Depression mediates the relationship between illness perception and frailty in hospitalized patients with heart failure
September 2025
Frailty is prevalent and closely related to the prognosis of patients with heart failure (HF). Illness perception, depression, and anxiety may be the potential modifiable factors for frailty. Nevertheless,...
Parenting concerns and related factors in young and middle-aged patients with breast cancer: A cross-sectional study
September 2025
To describe the current situation of parenting concerns in young and middle-aged patients with breast cancer and explore the factors associated with it....
Reducing non-communicable diseases through community screening and health education
September 2025
Residents of Hong Kong, China like those in other nations, are experiencing a growing threat from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These diseases strain the healthcare system, affect society, and have...
Diabetic ketoacidosis with rhabdomyolysis and acute renal injury: A case study
September 2025
Rhabdomyolysis refers to the release of large amounts of myoglobin, creatine kinase, and other components into the blood circulation due to skeletal muscle injury, and it is often accompanied by a series...
Exploring biomaterials for healthcare: An extensive insight into capabilities and applications
September 2025
Any material that interacts with biological systems to assess, cure, improve, or substitute any organ, tissue, or bodily function is known as a biomaterial. The capacity of a substance to be free of...
Effect of Gua Sha therapy on insomnia in the elderly: A randomized controlled trial
September 2025
Insomnia is a highly prevalent condition among the elderly, which associated with a reduced quality of life and impaired immune function. Gua Sha, a traditional Chinese therapy, may provide a potential...
Effect of audio-recorded guided imagery on psychological distress among medical populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
September 2025
Guided imagery is a relaxation therapy used to reduce physical and psychological distress. However, the effects of the types of interventions, duration, frequency, and other parameters are unclear....