Authors: Lu Z, Li W, Wang M, Huang L, Chen F
BMC medical research methodology
Maternal mortality (MM) is a major public health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO defined maternal mortality as âdeaths occurring in women, while pregnant or within 42 days of termination o...
Authors: Annan-Asare J, Appiah-Kubi C, Ashie ANA
BMC public health
Falls are a major health problem among older adults worldwide and can negatively affect health, well-being, and quality of life [â]. In addition to physical injuries, falls can cause psychological pro...
Authors: Cole AG, Fairs LRW, Barakat C, Mantey D, Bianco M, Philipneri A, Degano C, Leatherdale ST, Kelder SH
BMC public health
Dementia is a global health priority, with a forecasted 152.8 million people living with dementia by the year 2050 []. In the absence of a cure, the emphasis of care is on improving symptoms, promotin...
Authors: Zhou Y, Zhang Q, Xia T, Guo M, Zhao H
BMC neurology
Alcohol consumption is deeply embedded in cultural, religious, and social practices worldwide and remains a major public health concern. It is a leading behavioral risk factor affecting individuals ac...
Authors: Gborgbortsi RK, Aduo-Adjei K, Otoo DD, Kogoziga CK, Bawua SA, Owusu R
BMC pregnancy and childbirth
Cancer constitutes a significant public health challenge in both developed and developing nations. According to the 2022 National Cancer Report issued by the National Cancer Center of China, the count...
Authors: AlZamil NM, Almajed E, AlDejain B, Alqntash N, Aldayel G, Khaytan S, Aljasser D
BMC primary care
Malaria is caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. For transmission to occur, the parasite must undergo a complex developmental cycle within the mosquito,...
Authors: Tantrongphak K, Suriyaamarit D, Anantapong K
BMC geriatrics
Preterm birth (birth prior to 37 weeks) continues to be the primary cause of infant mortality and a significant factor in the global disease burden [â]. In 2020, the WHO and UNICEF estimated the globa...
Authors: Alamdarloo SM, Hashemi A, Razeghi M, Asadi N, Bazrafshan K, Mani A, Barzegar H
BMC pregnancy and childbirth
Cognitive impairment occurring within the first month after surgery is defined as delayed neurocognitive recovery (DNR), which is characterized by objective deficits in attention, memory, and informat...
Authors: Robson SJ, Cloutier P, Radomski A, Polihronis C, Beaudin K, Blackburn J, Dawson C, Cappelli M
BMC public health
The rapid evolution of information technology has positioned smartphones as an essential component of modern life, facilitating communication, information access, and social connectivity. Globally, sm...
Authors: Iborra M, MartĂn-Arranz MD, GĂłmez-Camarero J, GĂłmez-RodrĂguez R, Iglesias-Garcia J, Orive-Calzada A, TĂ©llez L, ArgĂŒelles-Arias F
BMC gastroenterology
While youth cigarette smoking is at a historic low, the prevalence of vaping (e-cigarette use) among Canadian youth has increased dramatically over the last decade [] and continues to be high followin...
Authors: Christopher O, Winfred A, Wanzhu Z, Wanyama J, Bah E, Geofrey A, Mpoza E, Abraha M, Kabbali KJ
BMC geriatrics
The talus is the key bone that transmits body weight from the leg to the foot, serving as a crucial link between the lower limb and the foot. Talar neck fractures are a rare orthopaedic disorder, acco...
Authors: El-Jammal V, Gervais F, Richard G, Lepetit A, Mouchoux C, Novais T
BMC geriatrics
Emotional disturbances during pregnancy, including antenatal depression and anxiety, are increasingly recognized as significant public health concerns due to their impact on maternal well-being and ch...
Authors: Ishiyama Y, Hirano Y, Akuta S, Minagawa Y, Nakanishi A, Nishi Y, Hayashi H, Fujii T, Sugita H, Hiranuma C
International journal of colorectal disease
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition of the central nervous system (CNS) that can lead to long-term disability, significantly impacting both physical and mental health. The burden of SC...
Authors: Spitz G, Baker TL, McDonald SJ, Hicks AJ, Knott R, Sun M, Mitchell J, Gan G, Krishnadas N, O'Brien TJ, O'Brien WT, Law M, Ponsford JL, Rowe C, Shultz SR
Translational psychiatry
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a âproblematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, manifested by at least two criteria occurring within a 12-month period; in...
Authors: Kim J, Ko G, Kim JH, Chang KA
Translational psychiatry
The Brazilian public health system, known as the ,, is a universal, comprehensive and equitable publicly funded health system that is primary care-centered. Since the implementation of the National Pr...