Background The quantification of the burden of disease attributable to hepatitis B virus (HBV)
infection and the adaptation of prevention and control measures requires knowledge on its …

Background Mathematical modelling of infectious diseases transmitted by the respiratory or
close-contact route (eg, pandemic influenza) is increasingly being used to determine the …

Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) is emerging as global problem with unknown
molecular drivers. Using a digital epidemiology approach, we recruited 8,077 individuals to the …

In 1985, WHO stated that there was no justification for caesarean section (CS) rates higher
than 10–15 % at population-level. While the CS rates worldwide have continued to increase …

Background Certain foods might be more frequently eaten under stress or when higher levels
of depressive symptoms are experienced. We examined whether poor nutritional habits …

Background Definition of small for gestational age in various populations worldwide remains
a challenge. References based on birthweight are deficient for preterm births, those derived …

Objective Caesarean section was initially performed to save the lives of the mother and/or
her baby. Caesarean section rates have risen substantially worldwide over the past decades. …

Background The transition of young people from school to university has many health
implications. Food choice at the university can differ because of childhood food consumption …

OBJECTIVE: To examine labor patterns in a large population and to explore an alternative
approach for diagnosing abnormal labor progression. METHODS: Data from the National …

There are many potential mechanisms of action for the intrauterine device (IUD), which vary
by type of IUD (inert, copper, or hormonal). This paper reviews the evidence for each …