Advances in medical technologies and clinical practice book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 195 - 232
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
This
chapter
investigates
the
little
use
in
rural
areas
of
3D
technology,
a
staple
Computer-Aided
Design
and
Manufacturing
(CAD/CAM)
for
prosthetics.
The
analysis
argues
importance
traditional
pastoral
values
as
philosophical
justification
explaining
areas'
lack
digital
dentistry
technology.
Rural
research
typically
alleges
that
economic
impoverishment,
occupational
barriers,
education,
similar
factors
based
on
social
stratification,
prevent
development
technology
areas.
Beyond
socioeconomic
concerns,
ambiance
prioritizes
natural
environment,
relationships,
community
cooperation.
Digital
can
improve
health
care
through
videoconferencing,
telehealth,
computerized
recordkeeping,
dentist-patient
communications.
Technological
tools
may
enhance
yet
are
eclipsed
by
preference
less
mechanized
dental
demonstrably
linked
to
time-honored
transformative
humanistic
nature-oriented
Chaucer's
“The
Wife
Bath's
Tale.”
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 28, 2025
Using
electrospinning
for
nanofiber
production,
we
can
create
unique
materials
with
multiple
applications
in
various
industries,
including
medical
bandages
and
wound
dressings.
One
of
the
most
important
features
these
using
technique,
is
incorporation
compounds
metals
into
their
structure.
In
this
study,
a
new
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)
was
synthesized
from
rhodium,
metal
significant
biological
potential,
which
then
used
to
produce
nanofibers
(Rh-MOF/PVA-PVP
nanofiber)
by
mixing
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
polyvinylpyrrolidone
(PVP).
The
newly
tested
against
common
microbial
skin
pathogens
cancer
cells,
showing
inhibition.
Specifically,
an
IC
50
value
19.45
μg/mL
cells
MIC
values
ranging
4
64
μg
pathogenic
strains
were
observed.
This
notable
inhibitory
ability
be
attributed
both
physical
characteristics
(with
specific
surface
area
2,348
m
2
/g),
chemical
factors,
active
present
its
rhodium
(Rh)
Rh-MOF/PVA-PVP
has
potential
use
developing
bioactive
bandages,
Epidemiologia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. 838 - 853
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Background:
Ministerial
Decree
(D.M.)
77/2022
aims
to
reform
Italy’s
primary
care
system
by
establishing
community
health
centres
and
integrating
digital
tools
address
healthcare
access
disparities
workforce
shortages.
This
review
focuses
on
frailty
assessment
tools,
innovations,
challenges
in
the
Autonomous
Province
of
Bolzano,
South
Tyrol,
emphasising
interprofessional
trust
collaboration
issues.
Methods:
Using
a
narrative
custom
approach
guided
SANRA
checklist,
this
study
synthesised
findings
from
PubMed,
official
websites,
regional
surveys
frailty,
dynamics,
collaboration,
infrastructure
Tyrol.
Results:
General
practitioners
(GPs)
exhibited
high
professional
motivation
but
expressed
concerns
about
autonomy
administrative
burdens
collaborative
models.
Trust
issues
between
GPs
specialists
hinder
cohesion
coordination,
highlighting
need
for
structured
inter-professional
communication.
Frailty
assessments,
such
as
PRISMA-7
tool,
identify
over
33%
community-dwelling
individuals
aged
75
years
older
frail,
necessitating
targeted
interventions.
Digital
adoption,
particularly
electronic
records
telemedicine,
is
slow
because
shortages
limitations.
Conclusions:
The
successful
implementation
D.M.
Tyrol
requires
addressing
challenges,
improving
trust,
expanding
infrastructure,
into
strategies.
These
measures
are
critical
achieving
more
resilient,
equitable,
effective
system.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. e41545 - e41545
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
The
Internet
has
become
a
pivotal
resource
for
accessing
health
information
globally,
offering
unprecedented
convenience
and
breadth
of
resources.
This
cross-sectional
study
examines
the
implications
use
seeking
influencing
factors
among
undergraduate
science
students
in
Southwest
Ethiopia.
An
institutional-based
was
conducted
from
November
10
to
December
10,
2023.
enrolled
423
students.
Data
were
collected
using
pretested
structured
self-administered
questionnaire.
entry
analysis
performed
EpiData
V4.6
STATA
V17,
respectively.
Bi-variable
multivariable
logistic
regression
analyses
identify
associated
with
outcome
variable.
