UPDRS; Movement Analysis; body tracking; telemedicine

Online: 27 September 2022 (10:27:37 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0295.v1

Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 and the Associated Lockdown on the Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Poultry Products in Gujarat, India: A Qualitative Study

Pallavi Mishra, Akash Golaviya, Ketankumar Panchal, Ankit Hinsu, Kavita Yadav, Guillaume Fournié, Tony Barnett, Prakash Koringa, Haidar Ul Iman Paleja, Rajib Dasgupta

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: COVID-19; lockdown; rumours; poultry; chicken meat; egg; qualitative research

Online: 5 May 2023 (04:14:23 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1000.v1

Determination of Fatty Acid Profile in Processed Fish and Shellfish Foods

Vincenzo Nava, Vincenzo Lo Turco, Patrizia Licata, Veselina Panayotova, Katya Peycheva, Francesco Fazio, Rossana Rando, Giuseppa Di Bella, Angela Giorgia Potortì

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: seafood processed foods; n-3 PUFA; fatty acids content; health lipid indices

Online: 26 April 2023 (15:21:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0254.v1

Centella asiatica Lowers Body Fat Accumulation via Regulating Cholesterol Homeostasis- and Lipid Metabolism-Related Genes in Mice with High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet-Induced Obesity

Yeok Boo Chang, Yejin Ahn, Daebang Seo, Soohyun Bae, Hyung Joo Suh, Yang Hee Hong, Eun Young Jung

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Centella asiatica; body weight; obesity; adipocyte

Online: 5 June 2023 (07:36:10 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0883.v1

Associations among Food Systems, Food Environments, Food Choices, Food Security and Nutrition Transition in Adults in Limpopo Province, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vhushavhelo Nedzingahe, Betrand Ayuk Tambe, Mthokozisi Kwazi Zuma, Xikombiso Gertrude Mbhenyane

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Food environments; Food systems; Food security; Dietary intake; Nutritional status; Nutrition transition; Household; South Africa

Online: 12 May 2023 (04:56:58 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0174.v1

The Concept of Child-Centered Care in Healthcare: A Scoping Review

Bernie Carter, Sarah Young, Karen Ford, Steven Campbell

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: child-centred care; agency; participations; decision making; communication; impact

Online: 3 November 2023 (03:36:46 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1701.v1

Health Diplomacy as a Tool to build resilient health systems in Conflict Settings – A Case of Sudan

Sanjay Pattanshetty, Kiran Bhatt, Aniruddha Inamdar, Viola Dsouza, Vijay Kumar Chattu, Helmut Brand

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: health diplomacy; sustainable development goals; peace; Sudan; fragile; conflict-affected countries; healthcare

Online: 25 July 2023 (10:28:42 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0638.v1

Old and Novel Enteric Parvoviruses of Dogs

Paolo Capozza, Alessio Buonavoglia, Annamaria Pratelli, Vito Martella, Nicola Decaro

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: dog; enteric viruses; emerging parvoviruses; protoparvoviruses; bocaparvoviruses; chaphamaparvoviruses.

Online: 20 April 2023 (09:39:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0254.v1

Examining the Use of Autonomous Systems for Home Health Support using a Smart Mirror

Liz Dowthwaite, Gisela Reyez Cruz, Ana Rita Pena, Cecily Pepper, Nils Jäger, Pepita Barnard, Ann-Marie Hughes, Roshan das Nair, David Crepaz-Keay, Sue Cobb, Steve Benford

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: autonomous systems; multiple sclerosis; stroke; smart mirror; autonomy; lived experience; home healthcare; digital health technology; data sharing.

Online: 5 July 2023 (08:57:32 CEST)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

Preventing and Managing Urinary Tract Infections: Enhancing the Role of Community Pharmacists – A Mixed Methods Study

Nathan Peiffer-Smadja, Rosalie Allison, Leah F Jones, Alison H Holmes, Parvesh Patel, Donna M Lecky, Raheelah Ahmad, Cliodna AM McNulty

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Pharmacist; Community; Urinary tract infections; Leaflet; Self-care; General Public; Antimicrobial stewardship

Online: 14 July 2020 (10:53:34 CEST)

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Community pharmacists are involved in antimicrobial stewardship through self-care advice and delivering medications for uncomplicated infections. Objectives This mixed methods study aimed to identify opportunities to enhance the role of community pharmacists in the management of patients with suspected or confirmed urinary tract infection (UTI). Methods Data collection was through a service user survey (n=51) and pharmacist surveys and semi-structured interviews before (16 interviews, 22 questionnaires) and after (15 interviews, 16 questionnaires) trialling UTI leaflets designed to be shared with patients. Data were analysed inductively using thematic analysis and descriptive tabulation of quantitative data. Results Twenty-five percent (n=13/51) of service users with urinary symptoms sought help from a pharmacist first and 65% (n=33/51) were comfortable discussing their urinary symptoms with a pharmacist in a private space. Community pharmacists were confident as the first professional contact for service users with uncomplicated UTI (n=13/16, 81%), but indicated the lack of a specific patient referral pathway (n=16/16, 100%), the need for additional funding and staff (n=10/16, 62%), and the importance of developing prescription options for pharmacists (5/16, 31%). All community pharmacists reported playing a daily role in controlling antimicrobial resistance by educating service users about viral and bacterial infections and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Enhancing their role will need greater integrated working with general practices and more prescribers based in community pharmacy. Conclusion This study suggests that community pharmacists could play a greater role in the management of uncomplicated UTI. The current reconfiguration of primary care in England with primary care networks and integrated care systems could provide a real opportunity for this collaborative working with potential learning for international initiatives.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0601.v1

The Long and Winding Road to Cardiac Regeneration

Anna Maria Sacco, Clotilde Castaldo, Franca Di Meglio, Daria Nurzynska, Stefano Palermi, Rocco Spera, Rossana Gnasso, Giorgio Zinno, Veronica Romano, Immacolata Belviso

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: cardiac regeneration; stem cell therapy; decellularized extracellular matrix; bioreactor; biomaterials; organoids; chips

Online: 8 August 2023 (10:47:07 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1178.v1

Neglected Effective Early Therapies against COVID-19: Focus on Functional Foods and Related Active Substances. A Review

Alberto Donzelli

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: EB functional foods in COVID-19 early therapy; EB active ingredients of foods in COVID-19 therapy; EB active substance in Long-COVID-19 therapy; EB active substance for Post-COVID sequelae.

