Background The National Heart Failure Audit gathers data on patients coded at discharge (or death) as having heart failure as ...

Background Up to half of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) require cardiac surgery. Although anaemia is common, its precise prevalence, transfusion practices and impact on outcomes in ...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic kidney disease ...

Objective Chronic kidney disease (CKD) arises due to uncontrolled hypertension (HTN). HTN significantly increases the risk of complications in vital organs, mainly the kidneys. If hypertensive ...

Introduction The global evidence base on intimate partner violence (IPV) prevalence and risk factors is predominantly cross-sectional, limiting clarity in changes over time. Prospective cohort data ...

Health Insurance Equity, Social Determinants, Socioeconomic Status, Insurance Quality, Urban-Rural Disparity, Hukou, China ...

Background/purpose Social media (SM) has become an indispensable tool in healthcare, providing platforms for networking and ...

Objective To characterise the age-related impact of organ damage patterns on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in ...

Objectives Although menstrual cups have a long history and numerous benefits, many women of reproductive age remain unaware. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and use regarding menstrual ...

Delayed consultation represents a major barrier to effective stroke management in Pointe-Noire. It is associated with geographic, temporal, and behavioral factors. Awareness measures, better ...

Introduction While a large proportion of buccal mucosa cancer (BMC) is attributed to tobacco use, the contribution of alcohol is little-known. In India, alcohols include internationally-recognised ...

Background The relationship of social determinants of health (SDOH), environmental exposures and medical history to lung function trajectories is underexplored. A better understanding of these ...