Current application of blockchain technology in healthcare and its potential roles in Urology
Objective To assess the current uses of blockchain technology in surgery and explore potential applications in urology. Methods A systematic literature review and critical appraisal was performed. The PubMed database was searched for all relevant papers published in English, between 2003 and 2023, on blockchain and surgery, and urology.
Sulleyman Felemban+6 more
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Effect of primary health care on hospitalizations: health services analysis based on Estonian data. [PDF]
Kasekamp K, Võrk A, Kalda R.
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Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α-amylase from the genetically modified <i>Bacillus licheniformis</i> strain DP-Dzb106. [PDF]
EFSA Panel on Food Enzymes (FEZ)+15 more
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Is There an Unrecognized Potential Pool of Foster Carers?
ABSTRACT There is a shortage of foster carers in many countries, which means that, in addition to retaining active foster carers, social services must strive to recruit new ones. This study examines how great the interest in becoming foster carers is amongst the general public and what characterizes people who express such an interest.
Judith Lind+2 more
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Assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of health care systems in European Union countries before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. [PDF]
Biernacki M.
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Expanding the Genetic and Phenotypic Spectrum of POLRMT‐Related Mitochondrial Disease
We identified potentially damaging monoallelic and biallelic POLRMT variants in affected individuals from six unrelated families, thus extending both the clinical and genetic phenotypes of POLRMT‐related mitochondrial disease. ABSTRACT Mitochondrial diseases are a complex group of conditions exhibiting significant phenotypic and genetic heterogeneity ...
Mahmoud R. Fassad+20 more
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Understanding Needlestick Injuries Among Estonian Nurses: Prevalence, Contributing Conditions, and Safety Awareness. [PDF]
Parm Ü, Põiklik T, Tamm AL.
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Buffer or Conduit? Global Agri‐food Value Chains and Food Price Transmission
Abstract In an era of volatile global markets, stabilizing domestic food prices has become increasingly critical. This paper examines how participation in global agri‐food value chains (GVCs) influences food price transmission through a robust two‐step regression framework.
Mohammed Beroud, Titus O. Awokuse
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Renal cancer survival in clear cell renal cancer compared to other types of tumor histology: A population-based cohort study. [PDF]
Sepp T+7 more
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Beyond Ownership: The Role of Institutional Investors in International Corporate Governance
ABSTRACT Research Question/Issue This paper reviews key theories on the governance role of institutional investors, examines institutional ownership trends globally, and highlights recent research on their evolving impact on corporate governance. The paper also incorporates insights from select Special Issue articles dedicated to understanding the role
Wolfgang Drobetz+3 more
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