Despite the lack of evidence of the actual effects of general health screenings, it is still being discussed whether the screenings should be a public offer. There is a lack of scientific investigations concerning the ...

Background: The study’s objective was to investigate the dietary correlates of an at-risk body mass index (BMI) among Inuit adults from thirty-six communities across the Canadian Arctic using data from the cross-sectional ...

Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrom (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder which can develop to a chronic problem. There is no consensus in medical literature concerning the etiology of PFPS. Recent studies indicate ...

Both preeclampsia and the HELLP syndrome have their origin in the placenta. The aim of this study is to review genetic factors involved in development of preeclampsia and the HELLP syndrome using literature search in PubMed. ...

Background There has been an increasing number of diagnosed cases of Chlamydia trachomatis in many countries, in particular among young people. The present study was based on a growing request to examine urine as a ...

Background: The use of manipulation to the upper cervical as therapy for infants with functional asymmetry in the neck has increased in recent years, while the treatment of children with muscular torticollis has long ...

Background: There is currently a debate regarding the importance of infant cervical asymmetry. There is no golden standard on how to diagnose or classify the condition. There is no evidence based documentation on the effect ...

Background: Cancellations of planned surgeries are a well-recognized quality problem in healthcare. They harm patients and waste resources, leading to increased healthcare costs and undermining patient-centered care ...

Adolescence is often characterized by delayed and irregular sleep patterns, with potential negative consequences in terms of school performance and daytime functioning. At the most extreme, a stably delayed sleep phase ...