Online: 15 December 2023 (14:52:13 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0239.v1

The Pandemic and Africa: A Review of the Psychological and Social Impact of COVID-19 in Africa

Calvin R. Wei, Niki Nourmohammadi, Maria Rizwan, Godwin C. Lang’at

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: COVID-19; Social Impact; Fear Response; Healthcare; Restriction; Control Measures

Online: 3 August 2023 (10:45:23 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0630.v1

Decoding Online Teeth Whitening Videos: Navigating Social Media Complexities

Panagiota Tziovara, Angeliki Styliani Tzortzakaki, Zinovia Chatzidaki, Maria Antoniadou

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: teeth whitening; whitening techniques; You tube; professional videos; amateur videos; dental safety; social media impact; dental health education

Online: 9 January 2024 (04:41:58 CET)

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In the era of digital information consumption, YouTube has emerged as a prominent platform for disseminating knowledge across various domains. One such area that has gathered significant attention is teeth whitening, with a plethora of videos offering insights into professional proce-dures, home remedies, and personal experiences. This study delves into the vast landscape of teeth whitening content on YouTube, meticulously categorizing videos into professional and amateur domains. The aim is to critically analyze the information presented, considering its accuracy, re-liability, and potential impact on public perceptions and oral health choices. A total of 100 videos in Greek (n1= 73) and in English (n2= 27) were studied. The analysis was based on views, likes, publication year, duration, presence of background music, and the presence of a description. The completion date of the search was October 7, 2023. Professional videos predominantly present whitening as a painless, conservative, and economical procedure, emphasizing safety measures. Bleaching mechanisms involving hydrogen peroxide and carbamide are explored, with various application techniques discussed, including whitening strips, splints, and in-office procedures. Contradictory findings on the efficacy of home versus in-office treatments are highlighted. In-ternal and external discoloration factors are delineated, with contraindications specified. Amateur videos, garnering greater public appeal, present personal experiences, product promotions, and homemade remedies, reflecting a concerning trend of misinformation. The analysis incorporates viewer engagement metrics, emphasizing the impact of non-professional content. As social media platforms play an increasingly influential role in shaping healthcare narratives, understanding the nuances of dental discourse on YouTube becomes crucial for both practitioners and the public. This exploration encompasses a spectrum of topics, ranging from the chemical intricacies of bleaching agents to the societal dynamics influencing viewer preferences. By unraveling the complexities of online dental information, this study seeks to contribute valuable insights to the evolving land-scape of oral health education in the digital age. Future research should adopt a multi-platform approach and explore the dynamic interaction between content creators and viewers for a more holistic comprehension of online dental information.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0126.v2

Psychological Factors, Digital Health Technologies and Best Asthma Management: Three Fundamental Factors in Modern Care

Pasquale Caponnetto, Graziella Chiara Prezzavento, Mirko Casu, Maria Catena Quattropani

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Asthma; eHealth; Mobile apps; Digital Health Interventions; Mixed Reality; Depression; Anxiety; Clinical Psychology

Online: 2 February 2024 (09:34:16 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0304.v1

The Mediating Role of Empathy in the Relationship between Age and Social Support across the Lifespan

Paola Guariglia, Massimiliano Palmiero, Anna Maria Giannini, Laura Piccardi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: well-being; affective support; community engagement; ageing; mental health; socio-emotional skills

Online: 3 August 2023 (08:23:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0823.v1

The Influences of Psychomotor Behaviors on Learning Some Swimming Styles (Front Crawl, Backstroke) in 6–9-Year-Old Children

Renato Gabriel Petrea, Cristina-Elena Moraru, Ileana Monica Popovici, Ilie Cătălin Știrbu, Liliana Elisabeta Radu, Marin Chirazi, Cristian Mihail Rus, Alexandru Oprean, Oana Rusu

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: children; manual dexterity; body schema; laterality; static balance; buoyancy; swimming; learning process

Online: 12 July 2023 (12:26:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1987.v1

Effects of a Healthy Diet in Reducing Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome and Improving Quality of Life among Omani Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label Trial

Maisa Hamed Al Kiyumi, Zalikha Al Belushi, Amal Al Amri, Rawan Al Masharfi, Fathiya Al Rashdi, Sanjay Jaju, Asma Said Al Shidhani, Abdulaziz Al-Mahrezi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Premenstrual syndrome; adolescent gynecology; diet; health-related quality of life; motivational follow-up; Perceived Stress Scores (PSS)

Online: 31 October 2023 (05:10:02 CET)

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) continues to impact the health outcomes and emotional well-being of reproductive-age women, globally. Several studies have provided conflicting evidence concerning the role of dietary approaches in improving PMS symptoms. Accordingly, this study aimed to evaluate the possible influence of a healthy diet and motivational strategies on PMS symptoms and health-related quality of life among Omani adolescents. This open-label, randomized, prospective controlled trial was conducted in two randomly selected secondary schools, in Al Seeb Willayah, in Muscat region. Adolescents with PMS symptoms, who were at grade 10 or 11, aged 16 years or above, had regular menstrual cycles and not known to have psychiatric disorder, were included in this study. Participants in the intervention group received an individual face-to-face dietary consultation and motivational phone consultation. The health outcomes, including the PMS symptoms in both groups, and quality of life, were recorded via a daily record of severity of problems questionnaire (DRSP) and the 14-item Self-Reporting-Based Perceived Stress Scale tools, respectively. The primary outcome was the differences in the mean premenstrual symptom scores between the two groups. Secondary outcomes included the quality of life and stress levels of participants. The study period was from 1 February and ended 30 June 2021. SPSS was used to analyze the data and intention-to-treat analysis was utilized.A total of 72 adolescents with PMS were randomized to the intervention and control groups (n=36 each). Both groups were similar at baseline (P-value>0.05). No significant association was found between healthy-diet and PMS symptoms (P-value>0.05). In addition, no significant association was found between healthy-diet and quality of life at follow-up (P-value=0.216). The outcomes of this study refuted any possible relationships between healthy diet and PMS symptoms. Accordingly, dietary consultations may not facilitate the clinical management of PMS symptoms in adolescent females.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0677.v1

