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View article: Outcomes of delayed vs early cholecystectomy in individuals diagnosed with acute biliary pancreatitis caused by gallstones.
Outcomes of delayed vs early cholecystectomy in individuals diagnosed with acute biliary pancreatitis caused by gallstones. Open
Objective: To conduct a comparative analysis of the outcomes associated with delayed cholecystectomy vs early cholecystectomy in individuals diagnosed with acute biliary pancreatitis caused by gallstones. Study Design: Randomized Clinical …
View article: SYMPHYSIS-FUNDAL HEIGHT MEASUREMENT IN ANTENATAL CARE AT LUMHS HOSPITAL, JAMSHORO: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
SYMPHYSIS-FUNDAL HEIGHT MEASUREMENT IN ANTENATAL CARE AT LUMHS HOSPITAL, JAMSHORO: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY Open
Background: Routine symphysis-fundal height (SFH) measurement during pregnancy is a widely practiced method for estimating foetal size and gestational age in antenatal care. The objective of this study was to determine the SFH values at di…
View article: The need of genetic counselling in third world Muslim countries
The need of genetic counselling in third world Muslim countries Open
Dear Editor, I am writing to highlight the profound importance of extending access to genetic counselling services in third-world Muslim countries. These regions face a significant burden of congenital anomalies and inherited disorders, la…
View article: A cross-sectional study of the cost and nutritional content of plant-based meat-imitation products in supermarkets and plant-based products in restaurants in the United Kingdom
A cross-sectional study of the cost and nutritional content of plant-based meat-imitation products in supermarkets and plant-based products in restaurants in the United Kingdom Open
Background: There is a global trend of increasing consumption of plant-based foods, yet little is known about the nutritional composition and price of plant-based meat alternatives and restaurant items in the United Kingdom, and how they c…
View article: Clinical Factors Associated with Delayed Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer: Retrospective Cohort Study Using Linked Medical Records
Clinical Factors Associated with Delayed Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer: Retrospective Cohort Study Using Linked Medical Records Open
Using linked primary care, hospital and cancer registry data, we show that presenting symptom and existence comorbid long-term conditions offering alternative explanations for symptoms, both influence the diagnostic delay for ovarian cance…
View article: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STATUS AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS WITH KNOWN DIABETES MELLITUS IN SINDH, PAKISTAN
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STATUS AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS WITH KNOWN DIABETES MELLITUS IN SINDH, PAKISTAN Open
Background: Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are among the most prevalent non-communicable diseases, often coexisting and significantly increasing cardiovascular risk. Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor that exacerbates both…
View article: Dental Caries Prevalence among Undergraduate Students Attending Medical and Dental College
Dental Caries Prevalence among Undergraduate Students Attending Medical and Dental College Open
Dental caries is a chronic and widespread infectious disease that affects billions of people worldwide. The most prevalent chronic illness is one that, if left untreated, becomes worse over time. Objective: To determine the prevalence of t…
View article: Synthesis of Calix[4]Arene‐Based Functionalized TiO <sub>2</sub> Nanocatalyst: An Efficient Agent for the Eco‐Friendly Conversion of Isopropyl Alcohol to Acetone
Synthesis of Calix[4]Arene‐Based Functionalized TiO <sub>2</sub> Nanocatalyst: An Efficient Agent for the Eco‐Friendly Conversion of Isopropyl Alcohol to Acetone Open
Acetone is a common solvent which is highly used in laboratory based experiments and industrial products. This valuable organic molecule is synthesized by catalytic conversion reactions. A catalyst is said to be very useful if it is effici…
View article: Coproducing a culturally sensitive storytelling video intervention to improve psychosocial well-being: a multimethods participatory study with Nepalese migrant workers
Coproducing a culturally sensitive storytelling video intervention to improve psychosocial well-being: a multimethods participatory study with Nepalese migrant workers Open
Objective This study aimed to coproduce a culturally adaptive storytelling video intervention to support the psychosocial well-being of Nepalese migrant workers. Design A multimethods participatory study was conducted involving three diffe…
View article: Author Correction: Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries
Author Correction: Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries Open
Correction to: Nature Medicinehttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-03345-4, published online 6 January 2025. In the version of the article initially published, in the eighth paragraph of the Discussion, the text “Among large nations, the lar…
View article: Gaps in Long COVID treatments research: A scoping review
