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Health Information Technology Use among Foreign-Born Adults of Middle Eastern and North African Descent in the United States
Health information technology (HIT) use among foreign-born adults of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent is understudied. MENA Americans...
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Exploring the Religious Practice of Langar as a Route to Health Promotion in the Sikh Community in Northern England: A Qualitative Study
Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are prevalent among UK South Asians. Langar is a Sikh religious food practice that could be important in...
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Novel genomic variants related to visceral adiposity index (VAI) and body adiposity index (BAI) in Indian sib-pairs
BackgroundObesity is among the leading public health threats globally. Over the last few years, visceral adiposity index (VAI), and body adiposity...
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An unexpected case of an adnexal hydatid cyst in a pregnant woman: a case report
BackgroundCystic echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is a chronic and endemic illness caused by infection with a parasite called Echinococc...
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Exploring fine-scale urban landscapes using satellite data to predict the distribution of Aedes mosquito breeding sites
BackgroundThe spread of mosquito-transmitted diseases such as dengue is a major public health issue worldwide. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, a primary...
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Work ability and return-to-work of patients with post-COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundIn addition to several sequelae of post-COVID-19, individuals also experience significant limitations in work ability, resulting in...
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Managing abdominal cocoon syndrome complicated by intestinal necrosis and unexpected amelioration of depression after surgery: a case report
BackgroundAbdominal cocoon is a very uncommon yet dangerous cause of intestinal obstruction.
Case presentationWe present a case of a 62-year-old...
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Cervical cystic hygroma in adults: a case report
BackgroundsManifestation of cystic hygroma in adulthood is very rare. The rarity of cystic hygroma in adults has caused problems in its diagnosis and...
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Cost–utility analysis of a palliative care program in Colombia
BackgroundThe economic assessment of health care models in palliative care promotes their global development. The purpose of the study is to assess...
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Understanding health literacy in men: a cross-sectional survey
BackgroundMales have a shorter life expectancy than females. Men are less likely to seek the advice of a health professional or utilise preventive...
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Increased anti-correlation between the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and the default mode network following Stanford Neuromodulation Therapy (SNT): analysis of a double-blinded, randomized, sham-controlled trial
SNT is a high-dose accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) protocol coupled with functional-connectivity-guided targeting that is an...
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Identifying Variation in Physical Health Behaviors and Depressive Symptoms among Religiosity Clusters of African American Adults in the United States
Religiosity is an important factor in the lives of many African Americans, who suffer a greater health burden than their White counterparts. In this...
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An investigation of inequalities in exposure to PM2.5 air pollution across small areas in Ireland
The link between exposure to air pollution and adverse effects on human health is well documented. Yet, in a European context, research on the...
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The edutainment program on knowledge, perception, and uptake of cervical cancer screening among Muslim women in Southern Thailand: a quasi experimental study
IntroductionCervical cancer is a significant global health concern and is the third most common cancer in women. Owing to their religious beliefs,...
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Efficacy of relational agents for loneliness across age groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundLoneliness is a serious public health concern. Although previous interventions have had some success in mitigating loneliness, the field is...
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Beyond the diagnosis of drug-resistant Tuberculosis in Norway: patients’ experiences before, during and after treatment
BackgroundThis study aims to explore the varied experiences of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Norway. The study emphasizes challenges...
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The Relationships Between Metacognitive Beliefs, Executive Functioning, and Psychological Distress in Early Adolescence
BackgroundIncreased endorsement of metacognitions and poorer executive functioning have been associated with increased adolescent psychological...
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The Association of Stigma, School, and Family Factors with Patterns of Substance Use Among LGBTQ Youth
Polysubstance use is associated with myriad short- and long-term health outcomes. Although prior research has documented differences in polysubstance...
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to tooth loss and dentures among patients with dental arch deficiencies
BackgroundTooth loss is a common problem that affects many people worldwide. Exploring knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among patients can...
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Effects of concurrent aerobic and strength training in women diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeTo investigate the potential impact of concurrent aerobic and strength training (CT) on women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Methods ...