This presentation explores the impact of consumer technologies, wearable devices, smartphone applications and artificial intelligence in the future of public health. It introduces the concept of a personal health navigator using these technologies and shows how it can help citize [....] » Read More
The Practice of Medicine Faces Two Disruptions Today: 1. Advances in biotechnology enable genes to be edited and immune cells to be harnessed to treat the untreatable and to bring advanced cancer and chronic disease into remission. 2. Digital and information technology usher [....] » Read More
Background: The seed of the areca palm is chewed recreationally by approximately 600 million people globally. Chewing areca is strongly associated with oral cancers. In Karachi, Pakistan, the practice is common, with one study reporting 34.3% to 50% use of areca nut products [....] » Read More
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of measures were taken worldwide to limit the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and in many ways, changed human life. All these measures had harmful consequences and impacted the well-being of many people. Children wer [....] » Read More
Background: High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) are one of the clinical manifestations of acute mountain sickness (AMS). A fatal risk of HAPE has been contribute to a lack of prediction and delayed treatment. This study aimed to establish an effective diagnostic nomogram fo [....] » Read More
Background: There is overwhelming evidence that young people who have been in out-of-home care (OHC) have poor long-term outcomes in many areas, including mental health. The study is invaluable in developing strategies and policies for young people with a history of trauma and ab [....] » Read More
Lassa Fever (LF) is a viral haemorrhagic fever that continues to pose a persistent public health threat in Nigeria and almost all West African countries. LASV circulation is maintained in the environment by several rodent reservoirs. Studies on the genomic characterization of t [....] » Read More
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused various disruptions to NHS maternity services in England. Changes were made to antenatal and postnatal care and the way that information was shared with maternity service users during these times. Fewer face-to-face appointments, increased [....] » Read More
Primary Care Pediatrics is critical to, and directly impacts population health goals. Obesity in early childhood that continues into the early teens is associated with increased risk of Type II Diabetes in adulthood. High blood pressure in adolescence is associated with early-ons [....] » Read More
Background: In 2019, the global death toll from lung cancer was 204,260 individuals. Lung cancer accounted for 13,861 deaths among males and 6,565 deaths among females, making it one of the deadliest cancers among malignant tumors (Ji et al., 2023). Depression is one of the [....] » Read More
From 2022 to 2023, the United States faced its largest outbreak of Candida auris infections in Las Vegas, Nevada. In response, our multi-disciplinary team, including engineers, geneticists, and epidemiologists, utilized wastewater and public health tools, initially developed duri [....] » Read More
The researcher conducted the research study to explore how facility managers experience mentorship in a primary health care facility. A qualitative exploratory and descriptive research design was employed to achieve the study objectives. A non-probability purposive sampling metho [....] » Read More
Background: Globally, the mental healthcare delivery system is neglected and plagued by fundamental shortcomings and does not match the needs and demands of the community. Mental illness is projected to have a global economic impact of $6 trillion by 2030. The recent pandemic has [....] » Read More
Adolescent depression has increased sharply over the past decade, exacerbated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (Thapar, et al. 2022, Branje & Morris, 2021; Golberstein et al., 2020). Depression literacy can be used as a tool to mitigate the consequences o [....] » Read More
Introduction: Hispanic population in the United States of America who are ineligible for government health coverage, have one of the highest rates of diabetes. Lack of insurance predisposes them to poor screening and lack of treatment that could lead to complications. A gran [....] » Read More
After the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade in June 2022, which protected the constitutional right to abortions in the United States, some US states restricted access to abortions by criminalizing providers, regulating abortion procedures, and prohibitin [....] » Read More
Background: Misinformation, particularly concerning health and wellness, poses a significant threat to public health (van der Linden, 2022). Medical experts caution that embracing such misinformation can have deadly consequences (Gisondi et al., 2022). Religiosity and conservativ [....] » Read More
Over the years, Malaysia has made significant progress in reducing malaria cases, including achieving zero local transmission in 2018. However, imported cases pose ongoing risks, especially in states like Kelantan with suitable ecosystems and cross-border population movements. As [....] » Read More
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age. The symptoms of PCOS include but are not limited to irregular menses, biochemical and/or clinical hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries on ultrasound. PCOS is also characterized [....] » Read More
High intake of refined carbohydrates with low consumption of dietary fibres (DFs), particularly from vegetables and has increased the risk of CVD, diabetes and other illnesses. The prevalence of chronic diseases is increasingly skyroketing with the number of diabetic individuals [....] » Read More
Objective: To investigate the effect of and Acupuncture on brain plasticity and motor development in children with cerebral palsy. Investigate effect on mechanism of apoptosis of brain nerve cells, regulating the expression of neurotrophic factors, promoting the remodeling of ner [....] » Read More
Natural remedies exist that are able to damage or even destroy viruses. Known are for example: Cystus-incanus and the Capeland Pelargonium (Pelargonium sidoides). A second problem are the spike proteins that occupy ACE-2 receptors in the organism, especially in the hear [....] » Read More