Artificial Intelligence and Radiomics Applications in Neuro-endocrine Neoplasms (NENs): New Tools for Molecular Hybrid Imaging and Theragnostics Approaches

Michele Balma, Riccardo Laudicella, Elena Gallio, Sara Gusella, Leda Lorenzon, Simona Peano, Renato P. Costa, Osvaldo Rampado, Mohsen Farsad, Laura Evangelista, Desiree Deandreis, Alberto Papaleo, Virginia Liberini

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: neuroendocrine tumor; NET; machine-learning; nuclear medicine; theragnostics; PET; DOTA PET; radiomics

Online: 9 June 2023 (07:04:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1797.v1

The Impact of COVID 19 on Medical Staff Mental and Professional Wellbeing: A Longitudinal Study. Are Doctors Really Stronger than Nursing Staff?

Sefi Mendlovic, Idan Haklay, Roxane Eliot, Mooli Lahad

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: COVID-19; Healthcare workers; Medical doctors; Compassion Satisfaction; Burnout; Secondary Traumatic Stress; Coronavirus; Mental health; Mindfulness

Online: 27 June 2023 (02:27:43 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0072.v1

From Reward to Anhedonia : Dopamine Function in The Global Mental Health Context

Birgitta Dresp-Langley

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Dopamine; Brain; Reward; Stress; Pathological Adaptation; Behavior; Covid19 pandemic; Digital Addiction; Global Mental Health

Online: 1 August 2023 (10:09:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1671.v1

Comparison of Portable Oxygen Concentrators and Inspired Oxygen Levels Using a COPD Patient Simulation Model

Douglas S. S Gardenhire, Robert B Murray, Robin E Gardenhire, Kyle Brandenberger

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: portable oxygen concentrators; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; home oxygen therapy; respiratory care; oxygen therapy; obstructive lung disease

Online: 24 May 2023 (02:44:53 CEST)

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Background: Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) have shown efficacy in delivering adequate oxygen for various patient scenarios; however, there is a lack of research on POCs’ efficacy across different respiratory rates specifically among COPD patients. Methods: This bench study was conducted using the IngMar Medical Active Servo Lung 5000 attached to flexible tubing, which simulated an adult patient’s nares. An oxygen analyzer (Maxtec Handi+) was connected to the tubing 6 inches below the nares to estimate the inspired oxygen concentration at the adult trachea. A standard nasal cannula was placed in the simulated patient nares, which was also attached to each POC. The IngMar Lung was programmed to simulate a COPD patient at the following respiratory rates: 15, 20, 30, and 40 breaths/min. POC devices were then compared to an oxygen wall outlet and a standard oxygen concentrator (non-portable CAIRE device). The POCs included the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort (with Autosat), CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort (without Autosat), Inogen G4, Inogen G5, Phillips SimplyGo Mini, GCE Zen-O lite, Drive Medical iGo2, and Kingon POCs. Descriptive statistics and ANOVAs were computed to determine statistically significant differences between POCS and control devices (wall oxygen and standalone oxygen concentrator). Results: Across most respiratory rate scenarios, the wall oxygen and standalone oxygen concentrator (control group) resulted higher oxygen measurements compared to the POCs. Among the POCs on setting 2, the highest oxygen measurement for 15, 30, and 40 breaths/min was the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort with AutoSat on sensitivity 5 (24.43%, 24.81%, and 25.0%, respectively). On setting 2, the 20 breaths/min highest oxygen measurement was the Inogen G4 (24.43%). For setting 5, the highest oxygen measurement for 15 breaths/min and 40 breaths/min was the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort without AutoSat (31.56% and 26.13%, respectively), while the highest oxygen measurement for 20 breaths/min was the Inogen G5 (30.26%), and the highest oxygen measurement for 30 breaths/min was the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort with AutoSat on sensitivity level 5 (27.89%). Conclusions: The oxygen administered through the wall and the standalone CAIRE oxygen concentrator all delivered higher oxygen levels compared to the POCs (with the exception of the 40 breaths/min scenario on setting 2). However, among the POCs, the CAIRE Freestyle Comfort with AutoSat, CAIRE Freestyle Comfort without AutoSat, and the Inogen G4 all performed the best among the various breathing rate scenarios.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0291.v1

Reproductive Coercion and Abuse in Intimate Relationships: Understanding Perpetrator Motivations and Overlaps with Coercive Control

Laura Tarzia, Mandy McKenzie

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: reproductive coercion; intimate partner violence; sexual violence; women

Online: 6 November 2023 (07:36:38 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1132.v1

Benefits of Chronic Administration of a Carbohydrate-Free Diet on Biochemical and Morphometric Parameters in a Rat Model of Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome

Diana Alejandra Lares-Gutiérrez, Marisol Galván-Valencia, Irene Jazmín Flores-Baza, Blanca Patricia Lazalde-Ramos

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: carbohydrate-free diet; metabolic syndrome; biochemical parameters; morphometric parameters; rat model.

Online: 15 June 2023 (11:32:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1740.v1

Minimal Invasive Retrosigmoidal Parasterional Burr-Hole Approach: Technique and Neuropathic Pain Amelioration after Microvascular Decompression of the Trigeminal Nerve

José Damián Carrillo-Ruiz, Juan Camilo Covaleda-Rodriguez, José Armando Díaz-Martínez, Antonio Vallejo-Estrella, José Luis Navarro-Olvera, Francisco Velasco-Campos, Armando Armas-Salazar, Fatima Ximena Cid-Rodriguez

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Retrosigmoid approach; Parasterional; Burr-hole; Trigeminal neuralgia; Surgery; Minimal invasive

Online: 25 May 2023 (05:26:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1482.v1

A Manual and Machine Learning Based Case Investigations for Detecting the Lymphatic Spread of Canine Cancers

Dr. Anjan Sahoo, Kanchan Lata Kashyap, Dr. Nilamadhab Mishra, Dr.Indramani Nath, Dr. Susen Panda, Dr. Sanghamitra Pati, Budheswar Dehur

