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Abstract Introduction Quality of life (QoL) is a core aspect of healthy ageing, reflecting the ability of older persons to adapt and maintain well-being in later life. Urban–rural differences pose distinct challenges, ...

Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore and summarize the changes in depressive symptoms and their influencing factors among the elderly before and after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pan...

Abstract Background The growing global aging population and the high prevalence of oral diseases among the elderly significantly affect their quality of life. This study aimed to assess the current status of oral health ...

Abstract Background Identification of risk and protective factors for canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is essential to understand the epidemiology of the disease and direct prevention and control strategies. Building ...

Abstract Background Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a major global public health problem, causing approximately 1.19 million deaths and 50 million injuries annually, with a disproportionate burden in low- and middle-...

Abstract Objective To assess the level of fear of disease progression (FoP) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) during early hospitalization and identify its influencing factors. Methods This cross-sectional study w...

Abstract Background Incisional hernias are a relevant complication after abdominal surgery, but data on their occurrence after open liver resection, particularly via inverted L-incision, are limited. Methods We conducted...

Abstract Background Pediatric urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major source of morbidity, often leading to severe complications like renal scarring, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease if not treated promptly. ...

Abstract Background Undernutrition remains a major public health concern among HIV-positive children. Despite advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectiveness in managing HIV, these children still face nutritio...

Abstract This meta-analysis reveals a significant association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and the risk of osteoporosis. Being underweight may increase the risk of osteoporosis, while being overweight or obese may reduc...

Abstract Background The contact activation system is triggered when blood comes into contact with artificial surfaces. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) induces such activation, however the extent of factor XII (FXII) reducti...

Abstract Background Interpersonal attraction, encompassing the positive feelings, perceptions, and behavioral tendencies toward others, plays a fundamental role in the formation and maintenance of romantic relationships....

Abstract Background Pancreatic portal hypertension (PPH) is a distinct form of sinistral (left-sided) portal hypertension, primarily resulting from pancreatic diseases such as acute or chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic...

Abstract Background Dietary behaviors during adolescence greatly influence lifelong health habits, with patterns and nutritional deficiencies at this stage potentially carrying into adulthood and affecting long-term heal...

Abstract Background This study aimed to develop and validate a nomogram for predicting the risk of prolonged somnolence in hospitalized patients receiving intravenous midazolam. Methods We retrospectively collected clini...

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, necessitating rapid adaptation and strategic responses. This article aims to explore the structural factors, c...

Abstract Objective This study aimed to systematically identify and validate KIF15 as a potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in colon cancer (CC) using integrated bioinformatics analyses. We further explored its ...

Abstract Background In photosynthetic eukaryotes of the green lineage, the expression of the chloroplast genome is mainly regulated post-transcriptionally, by RNA-binding proteins encoded in the nuclear genome termed org...