Purpose The childhood hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) sequelae cohort study (HNHFMDCS) is an ambispective cohort study of patients with HFMD based in Henan Province, China, consisting of patients ...

Background Stillbirths and associated outcomes remain a significant concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with approximately 41% of global stillbirths. Design Our cross-sectional analysis included a ...

Background Type 2 diabetes is a growing public health concern, and it continues to disproportionately impact priority populations. Although earlier and more frequent screening of diabetes promotes ...

Objectives Intrinsic capacity (IC) was proposed by the WHO as a new concept for capturing an individual’s functional capacities across their lifetime. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and ...

Objectives To investigate the change in anticholinergic burden over a 5 year period in relation to the health characteristics of older adults. Study design Using data from the MultiCare Cohort Study ...

Introduction Chronic illnesses are marked by fluctuations and variations over time. Individuals with chronic illness experience pain and other symptoms that are not always adequately managed. Their ...

Introduction Hospital readmission is a burden to patients, relatives and society. Older patients with frailty are at highest risk of readmission and its negative outcomes. Objective We aimed at ...

Objective To explore the association between biological rhythm and internalising disorders among children and adolescents. Design, setting and participants This cross-sectional study used data from ...

Objective We aimed to estimate prevalence and identify determinants of hypertension in adults aged 15–49 years in Tanzania.

Objective To identify strategies and interventions used to improve interprofessional collaboration and integration (IPCI) in primary care. Design Scoping review Data sources Specific Medical Subject ...

Objectives This study aimed to explore the relationship between oral health and the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of parents and teachers of kindergarten students towards oral health.

Objectives During the COVID-19 pandemic, addiction treatment services received official guidance asking them to limit face-to-face contact with patients and to prescribe opioid agonist treatment (OAT) ...