Abstract The issue of inequality caused by algorithms, termed ‘algorithmic inequality’, has recently attracted scholarly attention in many disciplines due to its profound implications for society. While the body of literature on algorithmic inequality has grown, there remains a lack of comprehensive understanding of its nature, drivers, and impact ...
Shiwei Jia, Jia Tina Du, Hui Yan
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Social inequalities in return-to-work among colorectal cancer survivors in Germany. [PDF]
Soff J +13 more
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Abstract Background Regulatory guidance in the United Kingdom advises DPYD genotyping prior to fluoropyrimidine‐based treatment. This economic evaluation estimated the costs and outcomes associated with DPYD screening prior to prescribing fluoropyrimidines for colorectal cancer in Wales and also considers additional variants to those included in ...
Catrin O. Plumpton +8 more
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Climate change and health: gender and social inequalities in contexts of urban vulnerability among women. [PDF]
Terra MF +8 more
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Capacity building in medicines development and regulation in Africa—Overview on recent progress
Aims Despite advances in health research and digital innovation, many African countries continue to face substantial resource constraints, fragmented capacity‐building efforts and a shortage of skilled professionals in medicines development and regulatory science.
Tirhani Maluleke +7 more
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Ageing and Health in Sub-Sahara Africa
Tobias Vogt +6 more
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Smoking and social inequalities in France, 20 years of evolution: A secondary dataset analysis of health barometers. [PDF]
Pasquereau A +4 more
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Benzodiazepines use in primary care England: Prescribing patterns and adverse consequences
Aims Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia but carry risks such as dependence, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and mortality. Despite deprescribing efforts, the influence of recent prescribing trends, COVID‐19 and adverse outcomes on prescribing patterns in England remains uncertain.
Alvina Chaudhry +3 more
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Is a (satellite) image worth a thousand data points? Comparing machine learning approaches to predict environmental and social inequalities in England. [PDF]
Metzler B, Fleischmann M, Arribas-Bel D.
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Towards appropriate guidance for the ethical challenges of environmentally sustainable prescribing
The environmental impact of medicines poses a significant threat to planetary and public health, making it essential to integrate environmental sustainability into prescribing practices. While the most effective measures to reduce environmental impact, such as reducing unnecessary prescriptions and medication waste, are consistent with appropriate ...
Joost D. Piët +22 more
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