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Aim. To determine the characteristics of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and sleep disturbances among civilian and military populations during the war in Ukraine. Materials and methods. The...

Background. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy in women worldwide. Advances in oncologic therapy have markedly improved survival, yet chemotherapy and other treatments produce adverse effects such ...

Maria Hee Jung Park Frausing,1– 3 Morten Schmidt,2,4 Ole Dan Jørgensen,5,6 Frederikke Nørregaard Jakobsen,7 Frederik Mikkelsen,1,2 Jacob Moesgaard Larsen,8 Charlotte Ellen Larroudé,9 Berit Thornvig Philbert,10 Jens ...

Abstract Objective This study aims to explore the associations between napping and subjective sleep quality and daytime functioning in insomnia patients, providing a valuable reference for the standardized diagnosis and ...

Abstract Work-related musculoskeletal risks in student laboratory settings are under-characterized. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 31 healthy male medical laboratory students to quantify upper-limb ergonomic ris...

Abstract Background Entomological outcomes are critical for understanding the biological mechanisms and operational performance of malaria vector control interventions. However, the quality and consistency of how these o...

Abstract Objective Financial toxicity, characterized by the financial burden and psychological distress associated with cancer treatment, has become a critical issue impacting patient outcomes and quality of life. This s...

Background Large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated promising capabilities in medical diagnostic reasoning, yet their performance in specialized clinical domains such as rheumatology remains incompletely characteri...

Abstract Background Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) comprise a group of persistent carcinogenic pollutants whose transfer from air to soil via the atmospheric deposition represents a major chronic exposure pathwa...

BackgroundDigital tools are reshaping public health education and training, yet evidence on whether large language models (LLMs) can generate specialist ophthalmic teaching materials remains limited. High myopia (HM), a ...

Xiaodong Feng,1 Yuqing Miao,2 Chenhai Zheng,3 Shuai Yuan,3 Jie Qin3 1Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Spleen Thyroid Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, 110016, People’s Republic of C...

Abstract Background Patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma are receiving adjuvant radio(chemo)therapy as standard of care, according to national guidelines. However, patients with human papi...

In contemporary China, where the ageing population is expanding at a rapid rate, nursing homes are under significant pressure to deliver services of a high standard and to create comfortable environments. Nevertheless, t...

Grazing can modify vegetation structure and species composition through selective consumption, modifying plant litter quality and hence decomposability. In most grasslands, moderate stocking rates maintain a mosaic of hi...

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a major global public health challenge with substantial morbidity and mortality. Although preclinical studies suggest that Maxing Huoqiao (MXHQ) granule may have therapeutic pot...

Abstract Background Childhood malnutrition is a major public health concern as it is associated with significant short‐ and long‐term morbidity and mortality. Objectives To comprehensively review the evidence for the...

BackgroundExercise therapy is the first-line treatment for postpartum stress urinary incontinence (PSUI); however, the optimal regimen remains unclear.ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the effects of different exercis...

Poor housing is associated with poor health. This suggests that improving housing conditions might lead to improved health for residents. This review searched widely for studies from anywhere in the world which had inves...

Velvet antler, a valued traditional medicine of animal origin, contains an abundance of bioactive compounds including amino acids, peptides, proteins, and nucleosides. It exhibits notable health-promoting properties such...

Abstract Background Montessori education is the oldest and most widely implemented alternative education in the world, yet its effectiveness has not been clearly established. Objectives The primary objective of this revi...

Abstract Background The internet has become an important source of information for cancer patients. Numerous websites provide nutritional advice that promises benefits for the outcome of cancer therapy. The aim of our st...

Abstract Background In the Netherlands, approximately 20,000 older adults sustain a hip fracture every year. Most of these patients are frail, institutionalised, have limited postoperative mobility and a high mortality r...

Background Presently, approaches for the early treatment of pathological anxiety in patients with chronic non-communicable diseases are lacking, thus delaying the initiation of symptom management at the early onset of th...

Abstract Background This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence (AI)–assisted solo workflow for intraoral photography training. The study examined whether real‑tim...