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Lipidol ultrafluid; Methylene blue; Iohexol; Lymphography; Supervised machine learning; Gray level Co-occurrence matrix

Online: 21 June 2023 (07:21:15 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1261.v1

Digital Twins in Healthcare: Methodological Challenges and Opportunities

Charles Meijer, Hae-Won Uh, Said El Bouhaddani

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: virtual twins; personalized medicine; precision medicine; digital twin methodology; multi-modal data sources; AI; data integration

Online: 17 August 2023 (08:03:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0350.v1

Cultural and Contextual Drivers of Triple Burden of Malnutrition Among Children in India

Shri Kant Singh, Alka Chauhan, Santosh Kumar Sharma, Parul Puri, Sarang Pedgaonkar, Laxmi Kant Dwivedi, Tallie Lindsey Smith

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Children; Malnutrition; India; Overweight; Stunting; Anaemia

Online: 5 June 2023 (16:22:25 CEST)

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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0889.v1

New Conditions in Heart Transplantation in Persistence of SARS-CoV-2

Lubov Mitrofanova, Igor Makarov, Andrey Gorshkov, Olga Vorobeva, Maria Simonenko, Anna Starshinova, Dmitry Kudlay, Tatiana Karonova

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: SARS-CoV-2 infection; immunohistochemical and ultrastructural myocardial studies; heart transplantation; virus transmission

Online: 13 June 2023 (07:53:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1171.v1

CLEAR: Pilot Testing of a Tool to Standardize Assessment of the Quality of Health Information Generated by Artificial Intelligence-Based Models

Malik Sallam, Muna Barakat, Mohammed Sallam

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Health Information Quality; AI-generated Health Information; AI in Healthcare; Health Information Reliability; Assessment Tool Feasibility

Online: 20 November 2023 (07:24:54 CET)

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Artificial intelligence (AI)-based conversational models, such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Bard, emerged as valuable sources of health information for the lay individuals. However, the accuracy of information provided by these AI models remains a significant concern. This pilot study aimed to test a new tool referred to as “CLEAR”, designed to assess the quality of health information delivered by AI-based models. Tool development involved a literature review on health information quality, followed by initial establishment of the CLEAR tool comprising five items that aimed to assess the following: completeness of content in response to the prompt, lack of false information, evidence support, appropriateness, and relevance of the generated content. Each item was scored on a 5-point Likert scale from excellent to poor. Content validity was checked by expert review of the initial items. Pilot testing involved 32 healthcare professionals using the CLEAR tool to assess content on eight different health topics deliberately designed with varying qualities. The internal consistency was checked using the Cronbach α. Feedback through the pilot test resulted in language modifications to improve the clarity of the items. The final CLEAR tool was used to assess health information quality generated through four different AI-based models in five different, yet common health topics. The AI models were ChatGPT 3.5, ChatGPT 4, Bing, and Bard, and the content generated was scored by two independent raters with Cohen κ to assess the inter-rater agreement. The final five CLEAR items were: (1) Is the content sufficient? (2) Is the content accurate? (3) Is the content evidence-based? (4) Is the content clear, concise, and easy to understand? and (5) Is the content free from irrelevant information? Pilot testing using the eight different health topics revealed an acceptable internal consistency with a Cronbach α range of 0.669–0.981. The use of the final CLEAR tool yielded the following average scores: Bing (mean=24.4±0.42), ChatGPT-4 (mean=23.6±0.96), Bard (mean=21.2±1.79), and ChatGPT-3.5 (mean=20.6±5.20). The inter-rater agreement revealed the following Cohen κ values: for ChatGPT-3.5 (κ=0.875, P<.001), ChatGPT-4 (κ=0.780, P<.001), Bing (κ=0.348, P=.037), and Bard (κ=.749, P<.001). The CLEAR tool is a brief yet helpful tool that can aid to standardize testing of the quality of health information generated by the AI-based conversational models. Future studies are recommended to validate the utility of the CLEAR tool to assess the quality of the AI-generated health-related content using a larger sample across various complex health topics.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0390.v1

Detecting Potential Outliers in Longitudinal Data with Time-Dependent Covariates

Lazarus K. Mramba, Xiang Liu, Kristian F. Lynch, Jimin Yang, Carin Andrén Aronsson, Sandra Hummel, Jill M. Norris, Suvi M. Virtanen, Leena Hakola, Ulla M. Uusitalo, Jeffrey P. Krischer

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: exploratory data analysis; non-parametric statistics; skewed data; survival analysis; repeated measures.

Online: 6 May 2023 (08:32:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0724.v1

Phenotypic Detection of Carbapenemase and AmpC‐β‐Lactamase Production among Extended Spectrum β‐Lactamase (ESBL)‐Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp., Isolated from Clinical Specimens

Zakaria Garba, Berenger Kaboré, Isidore Bonkoungou, Magloire H. Natama, ROUMBA Toussaint, Kaisa Haukka, Juha P. Kirveskari, Halidou Tinto, Lassana Sangaré, Nicolas Barro, Anu Kantele

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: ESBL; carbapenemase; AmpC‐β‐lactamase; E. coli; Klebsiella spp; hospitals

Online: 10 November 2023 (14:42:40 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0104.v1

Conceptual Design of a Generic Data Harmonization Process for OMOP CDM

Elisa Henke, Michele Zoch, Yuan Peng, Ines Reinecke, Martin Sedlmayr, Franziska Bathelt

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: OMOP; OHDSI; interoperability; data harmonization; clinical data; claims data

Online: 2 November 2023 (07:45:02 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0024.v1

Brucellosis Seropositivity Using Three Serological Tests and Associated Risk Factors in Abattoir Workers in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Francis B. Kolo, Abiodun A. Adesiyun, Folorunso O. Fasina, Bernice N. Harris, Jennifer Rossouw, Charles Byaruhanga, Hermaus De Wet Geyer, Lucille Blumberg, John Frean, Henriette VanHeerden

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Brucellosis; human; serology; abattoir; South Africa

Online: 1 November 2023 (09:02:58 CET)

