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Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasingly prevalent among adolescents, especially those with obesity. It is the leading cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality and can progress to metabolic dy...

Background/Objectives: To identify clinical, biochemical, and psychological factors associated with metabolic syndrome (MS) in climacteric women and to determine independent predictors of MS across menopausal stages. Methods: A cross-sectional study...

Background: Middle-aged women frequently experience diverse physical and psychological symptoms, including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, vasomotor symptoms, and reduced quality of life, during menopause. With increasing concerns regarding...

Objective: To scope the available literature on antipsychotic treatment in substance-induced psychotic disorders, summarize evidence across substance categories, and highlight priorities for future research. Methods: This scoping review followed Arks...

Health financing is a core determinant of the resilience and equity of health systems. Using WHO’s three-pillar framework as an orienting reference—rather than a prescriptive template—this article analyzes the evolution, structural...

Background: This study aimed to (a) determine how frequently chiropractors use postural assessment when treating patients with back or neck pain, (b) determine the rationale for the use of postural assessment by chiropractors, (c) examine the assessm...

Background/Objective: Kinesiotaping (KT) is widely used in sports and rehabilitation; however, evidence regarding its acute physiological effects on strength, pain sensitivity, and muscle oxygenation remains inconsistent. This study aimed to examine...

Background: Falls are a major cause of injury, functional decline, and reduced quality of life among older adults, posing a significant public health challenge. Social prescribing is gaining relevance in gerontology, offering structured strategies to...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming surgical care by enabling more accurate diagnosis and risk prediction, personalized decision-making, real-time intraoperative support, and postoperative management. Ongoing trends such as multi-tas...

Background: The aged care sector in Australia is increasingly focused on a personalised care approach which prioritises dignity and respect for older adults. With a growing ageing population, we are also seeing more complexity in health needs and pal...