Healthcare, Volume 13, Issue 17

Background: In Saudi Arabia, the government has implemented compulsory premarital screening and consultations for high-risk and positive sickle cell results (traits = AS gene and disease = SS gene). However, despite these measures being in place sinc...

Background/Objectives: South Korea is rapidly transitioning into a super-aged society, increasing the importance of care services to ensure the health and quality of life of older adults. Although the number of professional caregivers has steadily gr...

Relevance of the problem and aim of the work: Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) affects physical, psychological, and social well-being and quality of life. One of the most frequently used surgical interventions for the treatment of tempo...

Background and Objectives: Quality of life is significantly impacted by patients’ diagnosis perceptions, and self-assessment of quality of life is increasingly used in medicine. With this study, we aim to provide an overview of the differences...

Introduction: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and asthma share common symptoms and risk factors. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical characteristics of patients with OSA and asthma and assess the impact of CPAP treatmen...

Background/Objectives: Back pain affects a large number of people and, therefore, represents a significant financial burden for the state. In most cases, it can be treated conservatively. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the effects o...

Background: Stunting remains a major public health issue globally and in Indonesia, often linked to inadequate complementary feeding, cultural practices, and limited family empowerment. Objective: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a family emp...

Background: Concerns exist regarding the lowest effective dose of opioids in opioid-naïve pregnancies. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of 25 µg vs. 50 µg fentanyl in relieving labor pain. Methods: In total, 122 term-sin...

Background: Caregivers of individuals with cognitive impairment face heightened emotional and psychological burdens, yet the interaction between caregiver well-being, patient characteristics, and socio-demographic factors still requires investigation...

Background/Objectives: Use of social media among college students is ubiquitous. Excessive use of social media has been linked to distractions, reduced academic focus, and poor mental health outcomes such as anxiety and depression. The determinants o...