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Abstract Background As the global incidence of pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) rises, so does the complexity of its psychosocial burden. While biomedical protocols for clinical management are robust, the subje...

Having a brother or sister with mental illness (MI) has a profound effect on well-siblings’ health, quality of life, and relationships, and there is relatively little knowledge about their needs for information and sup...

Guangjian Wang,1,* Zhimao Li,2,* Xinyue Zhao,1 Xiaoru Wang,3 Hui Lian,1 Yecheng Liu2 1Department of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Uni...

Chronic illness is associated with lower quality of life, yet it remains unclear whether this association differs by employment arrangements, particularly gig work. Using longitudinal data (2019–2024) from a nationally...

Abstract Aim Whether socioeconomic factors are associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) risk remains unknown, with inconsistent results from different countries. The hypothesis was that both socioeconomic factors and the ...

Background: Stigma toward mental illness remains a significant barrier to effective mental health care. Healthcare students, as future professionals, play a crucial role in shaping patient experiences, and their attitude...

ABSTRACT Background and Aim Children and adolescents' emotional and behavioral problems pose considerable negative impacts on children's health and extend their influence into adulthood. Parental mental illnesses are pro...

ObjectivesAn analysis of influenza surveillance data from sentinel hospitals throughout five areas of Sichuan Province from 2023 to 2025 will clarify influenza epidemic trends, therefore providing significant support for...

Abstract B and T lymphocyte attenuator (BTLA) and herpes virus entry mediator (HVEM) are emerging immune checkpoint molecules implicated in immune dysregulation during critical illness. We investigated the prognostic rel...

Yimeng Zhang,1,2,* Huiling Feng,1,* Xuekui Ye,3 Meng Liu,2 Dan Lu,3 Yaxin Du,1 Jinghua Ma,1 Jun Ge3 1Department of Nursing, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People’s Republic o...

BackgroundAcute respiratory infections (ARIs), diarrhea, and fever remain major public health burdens among children in low- and middle-income countries, including Somaliland. These illnesses contribute substantially to ...

Abstract Background Bacterial diseases include any illness caused by bacteria. Bacteria are tiny microorganisms that can only be seen with a microscope. Other types of microorganisms include viruses, fungi, and some para...

Background: The period between 6 and 24 months represents a critical window for child growth, during which vulnerability to acute illness is high. Acute illness may disrupt normal growth trajectories; however, evidence o...

RationaleActivated PI3K delta syndrome (APDS) is a rare primary immunodeficiency disease (PID) characterized in 2013. Caregivers of children with APDS juggle management of complex medical needs with family and work respo...

Abstract This study explored the different categories of parenting concerns and their influencing factors in young and middle-aged breast cancer patients. 490 young and middle-aged breast cancer patients were recruited f...

Abstract Background Strengthening urban primary healthcare (PHC) systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is essential to effectively serve the growing urban poor. Such reforms should incorporate patient opini...

Introduction: Infections caused by vector-borne pathogens and zoonotic agents are a great economic burden in developing countries like India because their numbers keep increasing every year. National programs like the Na...

Abstract BackgroundIndividuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder face a significantly elevated risk of obesity, primarily due to weight gain associated with psychiatric medications and lifestyle factors....

Abstract Introduction Across the globe, traditional medicine, particularly herbal remedies, is a cornerstone of healthcare. While the medicinal uses of ferns are widely recognized globally, their therapeutic potential in...

Abstract Background In Pakistan, most children with life-threatening illnesses present at advanced stages and succumb to death, leaving families emotionally traumatised. Parental bereavement leads to long-term psychosoci...

ABSTRACT Dog feces in public places may contain parasites with zoonotic potential, thereby contaminating the soil and infecting humans and animals. Parasitic diseases are prevalent in immunocompromised individuals, such ...

Growing evidence underscores the importance of hope in shaping patients’ experiences. In the context of illness, hope regulates emotions, supports resilience, helps patients face uncertainty, and sustains the belief th...

Abstract Objective Advance care planning (ACP) is a process in which older adults with good cognitive ability communicate about end-of-life care with significant others. This study aimed to explore the intergenerational ...