Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Accessing brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be challenging, especially for underserved patients, which may lead to disparities in neurological diagnosis. Method This mixed‐methods study enrolled adults with one of four neurological disorders: mild cognitive impairment or dementia of the Alzheimer type, multiple sclerosis ...
Maya L. Mastick +19 more
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Functional and Structural Evidence of Neurofluid Circuit Aberrations in Huntington Disease
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Disrupted neurofluid regulation may contribute to neurodegeneration in Huntington disease (HD). Because neurofluid pathways influence waste clearance, inflammation, and the distribution of central nervous system (CNS)–delivered therapeutics, understanding their dysfunction is increasingly important as targeted treatments emerge.
Kilian Hett +8 more
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Social context matters: The role of social support and social norms in support for solidarity in healthcare financing. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2023 Meijer MA, Brabers AEM, de Jong JD.
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Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Multiple sclerosis (MS) exhibits racially disparate rates of disease progression. Black people with MS (B‐PwMS) experience a more severe disease course than non‐Hispanic White people with MS (NHW‐PwMS). Here we investigated structural and functional connectivity as well as structure–function decoupling in the ...
Emilio Cipriano +11 more
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Equity in the public social healthcare protection in Tanzania: does it matter on household healthcare financing? [PDF]
Int J Equity Health, 2023 Kitole FA, Lihawa RM, Mkuna E.
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Vestibular Patient Journey: Insights From Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) Registry
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Vestibular symptoms impose a high burden of disability. Understanding real‐world diagnostic and treatment pathways can identify care gaps and guide interventions. We aimed to characterize symptom profiles, diagnostic trends, provider involvement, and treatment patterns in vestibular disorders.
Ali Rafati +10 more
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To what extent has the Iranian Health Transformation Plan addressed inequality in healthcare financing in Iran? [PDF]
Int J Equity Health, 2023 Moeeni M +3 more
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The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Public Expenditures on Education and Health in the Economies of the Former Soviet Union [PDF]
This paper provides an overview of public expenditures on education and healthcare in Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine and some other countries of the former Soviet Union before and during the global financial crisis.
Alexander Chubrik +3 more
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Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Cognitive decline is a disabling and variable feature of Parkinson disease (PD). While cholinergic system degeneration is linked to cognitive impairments in PD, most prior research reported cross‐sectional associations. We aimed to fill this gap by investigating whether baseline regional cerebral vesicular acetylcholine transporter ...
Taylor Brown +6 more
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Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the Health Financing System in Tanzania [PDF]
, 2013 This report assesses the potential barriers and obstacles that people with disabilities might face when accessing health care services. It is the overall objective of this study to provide evidence on obstacles and financial barriers that people with ...
Ifakara Health Institute, (IHI)
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