Patient and public involvement (PPI) is a practice for involving future users in the design, development, and research of health technologies. There is increasing interest and demand for PPI, but little evidence based methodological support for integrating PPI in agile development processes. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that severely impacts the lives of patients and requires active patient involvement.
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August 2024
Developments in technology and climate change, as well as other "megatrends" are having lasting impacts in society and healthcare. A scenario analysis was conducted to explore the impact of megatrends on medical education. Three scenarios were developed for the year 2035, showing varying levels of technological integration and environmental focus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF, commonly known as the Egyptian or African cotton leafworm, is a significant agricultural threat. It is widely distributed in Africa, Mediterranean Europe, and Middle Eastern countries. This polyphagous pest infests numerous crop plants across 44 families, including cotton, soybeans, alfalfa, sweet potato, pepper, eggplant, tomato, maize, lettuce, strawberry, wheat, and hibiscus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Kidney living donation carries risks, yet standardized information provision regarding nephrectomy risks and psychological impacts for candidates remains lacking.
Objective: This study assesses the benefit of interactive health technology in improving the informed consent process for kidney living donation.
Methods: The Kidney Hub institutional open portal offers comprehensive information on kidney disease and donation.