This presentation, titled "Unlocking the Mysteries: Exploring the Impact of Long COVID (PASC) on Youth through Innovative School Neuropsychological Assessment Strategies," seeks to highlight the complex challenges arising from Long COVID within the youth demographic. Wi [....] » Read More
Food intolerances are food-related diseases, widely spread in modern societies. The continually increasing of gluten-related disorders/diseases creates the necessity of functional food products, tailored-made for this particular food intolerance [Gobetti, 2018)]. From 2013 to 201 [....] » Read More
In this genomic era of addiction medicine, ideal treatment planning begins with genetic screening to determine neurogenetic antecedents of Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS) phenotype. Patients suffering from endotype addictions and mental disorders share the common underlying neur [....] » Read More
Financial and human resources are limited in public and global health. Therefore, to maximize their utilization and for best ROI, prioritization is indispensable. The author proposes (a) a model, and (b) solutions with guidelines. They include: (a) An emergency department proces [....] » Read More
Family resilience can be a predictor for school readiness( Brophy 2022) and family health and well being (Walsh 2017) . Assessment of family resilience is intrinsic to the role of the Public Health Nurse -Health Visitor policy (Wales Government 2016) and practice in Wales however [....] » Read More
Objective: This study aims to systematically validate the performance of surrogate endpoints in phase II and III clinical trials for NSCLC patients under various trial settings. Methods: A literature search retrieved all registered phase II and III trials of NSCLC pati [....] » Read More
BPJS on Health in Indonesia has been operating for more than 5 years, accompanied by policies related to disease and the competence of doctors serving on the front line called first-level health facilities (fasilitas kesehatan tingkat pertama - FKTP). These policies are designed [....] » Read More
Background: Increasing cesarean section rates is a global trend. From 2004 to 2021, the cesarean section rate in the United States increased from 29.1% to 32.1%. During the same period, Taiwan’s cesarean section rate ranged from 33.1% to 37.9%. The shortened duration of pos [....] » Read More
The escalating global prevalence of chronic diseases constitutes a significant health crisis, with 60% of adults in the United States (CDC), 40% in Canada Public Health Agency of Canada) and 30% in Europe contending with at least one chronic condition (European Chronic Diseases A [....] » Read More
Purpose: As digital health has been dramatically growing since the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workforces’ capability to access and use technology tools matters to provide better service for their clients. This study aims to examine factors on technology self-efficacy for [....] » Read More
Background: Aging people are vulnerable population suffering from various Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), while sufficient physical activity (PA) and healthy diet are closely related to decreasing the risk of suffering from NCDs. The blended approach combining the face-to-face a [....] » Read More
Our daily cooking routine, from the stove we use to how we prepare our meals, significantly affects the air we breathe at home. This study investigated how electric and gas stoves compare when it comes to indoor air quality, focusing on frying and boiling. The research employs re [....] » Read More
Non-surgical pain management in children is a crucial aspect of pediatric care, often requiring a tailored approach due to developmental considerations and the need for specialized care. It’s a known phenomenon that pain is underestimated in children both surgical and nonsu [....] » Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted unequivocally the importance of effective leaders and leadership around the world at all levels of organizations. And yet, many workplaces provide little to no leadership development for their people and the few programs that are offered are [....] » Read More
Title : Building a resilience ecosystem to improve employee mental health and well-being
Gregory S Anderson, Thompson Rivers University, Canada
The present health care model and research funding direction focus for mental health and well-being of employees is on diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury once symptoms are present, downstream from the actual onset. Much less attention paid to mitigation strategies reac [....] » Read More
Title : Designing and Managing Integrable and Interoperable Transformed Health Ecosystems
Habil Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany
Health and social care systems around the globe currently undergo a transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine (5PM), considering the individual health status, conditions, genetic and genomic dispositions, etc., in personal, soci [....] » Read More
Title : Change your genes – Change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, University of California, United States
Biology is no longer destiny. Our DNA doesn’t determine our health and disease prospects, as geneticists once believed. According to the new science of epigenetics, the vast majority of our genes are fluid and dynamic—and their expression is shaped by what we think an [....] » Read More
Title : Rheumasync: Fostering community and empowering rheumatology through mhealth innovation
Yiannis Koumpouros, University of West Attica, Greece
Rheumatological conditions pose multifaceted challenges, not only in their clinical management but also in the support and education available to patients. Amidst this landscape, the emergence of mobile health (mHealth) technologies has catalyzed a paradigm shift in healthcare de [....] » Read More
Title : Potential strategy to improve dyslipidemia: combined intervention of health education and alfalfa powder in a randomized controlled trial
Pei Wang, Southeast University, China
Background: Dyslipidemia represents a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease and stroke. In many researches, health education has been adopted alone as an intervention on improving dyslipidemia, which is believed to enhance individuals [....] » Read More