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Abattoir workers are liable to zoonotic infections from animals and animal products, pri-marily to diseases with asymptomatic and chronic clinical manifestations in animals such as brucellosis. No published reports exist on the seroprevalence of brucellosis in abattoir workers in South Africa. Therefore, this cross-sectional study was conducted to estimate the occurrence and risk factors for Brucella exposure in abattoir workers in Gauteng Province. A total of 103 abattoir workers and managers from six abattoirs, where brucellosis-positive slaughtered cattle and sheep were previously detected, were interviewed, and tested with serological assays using the Rose Bengal test (RBT), BrucellaCapt, and IgG-ELISA. A pre-tested questionnaire was administered to consenting respondents to obtain infor-mation on risk factors for brucellosis. Of the 103 respondents tested, the distribution of fe-male and male workers was 16 (15.5%) and 87 (84.5%), respectively. The seroprevalence for exposure to brucellosis was 21/103 (20.4%, 95%CI: 13.1-29.5) using a combination of RBT, BrucellaCapt, or IgG-ELISA. For test-specific results, seroprevalences by RBT, BrucellaCapt, and IgG-ELISA were 13/103 (12.6%, 95%CI: 6.9-20.6), 9/103 (8.74%, 95%CI: 4.1-15.9) and 18/103 (17.5%, 95%CI: 10.7-26.2), respectively. Low-throughput abattoirs were identified as associated risk as 29.3% of workers were seropositive compared to 12.7% of workers in high-throughput abattoirs, which highlights that direct contact at abattoirs poses higher risk to workers than indirect and direct contact outside abattoirs. This study confirmed the occurrence of Brucella spp. antibodies among abattoir workers in South Africa, possibly due to occupational exposure to Brucella spp. and highlight the occupational hazard to workers. Furthermore, findings underscore that abattoir facilities can serve as points for active and passive surveillance for indicators of diseases of public health importance. We recommend periodic implementation of brucellosis testing of abattoir workers country-wide to establish baseline data for informing appropriate preventive practices and reduce the potential burden of infection rate among these high-risk workers.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0980.v1

Impact of Utilizing Visual Stimuli (BlazePod) on Agility, Vertical jump, and Visual Reaction Time Speed in Under-19 Volleyball Players

Youssef Zekailiche, Houda Bougrine, Jihen Khalfoun, Nidhal Jebabli, Rachad Djeddi, Foued Saad Saoud, Abderraouf Ben Abderrahman

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Blazepod technology; Agility; Speed visual reaction time; Vertical Jump; Volleyball Physical skills

Online: 18 March 2024 (09:51:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.2245.v1

Distribution of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes Among the Women of South Andaman Island, India

Rehnuma Parvez, Paluru Vijayachari, M K Saha, Lipika Biswas, Jawahar Ramasamy, Alwin Vins, Nisha Beniwal, S Vasanthi, Sasikala Ramadoss, Harpreet Kaur, Nagarajan Muruganandam

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: HPV; Genotypes; lineages; India; women; cervical cancer; Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Online: 31 May 2023 (12:31:53 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1374.v1

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and the Role of Information: Lessons from South Africa

Syden Mishi, Weliswa Matekenya, Godfred Anakpo, Nomonde Tshabalala

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Information; Sources of information; COVID-19; Vaccine hesitancy

Online: 19 May 2023 (04:20:44 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0989.v1

Brief Narrative Review on Commercial Dental Sealants—Comparison with Respect to Their Composition and Potential Modifications

Aleksandra Piszko, Paweł J. Piszko, Adam Lubojański, Wojciech Grzebieluch, Maria Szymonowicz, Maciej Dobrzyński

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: sealants; dental; fluoride; marginal integrity; caries prevention; resin-based sealants; composition

Online: 14 August 2023 (10:17:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.2299.v1

Enhancing Healthcare Professionals' Culinary Skills, Food Management, Counseling Confidence, and Mediterranean Diet Adherence through a Culinary Medicine Boot Camp: A Pilot Implementation Program (PIP)

Joan Fernando, Lucía Alonso, Isabella Gastaldo, Alba Coll, Josep Lozano, Vinicius Martini, Elena Roura, Lina Williamson, Joan Escarrabill, Violeta Moizé

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: behavioural medicine; interprofessional education; medical education; nutrition; preventive medicine; self-efficacy; public health

Online: 29 December 2023 (12:11:47 CET)

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Introduction: In an era of increasing public awareness regarding the pivotal role of nutrition in the onset and progression of chronic degenerative diseases, there is a growing demand for information and assistance pertaining to the intricate relationship between diet and disease. Nutritional practices, therefore, emerge as a fundamental element in the prevention and management of these maladies, necessitating a proactive response from healthcare professionals (HCP). This study sought to evaluate the impact of participation in a Culinary Medicine (CM) program on Mediterranean diet adherence, food management skills, culinary proficiency, and counseling confidence among HCP. Methods: A mixed-methods pilot implementation program (PIP) was meticulously designed and executed, engaging a cohort of 20 HCP recruited from Hospital Clinic Barcelona. The program unfolded at the Alícia Foundation kitchen-lab and encompassed a series of interactive, hands-on sessions that delved into the realms of gastronomy, food management, culinary skills, and culinary diet therapy, with a specific focus on prevalent diseases and their prevention, treatment, and care. Tailored questionnaires were administered to all participants both before and after the PIP. Results: Of the 20 participants, 14 successfully completed the study, comprising 86% women, 86% aged above 40, 71% nurses, and 7% medical doctors. Interestingly, 86% of the participants had previously received nutrition training, whereas only 14% had received culinary training. Following the completion of the program, there was a remarkable improvement in adherence to the Mediterranean diet (p < 0.01). However, no statistically significant improvements were observed in food management and culinary skills or counseling confidence (p > 0.5). Despite the absence of statistical significance, there was a noteworthy trend towards greater advocacy for dietary changes before resorting to medication, along with enhanced confidence in providing nutritional and culinary guidance to patients. Conclusion: The findings from this study underscore the potential of hands-on CM training as a vital component of nutrition education for HCP. While statistically significant improvements in certain domains were not observed, the program did demonstrate its ability to influence attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors related to healthy cooking and eating for both HCP themselves and their patients. Given these promising trends, future studies with a larger sample size must be performed to further elucidate the impact of CM training on HCP and its potential benefits for public health.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0525.v1

Key Predictors and Geographic Variation of Food Security and Nutrition in Africa: A Spatio-temporal Model-Based Study

