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Literature Review
Intrinsic Capacity and Healthy Aging In order to conform to the emerging paradigm of healthy aging, Muneera, Muhammad, and
Althaf (2022) focus on intrinsic capacity (IC) as a key predictor of functional ability and well-
being in older people. The research shows that as people become older, their brainpower
naturally declines along with it. Moreover, a number of lifestyle factors have been linked to
diminished IQ, including smoking and light alcohol use. On the other hand, vigorous exercise
and other forms of physical activity like yoga are positively correlated with higher IC levels. The
study emphasizes the significance of these findings in encouraging healthy practices among the
elderly, which may lead to improved physical capacities and well-being in old age.
Qualitative Study in South Africa South Africa is a low- and middle-income country dealing with a dual burden of disease, and a
paper by van Pinxteren et al. (2023) provides a comprehensive overview of the methodologies
used in a qualitative study focusing on the complex difficulties faced by people living with HIV
and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in this country. The purpose of this study is to apply the
Burden of Treatment Theory (BoTT) and the Cumulative Complexity Model (CuCoM) to the
question of how much of an impact patients' medical care has on their capacity to provide for
themselves. In addition to providing a thorough summary of the methodology used, this study
also sheds light on important choices made throughout the research's design, participant
recruiting, and data analysis phases. This study adds considerably to the growing body of
literature on qualitative research in complicated health situations in low-resource countries.
Functional Profile in Long-Term Care Fonseca et al. (2023) undertook a research to determine the functional profile of Portuguese
residents in long-term care facilities. The main objective of this study is to investigate the
correlation between the functional profile and demographic factors, including educational
attainment, gender, age, and emotional well-being. The outcomes of the investigation show
intricate patterns within the functional profile. The study found that within the first 90 days of
hospitalization, there was an improvement in activities of daily living and cognitive states,
whereas mobility and instrumental activities of daily living showed a reduction. Moreover, a
comprehensive decrease was seen across all domains after a period of 450 days of
hospitalizationThis finding highlights the significance of the time frame spanning from 90 to 360
days in long-term care facilities, elucidating the critical impact of education on the functional
outcomes of elderly individuals within these environments.
AI-Based Embryo Selection in IVF Barnes et al. (2023) provide a novel approach to a problem in in-vitro fertilization (IVF) that has
plagued the field for some time now: choosing which embryos will survive the transfer process.
The conventional approaches, namely morphological quality evaluation and morphokinetic
analysis, are subject to some constraints arising from the inherent heterogeneity in how different
observers perceive the data. Another technique, known as preimplantation genetic testing for
aneuploidy (PGT-A), although providing valuable information, is characterized by invasiveness
and high expenses. In order to tackle this issue, the authors put up the concept of STORK-A, a
technique for evaluating embryos that is both automated and non-invasive. This approach utilizes
artificial intelligence (AI) to make predictions about the ploidy status of embryos. This work
focuses on the creation of STORK-A, a computational model. The model is developed using a
dataset consisting of 10,378 embryos. The dataset includes many factors such as static photos,
morphokinetic parameters, blastocyst morphological evaluations, maternal age, and ploidy
status. The researchers used machine-learning and deep-learning methodologies in order to train
the model. The prediction accuracy of STORK-A was evaluated using separate and external
datasets, indicating its capacity to generalize beyond the original dataset. The results demonstrate
the capabilities of STORK-A. The model demonstrated accuracies ranging from 63.4% to 77.6%
across several categorization tasks by including many parameters like as pictures, maternal age,
morphokinetics, and blastocyst score. The system driven by artificial intelligence shown
encouraging results in non-invasively predicting the ploidy status of embryos, so presenting a
potential alternative to current approaches for selecting embryos. This study presents STORK-A
as a prospective standardized instrument for assisting in the prioritizing of embryos for
implantation or advocating preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), thereby
addressing significant obstacles in the area of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Multimorbidity Patterns and Comorbidities
The study conducted by Kuan et al. (2023) aims to fill a notable gap in the existing worldwide
statistics on multimorbidity and comorbidity, with a particular focus on minority ethnic groups
and younger populations. The objective of this study is to determine the frequency at which
common diseases co-occur and identify any non-random relationships between different health
disorders across diverse age groups and ethnic backgrounds within a multiethnic community.
This study used a population-based approach to examine electronic health records of more than
3.8 million persons in England. The researchers utilize data from the Clinical Practice Research
Datalink, which is connected with the Hospital Episode Statistics dataset. The researchers look at
demographics like race, gender, and age to see how common comorbidities are and how they are
grouped together. In order to examine these trends using different subgroup criteria, the
researchers have developed online interactive tools that can be used anywhere with an internet
connection. As a result of this advancement, doctors, patients, researchers, politicians, and
funders will have easier access to crucial data. Patients, clinicians, researchers, policymakers,
and healthcare providers are all mentioned as potential beneficiaries of the study's findings and
instruments. Prevention strategies, service delivery, training priorities, policy recommendations,
and clinical trial designs may all benefit from the information gleaned from this research.
