Abstract Background: The cause and carcinogenesis of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) remain unclear. In this study, we conducted a population-based case-control study…
Abstract Objective: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence is rising globally, with a significant burden in China. Educational attainment, a key socioeconomic…
Abstract Objective: 2-15% of laparoscopic cholecystectomy gets converted to an open procedure due to various factors. The aim of this…
Abstract Objectives: Congenital birth defects (CBDs) rank among the top five causes of death in children under the age of…
Abstract Introduction: Female sex workers are a vulnerable hard-to-reach group. Research in this field is scarce due to several issues,…
Abstract Gallstone-related diseases, particularly common bile duct (CBD) stones, pose a significant global health challenge. The emergence of laparoscopic common…
Abstract Background: The occurrence of stroke in young people has risen significantly. This can easily lead to physical disabilities, swallowing…
Abstract Background: Cannabis use is a risk factor of psychiatric illness, such as bipolar disorder type-I (BDI). Indeed, cannabis use…
Abstract Objective: To estimate the prevalence of syphilis and its associated factors in women who were treated at public maternity…
Abstract Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an established treatment for common bile duct (CBD) stones. Post- ERCP cholecystitis (PEC)…