Adusei BOFA, Temesgen Zewotir

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Autoregressive process; Bayesian Poisson model; principal component analysis (PCA); spatial conditional autoregressive; Sustainable Development Goals

Online: 10 July 2023 (09:53:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1825.v1

Student Perception of Online Teaching in Undergraduate Dental Education in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study

Shegufta Mohammad, Labuda Sultana, Salahuddin Al Azad, Nurun Nahar, Vikram Chode, Sayeeda Rahman, Md Anwarul Azim Majumder

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Focus group discussion; Online teaching; Student perception; Dental education; online learning; Faculty development

Online: 27 July 2023 (03:46:29 CEST)

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the education sector of Bangladesh suffered a lot. To adapt to this uncertain situation, the online teaching-learning method was introduced for the first time in the dental colleges to continue regular classes. This qualitative study explored the in-depth perception among students of this new, affordable, flexible online learning method and to find out the scope of improvement of the delivery method. Two focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted, each including 6-8 participants (N=16, the male: female ratio was 7:9) for gaining an in-depth understanding of the perception of online teaching among the dental students. With the help of the trigger questions, the facilitator and moderators conducted both the FGDs. By analysing the Focus group discussion, four distinct themes were identified. The main themes extracted from the data refer to the difficulties which students faced during participation in online classes (e.g., low attention span, unusual timing of classes, internet accessibility, power cut, boring content, etc.), advantages of online learning (e.g., saves time, able to continue studying during the lockdown, saves money, avoids commuting, being safe during a pandemic situation, one can participate in classes if sick, etc.), disadvantages of online classes (e.g., not feasible for clinical classes and lab works, lack of social interactions, lack of group study, long screen time, lack of after class peer discussion, lack of engagement, etc.), and also scopes of improvements (e.g., technological training for staff, recorded classes, technological orientation for students, more engaging contents, online support, more interactive lessons, short duration of the class, break after 30-45 minutes and also teachers training for online facilitation, etc.). In Bangladesh, the online teaching-learning method is not a regular practice. Most of the institutions were forced to adopt this method on very short notice because of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Online education in a clinical subject like dentistry requires a special training program, online content preparation, and interactive lesson delivery setup which are big challenges for a re-source-constrained medical education setup. The focus group discussion unveiled some key issues which indicated that there are many scopes for improvement in online teaching methods. With the help of the medical education department and through faculty development the online learning sessions can be made attractive as well as beneficiary for the key stakeholders.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0687.v1

Performance Analysis and Evaluation of Supervised Machine Learning Algorithms for the Detection of Parkinson’s Disease

Sani Abba, Sani Isiyaku, Souley Boukari, Jeong-A Lee

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: machine learning algorithm; parkinson disease; performance analysis; disease detection; neurological condition

Online: 11 December 2023 (11:19:52 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1598.v1

Impacts of the Plastics From Waste Personal Protective Equip-Ment in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Anelise Leal Vieira Cubas, Elisa Helena Siegel Moecke, Ana Paula Provin, Ana Regina De Aguiar Dutra, Marina Medeiros Machado, Isabel Gouveia

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: COVID-19; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Plastics wastes.

Online: 23 May 2023 (07:39:52 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0393.v1

Evaluation of Replies to Voice Queries in Gynecologic Oncology by Virtual Assistants Siri, Alexa, Google, and Cortana

Jamie M Land, Edward J. Pavlik, Elizabeth Ueland, Sara Ueland, Nicholas Per, Kristen Quick, Justin W. Gorski, McKayla J. Riggs, Megan L. Hutchcraft, Josie D. Llanora, Do Hyun Yun

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Virtual assistants; Gynecologic; Oncology; Siri; Alexa; Google; Cortana; Validity

Online: 6 May 2023 (08:42:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0102.v1

Food Sources of Animal Protein in Relation to Overall and Cause-specific Mortality – causal Associations or Confounding? An Analyses of the EPIC-Heidelberg Cohort

Rashmita Bajracharya, Rudolf Kaaks, Verena Katzke

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Red meat; Processed meat; poultry; dairy; mortality

Online: 3 July 2023 (13:43:18 CEST)

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To be or to have Been Lucky, That is the Question

Antony Lesage, Jean-Marc Victor

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: ex-ante chances; dispersion of chances; chronic diseases; gambling; statistical test; twin studies; principle of maximum entropy.

Online: 22 April 2021 (21:14:09 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.2082.v1

Association of High Red Meat Consumption with Risk of Cancer and Adverse Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review and Meta-Analysis.

Tao Nian, Shang Xue, Jing Wen Zhou, Fen Fen E, Long Yi Yan, Yue Peng Hu, Jiao Tian Xin, Yue Kai Chen, Sheng Zhi Cai, Cun Cun Lu, Hu Ke Yang, Xia Xiu Li

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: red meat; health outcomes; cancer; risk factors; umbrella review; meta-analysis.

Online: 29 June 2023 (09:50:12 CEST)

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Background Dietary guidelines typically recommend limiting the intake of fresh red meat, yet evidence linking red meat consumption with adverse health outcomes is inconsistent. Objective To assess the level of evidence from existing systematic reviews and meta-analyses and analyze the association between high consumption of red meat and cancer risk and adverse health outcomes. Methods Eight databases were searched to collect systematic reviews and meta-analyses from database inception to December 2022. Two independent reviewers screened and extracted data and used the AMSTAR 2 tool to evaluate methodological quality of the included studies. Meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 17.0. Results A total of 18 studies were included, of which 5 were rated as high quality, 4 as medium quality, 6 as low quality, and 3 as extremely low quality. Of the 9 SRs/MAs included, primary studies with overlap were identified, and 14 studies were eventually included. The meta-analysis results showed that compared with the lowest intake of red meat, the highest intake of red meat was associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer (OR 1.21, 95% CI 1.07-1.37), gastric cancer (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.18-1.59), non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (OR 1.10.95% CI 1.02-1.19), stroke (RR 1.11, 95% CI 1.03-1.20), type 2 diabetes (RR 1.19 95% CI 1.04-1.37), and ischemic heart disease (RR 1.09, 95% CI 1.06-1.12), as well as a negative effect on total cholesterol (WMD 0.264, 95% CI 0.144-0.383), triglycerides (WMD -0.181, 95% CI -0.349 to -0.013), low-density lipoprotein (WMD 0.198, 95% CI 0.065-0.330), and high-density lipoprotein (WMD -0.065, 95% CI -0.109 to -0.020). However, the associations with breast cancer (RR 1.05 95% CI 1.00-1.11), glycemic control (WMD 0.040, 95% CI 0.049-0.129), and changes in body weight status [overweight (β 0.89, 95% CI 0.48-1.64); obesity (β 1.06, 95% CI 0.30-3.71)] were not significant. Conclusions This comprehensive umbrella review suggests that high consumption of red meat may increase the risk of colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, and that reducing red meat intake is a key modifiable dietary factor for reducing risk. However, there was no significant correlation with breast cancer, kidney stones, age-related eye disease or changes in body weight.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0585.v1

