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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...

Surface water bodies receive a basin's wide diversity of pollutants, especially when there are mixed land uses. Among the many environmental tools to assess a body water quality, most studies use only a few. In addition ...

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 Cerebral palsy (CP) registers serve as instrumental tools to support development of care pathways, preventative strategies, and health gains. Such health gains, however, are not always universal, wit...

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...

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to find the effect of depression and perceived social support systems on quality of life in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. MATERIAL and METHODS: This study was a cr...

Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the quality of sleep and depression scores of hemodialysis patients and to search their relationship. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was perfo...

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...

The article is devoted to the issue of economic justification for management decisions on tax planning at Ukrainian enterprises. The research objective is to elaborate an approach to comparative analysis of tax alternati...

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...

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

Abstract The coating material of a tool directly affects the efficiency and cost of machining malleable cast iron. However, the machining adaptability of various coating materials to malleable cast iron has been insuffic...

Abstract With rapid advances in meat science in recent decades, changes in meat quality during the pre-slaughter phase of muscle growth and the post-slaughter process from muscle to meat have been investigated. Commonly ...

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...