Introduction Compared with other high-income countries, the USA continues to have the highest rates of pregnancy-related and associated mortality and morbidity (PRAMM), particularly in rural areas and ...

More than six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer due to frequent consumption of ...

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 To determine the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and investigate outcomes following the use of ESWT for athletes and physically active individuals. Design Systematic ...

Correspondence to Dr Parco M. Siu, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, Hong Kong; pmsiu{at}hku.hk Objective To determine and compare the dose–response effects of exercise and caloric ...

Gut transit time quantifies the duration required for ingested material to traverse the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, serving as a critical biomarker for digestive motility, and ...

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 ...

Objective High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a safe and feasible form of exercise. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the mental health effects of HIIT, in healthy populations ...

While the importance of evidence for decision-making has been well-documented, global challenges in recent years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, humanitarian crises, climate change and the ...