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Introduction: Health literacy is an essential indicator of health care habits and consequences. Health literacy and having the right information is effective in better managing symptoms and problems and improving the overall quality of life. This systematic review aimed to analyze previous studies and collect information on multiple sclerosis patients' health literacy. Material and Methods: The PRISMA guidelines were used to define the systematic review methods. PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect Journal, ProQuest, Wiley Online Library, SID, and Magiran databases were searched on 14 January 2022, without restrictions in publication time. We also searched Google Scholar and Research Proposal Information System. Two independent reviewers reviewed the papers' eligibility and extract data into a spreadsheet using a structured form. Results: Of the 165 articles retrieved, 14 were eventually included in the study. All of the studies’ audiences and targets were MS patients and their families or caregivers. Four studies examined the level of health literacy of individuals. Other objectives included determining variables affecting the relationship between patients' health literacy and behaviors, comparing the effects of lecture-based teaching and peer group experience on improving patients' health literacy, and determining psychometric characteristics of the MS patient’s health literacy questionnaire. Studies assessing people's health literacy revealed that most people have an adequate or acceptable health literacy level. Conclusion: Improving the level of health literacy is one of the fundamental ways to improve the physical and mental health of MS patients to increase compliance and self-care and medication adherence. Accordingly, policymakers need to work on designing effective programs to develop health literacy and overcome the challenges associated with it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The only way to limit the prevalence of COVID-19 is to adhere strictly to health protocol. In this regard, WHO has provided the information needed to prevent and deal with this disease on its website. To investigate the Impact of Internet Health Information on Adherence to COVID-19 Protocols, in Iran. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey and structural equation modeling which is done by students of at the Kerman University of Medical Science, Iran. The data collection tool was a questionnaire. SPSS 22.0, and SmartPLS 3software were used to analyze the data. Results: The present study investigated the impact of health information on the WHO website on adherence to COVID-19 protocols among the students of the Kerman University of Medical Sciences. The bootstrapping results indicate relationships between health information seeking constructs and information quality, satisfaction, and reputation. Regarding the other six hypotheses in the present study, it is predicted that they will be rejected in a larger sample. Conclusion: Online information is now available more easily, quickly, and at a lower cost compared to other sources, it should be constantly monitored and constantly improved in quality. Its usefulness, ease of use, accuracy, recency, and simplicity should be constantly investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Identifying highly cited articles helps researchers find the most important areas, effective authors in the field, pioneer countries and frequently used journals. This study aimed to review the 100 most highly cited articles published in telemedicine journals. Material and Methods: The list of the telemedicine journals was found by searching the “master journal list” of the Web of Science database. Then, the name of each journal was searched separately in the “Publication Name” section of the same database and the results were sorted based on the “times cited” order. The first 100 articles that received the most citations were selected. The journal name, study type and study field were extracted from the final articles. Results: The top 100 highly cited articles were published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare (n=54, 53.5%), Telemedicine and e-Health (n=45, 44.5%) and International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications (n=2, 2%). Most of the highly cited articles were review studies (n=55, 54%) and almost one-third of the reviewed articles were conducted on general telemedicine (n=28, 28%). Conclusion: This study revealed that some characteristics such as review studies, studies on general telemedicine, and studies being published in the oldest telemedicine journals were more likely used and cited. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Epidemic diseases have always caused considerable physical and financial casualties for governments. By the end of the year 2019, the Covid19 pandemic emerged for the first time in China and rapidly infected the globe. Objectives: As information technology plays a significant role in the current healthcare system, the aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review to determine the role of electronic health in the Covid19 crisis. Material and Methods: This review was carried out on articles published from December 2019 until March 17th 2020 by searching keywords and their equivalents in "MeSH" in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases and Google search engine. Results: In total, from 72 found articles, 28 were recognized based on their research topic. After imposing inclusion and exclusion criteria, eventually 6 original articles and 8 reports were selected for further analysis. Results showed that reviewed articles had mentioned the effective role of IT in: diagnosing Corona patients, addressing the spread of the disease, providing sufficient education for the public to prevent the disease, and recognizing high-risk areas. Telemedicine, machine learning algorithms, deep learning, Augmented intelligence, neural networks, Global positioning system, and geographical information system have been the most widely used technologies. Conclusion: It was shown that defeating the Covid19 is impossible without the help of technology. Experiences with the effectivity of using electronic health in controlling and monitoring the prevalence of Covid19 can be used to deal with other pandemic diseases in the future as well; and to avoid possible casualties and economic regressions while rapidly providing solutions for similar critical situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As our population ages, the need for specialized medical care for older adults is becoming increasingly important. At the same time, advances in information technology are revolutionizing the way we approach healthcare, providing opportunities for improved diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