Statistical
significance
determined
P-value
less
than
0.05.
A
total
respondents
participated
this
study,
resulting
100
%
response
rate.
Among
them,
67.4
(95
CI:
63.0%-72.0
%)
reported
purposes.
Factors
significantly
usage
included
being
third-year
student
or
above
(AOR
=
2.33,
95
1.36-3.99),
owning
smartphone
2.41,
1.14-5.10),
having
good
awareness
2.81,
1.55-5.09),
holding
favorable
attitude
9.58,
5.10-18.00),
possessing
adequate
e-health
literacy
5.25,
2.89-9.46).
underscores
internet's
primary
role
on
diseases,
treatments,
healthy
lifestyles,
prevention.
Key
such
as
literacy,
attitude,
awareness,
usage,
timing
influence
trend.
Understanding
these
is
vital
optimizing
internet
resources
dissemination.
Technium BioChemMed,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 149 - 161
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Background:
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
accelerated
the
adoption
of
telemedicine,
including
in
paediatrics,
offering
a
safe
and
effective
solution
for
diagnosis
monitoring,
particularly
management
common
viral
infections
children.
Telemedicine
become
essential
families
remote
areas,
reducing
burden
on
traditional
healthcare
facilities.
Aim:
study
investigates
impact
telemedicine
accessibility,
efficiency,
quality
treatment
paediatric
infections,
compared
to
care.
Methodology:
Following
PRISMA
guidelines,
systematic
review
was
conducted
51,900
articles
published
between
2020
2024,
using
databases
such
as
PubMed,
Springer,
Elsevier.
Of
these,
23
studies
were
included
analysis,
focusing
use
diagnosis,
treatment,
prevention.
Results:
improves
accessibility
children
rural
facilitates
rapid
through
video
consultations
connected
devices,
reduces
costs,
enhances
user
satisfaction.
Limitations
include
technological
barriers,
data
confidentiality
concerns,
legislative
challenges.
integration
mobile
applications
monitoring
significantly
contributed
complications
recovery
time.
Conclusions:
is
an
tool
providing
modern
solutions
managing
with
potential
transform
by
increasing
optimising
clinical
outcomes.
Investments
infrastructure
clear
regulations
are
crucial
maximising
long-term
benefits.
Scientia. Technology, science and society.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(3), P. 3 - 32
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
The
underutilization
of
electrodiagnostic
and
electrotherapeutic
tools
has
far-reaching
consequences,
impacting
diagnostic
accuracy,
treatment
outcomes,
healthcare
costs,
patient
satisfaction.
These
issues
are
often
rooted
in
inadequate
training,
insufficient
physician
awareness,
challenges
integrating
complex
technologies.
Underuse
compromises
precision,
delays
treatment,
limits
the
potential
benefits
advanced
therapies,
leading
to
suboptimal
management
a
wide
range
conditions.
Additionally,
financial
burden
underutilized
equipment
manifests
through
reduced
facility
return
on
investment,
operational
inefficiencies,
decline
services’
overall
quality
sustainability.
Addressing
this
issue
requires
multifaceted
approach,
emphasizing
improved
education,
seamless
integration
technologies
across
specialties.
Increased
utilization
can
enhance
streamline
operations,
ensure
viability
facilities.
purpose
review
is
highlight
implications
while
providing
detailed
overview
available
medical
specialties,
need
for
enhanced
optimize
their
use
clinical
practice.
Advances in medical technologies and clinical practice book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 195 - 232
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
This
chapter
investigates
the
little
use
in
rural
areas
of
3D
technology,
a
staple
Computer-Aided
Design
and
Manufacturing
(CAD/CAM)
for
prosthetics.
The
analysis
argues
importance
traditional
pastoral
values
as
philosophical
justification
explaining
areas'
lack
digital
dentistry
technology.
Rural
research
typically
alleges
that
economic
impoverishment,
occupational
barriers,
education,
similar
factors
based
on
social
stratification,
prevent
development
technology
areas.
Beyond
socioeconomic
concerns,
ambiance
prioritizes
natural
environment,
relationships,
community
cooperation.
Digital
can
improve
health
care
through
videoconferencing,
telehealth,
computerized
recordkeeping,
dentist-patient
communications.
Technological
tools
may
enhance
yet
are
eclipsed
by
preference
less
mechanized
dental
demonstrably
linked
to
time-honored
transformative
humanistic
nature-oriented
Chaucer's
“The
Wife
Bath's
Tale.”