Effects of COVID-19 Outbreak on Korean Adolescents: Impact of Altered Socio-Economic Perception on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Stress Levels in an Age-, Gender-, and BMI-matched Study

Jisu Kim, In-Whi Hwang, Jeong-Hui Park, Youngdeok Kim, Jung-Min Lee

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Physical activity; Sedentary behavior; Stress; Socio-economic status; Adolescents; Covid-19

Online: 8 August 2023 (09:15:57 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0072.v1

The Overview of the Possible Exposure of Infants to Microplastics

Csilla Mišľanová, Martina Valachovičová, Zuzana Slezáková

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: microplastics; infants; breast milk; baby bottle; infant formula; feces

Online: 1 February 2024 (13:21:14 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1449.v1

Promoting self-management and independent living of elders with chronic diseases through technology: A study of self-reported needs, priorities, and preferences.

Argyroula Kalaitzaki, Michael Rovithis, Alexios Dimitropoulos, Sofia Koukouli, Manolis Linardakis, Elli Katsiri, Nikos Rikos, George Vasilopoulos, George Tsolas, Aikaterini Papachristou, Anastasia Dimitrantzou, Dimitrios Katsiris, Areti Stavropoulou

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: chronic non-communicable diseases; disease management; digital health technologies; technology-based applications; mHealth; mobile apps

Online: 20 June 2023 (14:25:24 CEST)

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Background and Objectives: Elders’ needs are rarely examined beforehand, and thus, although technology-based tools can enhance self-management, acceptability rates are still low. This study aimed to examine and compare self-reported needs, priorities, and preferences of elders with heart failure (HF), diabetes mellitus (DM), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) toward technology use to enhance self-management. Materials and Methods: A convenience sample of 473 participants over 60s (60.5% females), diagnosed with HF (N=156), DM (N=164), or COPD (N=153) was recruited. They were administered a questionnaire about the usefulness of technology in general and in specific areas of disease management. Results: Most participants (84.7%) admitted that technology is needed for better disease management. This was equally recognized across the three groups both for the overall and specific areas of disease management (in order of priority: ‘Information’, ‘Communication with Physicians & Caregivers’, and ‘Quality of Life & Wellbeing’). Sociodemographic differences were found. Cell phones and PCs were the devices of preference. The four common features prioritized by all three groups were related to ‘information about disease management’ (i.e., monitoring symptoms, reminders for medication intake, management and prevention of complications), whereas the fifth one was related to ‘communication with physicians and caregivers (i.e., in case of abnormal or critical signs). The top disease-specific feature was also monitoring systems (of respiratory rate or blood sugar or blood pressure, oxygen), whereas other disease-specific features followed (i.e., maintaining normal weight for HF patients, adjusting insulin dose for DM patients, and training on breathing exercises for COPD patients). Conclusions: Elders in these three samples seem receptive to technology in disease management. mHealth tools, incorporating both common and disease-specific features and addressing different chronic patients, and being personalized at the same time, could be cost-saving and useful adjuncts in routine clinical care to improve self-management.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.2075.v2

Innovative Solution or Cause for Concern? The Use of Continuous Glucose Monitors in People Not Living with Diabetes: A Narrative Review.

Zhanna Oganesova, John Pemberton, Adrian Brown

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Continuous Glucose Monitor; People not living with diabetes; Regulations

Online: 1 February 2024 (08:32:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0649.v1

Effects of Different Toothpastes on the Nanomechanical Properties and Chemical Composition of Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement and Composite Resin Restorations

Mariana Dias Moda, Santos Paulo Henrique, Pini Nubia Inocencya Pavesi, Leonardo Negri Furini, André Luiz Fraga Briso, André Assmann, Ticiane Cestari Fagundes

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: abrasion; composite resin; erosion; glass ionomer cement; stannous ion

Online: 9 May 2023 (12:00:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1857.v1

Sports Club Membership in Children. Gender Differences, Consequences through the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Implications for Future Promotion Strategies.

Gerald Jarnig, Reinhold Kerbl

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: sports club membership, primary school, children, physical activity, health

Online: 27 September 2023 (08:48:41 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0225.v1

Neuroimaging in Adolescents: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Risk for Substance Use Disorders

Yasameen Etami, Christina Lildharrie, Peter Manza, Gene-Jack Wang, Nora D Volkow

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Adolescence; SUDs; PTSD; Epigenetics; Memory; Neuroimaging

Online: 4 October 2023 (09:33:32 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1717.v1

Enhancing Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Students with Disabilities: Insights from Ontario's Educational Framework

Adam Davies, Justin Brass, Victoria Martins Mendonca, Samantha O'Leary, Malissa Bryan, Ruth Neustifter

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: comprehensive sexuality education; curriculum; disability; education

Online: 24 August 2023 (07:56:30 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0474.v1

First Toxicological Analysis of the Pufferfish Sphoeroides Pach-Ygaster Collected in the Italian Waters (Strait of Sicily): Role of the Citizens Sciences in Monitoring Toxic Marine Species

Chiara Malloggi, Biagio Rizzo, Alice Giusti, Lisa Guardone, Laura Gasperetti, Sonia Dall’Ara, Andrea Armani

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: marine toxins; TTX; Saxitoxins; pufferfish; not indigenous species; Mediterranean; risk assessment

Online: 8 May 2023 (08:38:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1872.v1

