Understanding health beliefs among women in developed and developing nations: a comparative survey study in XXX and YYY

Women’s health perceptions shape preventive care behavior and reflect the sociocultural environments in which they live. However, limited research exists comparing how women in developed and developing countries access and trust medical information.The objective is to characterize differences in trusted sources of medical information and community health perception among women in XXX (developed community) and…

The Association between Hyperuricemia and Health-Related Quality of Life in Korean Adults: Based on the Seventh Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016-2017)

The prevalence of hyperuricemia have increased over the past few decades. Hyperuricemia is considered to be responsible for the increased risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic renal disease, and cardiovascular disease. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is increasingly used as an outcome in clinical trials, effectiveness research, and research on quality of care.We…

Machine learning model for seborrheic dermatitis risk among patients with metabolic syndrome in primary care

Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and upper trunk. Evidence suggests a link between seborrheic dermatitis and systemic metabolic abnormalities, especially among individuals with metabolic syndrome, a condition involving central obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and impaired glucose metabolism. However, specific clinical and biochemical predictors of seborrheic dermatitis in this population…

Cross border learning for sustainable Out-of-hours care by general practitioners in Europe

Across Europe, urgent primary care services provide 24/7 or out-of-hours (OOH) care for non-life-threatening illness or injury needing urgent attention. These services, often staffed by General Practitioners (GPs) are vital in providing urgent care and in reducing clinically inappropriate use of emergency ambulance services, emergency departments and reducing preventable emergency hospital admissions. However, these services…

Enhancing Occupational Safety in Medication Preparation: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Innovative Ampoule-Opening Device

Glass ampoules provide stable medication storage, but their brittleness makes improper breaking techniques prone to uneven necks and sharp injuries. Up to 38% of nurses and nursing students report ampoule-related cuts, which may lead to bloodborne infection risk, psychological stress, financial burden, and medication contamination, affecting both healthcare workers and patients.To evaluate the effectiveness of…

A Nurse in Crisis: The Family Doctor as Case Manager in the Multidimensional Aftermath of Complex Myocardial Infarction

This report details the complex care of a 69-year-old retired nurse following a critical ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), complicated by hemodynamic collapse and subsequent surgical and infectious complications. This case reflects the edge-group of healthcare professionals as patients, often experiencing problematic access to unbiased self-assessment and care acceptance.The patient, a former nurse, demonstrated professional denial,…

Acute visual symptoms after exercise: A possible retinal tear in a 33-year-old woman

Retinal tears are vision-threatening conditions that may develop after physical exertion, trauma, or vitreoretinal traction. They require rapid identification to prevent progression to retinal detachment. Primary care physicians frequently serve as the first point of contact when patients present with sudden visual disturbances, making their role in recognizing early warning signs essential.A 33-year-old woman presented…