2025 May-2 - 123 articles
Introduction: This study assessed healthcare utilization in the first year after combat-related lower extremity injuries in 4275 U.S. Service members. Varying injury severity was hypothesized to correlate with different utilization patterns, with the...
Background: Late-onset pre-eclampsia (LO-PE) remains difficult to predict because placental angiogenic markers perform poorly once maternal cardiometabolic factors dominate. Methods: We reanalyzed a publicly available cell-free RNA (cfRNA) cohort (12...
Background/Objectives: Prior research has established the significant role of financial support in shaping older adults’ physical health but often overlooks the heterogeneous effects of distinct financial support types and their underlying mech...
Background/Objectives: Colorectal (CRC), breast (BC), and cervical cancer (CC) pose a significant health burden, yet screening programs have been proven to reduce cancer-specific mortality and other non-lethal endpoints. Mobile health (mHealth) techn...
Background/Objectives: Falls occurring at home and during leisure time among elderly individuals represent a serious public health issue in Portugal and worldwide. These incidents have a significant impact on healthcare systems and social support str...
While a majority of older adults fail to engage in recommended levels of physical activity (PA), lower-income older adults face unique challenges. They are at greater risk for low levels of PA, but little is known about the barriers they face. Object...
Background: Structural inequalities in healthcare access may influence how individuals experience the psychological effects of psychedelic substances, potentially limiting positive outcomes among vulnerable populations. Objectives: This study uses da...
Background: About 14,000 women develop cervical cancer each year in the United States. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an effective primary prevention measure for HPV infections and cervical cancer among adolescents and young adults. For mi...
Background/Objectives: The Republic of Korea is undergoing a significant demographic shift toward a population with a high proportion of older adults. In response, the Act on Integrated Support for Community Care was enacted. This study explores the...
Background/Objectives: Digital transformation is reshaping dentistry by improving clinical efficiency, diagnostic accuracy, and patient care. However, the adoption of digital technologies in dental clinics varies widely, influenced by multiple factor...
Background/Objectives: The impact of the menstrual cycle on the well-being and injury risk of young elite female athletes is poorly understood. This study assessed how the menstrual cycle phase influences perceived well-being and injury risk among yo...
Background/Objectives: Shoulder injuries are common in overhead sports like tennis due to repetitive unilateral movements that can lead to muscle imbalances. This study aimed to compare muscle recruitment and asymmetry during bilateral shoulder injur...
Background/Objectives: The use of rehabilitation interventions is critical in addressing health and economic outcomes, including return to work (RTW) facilitation for individuals with disabilities. However, the economic evaluation of these interventi...
Background: Somatic symptoms of stress are a major concern among the general population, given their severity and overall burden. Objectives: This pilot randomized controlled study (RCT) aimed to assess the effectiveness of frequency-specific microcu...
Background/Objectives: Knowledge about the relationship between diabetes and periodontitis is lacking in individuals diagnosed with type I diabetes. To enhance oral health and reduce the risk of oral diseases, healthcare professionals, both dentists...
Background/Objectives: The digital transformation in healthcare is reshaping care delivery by enhancing patient care and flexibility. However, it also poses potential challenges to healthcare professionals’ wellbeing and work practices. To date...
Lung ultrasound (LUS) has emerged as a valuable bedside decision-making tool, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, with applications in diagnosing pneumonia, managing fluid, and monitoring interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) and acute respiratory...
Background: Patient satisfaction is one of the key patient-reported indicators of healthcare quality. In the study, we assess satisfaction with visits to primary healthcare (POZ) and specialised ambulatory healthcare (AOS). Methods: This web-based cr...
(1) Background: The aim of this bibliometric study is to analyze global research trends, citation impact, and scientific collaborations in the field of neuromuscular blockers (NMBAs) and their antagonists between 2000 and 2024. (2) Methods: Data were...
Background/Objectives: Parkinson’s disease (PD) and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) are both prevalent in the geriatric population. While dizziness is a common non-motor symptom in PD, the relationship between PD and incident BPPV r...
Work is a key social determinant of mental health, and adverse organizational conditions in healthcare settings increase psychosocial risks. Leadership influences workplace well-being, yet its impact on mental health and gender inequalities remains u...
Background/Objectives: For families with a child with type 1 diabetes, it is often complex and challenging to decide how responsibilities for diabetes care should be divided between parents and children, and how and when these responsibilities should...
Background: Pain is one of the major medical and public health challenges in the world, and its prevalence is unaffected by some ‘painful’ pandemics of the past, reflecting the deep-rooted causes of other origins. Surgical conditions acco...
Background: Acupotomy is a modern acupuncture technique using a knife-shaped needle for pain treatment, combining traditional and anatomical knowledge. This study evaluates the diversity and safety of acupotomy procedures for lumbar spine disorders t...
