Background Increasing reports of life-threatening complications in young children exposed to skin-lightening products present a significant public health concern, yet this issue remains ...

Introduction Approximately one in every six children and adolescents is affected by mental disorders, which impose significant costs on patients, their families and societies. Psychotherapy is the ...

Objective To assess the effects of behaviourally informed short message service (SMS) reminders on demand for human ...

Introduction Adolescence is a key period of development for mental health; however, little is known about how (cumulative) daily life experiences impact long-term mental health development in this ...

Objectives To alleviate the shortage of qualified physicians in rural areas, since 2010, the Chinese government has launched a National Compulsory Service Programme (NCSP) to enrol medical students ...

Introduction The aetiology of eating disorders (EDs) is complex, involving an interplay of genetic and environmental factors.

The latent profile analysis was used to identify the self-efficacy groups of young and middle-aged patients with aortic dissection who returned to work. Multiple validated instruments with good ...

Background Postoperative ileus (POI) is a common complication after abdominal surgery that significantly delays recovery. Evidence suggests that the general anaesthetic propofol inhibits ...

Objectives Chronic insomnia is a prevalent but under-recognised sleep disorder in the UK, affecting 6.8%–14.9% of adults. It is associated with significant health and economic burdens, yet remains ...

Objective To investigate the occurrence of unintentional injuries among children aged 3 to 12 in China over the past 5 years, and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of such ...

Introduction Over 100 000 service users are admitted to acute mental health wards annually, many involuntarily. Wards are under incredible pressure due to high bed occupancy rates and staff shortages.

Objective Telehealth has the potential to address challenges faced by the healthcare industry. To achieve the intended goals of telehealth programmes, stakeholders should engage with these services.