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{"title":"The silent epidemic of non-adherence - insights from the 2024 a:care congress.","authors":"Sheri D Pruitt, Rabia Khan, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Arintaya Phrommintikul, Miguel Angel Díaz Aguilera, Ngiap Chuan Tan, Shoaib Afzal, Andressa da Silva van der Laan, John Weinman","doi":"10.1186/s12919-025-00326-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12919-025-00326-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Medication non-adherence is a global challenge with profound implications for patient health outcomes, healthcare systems, and society at large. This widespread issue leads to hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths and hospitalizations annually, and billions of dollars in avoidable healthcare costs. No country is immune to this challenge. The a:care Congress 2024, titled \"Adherence is a Behavior: Do We Have the Right One?\", addressed this critical issue to understand its societal and economic burden and explore the complex human behaviors driving it. The Congress examined the global impact of non-adherence and local realities, providing a health economic perspective on its consequences. Behavioral factors influencing adherence were analyzed, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual patient motivations. The role of technology and artificial intelligence in the physician-patient relationship was discussed, highlighting opportunities and challenges of integrating these tools. The patient's voice was brought to the forefront, underscoring the importance of communication and trust in the care relationship. A final multidisciplinary session explored the role of each stakeholder in improving adherence. This article provides an overview of the different sessions from the congress, focusing on the challenges associated with medication non-adherence and potential solutions. It emphasizes the need for a multidimensional approach involving all healthcare system stakeholders and the importance of prioritizing the development of new strategies to improve overall health outcomes and healthcare system efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":9046,"journal":{"name":"BMC Proceedings","volume":"19 Suppl 10","pages":"13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12096470/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144118781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Negotiating an academic start-up package and job offer as an incoming tenure-track professor in the life sciences.","authors":"Leslie A Caromile, Verónica A Segarra","doi":"10.1186/s12919-025-00327-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12919-025-00327-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Start-up packages were once predominantly associated with research-intensive institutions. However, they are now increasingly important for teaching-focused and primarily undergraduate institutions due to rising expectations for research involvement. Effective negotiation for tenure-track start-up packages is essential for aligning the candidates' and institutions' interests and goals. Candidates must understand the various components of an offer, such as start-up funds, teaching loads, research expectations, and tenure requirements, to negotiate terms that align with their needs and goals. However, navigating these negotiations can be daunting, particularly for individuals from historically underserved and excluded groups (HUE) in STEM fields who may lack access to supportive networks. In this article, we aim to provide a detailed guide on how to negotiate an effective tenure-track start-up package. We emphasize that this process can be beneficial for both the candidate and the institution, as it helps ensure that their values and goals are aligned, ultimately increasing the chances of success for both parties. This article builds upon our earlier publications and provides comprehensive guidance for negotiating strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":9046,"journal":{"name":"BMC Proceedings","volume":"18 Suppl 1","pages":"29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12082846/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144085869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Data integration and synthesis for pandemic and epidemic intelligence.","authors":"Barbara Tornimbene, Zoila Beatriz Leiva Rioja, Manoel Barral-Netto, Carlos Castillo-Salgado, Irena Djordjevic, Moritz Kraemer, Martina McMenamin, Oliver Morgan","doi":"10.1186/s12919-025-00321-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s12919-025-00321-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted substantial obstacles in real-time data generation and management needed for clinical research and epidemiological analysis. Three years after the pandemic, reflection on the difficulties of data integration offers potential to improve emergency preparedness. The fourth session of the WHO Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence Forum sought to report the experiences of key global institutions in data integration and synthesis, with the aim of identifying solutions for effective integration. Data integration, defined as the combination of heterogeneous sources into a cohesive system, allows for combining epidemiological data with contextual elements such as socioeconomic determinants to create a more complete picture of disease patterns. The approach is critical for predicting outbreaks, determining disease burden, and evaluating interventions. The use of contextual information improves real-time intelligence and risk assessments, allowing for faster outbreak responses. This report captures the growing acknowledgment of data integration importance in boosting public health intelligence and readiness and show examples of how global institutions are strengthening initiatives to respond to this need. However, obstacles persist, including interoperability, data standardization, and ethical considerations. The success of future data integration efforts will be determined by the development of a common technical and legal framework, the promotion of global collaboration, and the protection of sensitive data. Ultimately, effective data integration can potentially transform public health intelligence and our way to successfully respond to future pandemics.