Gaps in Long COVID treatments research: A scoping review Open
Background Long COVID affects 6 to 10% of people following SARS-CoV-2 infection. It has been documented worldwide, with over 200 symptoms reported. This scoping review assesses the evidence on Long COVID treatments to identify gaps in the …
View article: Visible damp in a child’s bedroom is associated with increased respiratory morbidity in early life: a multicentre cohort study
Visible damp in a child’s bedroom is associated with increased respiratory morbidity in early life: a multicentre cohort study Open
Objective Household damp exposure is an important public health issue. We aimed to assess the impact of the location of household damp on respiratory outcomes during early life. Methods Household damp exposure was ascertained in children r…
View article: Co-producing a culturally sensitive storytelling intervention with Nepalese migrant workers
Co-producing a culturally sensitive storytelling intervention with Nepalese migrant workers Open
Background Labour migration is an increasingly important contributing factor to Nepal's economy; remittance from migrants abroad contribute to quarter of Nepal's gross domestic product. However, this income comes at a great cost; nearly 1,…
View article: Increasing incidence of ovarian cancer in young women in England, 1985-2019
Increasing incidence of ovarian cancer in young women in England, 1985-2019 Open
Background Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cancer in women in the UK, accounting for about 7,500 new cases and 4,100 deaths each year. Genetic predisposition and obesity are the two most important risk factors. We conducted a retrosp…
View article: Increasing incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in England, 1985–2019
Increasing incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in England, 1985–2019 Open
Background In the UK, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the most common hematological malignancy and 6th most common cancer overall - accounting for about 14,200 new cases and 4,900 deaths each year. After rising rapidly from the 1980s onwards…
View article: The effect of comorbidities on diagnostic interval for lung cancer and mesothelioma: A cohort study using linked data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink and the Cancer Registry
The effect of comorbidities on diagnostic interval for lung cancer and mesothelioma: A cohort study using linked data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink and the Cancer Registry Open
ObjectiveResilience in healthcare has been defined as “the capacity to adapt to challenges and changes at different system levels, to maintain high quality care”. This work aimed to investigate how the challenges posed by the presence of c…
View article: Environmental risk factors for respiratory infection and wheeze in young children: A multicentre birth cohort study
Environmental risk factors for respiratory infection and wheeze in young children: A multicentre birth cohort study Open
Introduction Respiratory infections and wheeze have a considerable impact on the health of young children and consume significant healthcare resources. We aimed to evaluate the effect of environmental factors on respiratory infections and …
View article: A hospital demand and capacity intervention approach for COVID-19
A hospital demand and capacity intervention approach for COVID-19 Open
The mathematical interpretation of interventions for the mitigation of epidemics in the literature often involves finding the optimal time to initiate an intervention and/or the use of the number of infections to manage impact. Whilst thes…
View article: Changing epidemiology and trends in incidence of smoking-related cancers in England, 1971-2020
Changing epidemiology and trends in incidence of smoking-related cancers in England, 1971-2020 Open
address intimidation that would require commitment from and collaboration amongst different actors including governments, international organisations, funders, media, and civil society.
View article: Disparities in oesophageal cancer risk by age, sex, and nativity in Kuwait:1980–2019
Disparities in oesophageal cancer risk by age, sex, and nativity in Kuwait:1980–2019 Open
Background This cross-sectional cohort study assessed the inequalities in oesophageal carcinoma risk by age, sex and nativity in Kuwait: 1980–2019. Methods Using oesophageal cancer incidence data from the Kuwait National Cancer Registry, r…
View article: The Contribution of Environmental Science to Mental Health Research: A Scoping Review
The Contribution of Environmental Science to Mental Health Research: A Scoping Review Open
Mental health is influenced by multiple complex and interacting genetic, psychological, social, and environmental factors. As such, developing state-of-the-art mental health knowledge requires collaboration across academic disciplines, inc…
View article: Prevalence of Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies IgG and IgM in Young Myocardial Infarction Patients
Prevalence of Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies IgG and IgM in Young Myocardial Infarction Patients Open
Objective: To assess the frequency of anti- cardiolipin antibodies IgG and IgM among young patients with myocardial infection (MI), determining the APLS earlier prevents the formation of thrombosis and risk of MI in future. Methodology: Th…