Machine Learning for Interstitial Lung Diseases Barnes et al. (2023) explore the potential of machine learning to address challenges associated
with the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). Problems exist in
diagnosing illnesses at an early stage, making accurate prognostications, and measuring the
effectiveness of treatments. With the goal of filling up the current gaps in the treatment of
interstitial lung disease (ILD), this paper presents an overview of the application of machine
learning algorithms in imaging biomarker research. The authors stress the importance of machine
learning algorithms in identifying high-risk groups for interstitial lung disease (ILD), predicting
the severity of lung fibrosis, linking radiological abnormalities to declines in lung function, and
possibly serving as outcome measures in therapy studies. The use of this technology in
enhancing the delivery of care to people with ILD has been shown. Moreover, the incorporation
of deep-learning-based image analysis and radiomics within the framework of machine learning
offers further opportunities for advancement. The study highlights the value of cooperation and
consistency in the development of optimum algorithms, while also emphasizing the need of
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verifying prospective radiological biomarkers against relevant predictors of illness outcomes.
The expanding capabilities of machine learning have the potential to significantly transform the
role of radiography in the therapy of interstitial lung disorders.
Global Threat of Spotted Fever Group Rickettsioses Chinese researchers Zhang et al. (2022) discuss the growing danger posed to global public health
by spotted fever group (SFG) rickettsioses. The objective of this research is to provide insight
into the distribution and risk associated with rickettsial infections, a group of diseases that have
gained recognition but still lack comprehensive understanding. The study utilizes a
comprehensive review and modeling analysis to delineate the global distribution of verified
species of SFG rickettsiae (SFGR) in animals, vectors, and peopleThe results demonstrate the
presence of unique spatial groupings characterized by specific environmental and ecoclimatic
attributes. The research emphasizes Rickettsia felis as the prevailing species of spotted fever
group rickettsiae (SFGR), posing a significant danger to around 4.4 billion individuals. This is
followed by Rickettsia conorii, which puts around 3.7 billion people at risk, and Rickettsia
africae, which poses a risk to approximately 3.6 billion individuals. In summary, the study
highlights the significant contribution of several vectors to the increasing prevalence of SFGR
infections in the human population. The authors emphasize the need of enhancing awareness,
diagnosis, and monitoring in places with a high risk of infection, especially in cases when human
diseases may be inaccurately reported. This research offers significant contributions to the
understanding of the worldwide prevalence and related hazards of SFGR infections, therefore
establishing a fundamental basis for the mitigation and control of this matter in the field of public
health.
Patient-Centered Approach to Multimorbidity Varela et al. (2023) investigate the challenges of implementing sophisticated healthcare
treatments, zeroing in on the implementation of a patient-centered approach to dealing with
multimorbidity. With funding from the Centro de Innovación en Salud ANCORA UC, this
research looks at how the Chilean public healthcare system may benefit from implementing a
patient-centered model of treatment for those with multiple chronic conditions. The findings shed
light on areas where clinical services demonstrated relatively moderate gains while also
highlighting the major achievements achieved in operational settings. The findings underscore
the significance of various factors in determining the outcome of complex therapies, including
population size, organizational dynamics, coordination among healthcare teams, further training,
and support from decision-makers. This research shows that KPIs can track complicated
healthcare procedures. This informs decision-makers and ensures success. The findings may help
improve patient-centered healthcare practices statewide and internationally.
Multimorbidity Clinic for Complex Disorders Bell et al. (2023) propose a novel way for primary care doctors to manage patients with multiple
chronic illnesses. The Silkeborg Regional Hospital in Denmark opened the Multimorbidity
Clinic (CM) in 2012. This clinic assists primary care doctors (PCPs) in managing severe
multimorbid disorders. This study shows that a wide range of healthcare professionals must
collaborate to implement a comprehensive CM strategy. The Clinic for Multimorbidity (CM)
brings together a variety of sectors, professions, organizations, and basic and secondary care to
provide a new therapy that overcomes the constraints of the conventional healthcare system.
Under the case manager's guidance, multiple experts and tests were needed to diagnose patients.
The study suggests that integrated treatment may assist people with multiple health conditions. It
also provides critical information that may impact healthcare policy and practice.
Geriatric Mental Health Care Reynolds et al. (2023) report a rise in senior mental illness. The authors note that treating
multimorbidities takes time and that geriatric mental health care is difficult. This research
evaluates how neurocognitive diseases, severe depression, schizophrenia, and drug use disorders
affect senior impairment. The authors recommend a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
that combines diagnosis, treatment, community outreach, and resource management. The authors
urge rethinking traditional views about aging and emphasizing mental and physical health. The
objective of this approach is to challenge ageism and reframe societal views about aging and
mental problems in older individuals. In conclusion, the paper presents a thorough guide for
forthcoming clinical practices and research initiatives that address the complex mental health
requirements of elderly individuals.
Multimorbidity in Epilepsy Patients
In their study, Gaitatzis and Majeed (2023) emphasize the importance of multimorbidity in the
healthcare sector, as it is closely associated with several aspects like aging, frailty, polypharmacy,
and the requirements of health and social care. The study emphasizes that individuals who have
epilepsy and many comorbidities have a heightened susceptibility to depression, suicide, early
death, diminished health-related quality of life, as well as escalated healthcare expenses and
hospitalizations. The authors propose a paradigm change, whereby the conventional practice of
treating individual illnesses and comorbidities in isolation is discouraged. In order to proficiently
oversee patients afflicted with epilepsy and many comorbidities, the authors posit a want for
enhanced healthcare methodologies that duly acknowledge the onerousness of multimorbidity
linked to epilepsy. This entails identifying and analyzing patterns of illness clusters and
understanding their influence on health outcomes. The essay proposes a fundamental change in
the approach of treating patients with epilepsy who also have several other medical conditions.
This aligns with the larger objective of promoting patient-centered treatment and boosting
overall well-being.
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