Reproducibility in Radiomics: A Comparison of Feature Extraction Methods and Two Independent Datasets

Hannah Mary Thomas, Helen YC Wang, Amal Joseph Varghese, Ellen M Donovan, Chris P South, Helen Saxby, Andrew Nisbet, Vineet Prakash, Sasidharan Balu Krishna, Simon Pradeep Pavamani, Devakumar D, Manu Mathew, Rajesh Isiah, Philip M Evans

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: radiomics; reproducibility; repeatability; validation; lung cancer; head and neck cancer; CT im-aging

Online: 26 May 2023 (07:15:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0214.v1

Memory Recovery Effect of New Bioactive Innovative Combination in Rats with Experimental Dementia

Lyubka Tancheva, Reni Kalfin, Borislav Minchev, Diamara Uzunova, Krasimira Tasheva, Elina Tsvetanova, Almira Georgieva, Albena Alexandrova, Miroslava Stefanova, Ayten Solak, Maria Lazarova, Yordan Hodzhev, Valentina Grigorova, Dobri Yarkov, Polina Petkova-Kirova

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; α-lipoic acid; citicoline; extract of leaves green tea; extract of leaves olive tree; vitamin D3; selenium; scopolamine

Online: 3 November 2023 (05:04:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1414.v1

Effects of Influenza Vaccine on the Immune Responses to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination

A Riccomi, CM Trombetta, Maria Dorrucci, Daniela Di Placido, Nunzia Sanarico, Francesca Farchi, Roberto Giuseppetti, Umbertina Villano, C Marcantonio, Serena Marchi, Antonio Ciaramella, P Pezzotti, E Montomoli, C Valdarchi, AR Ciccaglione, S. Vendetti

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Influenza vaccine; SARS-CoV-2 vaccine; immune response to vaccination

Online: 25 March 2024 (08:03:56 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0417.v1

Thermal Response in Two Models of Socks with Different 3-D Weave Separations

Raquel Sánchez-Rodríguez, Beatriz Gómez-Martín, Elena Escamilla-Martínez, Juan Francisco Morán-Cortés, Alfonso Martínez-Nova

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Sock; infrared thermography; temperature; comfort

Online: 27 October 2022 (02:13:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1223.v1

Lateral Force and EMG Activity in Wide and Narrow Grip Bench Press in Various Conditions

Michiya Tanimoto, Hiroshi Arakawa, Mauto Sato, Akinori Nagano

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: bench press; lateral force; electromyography; training experience; concentric and eccentric movement; muscle fatigue

Online: 18 July 2023 (11:27:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0624.v1

Increasing Social Connection through the SURE Group: The Development of a Social Identity Group Intervention for People with Enduring Mental Health Difficulties

Conal Duffy, Keith Gaynor

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Social Identity; Enduring Mental Health Difficulties; Social Connection; Loneliness; Group Therapy

Online: 10 October 2023 (10:05:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.2143.v1

Predominant Maternal Risk Factors Increase the Prevalence of Caesarean Section Deliveries: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Reproductive-Aged Women Population

Eleni Pavlidou, Sousana K. Papadopoulou, Olga Alexatou, Evmorfia Psara, Dimitrios Papandreou, Maria Menzelou, Anastasia Sampani, Christina Tryfonos, Maria Spanoudaki, Gerasimos Tsourouflis, Gavriela Voulgaridou, Eleana Toli, Constantinos Giaginis

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: caesarean section; pre-pregnancy; overweigh; obesity; gestational weight gain; preterm birth; pregnancy complications; nutritional interventions; maternal risk factors

Online: 29 June 2023 (12:38:51 CEST)

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Background: There is an exponential increase in caesarean sections with epidemic proportions worldwide, which is considered as a serious public health issue that influences negatively both maternal and childhood health. Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the associations between pre-dominant maternal risk factors and the prevalence of caesarean section in a representative sample of women from Greece. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 5182 healthy, re-productive-aged women from 11 geographically diverse Greek areas after applying specific inclu-sion and exclusion criteria. Statistical analysis was applied to evaluate the impact of maternal so-ciodemographic, anthropometric, lifestyle and perinatal factors in the risk of caesarean section de-liveries. Results: A high prevalence of 56.4% of caesarean section deliveries was recorded in the study population. The incidence of caesarean sections reached to 51.5% in private hospitals in which an increasing rate of 47.5% for planned caesarean sections were noticed. Older maternal age, pre-pregnancy overweight and obesity, excess gestational weight gain, high rates of preterm birth, better economic status, smoking habits, and private type of birth hospital were significantly related with enhanced risk of caesarean section, independently of multiple confounding factors. Conclu-sions: Our study revealed that caesarean section rates are continuously increase, while several maternal risk factors, including especially pre-pregnancy overweight/obesity and excess gestational weight gain, cumulatively raise its prevalence which further increase the risk for postnatal adverse outcomes for both the mothers and their children. Emergent public health policies and strategies should be promoted to confront the predominant maternal risk factors-related with caesarean sec-tion and inform future mothers how to be prevented from them by applying healthier nutritional and lifestyle habits and to select caesarean section only due to emergency medical reasons. Alarmingly enough, targeted nutritional intervention strategies are strongly recommended to ef-fectively reduce the prevalence of maternal pre-pregnancy overweight/obesity and the excess gestational weight gain, which in turn may minimize the risk of childhood overweight/obesity.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1101.v1

Importance of Technology in the Combined Interventions of Cognitive Stimulation and Physical Activity in the Elderly: A Systematic Review Study

Rute Ribeiro Rocha, Sara Margarida Fernandes, Isabel M. Santos

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Cognitive stimulation; physical activity; combined interventions; older adults; new technologies; exergaming; e-mental health

Online: 16 May 2023 (05:27:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1106.v1

First Label-Free Carbohydrate-Based Electrochemical Sensor To Detect Escherichia coli Pathogenic Bacteria Using Affinity Between Adhesion FimH and Mannose on the Glassy Carbon Electrode

Sakineh Hargol Zadeha, Soheila Kashanian, Maryam Nazari

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: E. coli; Biosensor; D-Mannose; Gold Nanoparticle; eletrochemistry

Online: 28 April 2023 (04:29:01 CEST)

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