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Talk weight : an observational study of communication about patient weight in primary care consultations [PDF]

, 2015
Obesity is a major public health issue and primary care practitioners are well placed to opportunistically raise the issue of overweight or obesity with their patients.
Cecil, Joanne Elizabeth, Laidlaw, Anita Helen, Locke, Heather, McHale, Calum Thomas   +3 more
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Five‐Year Outcomes of Laparoscopic Sphincter‐Preserving Surgery for Rectal Cancer: A Prospective Study in Elderly Vietnamese Patients

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This prospective study demonstrates that laparoscopic sphincter‐preserving surgery is feasible for elderly patients. While overall survival reaches 70% at 5 years, advanced T‐stage and the omission of neoadjuvant therapy significantly drive recurrence, highlighting the need for personalized geriatric protocols despite logistical challenges.
Huu Duc Ho, Quang Le, Ngoc Thach Tran, Van Viet Ung, Loc Vu   +4 more
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Developing Primary Care: The Contribution of Primary Care Research Networks [PDF]

, 2012
The performance of Canada's primary care sector remains lacklustre relative to other wealthy industrialized countries, and it has been suggested that a lack of investment in research and evaluation may be a cause. One approach to improving and sustaining
Peckham, Stephen, Hutchison, Brian, Hutchinson, Brian   +2 more
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Management of gout in primary care of Hong Kong in accordance with international guidelines: any gaps to bridge?

BMC Primary Care
Background The global prevalence of gout ranges from 1 to 6.8% in different countries, while around 3% in Hong Kong. Sudden elevated serum urate level (SUA) will result in acute arthritis and repeated flare-ups.
Kamsheung Chan, Lapkin Chiang, Ken Kaming Ho, Yimchu Li, SH Ko, Catherine Xiaorui Chen   +5 more
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Chronobiology of Cancer: How Aging Fuels Oncogenesis at the Molecular Level

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This graphical abstract illustrates the key biological pathways linking aging with cancer development and progression. In the upper left, cumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation, toxins, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) causes DNA damage and genomic instability, whereas age‐related decline in repair mechanisms, such as ATM/ATR, BER, and NER ...
Anu Singh, Aroonima Misra, Sufian Zaheer
wiley   +1 more source

Implementation of centralised referrals to improve primary care access in the rollout community healthcare networks [PDF]

• A quality improvement initiative to change the referral process for core primary care services was identified in the roll-out of fourteen Community Healthcare Networks (CHNs) within Dublin South, Kildare, West Wicklow Community Healthcare (DSKWWCH). •
Dunne, L., Harrington, M., Kelly, G., Haider, W., Dillon, L., Rajan, J., Willis, H., Mallon, K., McKeon, M., Aberg, A. M., O'Reilly, C., Noonan, E.   +11 more
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Pragmatic Model for Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Primary Care Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

, 2016
Background: Integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into conventional care is driven by patients’ needs for holistic care. This study aimed to develop a model for integration of CAM into primary healthcare in close collaboration with ...
van de Vijfer, Lucy, Fritsma, Jolanda, Jong, Mats, Seldenrijk, Ruth, Fritsma, Jolanda,, Jong, Miek C, Jong, Miek C,, Seldenrijk, Ruth,, Jong, Mats,, Busch, Martine,, van de Vijfer, Lucy,, Busch, Martine   +11 more
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Healthcare disparities and models for change. [PDF]

, 2004
With Healthy People 2010 making the goal of eliminating health disparities a national priority, policymakers, researchers, medical centers, managed care organizations (MCOs), and advocacy organizations have been called on to move beyond the historic ...
Bengen-Seltzer, Barbara, Baquet, Claudia R, Carter-Pokras, Olivia   +2 more
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Significance of Dyspnoea as a symptom in the Emergency Department of the Primary Healthcare Centre [PDF]

Scripta Medica, 2020
Background/Aim: Dyspnoea represents a subjective feeling of laboured breathing of different intensity. The aim of this study was to determine how often patients come with dyspnoea to a local Emergency Department of the Primary Healthcare Centre (EDPHC ...
Maksimović Žana M., Banjac Nada, Čović Miloš   +2 more
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Self‐Regulated Learning Meets AI: Reinterpreting Self‐Regulation, Co‐Regulation, and Socially Shared Regulation in Human–AI Interaction

New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Advancing artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed learning and work, yet higher education and professional development programs have not systematically equipped learners for AI‐prevalent environments. This lack of preparation creates uncertainty regarding control, responsibility, trust, and accountability.
Moon‐Heum Cho, Jerusalem Merkebu
wiley   +1 more source