Title : Lead toxicity associated protein and its role in diseases in industrial workers
Shubhangi Pingle, Regional Occupational Health Center, India
The interaction between proteomic profiling and Alzheimer's disease, Dementia in industrial workers was not explored in occupational settings. Therefore, the present study, aimed to assess the proteomic profiling with among workers exposed to Pb with contemplation of varied b [....] » Read More
Title : Competing public health ethics: Quarantining for safety vs. isolation anxiety and depression
Rabbi Avrohom Marmorstein, Hackensack University Medical Center, United States
The first response to the worldwide COVID19 pandemic was to impose extreme constraints on activities which could allow spreading of a virus. Offices switched to remote work, schools tried distance teaching, gyms closed and houses of worship abandoned live services and we entered [....] » Read More
Title : Peer (Dyadic) support intervention for African American women with hypertension
Angela Groves, Western Michigan University, United States
African American women have a higher prevalence of hypertension than women of other ethnicities. Interventions have not adequately addressed the higher prevalence of hypertension in this population. Social support networks can be an effective strategy for improving hypertension s [....] » Read More
Title : Patient-reported health outcomes are comparable between people with ME/CFS and Post COVID-19 condition over time
Breanna Weigel, Griffith University, Australia
Background: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Post Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) are chronic, multi-systemic illnesses that require multidisciplinary management approaches. However, misalignment of care access assessments with the functional im [....] » Read More
Title : Oral bioaccessibility of metal(loid)s as a relevant indicator for the health-environment link - Case study on arsenic in contaminated soils
Pelfrene Aurelie, JUNIA, France
The Haute Autorite de Sante (HAS), a French health agency, recently published a best practice recommendation for healthcare professionals on the screening, management and monitoring of populations living on sites and soils contaminated or at risk of arsenic pollution. More s [....] » Read More
Title : How artificial intelligence will change public health education
Kyrisakos Kouveliotis, Berlin School of Business and Innovation, Germany
The world is changing at an incredible rate, and different processes are using technology more and more every day. One of the most widely used applications of artificial intelligence today is to simplify employee tasks and office automation especially on the domain of Public Heal [....] » Read More
Title : Family structure and depressive symptoms among older adults in China: A marginal structural model analysis
Xiaowei Dong, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Background and objectives: Mental well-being in late-life is inevitably connected to families due to the reliance of older adults on family members. The study aimed to investigate the causal relationship between family structure and depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults [....] » Read More
Title : Mortality in Portugal 2009-2022: Did we have excess mortality
Luis Portugal, ACTUARIAL Group, Portugal
Most of the time the news are mentioning the existence of Excess Mortality in the last years, in several countries, and in particular in Portugal. Here we analyse the mortality evolution from 2009-2022 and fit a model that explains the main drivers of mortality. Using this model, [....] » Read More
Title : Protective factors of performance-enhancing substance use in a sample of portuguese gym-goers
Ana Sofia R Tavares, Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, Portugal
Background: Nowadays, the increased Performance Enhancing-Substance (PES) use in fitness centers is seen as a problematic phenomenon, since it has potential to grow, and could be seen as an emerging public health and societal concern. Studies focusing on PES use among gym-goers a [....] » Read More
Title : Analytics for Intelligent healthcare systems
Pooja M R, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, India
Intelligence has been an integral component of every aspect in all most all arenas of life. In the healthcare industry, the degree to which it has been impacted is comparatively low and the progress is in smaller steps when compared to those made in other fields. This can be attr [....] » Read More
Title : Trends in technology in senior care
Norah A Alqarni, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Since it’s the era of technology and telemedicine and with the growing geriatric patients numbers. It's important to shed light on this topic the technology is designed to support existing care systems, improve efficacy and enhance the overall well-being of older adult [....] » Read More
Title : Learnings from primary care in Australia emerging from covid
Richard Nankervis, Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network, Australia
Primary Care in Australia has needed to navigate a changing function and environment in recent years while responding to and emerging from waves of Covid variants. This role has varied from assisting control and preparation (providing the majority of Australia’s vaccination [....] » Read More
Title : Key points, practical, cheap, and sustainable actions for health sensitive adaptation policy for urban and rural governance
Emine Didem Evci Kiraz, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Turkey
When IPCC, Lancet Countdown and WHO reports are examined; vulnerability and risk analyses gain importance in the adaptation part of the twin actions of climate change. Vulnerability consists of sensitivity and adaptive capacity. The sensitivity and adaptive capacity of population [....] » Read More
Title : New temporal methods for detecting disease outbreaks
Sesha Dassanayake, Loyola University New Orleans, United States
A new procedure for detecting disease outbreaks using multiple data streams is presented. Three popular methods for identifying temporal clusters in statistical process control (SPC) – the Shewhart chart, the CUSUM, and the EWMA – are extended for detecting disease ou [....] » Read More
Title : How do Japanese outpatient day long-term care workers perceive independence support care?