I am writing to express my views on the topic of digital trust in the healthcare industry. With the rapid advancement of technology and the widespread use of electronic health records, it is crucial to understand the impact of digital trust on healthcare. In this letter, I will discuss the importance of digital trust in healthcare, the important challenges faced by the healthcare industry in building and maintaining digital trust, and the potential solutions to address these challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As someone who has been following the development of hyper-automation technologies in healthcare, I wanted to write to you about the many optimistic outcomes that these technologies have already produced. I am writing to express my excitement about many potential and benefits of hyper-automation technologies in healthcare. Hyper-automation, which includes the use of smart technologies such as artificial intelligence, lowcode/no-code (LCNC) platforms, machine learning, robotics and other technologies to automate and optimize processes, has the possibility to transform healthcare in many ways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) registry provides physicians with tools for monitoring, managing, and following up on patients. The CVICU registry provides researchers with the ability to analyze and evaluate integrated data patients. Our goal with this study is to explain the design, development, and deployment of a comprehensive, integrated, qualified cardiovascular intensive care unit registry, as well as to characterize individuals admitted to CVICUs. Material and Methods: From June 2012, a cohort study of ICU admissions for adults (≥18 years) in a teaching hospital’s CVICU began. The study includes retrospective collection of existing data from paper records and hospital information systems (HIS) and ongoing prospective collection using the proposed CVICU registry portal. Results: Between June 2013 and June 2022, 2587 admissions were included, among which 1041 (40.2%) were women, 1546 (59.8%) were man, and the median age was 58 ranging from 18 to 93 years and their mean (SD) age was 56.8 (13) years. About 11.1% of the patients died in the CVICU. The primary indications for CVICU care included mechanical ventilation (29.7%), weaning time or readmission (4.9%), cardiovascular (17.4%), myocardial infarction (1.7%), diabetes (9.3%), hypertension (14.3%). Of these, about 73% had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), 15% valve surgery and the remains has other cardiovascular surgeries. About 39% experienced an on-pump surgery. In addition, patients had 6.4 hours weaning time after operation. The overall CVICU length of stay (LOS) rate was 3.6 days and mean predicted by APACHE IV, APACHE II, SOFA, and SAPS II were 5.67, 3.03, 4, and 4 days, respectively. Conclusion: The use of registries equipped physicians and researchers with an integrated data pool to manage and evaluate information. Appropriate patient registries allow effective decision-making for appropriate interventions, resource allocation, and ongoing data monitoring and analysis. Ultimately, this leads to the optimal outcomes for patients. This registry aims to generate valuable knowledge about cardiovascular ICU patients in Iran and to collect accurate and qualified data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The epidemic of viral respiratory diseases in the last 20 years has affected many people around the world. In these situations, telemedicine may reduce unnecessary contacts and the risk of exposure to infection. This study aimed to review the papers performed to manage viral respiratory disease epidemics using telemedicine. Material and Methods: The PubMed and Scopus databases were searched in May 2020 for this systematic review study. Data were extracted from the final included papers based on the author, country, type of epidemic, telemedicine modality, telecommunication method, objective, participants, clinical outcome, cost, and satisfaction. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data. Results: From 365 retrieved papers, 18 papers were included. Most of the papers were done in the US and China (67%). Half of the papers were done during the COVID-19 pandemic. Real-time modality was used in 78% of the papers. The telecommunication method in half of the papers was internetbased. Patients’ management and treatment was the main objective of the six papers. In 81% of the teleconsultation papers, the consultation was performed between patients and healthcare providers. The clinical outcome of all papers showed that telemedicine was successful in the management of viral respiratory disease epidemics. Cost and satisfaction outcomes were considered in a few papers. Conclusion: There is considerable evidence to show that telemedicine is a useful and convenient method to manage and control viral respiratory disease epidemics. Therefore, countries should pay special attention to telemedicine to control the current pandemic and future epidemics and use it extensively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Advances in mobile health have led to numerous relevant studies in diagnosis, treatment, and controlling of various diseases. One of the criteria indicating the quality of the previously published studies is the number of citations. Therefore, investigating the features of highly cited articles and identifying the most frequently used mobile technological interventions can affect future research ideas. This study aimed at identifying 100 highly cited interventional studies on mobile health, type of used mobile technologies, and effect of these technologies in various diseases in top-cited articles. Material and Methods: The database employed in this study was the Web of Science, which without limitations was analysed in April 2020 to identify 100 highly cited interventional studies in the field of mobile health. The identified studies were classified based on the number of citations, year of publication, country of the first author, type of disease, and use of mobile technology. Results: A great majority of the studies in the field of interventional mobile health focused on obesity (n=18), addiction (n=15), diabetes (n=13) and mental health disorders (n=12), respectively. Many studies employed mobile technologies to promote lifestyle (weight loss and increased physical activity) (n=20), disease controls (n=20), and treatment adherence (n=18). The mean number of citations per study was 146±97. The most cited study was in the category of viral disease treatment adherence (n=703), and the most cited articles were published in 2012. Conclusion: Among the reviewed 100 studies, many of the interventional studies regarding mobile health focused on obesity, addiction, diabetes and mental health disorders. Promotion of lifestyle, disease controls, and treatment adherence were effects of mobile technologies in top-cited articles. Text messaging service was used as intervention in most of the studies. Thus, future studies may focus on the use of various mobile applications on different diseases’ prevention, control, and treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]