In developed and ageing populations globally, healthcare utilisation and expenditure are concentrated among a small proportion of individuals with complex healthcare needs.1 These “super-utilisers”...

Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality, and is a major contributor to premature death and cancer burden globally.1,2 Although...

Schizophrenia is a common yet debilitating illness that affects 1% of the global population and is associated with a reduction in life expectancy of...

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), previously referred to as von Recklinghausen’s disease, is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterised by the presence of tumours affecting...

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a common and severe microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus, a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD), the primary...

Renal calculi are among the most prevalent urological diseases worldwide, severely impairing patients’ quality of life and increasing the healthcare burden. Epidemiological data from...

Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (oSDB) in children, ranging from snoring to severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), is associated with significant neurocognitive, behavioural, and cardiovascular sequelae.1...

Introduction Complementary medicine refers to a non-mainstream therapeutic approach used alongside Western medicine (WM) to improve outcomes, with acupuncture alone and the full range of...

Stroke remains one of the most pressing public health challenges worldwide, representing a leading cause of mortality and permanent disability. In the US alone,...

Myopia is a major public health concern, with global prevalence projected to approach 50% by 2050.1 In China, a large school-based study of 864,828...