Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the
world and is influenced by various sociodemographic factors. This meta-analysis aims to …

Background A broad variety of different functions can underlie acts of Non-suicidal self-injury
(NSSI). Whilst research so far has identified many of the commonly reported functions, no …

There is wide variation in population-level pain prevalence estimates in studies of survey
data around the world. The role of country-level social, economic, and political contextual …

Objectives The provisional criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2010
and the 2011 self-report modification for survey and clinical research are widely used for …

Objectives There is little consensus regarding the burden of pain in the UK. The purpose of
this review was to synthesise existing data on the prevalence of various chronic pain …

Cortisol, a critical glucocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, plays a pivotal
role in various physiological processes. Its release is finely orchestrated by the …

Persistent pain, impaired mobility and function, and reduced quality of life and mental well-
being are the most common experiences associated with musculoskeletal conditions, of …

Introduction It is currently admitted that adverse drug reactions (ADRs) account for a great
burden of disease. Of particular concern are ADR-induced hospital admissions, particularly …

Chronic pain (CP) is prevalent worldwide. Current reports on its prevalence in developing
countries are heterogeneous, and to date, there is no quantitative synthesis providing a …

Background Opioid overdose is a continuing public health crisis. In response to an
increasing recognition of the negative outcomes sometimes associated with the use of …