BACKGROUND: Estimating the prevalence of schizophrenia in the general population remains a challenge worldwide, as well as in Japan. Few studies have estimated schizophrenia prevalence in the Japanese population and have often relied on reports from ...
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are leading contributors to global morbidity and mortality, with low- and middle-income countries experiencing disproportionately high burdens. In Somaliland, urbanization and lifestyle transitions have incr...
Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.)
Jan 8, 2025
Screening tests for disease have their performance measured through sensitivity and specificity, which inform how well the test can discriminate between those with and without the condition. Typically, high values for sensitivity and specificity are ...
BACKGROUND: Current evidence regarding the effects of serum Klotho among patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) is scarce. This study explored the relationship between serum Klotho levels and the odds of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in middle-aged a...
BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS remains a major public health challenge, in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In 2020, 16% of people living with HIV did not know their HIV status in SSA. Understanding the geospatial distribution of HIV infection, awareness status, and ...
BACKGROUND: To diagnose Alzheimer disease (AD), individuals are classified according to the severity of their cognitive impairment. There are currently no specific causes or conditions for this disease.
INTRODUCTION: Fungi, including , may be a trigger or exacerbate psoriasis, especially in difficult to treat (DTT) areas, through the activation of IL-17/23 axis.
The global prevalence of hypertension continues excessively elevated, especially among low- and middle-income nations. Workplaces provide tremendous opportunities as a unique, easily accessible and practical avenue for early diagnosis and treatment o...
AIM: To analyse the risk factors contributing to the prevalence of periodontitis among clusters of patients with diabetes and to examine the clustering patterns of clinical blood biochemical indicators.
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