Healthcare, Volume 13, Issue 5

Background: Blood transfusion is a highly critical life-saving factor in neonates, especially in extremely low birth weight infants. There is a significant lack of consensus on optimal blood transfusion methods for neonates. Aim: To investigate and a...

Background/Objectives: Transepithelial accelerated corneal crosslinking (TE-ACXL) is a minimally invasive approach for stabilizing progressive keratoconus while preserving the corneal epithelium. This study aims to evaluate changes in visual acuity,...

Background/Objectives: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) involves persistent issues with desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain during intercourse. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), a validated 19-item questionnaire, is widely used to assess FSD. Chil...

The diaphragm is the primary muscle involved in the ventilatory pump, making it a vital component in mechanical ventilation. Various factors in patients who require mechanical ventilation can lead to the deterioration of the diaphragm, which is assoc...

Background: Increasing evidence shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted certain populations, particularly those facing structural marginalization, such as immigrants and refugees. Additionally, research highlights that struct...

Background: Respiratory infections pose a significant public health challenge, particularly among healthcare workers (HCWs). The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated absenteeism due to respiratory illnesses, affecting healthcare workforce stability. Identif...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health-related quality of life of patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease. Methods: A total of 22 patients with graft-versus-host disease aged 45.05 ± 14.66 years were enrolled...

Background/Objectives: Low physical activity (PA) and excessive sedentary time negatively impact health, contributing to obesity. Physical education (PE) can help reduce the risk of obesity in schoolchildren. This cross-sectional study objectively me...

Background: Physical activities in childhood are important. However, a lack of exercise among children and adolescents is becoming a global reality. Moreover, following the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the increase in time spent at home has led...

Background. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic had a significant impact on sexual health and human behavior, revealing a widespread decline in sexual function and behaviors. Objective. To summarize these findings and highlight their importance for public health...