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A Political Economy Analysis of Health Policymaking in Nigeria: The Genesis of the 2014 National Health Act.
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Results for Development (R4D), Nigeria Country Office, 2nd Floor, 12 TOS Benson Crescent off Okonjo-Iweala Way, Utako, Abuja, Nigeria; Email:
This article explores the ideologies, interests, and institutions affecting health policymaking in Nigeria, and the role of the private sector therein. It covers the period from the late-1950s, the years leading up to independence, to 2014, when the country enacted its first-ever law to govern its healthcare system. The National Health Act (NHAct) was adopted after a decade of preparation and civil society-driven advocacy, making the objective of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) explicit.
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Department of Brain Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, GBR.
Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex condition marked by persistent distressing thoughts and repetitive behaviours. Despite its prevalence, the mechanisms behind OCD remain elusive, and current treatments are limited. This protocol outlines an investigative study for individuals with OCD, exploring the potential of psilocybin to improve key components of cognition implicated in the disorder.
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, IND.
Vertical maxillary excess presents a complex challenge in orthodontic treatment, necessitating effective anchorage systems for optimal correction. This research is useful to assess the skeletal anchorage system's (SAS) effectiveness in correcting the vertical maxillary excess among adult patients presenting with gummy smiles. This study includes case reports with English full text and examines the global general adult (18+) human population with vertical maxillary excess (VME).
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The World of Welcome (WOW) program, launched by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in Qatar in 2011, represents a pioneering effort to integrate hospitality principles into healthcare. The program was designed to improve patient and staff experiences in a diverse, multicultural environment. The WOW program was developed to focus on key hospitality values, such as professionalism, empathy, and communication, offering training in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, Hindi, and Malayalam.
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Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Queens Hospital Center, New York, USA.
Marfan syndrome (MFS), an inherited connective tissue disorder, is caused by a mutation in the FBN1 gene. MFS is characterized by complex manifestations involving musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and ocular systems. The usual presentation for suspecting diagnosis in an individual with aortic root disease is tall stature in addition to other features that fulfill Ghent criteria.
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