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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsRapid Prototyping as a Low-Cost Push Factor to Promote the Adoption of IoT Technology in the Healthcare: A Case StudyPaolino Di Felice, Gaetanino Paolone, Ernano ScalzoneThe increasing demographic aging of people in most countries all over the world, raises the issue of continuously monitoring their health status. At present days there is a big mismatch between the provision of assistance to adults and the actual demand. With advances in low-cost wearable devices, patients are becoming the first source of health-related data of themselves. That is … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 10 · 26 Jul 2024 · 5,038 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsCarbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Korean Elderly Nursing Hospitals in 2023: Prevalence, Mortality, and Resistance PatternsLee Hye Seong, Jang Sung Hun, Kim Jae KyungInfections caused by Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) represent a critical threat in healthcare settings owing to limited therapeutic options and high associated mortality. However, the epidemiological patterns and dynamics of CRE transmission in geriatric care hospitals remain poorly characterized. We elucidated the monthly incidence, bacterial species distribution, resistance genotypes, and patient demographics of CRE infections among inpatients at a senior care … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 4 · 30 Jan 2026 · 2,101 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsExploring the Knowledge, Recognition and Management of Delirium amongst Nursing Home StaffSusan McGrory, Marie O’Neill, Paul SlaterResearch into nursing knowledge of delirium has revealed a lack of adequate understanding in a variety of settings. The negative impacts of delirium on older adults are well documented and it is recognized that residents of nursing homes are a high-risk group. Little research so far has explored the knowledge of staff and care processes for the management of delirium … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 27 Sep 2024 · 8,121 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsA History of the Present: The Impact of Newspapers' Constructions of Maltreatment in an Irish Nursing HomeAmanda PhelanSince the publication of Ireland's policy on elder abuse, structural, practice, policy and research advances have occurred. However, a significant catalyst to in raising the public consciousness was the impact of an undercover broadcast of maltreatment in Leas Cross nursing home in 2005. This broadcast has had an enduring and significant impact on nursing home care until the present day. … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 23 Sep 2016 · 7,206 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMultidrug Resistant Microorganisms (MDR) and Biofilm Producers: A Challenge for Hospital Infectious ControlDaniel Lucio, Elizabeth Proaño, Alberto Bustillos et al.Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) now represents a major threat to contemporary health care, especially in hospitals, where repeated antimicrobial exposure selects for and facilitates the dissemination of Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) microorganisms. Biofilm growth adds another layer of persistence by increasing microbial tolerance, supporting long-term colonization of medical devices, and worsening clinical and economic outcomes. This narrative review synthesizes evidence on MDR biofilm-forming … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 3 · 12 Sep 2026 · 774 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn AI-Powered Integrated Care Model Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine for Personalized Alzheimer’s Disease ManagementShurong Li, Yiming Chen, Jin Xu et al.Alzheimer's Disease (AD) gradually reduces memory and cognition. While Western medicine focuses on pharmacological treatments, it frequently ignores holistic factors such as mood and digestion. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) addresses these issues through a wellness-oriented approach. However, the combination of both systems in patient care is uncommon. Current Alzheimer's disease treatments are often siloed, relying solely on Western or alternative … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 4 · 16 Feb 2026 · 2,063 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDeep Learning Synergy: CNNs and Transformers for Epidemic Outbreak ForecastingAlexander R., Shakthi Priya V., Sumathi G. et al.An Accurate prediction of outbreaks is extremely crucial for taking proactive public health interventions, distributing limited resources, and controlling a disease. This paper assesses and also compares the performances of the available deep learning models, namely, Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, and Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM) networks, in predicting. CNNs are best for feature extraction … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 12 · 23 Jan 2026 · 2,113 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPost-COVID Impact Analysis and Effective Recommendation Solutions Over Risk Prediction Using Hybrid ModelBoddeti Jaggan Mohan Ravi Kumar, P. V. G. D. Prasad Reddy, G SrinivasThe COVID-19 pandemic (2019-2022) resulted in significant global mortality, largely attributed to the virus's unpredictable pathophysiology, rapid disease progression affecting multiple organ systems, and initial lack of effective treatments. This study systematically examines post-COVID-19 complications across major organ systems, including respiratory dysfunction, cardiovascular complications, renal disorders, musculoskeletal pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, neurological sequelae, alopecia, endocrine and metabolic dysregulation, and mental health … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 11 · 23 Dec 2025 · 1,643 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDistribution and Risk Factors of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales in General Hospitals in South KoreaMijin Kang, Bokyeung Jung, Jaekyung KimThe emergence of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) presents a significant global health challenge due to its high resistance to broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotics. CRE infections are increasingly common in hospital settings and are associated with high mortality rates. In South Korea, the increase in CRE infections necessitates a detailed investigation into their distribution and risk factors to inform effective management and prevention … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 27 Mar 2025 · 5,759 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Impact of Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) in Focus on the Reproductive System and Toxicity in Rat or Mammalian ModelVenkataramanaiah Poli, Srinivasulu Reddy MotireddyAbsalan, F., Saremy, S., Mansouri, E., Moghadam, M. T., Moghadam, A. R. E., & Razie, G. (2016). Effects of Mono-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate and Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate Administrations on Oocyte Meiotic Maturation, Apoptosis and Gene Quantification in Mouse Model. Cell Journal, 18(4), 503–513. https://doi.org/10.22074/cellj.2016.4717 Acevedo‐Rodriguez, A., Kauffman, A. S., Cherrington, B. D., Borges, C. S., Roepke, T. A., & Laconi, M. (2018). Emerging … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 6 Jun 2024 · 12,990 accessesView PDF Cite