Purpose To estimate and investigate the global lifetime prevalence and correlates of skin
bleaching. Methods A meta‐analysis and meta‐regression analysis was performed based …

Aims To estimate the prevalence of tobacco, alcohol and drug use in Iraq using data from
the Iraqi National Household Survey of Alcohol and Drug Use (INHSAD). Design A cross …

Primary care has been viewed as a means to ensure equitable access to care, enhance
efficiency within healthcare systems, and improve health service quality. In recent decades …

This study evaluated health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in a Spanish sample of chronic
kidney disease patients (n= 90) undergoing different renal replacement therapies …

Objectives: The study aimed to determine demographics, beliefs, and perceptions
associated with the abuse of oral corticosteroids for non-illness reasons among community …

Avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVNFH) is a leading cause of end-stage joint
disease in the young population that can lead to total hip replacement in early life. There are …

Glucocorticoids (GCs) are widely accessible over-the-counter (OTC), liberally recommended
by locals medical practitioner, and frequently misused by women for the purpose of …

Objectives: To assess the frequency of misuse of TC on skin, commonly used steroids and
the most common dermatological problems resulting from it, as well as, to analyze the …

Background: The non-prescription usage of these medications is high because of their
spectacular response and various available formulations, despite the fact that they have …

While it is generally recognised that drug abuse only concerns illicit drugs and narcotics,
other classes of medicines can also be abused such as oral corticosteroids; the use of which …