Summary:Background: The aim of this publication is to demonstrate similarities and differences in the association of risk factors with the prevalence of different manifestations of chronic venous disease (CVD), like varicose veins (VV), ...
Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Among Refugees in Community Collective CentresAbstract:Aims: Given the lack of empirical evidence on substance use among refugees at different stages of life, one aim is to compare ...
Summary:Background: Cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) are associated with major cause of death and disability in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in women. The contribution of obstetrical, psychological, and socio-economic factors in CVRF ...
Abstract: Elder mistreatment (EM) is a global phenomenon, affecting an estimated 1 in 6 older adults. It is associated with many negative consequences, including worsening physical and mental health. The present work presents a narrative review of the ...
Abstract.Background: Young people receiving tertiary mental health care are at elevated risk for suicidal behavior, and understanding which individuals are at increased risk during care is important for treatment and suicide prevention. Aim: We aimed to ...
Abstract.Background: Suicide attempts are common in patients with severe psychiatric disorders; however, they are rarely studied in this population. Aims: To investigate the prevalence and risk factors associated with suicide attempts among patients with ...
Abstract.Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on many risk and protective factors associated with suicide. Aims: The aim of this study was to identify pandemic-related factors associated with suicidal ...
Abstract.Background: Suicide in prison is a major problem and several risk factors have been identified in the literature (e.g., period of incarceration, depressive disorders). Aims: The study examined ...
CME/Answers: Hypertension and the COVID-19 Pandemic: What to Consider in Medical PracticeAbstract. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a major public health problem. A fraction of the population is at increased risk ...
CME/Answers: Hypertension and the COVID-19 Pandemic: What to Consider in Medical PracticeAbstract. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a major public health problem. A fraction of the population is at increased risk ...
CME: Hypertension and the COVID-19 Pandemic: What to Consider in Medical PracticeAbstract. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a major public health problem. A fraction of the population is at increased risk of ...
CME: Hypertension and the COVID-19 Pandemic: What to Consider in Medical PracticeAbstract. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a major public health problem. A fraction of the population is at increased risk of ...
Unusual Cause of Acute Kidney Failure in a Patient with Metastatic Bladder Carcinoma Undergoing Palliative ChemotherapyAbstract. Tumour lysis syndrome is a potentially life-threatening complication of cancer and ...
Abstract.Background: There are longstanding concerns over the mental health and suicide risk of university students in the UK and internationally. Aims: This study aimed to identify risk factors for suicide among ...
Summary:Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is one of the most common manifestations of atherosclerosis affecting more than 200 million people globally but little is known about its epidemiology in Middle East populations, particularly in Arab ...
Socio-Economic Differences in the Lausanne CoLaus Cohort Abstract. The CoLaus study allowed to highlight the existence of broad social inequalities in health among the population of the city of Lausanne. In fact, ...
Primary Prevention of Acute StrokeAbstract. Strokes are frequent. Vascular risk factors are increasing the stroke risk. Most vascular risk factors are treatable. Their therapy is important in the primary ...
Review of risk factors for cyberbullying victimization in childhood and adolescence and recommendations for preventionAbstract. Cyberbullying leads to serious psychological and social consequences for the victims. ...
Prevalence and predictors for heavy episodic drinking – A cross-sectional representative study in Lower SaxonyAbstract.Aims: The goal of the study was the investigation of prevalence and predictors for heavy ...
Domestic violence: an important risk factor for child maltreatmentAbstract. Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) such as maltreatment, but also the experience intimate partner violence of parents (domestic violence) ...