Background/Objectives: The adherence to a healthy lifestyle is important for supporting healthy cognitive function as aging progresses. This study aimed to assess the association between a healthy lifestyle, specifically diet quality, physical activi...
Background/Objectives: Drug shortages are a serious issue affecting health systems worldwide, determined by multiple causes including supply issues, regulatory limitations, and market distortions. The possible repercussions on patients may impair the...
Background/Objectives: Toothbrushing is a recommended daily practice that helps sustain oral health. However, if performed improperly, it can lead to loss of tooth structure and injury to soft tissues. We explored this topic with an extensive literat...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health challenges across occupational sectors, disproportionately affecting workers in essential and public-facing roles. Objectives: This study ai to identify the occupational sectors in Spain...
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between sleep-related variables (sleep duration, sleep trouble, and sleep disorder), comprehensive sleep patterns, and the reported history of cataract surgery in the U.S. population ag...
Background/Objectives: Sedentary office workers (SOWs) often adopt prolonged sitting postures, which potentially disrupt the lumbar–pelvic rhythm (LPR) and contribute to lower back pain (LBP). This study aimed to clarify the group differences i...
Background: This study investigated whether a health literacy intervention program could improve the health literacy and quality of life among hospital volunteers. The study also explored the impact of health literacy on hospital volunteers’ he...
Background/Objectives: Cancer is a multifactorial disease. Evidence suggests that 30% to 50% of cancer incidence is linked to unhealthy behaviors. It is therefore important that dietary recommendations, including population-based dietary guidelines,...
Background and Objective: Aging in place (AIP) refers to the ability to remain in one’s home and community as one ages. While AIP is widely regarded as beneficial, disparities in housing stability, accessibility, and affordability create inequi...
Background/Objectives: Pertussis-like syndrome (PLS) presents symptoms similar to whooping cough but without Bordetella pertussis detection. This study assessed the efficacy and safety of combined treatment herbal and Western medicine (HM and WM, res...
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) remain a major complication of diabetes, characterized by impaired wound healing, high infection risk, and an increased likelihood of limb amputation. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising adjun...
Due to clerical oversights during the manuscript preparation and editing process, there were some errors in the original publication [...]
Background/Objectives: Postpartum depression (PPD) affects maternal well-being and infant development, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating mental health challenges for new mothers. This study examined the prevalence and predictors of PPD among Ko...
This study aimed to determine whether hand grip strength (HGS) could estimate the physical function of older women with or without obesity or sarcopenia in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Methods: A total of 541 elderly women aged 60–95 yea...
Background and Objectives: Hip fractures are a leading cause of morbidity in the elderly, often resulting in declining physical function, psychological distress, and diminished quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to evaluate changes in...
Background: Social conditions in which individuals live, work, and interact have a significant impact on health. Extensive evidence suggests that place of residence influences health disparities and overall well-being. Understanding the characteristi...
Background/Objectives: Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent cancer among Palestinian women and significantly affects their quality of life (QoL). Coping strategies are pivotal in shaping QoL outcomes; however, research examining coping strategies...
Background: This study examined the interplay between age, exercise, BMI, and cardiovascular health, addressing the growing global health concern of obesity and its link to heart disease. Methods: This research utilized data from an Italian dietary s...
Background: Substance abuse is a major public health issue, particularly among university students. Understanding students’ knowledge and attitudes toward substance abuse is important for designing educational and preventive strategies, helping...
Assistive technologies, robotics, and automated machines are revolutionizing the healthcare sector, offering groundbreaking solutions that enhance patient outcomes and improve operational efficiency [...]
Introduction: Sexual and reproductive health is a critical aspect of medical education, yet significant knowledge gaps persist even among future healthcare professionals. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes of Romania...
Purpose: Our aim was to examine the efficacy of concurrent exercise (i.e., aerobic and strength exercise) during prehabilitation programs on functional capacity in comparison with standard cancer care strategies in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients sc...
Background/Objectives: Violence in healthcare settings, especially in emergency departments (ED), remains an important public health issue worldwide. Thus, additional insight into the effect of these incidents into nurses’ professional attitude...
Background/Objectives: Despite the high incidence of sickle cell anemia in Saudi Arabia, little is known about the sociodemographic characteristics, behavioral risk factors, and concomitant conditions of the condition. We performed this study to meas...
Background and Objectives: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a leading cause of absenteeism among healthcare workers (HCWs), impacting healthcare delivery. Pediatric HCWs face specific physical demands such as lifting and awkward postures. While a...
Background/Objectives: Vaccination hesitancy remains a global challenge, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to assess the prevalence of hesitancy towards regular COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster doses (additional doses beyond th...
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