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Abstract Background Infection is a significant complication of diabetes, yet comprehensive assessments of risk factors for infections in individuals with diabetes are scarce. We aimed to identify risk factor profiles and...

Abstract Background Therapeutic Communities (TCs) are long-term residential treatment settings for individuals with substance use disorders, who often present with neuropsychological impairments. These impairments may in...

Abstract Background Midlife women are facing many healthcare challenges, including unmet needs in screening and preventive care. Nurse-led risk-based model in primary healthcare settings prioritizes preventive care and s...

Abstract Background Most older adults experience falls inside their house. To prevent them, specially designed screening tools are required to assess fall risk in the home environment. As the home environment can vary si...

Abstract Generative artificial intelligence is increasingly used by higher education students during group work; however, evidence on how it reshapes collaboration remains fragmented. This scoping review maps recent rese...

Abstract Backgrounds Neoadjuvant chemoradiation (nCRT) is a standard treatment for rectal carcinoma that reduces tumor size and local recurrence while improving the rate of sphincter preservation. However, many patients ...

Abstract Background Outcomes after curative-intent sarcoma surgery vary substantially and are incompletely explained by tumor-centered factors alone. Although CT-based body composition metrics provide objective host-rela...

Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder that is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurocognitive complications. However, its diagnosis relies on polysomnograp...

Abstract Background Eating behaviors are shaped by contextual factors such as where people eat, who they eat with, and their activities and mood during meals. However, data on these determinants of food choice in Asian p...

Abstract Background Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate stage between normal cognitive aging and dementia. People with MCI have a higher risk of developing dementia than normal healthy people. Improving th...

Abstract Background Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) represent a global healthcare challenge, imposing substantial socioeconomic burdens due to their increasing incidence and associated mortality. This study evaluates the eff...

Abstract Background Despite improvements in pain and function following total knee replacement (TKR), most patients do not achieve recommended levels of moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), putting them at increas...

Abstract Introduction The geriatric population is the fastest-growing age group and accounts for one-third of surgical patients. A growing body of evidence reveals that postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is the m...

Abstract {1b} Introduction Subthreshold depression (SD) is a psychological condition characterized by the presence of depressive symptoms that do not meet the full diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder. SD ca...

Abstract Objective Machine learning-based approaches were applied to explore prognostic risk factors for patients with tuberculous meningitis (TBM) and develop a risk prediction model for their 1-year post-treatment poor...

Abstract Background Preoperative anxiety is a common challenge in paediatric anaesthesia. High anxiety levels are associated with adverse perioperative outcomes. Although risk factors for preoperative anxiety in children...

Abstract Background Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a multifactorial qualitative enamel defect that affects permanent molars and incisors, leading to increased sensitivity, a higher risk of cavities, aesthetic ...

Abstract Background While cross-sectional assessments offer snapshots of care cascade progress, longitudinal analyses are essential to capture the dynamic engagement in care of people living with HIV (PLHIV). We assessed...

Abstract Background Pacific island countries (PICs), including Fiji, are among the most vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change. In Fiji, acute watery diarrhea (AWD) remains a common communicable disease of pu...

Abstract Background Hyperglycemia, a hallmark of diabetes mellitus, is a metabolic condition that highly affects the nervous system. While evidence from epidemiological and animal studies links diabetes to dopaminergic d...

Abstract Background Balance and change of direction (COD) are essential physical capabilities for soccer players, particularly female athletes who are at increased risk of non-contact lower limb injuries due to unique ne...

Abstract Introduction Network meta-analysis (NMA) is a key tool for comparing multiple treatments. However, its reliability can be compromised by inconsistencies in methodology and reporting. We conducted this meta-resea...