Objective To characterise the age-related impact of organ damage patterns on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in ...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic kidney disease ...

Objectives Although menstrual cups have a long history and numerous benefits, many women of reproductive age remain unaware. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and use regarding menstrual ...

Background Peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) are ubiquitous in hospitals, yet phlebitis remains common despite ...

Severe valvular heart disease (VHD) is prevalent among patients with cancer and is associated with reduced survival.

Background Despite anticoagulation, patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) experience persistent elevated cardiovascular risk ...

Introduction The global evidence base on intimate partner violence (IPV) prevalence and risk factors is predominantly cross-sectional, limiting clarity in changes over time. Prospective cohort data ...

Introduction Following a historic 2006 US Federal Court ruling, major cigarette manufacturers were mandated to display ...

Objective Chronic kidney disease (CKD) arises due to uncontrolled hypertension (HTN). HTN significantly increases the risk of complications in vital organs, mainly the kidneys. If hypertensive ...

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) may be the most familiar play in the cervical spine playbook, but pseudarthrosis remains its most stubborn plot twist. Despite solid implants, pristine ...

An Osaka Metropolitan University researcher examined whether abdominal obesity predicts frailty progression in 2,962 ...

Introduction Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective HIV prevention strategy, but its impact is limited by low uptake and poor continuation rates. This study investigates oral PrEP ...