Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) contributes to bone loss and fractures. Evidence on longitudinal changes in bone mineral density (BMD) in CKD remains limited. This retrospective cohort study evaluated the longitudinal decline in BMD across levels of kidney…
Physical literacy is a critical component of children’s overall wellness and academic success. While it has been discussed in Indigenous contexts, no published research has yet systematically measured physical literacy among Indigenous children in Canada. This study provides the first…
BackgroundTraumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a leading cause of global disability among young adults, with burdens distributed unevenly across socio-demographic contexts.MethodsUsing Global Burden of Disease 2021 data, we analyzed TBI prevalence and years lived with disability (YLDs) for individuals aged…
AimsThis study used an open-label design, comprising a one-arm eight-weeks-long study, and aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction and the efficacy of a novel dietary supplement composition combined with probiotic and omega-3 to support brain health improvement in 39 participants with…
BackgroundStrenuous endurance exercise imposes substantial physiological stress on the cardiovascular system and has been associated with transient elevations in cardiac biomarkers. Vitamin D₃ has been suggested to influence oxidative stress and immune responses. In this study, we investigated the effects…
The circadian rhythmicity of urinary solute excretion is a hallmark of intact renal physiology, yet its disruption in chronic kidney disease (CKD) lacks a practical quantitative tool. We developed the novel Circadian Rhythm Disruption Index (CRDI) to objectively quantify this…
BackgroundMale justification of wife-beating refers to a man’s belief that it is acceptable or legitimate to physically discipline or assault his wife under certain circumstances. Research has predominantly focused on women, leaving a critical gap in understanding men’s attitudes and…
BackgroundCoronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of global mortality and disability. CAD patients face tradeoffs between antithrombotic therapy benefits and bleeding risks, underscoring the need to incorporate patient values and preferences into clinical guidelines. Establishing minimal important differences…
This study aimed to determine the coverage of the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23) and the influenza vaccine, along with related factors, among elderly individuals aged 60 y and above in the capital urban of China. In 2023, 14 out of…
ObjectiveTo compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided injections of corticosteroid, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and ozone for treating chronic lateral epicondylitis.MethodsThis multi-center, three-arm, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial enrolled 90 patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis. Participants were randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to…