</p>","PeriodicalId":9046,"journal":{"name":"BMC Proceedings","volume":"19 Suppl 4","pages":"12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12016051/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143975923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Proceedings of the 2nd edition of the International e-Health Forum 2024.","authors":"","doi":"10.1186/s12919-025-00324-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s12919-025-00324-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9046,"journal":{"name":"BMC Proceedings","volume":"19 Suppl 8","pages":"11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11998125/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143976139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lessons learned from Café Scientifique public webinars on pregnancy and parenting in arthritis: perspectives from patients, clinicians, and researchers.","authors":"Vienna Cheng, Preet Kang, Laurie Proulx, Neda Amiri, Mary A De Vera","doi":"10.1186/s12919-025-00323-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12919-025-00323-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Arthritis is a group of chronic inflammatory conditions, including systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, that disproportionately impact females more than men, often during the childbearing years. Challenges with pregnancy and parenting continue to significantly impact patients and families living with arthritis, compounded by the historical lack of research that has hindered the ability to make informed family planning decisions.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>In ongoing efforts to broadly translate our expanding research findings in this area, we held two public webinars on pregnancy and parenting in arthritis with the following goals: 1) to create forums for discussion among researchers, patients, and clinicians; 2) raise awareness on emerging issues requiring future research; and 3) provide evidence-based, practical advice for patients, caregivers and families. The first webinar on Pregnancy and Arthritis united perspectives from patients, clinicians and researchers. We learned firsthand challenges of navigating pregnancy with arthritis from patients of various backgrounds, including those who highlighted longstanding healthcare disparities. A rheumatologist specializing in pregnancy and reproductive health shared insights, concluding with the positive outlook that perinatal research is underway on emerging antirheumatic therapies. The second webinar on Parenting and Arthritis discussed evidence-based resources and strategies to support parents, integrating insights from researchers and clinicians.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These webinars illuminated the profound impacts of arthritis on patients and families and revealed knowledge gaps for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":9046,"journal":{"name":"BMC Proceedings","volume":"19 Suppl 7","pages":"10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11977863/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143802400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Proceedings from The Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP) 2024 Annual Pediatric Device Innovation Symposium.","authors":"Tamara P Lambert, Grzegorz Zapotoczny, Bianca Riello, Nadine Afari, Yaniv Bar-Cohen, Madison Christmas, Salima Jamal, Shahida Qazi, Melissa A Bent, Juan Espinoza","doi":"10.1186/s12919-025-00315-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12919-025-00315-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>On August 9, 2024, the CTIP symposium brought together various stakeholders in pediatric medical device (PMD) innovation to discuss the current state of pediatric medical devices (PMDs) and action steps that can collectively be taken to further drive PMD innovation. Meeting topics included 1) the Future of Pediatric Innovation, 2) Engaging Patients and Their Families in PMD Development, 3) Partnership Opportunities to Support PMD Research and Development (R&D), 4) Leveraging Real-World Evidence to Enhance PMDs, and 5) Fundraising and Investing in Pediatrics. This paper provides a comprehensive summary of the symposium proceedings, highlighting the critical needs, challenges, and opportunities in the PMD sector, and outlines potential areas for collaboration among stakeholders to drive progress in PMD development.</p>","PeriodicalId":9046,"journal":{"name":"BMC Proceedings","volume":"19 Suppl 3","pages":"8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11931763/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143690925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Proceedings of essential health care package development, in Botswana and Sierra Leone, November 2022.","authors":"Humphrey Cyprian Karamagi, Solyana Ngusbrhan Kidane, Pierre Claver Kariyo, Araia Berhane Mesfin, Isabella Maina, Gertrude Avortri, Hyppolite Kalambay Ntembwa","doi":"10.1186/s12919-025-00322-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12919-025-00322-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The development of essential health care package (EHCP) has been recognized as a critical tool for guiding country level actions towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Although countries' packages vary in scope, many utilize the package to guide resource allocation, equity, advocacy, prioritization of services, political commitment, and accountability. The concept of health packages has evolved from basic packages (focusing on limited high-burden conditions), to benefit- (cost-effective interventions) and essential packages (what people need, with benefits as sub-packages). The purpose of this proceeding was to document processes from Botswana and Sierra Leone workshops, which aimed to support country conceptualization of an EHCP, including content and scope. More specifically, the workshop aimed to gain consensus on identification of conditions to be addressed in each age cohort, rationalizing the