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Abstract Glaucoma is the second-highest cause of blindness and the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Most people with glaucoma are not aware that they have a sight-threatening condition. People of Africa...

Shuyuan Chen,1,2,* Zewei Yu,2,* Yuquan Mao,1,3,* Yangying Xu,2 Fanhui Meng,4 Duan Li,2 Xueyu Wang,5 Yupeng Jia,6 Xiaowen Liu,1 Yujie Li,2 Cuifang Hao,2 Xin Du1,2 1Department of Integrated Traditio...

BackgroundKabuki syndrome (KS) is a multisystem genetic disorder caused predominantly by pathogenic variants in KMT2D or KDM6A, characterized by developmental delay, congenital anomalies, and immune dysregulation. Autoim...

Aim. To determine the clinical features of moderate community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) associated with COVID-19 in patients without comorbidities compared to those with comorbid metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic...

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...

BackgroundDiscrepancies in symptom concerns and the perceived burden among individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD), their caregivers, and their physicians can hinder effective care.ObjectivesWe investigated differences...

Abstract Introduction In China, there are disparities in smoking behaviors among different ethnic groups. However, the specific disparities and their influencing factors haven’t been deeply studied. Methods This cross-...

Abstract Introduction In Tanzania, despite the progress in HIV testing and counseling, 39.4% of people living with HIV aged ≥ 15 years were unaware of their HIV status in 2017. HIV testing is a crucial entry point ...

We empirically examine the impact of firm-level regulatory intensity, an external force or context, on corporate strategic change (i.e. changes in a firm's financing, investing and operating decisions to boost its compet...

Throughout history, our capacity to shed tears has attracted the attention of poets, writers, philosophers, and scholars. Moreover, humans' fascination with tears is evident in the significant roles they played in legend...

Background and AimsAcquired immunodeficiency in patients with hematological oncology is a serious and common complication, significantly impacting prognosis and quality of life. High doses of cytostatic drugs and the mal...

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the role of eye movements during basketball shooting from various distances. Fourteen male basketball players, equipped with an eye tracker and an inertial sensor, perfor...

Abstract Purpose The incidence of breast cancer has increased, and many more cases are being detected with favorable tumor characteristics and in older age. The guidelines for treating early breast cancer have evolved as...

Abstract It is becoming more well acknowledged that oxidative stress is a crucial component that connects the hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive aspects of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A more holistic and natur...

Abstract Background Body pain significantly affects the quality of life. However, the relationship between headache and pain across broad body regions remains unclear. This population-based cross-sectional study aimed to...

BackgroundBalancing pulmonary and systemic blood flow remains one of the most critical challenges in the management of high-risk neonates with ductal-dependent circulation, particularly in the presence of low birth weigh...

Abstract Background Limited research exists on the obstetric risk profiles of women in same-sex relationships (WSSR) undergoing childbirth. Methods Population-based cohort study including deliveries in the Swedish Stockh...

Abstract Introduction Self-harm and suicide among young people are major public health concerns and delivering prevention and postvention support is crucial. Educational and youth organisations play a vital role in both ...

Abstract Background High rates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are well recognised in Australia’s Indigenous people, but kidney replacement therapy (KRT) registrations give an incomplete view of disease burden and outc...

BackgroundSince the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections has significantly increased, and bacterial codetection further exacerbates the disease burden. This study aims to compa...

Despite the growing number of interventions aimed at reducing household food waste (HFW), many remain overly generalised and fail to adequately account for the heterogeneous routines, motivations, and disposal contexts t...

This study employs the transfer matrix method combined with numerical simulations based on the transfer matrix model and an impedance tube testing system to explore the correlation mechanism of acoustic parameters in Lig...

Understanding how students form and maintain social networks in volunteer organizations is crucial for promoting collaboration, effective communication, and the flow of resources within these groups. While prior research...

Background: Key populations experience disproportionate HIV burdens and structural barriers to care. Objective: To compare healthcare utilisation, HIV knowledge and barriers between key population groups (KPG) and non-...