Title: Implications of using administrative healthcare data to identify risk of motor vehicle crash-related injury: the importance of distinguishing crash from crash-related injury Authors: Nina …
Background: Diabetes is an enormous health problem globally, affecting about 10% of the population, or 570 million people. Diabetic patients are at higher risk for …
Lead’s unique properties and versatility have made it a cost-effective choice for use in fuel, paint, and water infrastructure. However, its toxicity poses significant health …
Littoral habitat and complexity are key organizing forces in lacustrine food webs. Modification of littoral habitat directly impacts macroinvertebrates, which represent important vectors between basal …
Beta thalassemia minor is a genetic blood condition routinely described to have no clinical impact, however, during pregnancy women with this condition can experience a …
Dried blood spots technology has emerged as an attractive alternative to conventional venous blood sampling in both research and clinical settings due to its low …
BACKGROUND: Substance use disorder (SUD), characterized by the compulsive use of alcohol and other drugs despite harmful consequences, is a widespread and growing public health …
Background: Health literacy is an important factor influencing patient outcomes with chronic conditions, such as diabetes mellitus. Patients from disenfranchised backgrounds have higher rates of …
Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a debilitating complication of diabetes as it is the leading cause of blindness amongst working adults in the United States …
We report the preliminary evidence of a novel CH-π interaction between polyethylene glycol and aromatic compounds as well as crown ethers and aromatic compounds. Polyethylene …
With increasing evidence that patient engagement empowers medical decision-making and improves health outcomes, healthcare providers are actively focusing on patient portals to enhance transparency and …
Quantitative study: surveys assessing knowledge about hypertension and health were distributed to both RPM and non- RPM patients at EBCAP between February 2024 and March …
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye disorder that can cause legal blindness from progressive retinal deterioration especially in older populations. Past treatments for …
Introduction: Statins play a crucial role in managing lipid levels and mitigating cardiovascular risks. Ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines for statin administration is imperative for …
Background: Effective communication in healthcare, especially in community health centers with linguistically diverse populations, is crucial for high-quality care. Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) exemplify …
The role of myelination in allowing for efficient neural impulse transmission in the central nervous system has been widely studied, but its roles in other …
Introduction: Mothers with low social support experience more complications than mothers with high social support. Maternal Hypertension, Preeclampsia, and Gestational Diabetes are the most common …
Background: In 2023, 256,610 people experienced unsheltered homelessness in the United States. This diverse population faces increased barriers to accessing care and has frequent unwelcoming …
Introduction Over the past twelve years, several states legalized recreational marijuana use, including Rhode Island in 2022. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have not adapted to …