Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a monogenic blood disease caused by a point mutation in the
gene coding for β-globin. The abnormal hemoglobin [sickle hemoglobin (HbS)] polymerizes …

Although entirely preventable, rheumatic heart disease (RHD), a disease of poverty and
social disadvantage resulting in high morbidity and mortality, remains an ever-present …

Since its inception in 2016, the Lancet Commission on reframing non-communicable
diseases (NCDs) and injuries (NCDIs) for the poorest billion (Lancet NCDI Poverty …

Background and aims This study aimed to examine perspectives of patients, health
professionals, and policymakers on current practices and their future preferences for type 2 …

Simple Summary This article aims to investigate the changing focus in quality of life (QoL)
studies for head and neck cancer (HNC) patients and foster global collaborations. The …

Background Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a major global health concern, and its burden
among young adults aged 25–49 years remains underexplored. This study aims to provide a …

Abstract Background The indigenous Tharu ethnic group inhabiting the Terai (lowland)
region of Nepal has been shown to have a high prevalence of sickle cell disease (SCD); …

Background Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is considered an important tool in carotid
revascularization. Carotid artery stenting is usually performed by using self-expandable …

Abstract In South Asia, the prevalence of health problems is increasing day by day. Over
11.9% of the 167.85 million people in Bangladesh live in poverty with no safety net …

Introduction Chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) are associated with premature mortality,
poor health, impaired quality of life and adverse socioeconomic implications. Health systems …