Harvest Commons: Housing, Health, and Financial Security Under One Roof [PDF]
In this report, IMPACT sets the stage for an evaluation of Harvest Commons, a supportive housing program that brings together Heartland Housing, Heartland Human Care Services, Heartland Health Outreach and St. Leonard's Ministries -- all in one building (
Lindy Carrow
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Epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) and tumor‐infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) are associated with early breast cancer response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). This study evaluated EMT and TIL shifts, with immunofluorescence and RNA sequencing, at diagnosis and in residual tumors as potential biomarkers associated with treatment response.
Françoise Derouane+16 more
wiley +1 more source
Molecular and functional profiling unravels targetable vulnerabilities in colorectal cancer
We used whole exome and RNA‐sequencing to profile divergent genomic and transcriptomic landscapes of microsatellite stable (MSS) and microsatellite instable (MSI) colorectal cancer. Alterations were classified using a computational score for integrative cancer variant annotation and prioritization.
Efstathios‐Iason Vlachavas+15 more
wiley +1 more source
Patient-Centric Knowledge Graphs: A Survey of Current Methods, Challenges, and Applications [PDF]
Patient-Centric Knowledge Graphs (PCKGs) represent an important shift in healthcare that focuses on individualized patient care by mapping the patient's health information in a holistic and multi-dimensional way. PCKGs integrate various types of health data to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of a patient's health ...
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"Sighted People Have Their Pick Of The Litter": Unpacking The Need For Digital Mental Health (DMH) Tracking Services With And For The Blind Community [PDF]
The proliferation of digital mental health (DMH) tracking services promises personalized support, yet accessibility barriers limit equal access. This study investigates blind community experiences with DMH tracking services across the United States as a step toward inclusive health technology design.
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Immigration and Social Benefits in a Mediterranean Welfare State: The Case of Spain [PDF]
The aim of this paper is to explore the impact of immigration on the Spanish Welfare State nowadays. Using two different household surveys, both the reception of state cash transfers and the use of public health care insurance by nationals and immigrants
Antón, José-Ignacio+1 more
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Out-of-pocket payments for health care services in Bulgaria: financial burden and barrier to access.
BACKGROUND: In recent years, Bulgaria has increasingly relied on out-of-pocket payments as one of the main sources of health care financing. However, it is largely unknown whether the official patient charges, combined with informal payments, are ...
Atanasova, Elka+4 more
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Cancer stem cells are associated with aggressive disease, but a deep characterization of such markers is lacking in endometrial cancer. This study uses imaging mass cytometry to explore putative cancer stem cell markers in endometrial tumors and corresponding organoid models.
Hilde E. Lien+7 more
wiley +1 more source
A Study about Distribution and Acceptance of Conversational Agents for Mental Health in Germany: Keep the Human in the Loop? [PDF]
Good mental health enables individuals to cope with the normal stresses of life. In Germany, approximately one-quarter of the adult population is affected by mental illnesses. Teletherapy and digital health applications are available to bridge gaps in care and relieve healthcare professionals.
arxiv
Child Care Subsidies, Maternal Well-Being, and Child-Parent Interactions: Evidence from Three Nationally Representative Datasets [PDF]
A complete account of the U.S. child care subsidy system requires an understanding of its implications for both parental and child well-being. Although the effects of child care subsidies on maternal employment and child development have been recently ...
Chris M. Herbst, Erdal Tekin
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