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Biliary atresia
Biliary atresia (BA) is a progressive inflammatory fibrosclerosing disease of the biliary system and a major cause of neonatal cholestasis. It...
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The spectrum of health conditions in community-based cross-sectional surveys in Southeast Asia 2010-21: a sco** review
BackgroundSoutheast Asia is undergoing an epidemiological transition with non-communicable illnesses becoming increasingly important, yet infectious...
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Unravelling factors influencing demand for modern contraception and evaluating coverage progress since 2015 in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria: insights from multilevel and geostatistical modelling
IntroductionThe United Nations established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 to enhance global development. In this study, we examine...
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Assessing knowledge of hypertension and diabetes mellitus among informal healthcare providers in urban slums in southeastern Nigeria
Informal healthcare providers (IHPs) often serve as the first point of contact for healthcare services for non-communicable diseases in urban slums...
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A two-pronged approach to understanding reciprocity and mental health relationship in develo** countries: evidence from young informal construction workers in Nigeria
BackgroundMental health problems disproportionately affect young people in develo** countries. However, there is limited research on help-seeking...
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Survey on pattern of myopia in school children in Hangzhou after the COVID-19 pandemic: a school-based vision screening study
BackgroundMyopia is a major health issue around the world. Myopia in children has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic in China, but...
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Construction and validation of a nomogram for blood transfusion after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly: a cross-sectional study
PurposeFew studies have focused on the risk factors leading to postoperative blood transfusion after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of...
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Biomechanical evaluation of different medial column fixation patterns for valgus pilon fractures
BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to perform a biomechanical analysis to compare different medial column fixation patterns for valgus pilon...
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The relationship between follicle-stimulating hormone and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease in men
ObjectivesThe present study aimed to investigate the relationship between male hormones and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease...
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The association between air pollution and obesity: an umbrella review of meta-analyses and systematic reviews
The objective of this umbrella review was to investigate comprehensive and synthesized evidence of the association between ambient air pollution and...
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Wealth-based disparities in the prevalence of short birth interval in India: insights from NFHS-5
BackgroundShort birth interval (SBI) has profound implications for the health of both mothers and children, yet there remains a notable dearth of...
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Maternal distress, parenting stress, maladaptive parenting and children’s problematic media use in China: evidence from 2022 spring in Shanghai
The COVID-19 lockdown has forced young children to spend more time on media and significantly impacted their mothers’ mental health. This study...
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A Persian validation of the burnout assessment tool
BackgroundBurnout is an increasing public health concern. Its prevalence has extended across diverse professions globally, posing significant...
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Sex-dependent association of serum vitamin D with muscle strength in older adults: NHANES 2001–2002
BackgroundAlthough several studies have suggested a potential positive association between serum vitamin D levels and muscle strength in older...
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Pediatric injuries and poisonings associated with detergent packets: results from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP), 2011–2023
BackgroundDetergent packets are common household products; however, they pose a risk of injuries and poisonings, especially among children. This...
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Associations between 25 hydroxyvitamin D concentration and spontaneous abortion
BackgroundSpontaneous abortion is a common complication of pregnancy that can lead to adverse physical and psychological outcomes for women. Vitamin...
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Health and wellbeing of staff working at higher education institutions globally during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period: evidence from a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe ongoing global crisis of Higher Education (HE) institutions during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period has increased the likelihood of...
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Straight intramedullary MultiLoc nails for displaced proximal humeral fractures: health status, radiographic results, clinical outcome, and complications
BackgroundThe treatment of the displaced proximal humerus fractures (PHF) still facing a lot of unsolved problems. The aim of this study was to...
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Prevalence of thyroid nodule and relationship with physiological and psychosocial factors among adults in Zhejiang Province, China: a baseline survey of a cohort study
BackgroundThyroid nodules have attracted much attention due to their high incidence and potential for malignant transformation. Compared with the...