EHCP interventions across public health functions, levels of care and age cohorts. Technical working groups were constructed for each age cohort and tasked to lead the appraisal of interventions for technical comprehensiveness, contextualization to country needs, and mapping of interventions to the appropriate levels of care. As a result, the countries' draft EHCPs were developed, encompassing interventions for 80 + conditions. The EHCP is expected to set precedence in defining 'essential' interventions for the population, structurally promoting integration of health services, and providing succinct guidance to partners, and stakeholders on the country's priorities, in terms of health interventions to be delivered at various levels. Many countries are striving to re-pivot their health systems, in order to meet the evolving contextual needs of the population and ensure their systems remain fit for purpose. EHCPs can be utilized to guide health sector inputs, for robust system functionality and attainment of UHC.</p>","PeriodicalId":9046,"journal":{"name":"BMC Proceedings","volume":"19 Suppl 6","pages":"9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11929171/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143676650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence for disease-surveillance purposes.","authors":"Barbara Tornimbene, Zoila Beatriz Leiva Rioja, John Brownstein, Adam Dunn, Sylvain Faye, Jude Kong, Nada Malou, Clara Nordon, Benjamin Rader, Oliver Morgan","doi":"10.1186/s12919-025-00320-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12919-025-00320-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the development of AI-driven tools to improve public health surveillance and outbreak management. While AI programs have shown promise in disease surveillance, they also present issues such as data privacy, prejudice, and human-AI interactions. This sixth session of the of the WHO Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence Innovation Forum examines the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public health by collecting the experience of key global health organizations, such the Boston Children's Hospital, the Global South AI for Pandemic & Epidemic Preparedness & Response (AI4PEP) network, Medicines Sans Frontières (MSF), and the University of Sydney. AI's utility in clinical care, particularly in diagnostics, medication discovery, and data processing, has resulted in improvements that may also benefit public health surveillance. However, the use of AI in global health necessitates careful consideration of ethical issues, particularly those involving data use and algorithmic bias. As AI advances, particularly with large language models, public health officials must develop governance frameworks that stress openness, accountability, and fairness. These systems should address worldwide differences in data access and ensure that AI technologies are tailored to specific local needs. Ultimately, AI's ability to improve healthcare efficiency and equity is dependent on multidisciplinary collaboration, community involvement, and inclusive AI designs in ensuring equitable healthcare outcomes to fit the unique demands of global communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":9046,"journal":{"name":"BMC Proceedings","volume":"19 Suppl 4","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11887143/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143571697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effective communication during disease outbreaks: the role of data journalism in pandemic and epidemic intelligence.","authors":"Barbara Tornimbene, Zoila Beatriz Leiva Rioja, Aghnia Adzkia, Christian Endt, Rukmini S, Oliver Morgan","doi":"10.1186/s12919-025-00319-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12919-025-00319-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of journalism, especially data journalism, in conveying accurate and understandable scientific information. Journalists helped to convert difficult scientific findings into understandable narratives, improving public understanding and trust. During the fifth session of the WHO Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence Innovation Forum, data journalists Rukmini S. (India), Christian Endt (Germany), and Aghnia Adzkia (Indonesia) discussed their pandemic reporting experiences. The collaboration among media, public health agencies, and academia was critical in guaranteeing fast and accurate data transmission. During the session, they also discussed the obstacles journalists confront, such as overcoming data gaps and resolving public mistrust caused by misinformation or imprecise government messaging. In response, journalists' aim is to bridge the communication gap between scientists and the general people, ensuring that even complex and unclear scientific findings could be understood. Moving forward, the emphasis is on the ongoing collaboration between data journalists, scientists, decision-makers and the public to improve knowledge and science communication. Data journalism will continue to be important in future public health emergencies because it promotes transparency, makes data available, and encourages public engagement. Collaborative efforts, technical briefings, and training opportunities will improve data journalists' ability to effectively report scientific breakthroughs, making public health communication more responsive and impactful.</p>","PeriodicalId":9046,"journal":{"name":"BMC Proceedings","volume":"19 Suppl 4","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11877750/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143555828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Abstracts from the 13th International Conference for Healthcare and Medical Students (ICHAMS).","authors":"","doi":"10.1186/s12919-025-00314-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12919-025-00314-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9046,"journal":{"name":"BMC Proceedings","volume":"19 Suppl 2","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11874374/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143540163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}