INTRODUCTION: Loneliness is a key indicator of well-being in older adults. Drawing from the ecological model of aging, the active aging perspective, and the convoy model of social relations, this study investigates the extent community engagement
Background Thyroid dysfunction represents the most commonly observed endocrine illness within the population of Saudi Arabia. Thyroid cancer has been recognized as the second most commonly occurring malignant neoplasm among women in Saudi Arabia
CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that IBS is common among resident physicians in standardised training. Future studies should investigate emotional distress, especially stress and depression, in the development of prevention or treatment of IBS.
CONCLUSION: The incidence of T1DM hospitalizations did not increase during the pandemic; however, they tripled for T2DM patients. All new onset DM pediatric patients during the pandemic were more likely to present in DKA. Patients admitted with new
CONCLUSION: In addition to the diagnosis and timely provision of MDR-TB treatment, it is necessary that public health programs at the local level pay special attention to patients with the identified risk factors.
The objective of this study was to identify predictors of intention to be vaccinated against Monkeypox (Mpox) in a sample of Peruvian citizens. METHODS: A set of sociodemographic and psychological predictors were used, such as sex, sexual orientation
CONCLUSIONS: These data reveal that patients of color are more likely to receive outpatient laboratory monitoring for isotretinoin prescriptions. There is an opportunity for testing standardization to improve medication access, decrease burden and
CONCLUSIONS: The proportion of cancellations due to infections or fever decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, while that due to staff shortages increased. Infection prevention is an important measure to address the staff shortages. Implementation