Sayaka Kon, Saitama Prefectural University, Japan
Background: In outpatient day long-term Care (ODLC), a person requiring long-term care is promoted through support for daily living and functional training. However, activities of daily living (ADL) are severely limited among those who require care, and their conditions range fr [....] » Read More
Title : Cognitive function and its association with frailty after the cessation of senior citizen classes for the elderly in the community in Japan
Takako Negishi, Japan Nursing Association, Japan
Community older people had to discontinue social activities due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The study investigated changes in cognitive function and frailty due to the cessation of activities in the senior citizen classroom. Cognitive function did not decline over the three-year p [....] » Read More
Title : Obesity prevalence by using six indices and their associations with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hypercholesterolemia in Russian adult population
Kamila Kholmatova, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Norway
Background: Obesity is a reversible predisposing factor for cardiovascular diseases. Amongst the various anthropometric indices, the best one to help predict cardiometabolic risk factors remains inconclusive. We therefore assessed the prevalence of obesity with six indices and co [....] » Read More
Title : Social and emotional characteristics of 1- to 2-year-olds differences by age in months and gender using J-ITSEA and comparison with U.S. data
Aki Kawamura, Wayo Women’s University, Japan
Introduction and Objective: In Japan, child-rearing anxiety among caregivers and child abuse have become major social problems. Childcare support tailored to the characteristics of young children is required. This study aimed to characterize the social and emotional problems and [....] » Read More
Title : Developing and validity testing the eFRAIT for the assessment of family resilience by public health nurses
Michelle Thomas, University of South Wales, United Kingdom
Family resilience can be a predictor for school readiness (Brophy 2022) and family health and well being (Walsh 2017) . In Wales assessment of family resilience is intrinsic to the role of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse -Health Visitor (SCPHN). Public health p [....] » Read More
Title : Dietary and physical activity habits in adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-HAstudy
Malgorzata Mizgier, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poland
The role of inappropriate lifestyle in the etiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its metabolic and reproductive complications has attracted much attention in recent years; however, most studies involve adult patients. Thus, the study aimed to compare dietary patterns, [....] » Read More
Title : Social and emotional characteristics of 1 to 2 year olds differences by age in months and gender using J-ITSEA and comparison with U.S. data
Takashi Obuchi, Hokkaido University of Education, Japan
Introduction and Objective: In Japan, child-rearing anxiety among caregivers and child abuse have become major social problems. Childcare support tailored to the characteristics of young children is required. This study aimed to characterize the social and emotional problems and [....] » Read More
Title : Assessment of resilience in patients with narcolepsy
Sayaka Kon, Saitama Prefectural University, Japan
Background: Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, leading to various difficulties (Campbell AJ, etal. 2011; Dodel R, etal. 2007). Resilience, a psychological trait that enables patients to maintain psychological well-being despite ch [....] » Read More
Title : Tackling tai chi together: A model for success
Yvonne Egitto, Marist College, United States
The purpose of this project was to determine whether community dwelling older adults (OA) would show improvement in overall functional mobility after taking part in a short term (10 week) free introductory community Tai Chi program. Additionally, we hope to highlight the benefits [....] » Read More
Title : Support a reason for living of persons with disabilities using the mobile phone application
Marutani Miki, National Institute of Public Health, Japan
Unemployment and working life conditions are huge issues for health conditions, because these deteriorate a reason for living. Though Japanese government has been struggling to improve employment conditions for job seekers with disabilities, it is still difficult to provide reaso [....] » Read More
Title : Experience sharing under the pandemic: Take Nansan village, Alishan township, Chiayi county, Taiwan province as an example
Cheng Wei Wang, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Taiwan
Background: During the pandemic, Taiwan's Central epidemic Command Center announced that the country has entered the Nationwide level 3 alert, and specify the Prevention Directions, for instance check your temperature, wear a mask, and Keep a safe distance of 1.0 meters outsi [....] » Read More