Men and partners are important contributors to the health of future generations, yet their own preconception health and wellbeing remain secondary considerations in research, practice, and policy.

Background Although the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with SLE is well-documented, effective tools for risk stratification remain elusive. This study sought to explore the ...

Background The presence of a coincident intracranial aneurysm (CIA) on the target vessel of patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) poses challenges, as the ...

Objective A panel of antibodies against three antigens, University Hasselt (UH)-rheumatoid arthritis (RA).305, 318 and 329, has been associated with lack of response to first-line therapy in the Care ...

Background Gut bacteria have been implicated in a wide range of health conditions, yet their potential role in preventing and treating muscle-wasting disorders remains largely unexplored. Objective We ...

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of patients with urinary calculi in China, where prior KAP research on this condition is lacking. Design A cross ...

Objective Biologics for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) demonstrate variable treatment responses across trials. We evaluated baseline biomarkers as predictors of response to guide personalised ...

Objective: To obtain the derived parameter left atrial stiffness index (LASI) using two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (2D-STI) and evaluate the diagnostic value o ...

BACKGROUND: Aortic valve calcification increases leaflet stiffness and contributes to the development of calcific aortic valve disease. The molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying calcification ...

Scientists discover that sickle cell disease forces the brain to recruit extra "attention backup" to maintain normal cognitive function.

Objectives To estimate the rate of hospitalisation, identify associated factors and assess out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) among adults with multimorbidity in Kerala, India. Design Community-based ...