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Oral cancer with incidence (10.2%) and mortality (9.3%) ranks as second most prevalent cancers in India. Oral cancer diagnosis at early stages through the detection of oral potentially malignant disorders...

Systemic inflammation and skeletal muscle are associated with prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The prognostic value of a combination of skeletal muscle index (SMI) and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) remains...

Androgen deficiency is an important cause of erectile dysfunction (ED), and miRNAs are small-molecule RNAs with multiple biological functions. However, whether androgen deficiency affects erectile function by regulating miRNAs is...

Eye health literacy is an important factor in determining eye health outcomes. Ophthalmic disorders are increasingly common due to various factors associated with ageing population and other important determinants of...

The intestinal microbiota, in terms of both composition and functioning, exerts a significant influence on the human body. Disturbed microbiota is a common occurrence in the context of numerous diseases....

To estimate the prevalence of Erectile dysfunction (ED) in a Hong Kong (HK) population, evaluate the understanding and perception of ED and compare results with the European Association of Urology...

This study evaluates the impact of perioperative S-1 and oxaliplatin (SOX) versus postoperative SOX or capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX) on patient prognosis to identify suitable candidates for each therapy.A retrospective...

Atrioventricular block (AVB) is a rare but serious acute complication of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) ablation. Additionally, compared to the general population, patients who undergo AVNRT ablation have an...

The prevalence of adult spinal deformity (ASD) is expected to exceed 60 million by 2050 due to an aging population and increased life expectancy. Despite advances in surgery, high complication...

Lumbar prolapsed disc (LPD) is a leading cause of low back pain, contributing significantly to global disability and healthcare burden. This study aimed to develop machine learning models to predict the...