Background Annually, 4% of the global population undergoes non-cardiac surgery, with 30% of those patients having at least ...

Background Prehospital delays remain critical barriers to timely acute coronary syndrome (ACS) care, particularly for ...

Objectives This study aimed to identify the predictors of burnout, anxiety and depression among healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design A secondary quantitative analysis of data ...

Background/purpose Social media (SM) has become an indispensable tool in healthcare, providing platforms for networking and ...

Objectives In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), severe exacerbations (ECOPDs) impose significant morbidity and mortality. Current guidelines emphasise using ECOPD history to ...

Background The likelihood of HIV acquisition is increased following forced vaginal sex. This relates in part to epidemiological and behavioural factors; however, the biological effects of forced ...

Although active cancer is recognised as a risk factor for increased bleeding, the specific bleeding risks associated with ...