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Background/aims Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is the most frequent long-term complication after cataract surgery, caused by proliferation of residual lens epithelial cells (LECs). Metformin, a ...

Introduction Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, is a parasitic disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus affecting millions predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa. Robust epidemiological ...

Introduction Burnout among healthcare professionals remains a critical public health issue linked to impaired cognition, emotional exhaustion and diminished clinical performance. Structured breathing ...

Xiang, H. and Tian, H. (2026) The Impacts of Bilateral Political Relations on Foreign Direct Investment: Evidence from China ...

Background Patients with heart failure (HF) frequently suffer from undetected declines in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), which significantly increases their risk of poor outcomes. However, current ...

Introduction Hypertension programmes have expanded substantially in low-income and middle-income countries, yet treatment and control rates remain insufficient. Programme scale-up may lead to ...

Introduction The Netherlands implemented a supermarket tobacco sales ban on 1 July 2024. This study aimed to evaluate supermarkets’ compliance with the ban and potential unintended impacts on tobacco ...

Survival analysis anticipates the expected lifespans of individuals as well as the timing of other events. Learn about its pros and cons.

Yachi, W. (2026) Peer Support for Women’s Health in the Kita-Iwate Region of Japan: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Peer Supporters’ Experiences Using the Women’s Health Action Co-Creation Approach ...

Introduction Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive condition involving movement and muscle tone difficulties due to injury to the developing brain. Most cases arise around birth, but a smaller ...

Objective To assess whether post-authorisation studies registered with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adhere to legislation and recommendations to publicly post study protocols and results.