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 ...

Objective To analyse temporal trends of respiratory infectious diseases (RIDs) in Baiyin City from 2014 to 2023, aiming to explore the epidemiological patterns of these diseases (tuberculosis, scarlet ...

Objectives This study describes the prototype testing and clinical validation of the Fit-Frailty App, a fully guided, interactive mobile health (mHealth) app to assess frailty and sarcopenia. This ...

Objectives The roles and functions of traditional birth attendants in the community and in relation to the formal healthcare system have to the best of our knowledge, not previously been explored in ...

Objectives The purpose of this study is to map the characteristics of the existing medical literature describing the medications, settings, participants and outcomes of medical assistance in dying ...

Objectives The use of economic evidence to prioritise vaccines and delivery strategies to optimally use in immunisation systems is becoming a global priority, especially in low- and middle-income ...

Objective Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently have multiple comorbidities that increase the risk of hospitalisation and contribute to higher mortality. However, studies examining the ...

Introduction The surgical treatment for locally advanced or recurrent rectal cancer requires oncological clearance with a pelvic exenteration or a beyond total mesorectal excision (TME). The aim of ...

Objectives There is little consensus regarding the burden of pain in the UK. The purpose of this review was to synthesise existing data on the prevalence of various chronic pain phenotypes in order to ...

Objectives To explore public perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in India, and to identify underlying factors influencing attitudes toward vaccination during the second wave of ...

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the leading cause of cardioembolic stroke and is associated with increased stroke severity and fatality. Early identification of AF is essential for adequate ...

Objectives Given the rapidly evolving therapeutic landscape for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), this study aimed to characterise the clinical profiles and real-world outcomes ...