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Pharmacist interventions to improve hypertension management among patients with diabetes ::a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
No full textExploring the potential of sufficiency scenarios to reach Net-Zero buildings in Swiss municipalities
No full textDespite the prioritisation of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy integration for decarbonising the building and construction sector, technology-centric approaches in Swiss national energy strategies have exhibited limitations in curtailing both operational and embodied carbon emissions over the past decade. The absence of defined resource consumption boundaries within the building sector for existing buildings presents a significant challenge not only in Switzerland but globally. This study investigates the implementation of sufficiency principles within the Swiss building sector offering insights highly relevant to the broader European context as a potential mitigation strategy, as also recognised by the IPCC. The impact of various sufficiency and efficiency measures (e.g. promote shared living, renovation of building envelope) is quantitatively evaluated through different scenarios. Principal component analysis (PCA) and k-medoids clustering is applied on a comprehensive dataset encompassing existing building stock characteristics and socio-demographic information across all 508 Swiss urban municipalities. Specifically, the scenarios assess the efficacy of sufficiency-based measures in reducing emissions from the existing residential building stock eligible for renovation until 2050. The findings indicate that while sufficiency and efficiency measures applied in isolation result in only modest emission reductions, a strategically targeted combination of space demand reduction and renovation offers significant potential to lower both operational and embodied emissions helping to close the CO2 gap and reduce reliance on the uncertain future development of carbon removal and renewable energy technologies. Furthermore, this research derives policy recommendations, informed by the analysed scenarios and complimented with the existing Swiss building policy landscape, to support the development of future cantonal energy and carbon policies
(M)others' social distress and the production of knowledge and ignorance in midwifery ::a case for care ethics
No full textThe experience of women with breast or gynecological cancer after participation in an online mindfulness‐based cancer recovery (e‐MBCR) program ::secondary outcomes analysis of a pilot mixed methods randomized controlled trial
No full textBackground: Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) are recognized as beneficial in oncology supportive care. While qualitative analyses of mindfulness program experiences exist, this is the first mixed methods study to examine patients' experiences after participating in the online Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (e-MBCR) program. Methods: The SERENITY study was a pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating the early implementation, and effects of the e-MBCR program for women with breast or gynecological cancer in a French-speaking context. This article reports on secondary outcomes from a mixed methods analysis, exploring psychosocial aspects through questionnaires and participants' experiences through interviews. Sixty-two patients were randomized in a 2:1 ratio. Quantitative assessments were carried out at three timepoints; qualitative interviews only post-intervention. Both datasets were analyzed separately, then merged for interpretation. Results: The intervention group showed a significant reduction in depression compared to the control group, with a medium effect size post-intervention. While other psychological measures did not show significant differences, this exploratory analysis revealed favorable trends, particularly in anxiety, spiritual well-being, and post-traumatic growth. At 3-month follow-up, most scales showed a diminished effect compared to post-intervention. Qualitative interviews revealed four themes: a safe and validating environment, acquiring skills and taking action, enhanced well-being, and exposure to memories of cancer. This last dimension was a source of beneficial inner work for most participants, although it was a deeply challenging experience for four women. Conclusion: Participation in the e-MBCR program led to beneficial experiences, notably self-exploration, and enhanced self-efficacy. However, MBIs can also bring up challenging experiences, which are important to acknowledge
Systematic review on rare diseases and work ::challenges in understanding social inequality pathways
No full textBackground : Poor health can exacerbate social inequalities by limiting individuals' ability to accumulate wealth and sustain employment, contributing to health selection effects. Among younger patients with rare diseases (RDs), these effects may be more pronounced, with long-term consequences for human capital, career development, and income. Building on a review of international literature, this communication highlights the methodological challenges in assessing the work-related consequences of RDs. Methods : A systematic literature review was conducted following the PRISMA checklist. PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched (2013-2023) for studies on employment or work ability among individuals with RDs compared to a control group. Results : Of 7,694 abstracts screened, 44 studies on 34 RDs met inclusion criteria. Findings consistently indicated a negative impact of RDs on employment outcomes, supporting the presence of health selection effects: 87% of studies reported higher rates of work disability, 90% noted increased absenteeism, and all studies (100%) found greater impairment at work among RD populations. However, the majority relied on medico-administrative data, often excluding pediatric conditions and thereby skewing the representation of RDs. In addition, a lack of longitudinal designs across studies limited the ability to explore reverse causality between health status and employment outcomes. Conclusions :Individuals with RDs generally face poorer work-related outcomes. However, current research is constrained by methodological shortcomings, particularly the absence of longitudinal data and underrepresentation of pediatric diseases, which hinder a clear understanding of health selection effects. Future research should prioritize longitudinal designs and more inclusive data sources to better capture the complex, bidirectional relationship between health and employment, and to inform effective policy responses
Health status of North African adolescent and young adult migrants in Europe ::a scoping review
No full textMore than five million people from North Africa (NA) lived in Europe in 2019, including youth characterized by intense trans-border mobility, precarious living conditions and high-risk behaviours such as substance use, prostitution and illegal activities. This young population challenges health professionals and health service's ability to deliver medical care. The health literature about them remains scarce. This scoping review aims to map the existing knowledge regarding the health status of adolescent and young adult migrants from NA in Europe, the health services available to address their needs, and their access and use of these services. This scoping review followed the Arksey and O´Malley process and was based on the Population-Concept-Context framework. Six databases (CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, PsycINFO and Web of Science) were consulted for peer-reviewed articles and non-indexed reports. References of selected articles were systematically tracked. Initial search returned 5540 articles, 13 of which met the criteria for final inclusion. They originated from Spain, France and Germany. All records included were observational. Nine included only males and ten focused on unaccompanied minors. All studies explored aspects related to the health status of participants. Five explored aspects related to general health, seven to infectious diseases, six to mental health including substance use, four to oral health, and three to nutritional status. Two studies explored aspects related to the provision of care and related cultural elements. Evidence about the health status, access to services and health service provision of North African adolescent and young adult migrants in Europe is very limited, including important gaps about females and young adults, as well as about healthcare programs and use of services. Further research is needed to enhance a comprehensive, complex and reflective understanding of this population. Research design should emphasize gender perspective, include methodologies adapted to hard-to-reach populations and grounded into international collaboration
Air-liquid interface micro-electrode arrays - well-adapted tools for long-term in vitro monitoring of 3D neural tissues
No full textDespite the large variety of traditional, flexible and stretchable Micro-Electrode Array (MEA) devices available for use with organoids, most of them present drawbacks when applied for long-term 3D neural tissue monitoring applications. In many cases, 3D neural tissues can only be monitored for acute and/or short-term durations due to tissue necrosis that occurs due to the lack of tissue oxygenation under submerged culture conditions. This paper presents alternative MEA devices, called ALI-MEA. These ALI-MEA allow the maintenance of 3D neural tissues at air-liquid interface, which provides excellent tissue oxygenation and long-term survival conditions, resulting in the capability to stimulate and record electrophysiological activity from the tissues for long-lasting experiments, up to several months. This paper illustrates these findings with results from several typical 3D neural tissue preparation experiments showing that long-term experiments can be easily achieved using the ALI-MEA devices