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Newest firstBackground and aims Unhealthy lifestyle may influence semen quality. This research aimed to investigate the association of unhealthy lifestyle with the risk of low semen quality and further to examine the causal relationship by Mendelian randomization (MR) method. Methods The association of six unhealthy lifestyle habits (smoking, alcohol consumption, coffee consumption, sedentary behavior, obesity, and sleep dist…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Depression is a leading cause of global disability, affecting approximately 280 million individuals worldwide. Emerging evidence suggests that both physical fitness and endocannabinoids system play significant roles in the pathophysiology and management of depressive disorders. Purpose To examine the associations between physical fitness, in terms of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and muscular fitness…
BACKGROUND: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a chronic, recurrent psychiatric illness with challenging management, partly due to the heterogeneity of clinical presentations, unpredictable course and episodes, and variable treatment responses. Cannabis may alleviate depression by promoting glutamate, GABA, and dopamine, but results from previous studies remain controversial or inconsistent. In this study, we aime…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is frequently associated with speech and language difficulties, yet empirical data from Central Asian countries remain scarce. This study examined the association between a diagnosis of childhood autism (ICD-10: F84.0) and the presence of speech development difficulties in a clinical sample from Tajikistan MethodA retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using clin…
Open article record in new tab ↗AimsThe triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio reflects the balance between atherogenic and anti-atherogenic lipid fractions. The study aims to investigate the utility of the TG/HDL-C ratio in identifying high-risk groups for cardiovascular disease (CVD) within the general population. MethodsThe current study was a branch of the ChinaHEART cohort in middle China that involved a total…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundLeprosy remains a neglected tropical disease and major global public health challenge, particularly in developing countries with severe healthcare workforce shortages hindering control. The southwestern border, represented by Yunnan Province, is a core endemic area. A comprehensive assessment of its leprosy workforce is critical for achieving elimination. Methods/ResultsIn October 2024, a cross-sectional…
Open article record in new tab ↗AimTo assess levels of asthma fear, avoidant behavior, and climate change emotions among patients diagnosed with critical asthma syndrome and explore the relationships between these variables. DesignA multi-center, cross-sectional study adhering to the STROBE guidelines. MethodsA purposive sample of XXX patients with critical asthma syndrome was recruited from intensive care units (ICUs) in general hospitals and e…
BackgroundEpilepsy is a prevalent neurological disorder often surrounded by misinformation and stigma, especially in resource-constrained settings. Despite effective treatments, public misconceptions can hinder diagnosis, treatment adherence, and social inclusion. In Palestine, where cultural beliefs and healthcare access are shaped by complex socio-political factors, understanding public perceptions of epilepsy i…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background This study intended to evaluate the association between several endodontic prognostic factors with the presence of periapical lesions (PLs), their volume, and bone characteristics including cortical bone destruction (CBD) and buccal plate bone height (BPBH) in root-filled molar teeth using cone-beam computed tomography. Methods A collection of 143 scans of endodontically treated maxillary/mandibular fir…
Background and objective Substance use disorders pose significant global public health challenges, with India being no exception. Bihar, one of India's most populous states, implemented alcohol prohibition in April 2016 to address the adverse effects of alcohol abuse. However, the impact of this policy on overall substance use behavior among patients in healthcare settings remains to be explored. This cross-sectio…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundBirth dissatisfaction may increase the risk for postpartum depression and requests for an elective cesarean for the next birth. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has had a considerable impact on the healthcare systems and their users in many aspects. We investigated predictors of birth satisfaction in a sample of Iranian postpartum women during the COVID-19 epidemics fifth wave. MethodsThis cross-section…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: The use of anabolic-androgenic steroids has increased among gym-goers, and it has been proposed that this may be part of a polysubstance use pattern that includes the use of illicit drugs. Still, epidemiological data on illicit drug use among gym-goers of both genders are meager. The aim of the present study was thus to examine the use of illicit drugs and its correlates in a large sample of men and wo…
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