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IntroductionNewborn screening (NBS) for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) leads to early diagnosis and hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT). Limited studies are available on the quality of life (QoL) of SCID patient...

Vitiligo is a chronic depigmenting disorder that imposes a substantial psychological, social, and economic burden, extending beyond its physical manifestations. This narrative review synthesizes and critically evaluates ...

Abstract Background Life expectancy increases, leading to growth in an older population where frailty and comorbidities are more prevalent. Subsequent increased intensive care unit (ICU) treatment results in prolonged re...

Abstract An integrated hydrochemical, statistical, and geospatial approach was adopted in the present study to evaluate the groundwater quality of the Mangura Nala watershed in the state of Bihar, India. A total of 154 g...

Air Quality Health Indices (AQHIs) translate epidemiological concentration–response functions into composite risk metrics for public health communication. Recent proposals grounded in meta-analytic evidence have advanc...

Introduction: Patients with tuberculosis often struggle not only with the burden of physical illness but also significant psychological challenges, especially depression, that affect their quality of life profoundly. Met...

BackgroundAutistic children experience enduring difficulties with emotion regulation and daily participation. Emotion-oriented play-learning tools (EPLTs, sensory play-learning tools for supporting emotion and self-regul...

Abstract Global strategies to improve newborn survival have expanded from basic Essential Newborn Care practices to more comprehensive approaches that address the specific needs of small and sick newborns. Despite advanc...

Abstract Background Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) is a key concern influenced by physiological, social, and cultural factors. However, yet commonly used assessment tools in...

Abstract Introduction Dyspepsia affects 6.9% of people globally and significantly impairs quality of life, yet it often remains undiagnosed. Undiagnosed dyspepsia (UD) affects up to one-third of patients and is prevalent...

Abstract Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is associated with heavy symptom burden, limited treatment options, poor prognosis, and significant economic burden, and severely impairs health-related quality of ...

Abstract Background Frailty is strongly associated with adverse outcomes including depression, cognitive decline, falls, and reduced quality of life. Frailty is an important indicator of older individuals’ health statu...

Background Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in diagnostic imaging, helping specialists improve the quality and speed of medical services. Despite the potential of AI, electroradiolog...

Background The application of intraoperative tourniquets is a fundamental component of distal radius fracture surgery, yet it carries a risk of significant complications. The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) has pub...

Abstract Background Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a genetic test to screen fetal chromosomal abnormalities in pregnancy. Public reliance on short-video platforms for health information in China is increasing, y...

The role of facilitation as a modern tool for developing proactive budgeting in the Russian public finance system has been studied. The research analyzes the theoretical and methodological foundations of facilitation, it...

RationaleCommon variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a chronic, multisystem immune disorder associated with substantial symptom burden beyond infections, particularly among individuals with noninfectious inflammatory comp...

Introduction There are serious and long-term effects of air pollution on children, thus the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Air Pollution Working Group has evaluated whether air quality was being sufficiently m...

Abstract Background YouTube™ is widely used for dental education and patient information; however, the scientific adequacy of videos on non-surgical root canal retreatment (NSRC-RT) remains uncertain. This study evalua...

Social aspects are an integral part of sustainable building alongside environmental and economic aspects. While current Green Building Rating Systems such as LEED, BREEAM, and SBToolCZ address primarily technically quant...

Ensuring a decent and high-quality standard of living for the population constitutes a central objective of national socioeconomic development — one that cannot be achieved without a coherent, systemic strategy for bui...

Abstract Egypt’s New Delta Project, one of the country’s largest land reclamation initiatives, aims to boost agricultural production, support population growth, and strengthen food and water security. However, large-...

Abstract Background Health assessment instruments are essential for individual health monitoring, yet most existing tools rely on periodic surveys and lack the capacity to integrate large-scale digital health data. With ...

Abstract Background Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used by the public to seek health information, including explanations of medical treatments and clinical trials. Objective The objective of this study was...