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Objectives To estimate the contribution of ultraprocessed foods (UPF) to total energy intake and to macronutrient and micronutrient intakes among very old people aged 85 years in the Newcastle 85+ Study.Design Cross-sect...

Abstract Background Outdoor play benefits children’s mental wellbeing, social and cognitive development and physical activity levels. However, children’s outdoor play and physical activity have declined in recent yea...

Abstract Background Healthcare workers are frequently exposed to high emotional demands through encounters with patient suffering, death, worries, and aggressive reactions. Such demands have been linked to an elevated ri...

Abstract Background Triage at major incidents has traditionally relied on assessing physiology, and in the UK, this role has usually been performed by healthcare responders. However, recent major incidents have shown tha...

Food systems globally are under growing pressure to transition in response to climate change, ecological degradation, shifting consumer expectations, and persistent social inequities. Emerging biotechnologies, including ...

Abstract Background Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem disorder affecting 2.8% of pregnancies in the UK. It usually presents after 20-week gestation with new-onset high blood pressure and proteinuria. Complications include e...

Introduction Childhood cancer survival rates are not equal for all, with disparities existing both between and within low- and middle-income countries and high-income countries, particularly among ethnic minorities and c...

Abstract Biofortification is a sustainable approach to reduce Zn deficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet the efficiency of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Zn uptake and translocation remain unclear. This study exam...

Purpose This study aimed to explore the feasibility and user experience of Grasp, a novel digital tool designed to register coping experiences during paediatric rehabilitation, and to examine perceived impact on reflecti...

Abstract Background Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is characterized by progressive endothelial dysfunction and corneal edema. Reliable objective biomarkers for grading disease severity are currently evolving....

Abstract A recent dietary trend involves replacing cow’s milk with plant-based drink alternatives. This shift is motivated by the perception that plant-based options are healthier and more environmentally sustainable. ...

Background Many older people experience Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), which may compromise the effectiveness of health promotion programmes.Objectives We explored engagement with behaviour change among participants sc...

Abstract BackgroundEveryday digital technologies such as social media, gaming, and internet use are deeply integrated into the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults. While these platforms can foste...

BackgroundItaly’s rehabilitation workforce is fragmented and regulated by outdated decrees, limiting alignment with WHO and EU standards, and hindering efficiency, equity, and international comparability.MethodologyNar...

Abstract Background A high prevalence of child overweight and obesity worldwide calls for innovative multi-setting intervention approaches, and thorough evaluation. This paper describes the protocol for the process evalu...

Background Menopausal transition is a period of psychological vulnerability, yet suicidality remains underassessed. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may influence mood symptoms, but its mental health effects – particu...

Interferonopathies are rare autoinflammatory disorders driven by a constitutive upregulation of the type I interferon (IFN-I) pathway, leading to chronic activation of this cytokine. Despite advances, direct IFN-I measur...

Abstract Background Improving equitable access to fresh fruit and vegetables (FV) remains a critical public health priority in the UK, particularly in low-income communities where affordability, accessibility, and social...

The Greenland Ice Sheet is a key component of the Earth’s climate system and assessing its mass balance is crucial for predicting sea-level rise. Solid ice discharge is a critical parameter that can be determined by ca...

Abstract Background Research suggests that parents of children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often accommodate symptoms which may contribute to the maintenance and reinforcement of the disorder...

Abstract Background Research capacity building programs facilitate clinician engagement with best-practice research. Benefits of research capacity in healthcare locations are far reaching, including individual community ...

Introduction Programmatic assessment offers a system-level approach to evaluating students’ competence by integrating multiple low-stakes assessments, longitudinal evidence and expert judgement. Although widely adopted...

Food waste is a critical global problem linked to food insecurity, environmental degradation, and economic losses. Food waste occurs across the supply chain, with a considerable portion generated at the consumer level, i...

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...