Dealing with dichotomies in health care: Case reports.

Dichotomies with respect to medical orientations and public health have been common in the past and even in the present probably orchestrated by the traditional versus modern medical concepts that became eternal arena for disquiet in the healing world of many countries. In public health, the so-called technology tradition was especially dominant which assumed the power of technology and the paternalistic 'managerial mode' regarding disease control programs. Such a 'managerial perversion' has demolished the positivity of primary health care as well as the social determinants framework.

Accuracy of Fecal Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing in Clarithromycin-Resistant Helicobacter Pylori: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: The increasing prevalence of clarithromycin (CLA)-resistant Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) strains poses a significant challenge in the management of H. pylori infections.

Medical Crowdfunding in India: The Need for a Strong Legal Enforcement System.

In India, poor health insurance coverage and high out-of-pocket expenditure especially for chronic and rare genetic/life-threatening diseases is a reality. People who use medical crowdfunding as an option to meet medical expenditures and the sudden growth of new fundraising platforms are significant developments in healthcare. The digital platforms in fundraising and the multitude of transactions they perform are increasing in the country and have a significant impact on the health sector and the rights of the patients which points toward the need for more effective regulation.

Narrative Ability in Autism and First-Degree Relatives.

Narrative is an important communication skill for sharing personal experiences and connecting with others. Narrative skills are often impacted in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and have important consequences for social interactions and relationships. Subtle differences in narrative have also been reported among first-degree relatives of autistic individuals, suggesting that narrative may also be an etiologically important language-related skill that is influenced by genes associated with ASD.

Correction: Effectiveness of Rifabutin-Based Regimens in Treating Helicobacter pylori Infections.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50541.