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Evaluation of Extended Indications for Cochlear Implantation Beyond Conventional Criteria

Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Objective: This study evaluated the indications for cochlear implant (CI) that extend beyond the current criteria of the Health Implementation Communiqué (HIC) of the Turkish Social Security Institution.
Mehmet Murat Günay, Sibel Alicura Tokgöz, İlker Akyıldız, Serap Er, Dilara Söylemez, Murad Mutlu, Muharrem Dağlı   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Could calcitonin gene‐related peptide inhibitors prevent status epilepticus?

Epilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Calcitonin gene‐related peptide (CGRP) inhibitors modulate pain and neuroinflammation, a recognized contributor to epileptogenesis and status epilepticus (SE). We examined the association between CGRP inhibitor use and SE hospitalization in epilepsy patients with comorbid migraine.
Michael Nsaka, Noor Baban, Sepideh Allahdadian, Armin Scheffler, Diana Lindner, Dagny Holle, Alain Lekoubou   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Precision therapies for genetic epilepsies in 2025: Promises and pitfalls

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract By targeting the underlying etiology, precision therapies offer an exciting paradigm shift to improve the stagnant outcomes of drug‐resistant epilepsies, including developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. Unlike conventional antiseizure medications (ASMs) which only treat the symptoms (seizures) but have no effect on the underlying ...
Shuyu Wang, Emilio Perucca, Samuel F. Berkovic, Piero Perucca   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cumulative electroconvulsive therapy sessions and focal epilepsy: A nationwide cohort study in Japan

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is widely used for severe psychiatric disorders, yet concerns remain regarding possible epileptogenic effects associated with prolonged or repeated exposure. We examined the association between cumulative ECT sessions and focal epilepsy in a nationwide Japanese cohort.
Masahiro Hata, Yuki Miyazaki, Hisaki Omori, Shun Takahashi, Manabu Ikeda   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rewiring nutrition: Chemical insights into the physiological and microbiological roles of food's microconstituents

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Bidirectional interactions between food‐derived sensory compounds, gut sensing and microbiota, host physiological feedback, and metabolite production within the food matrix collectively shape sensory perception, microbial dynamics, and metabolic health.
Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan
wiley   +1 more source

Health-economic evaluation of a novel personalized digital avatar-based anemia management software in hemodialysis patients

npj Digital Medicine
This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and financial impact of an anemia management tool (AMT)—a software system that uses real-time blood volume and hemoglobin monitoring data—for adult patients receiving in-center hemodialysis (HD) in the ...
Afschin Gandjour, Dana Kendzia, Kevin Ho, Doris H. Fuertinger, Carsten Hornig, Christian Apel, Jovana Petrovic Vorkapic   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Threat Effects and Work Incentives: Evidence From a Danish Sick Leave Reform

Health Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper investigates the effects of a 2014 policy reform on paid sick leave in Denmark. The reform shortened the eligibility period from 56 to 26 weeks for paid sick leave and introduced a mandatory return‐to‐work activation program for individuals whose benefits were not extended. The reform initially led to a temporary increase in returns
Jeppe Elholm Madsen
wiley   +1 more source

Healthcare Costs Following Medical Gender‐Affirmation: Evidence From Whole‐of‐Population Australian Administrative Data

Health Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Gender incongruence in trans and nonbinary (“trans”) populations is often associated with psychological distress and increased demand for mental healthcare. Gender‐affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is a key component of care for many trans people, yet long‐term evidence around its cost implications remains limited despite increasing uptake and ...
Karinna Saxby, Dennis Petrie, Brendan J. Nolan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intensive Swallowing Rehabilitation for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors With Chronic Dysphagia: Outcomes From a Prospective Multicentre Cohort Study With 6‐Month Follow‐Up

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic dysphagia persists in some head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors despite preventive exercises, negatively impacting quality of life. Evidence for effective rehabilitation strategies remains limited. Methods This prospective cohort study included 34 HNC survivors (≥ 1 year post‐treatment) who completed a 3‐week intensive ...
J. I. Oldenbeuving, L. van der Molen, J. T. Groothuis, J. G. Kalf   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Efficiency of the German Healthcare System: Some Puzzling Findings

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article examines the cost‐effectiveness of the German healthcare system from the perspective of statutory health insurance (SHI). Using data for 2011–2014—the most recent period for which consistent national inputs are available—we compare a marginal, system‐wide cost‐effectiveness ratio with the cost‐effectiveness of newly approved ...
Afschin Gandjour
wiley   +1 more source