Throughout the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, a distinct mucus layer composed of highly
glycosylated proteins called mucins plays an essential role in providing lubrication for the …

The global population of individuals over the age of 65 is growing at an unprecedented rate
and is expected to reach 1.6 billion by 2050. Most older individuals are affected by multiple …

Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of disability in the elderly, however,
there are few studies to estimate the global prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of knee …

This review of trends in worldwide asthma prevalence starts with defining how asthma
prevalence is measured in populations and how it is analysed. Four population studies of …

This review provides an overview of the literature regarding digital technology use and
adolescent well-being. Overall, findings imply that the general effects are on the negative …

Proteins adopt different higher-order structures (HOS) to enable their unique biological
functions. Understanding the complexities of protein higher-order structures and dynamics …

Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19), the disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 …

OBJECTIVE No study has reported global disability burden estimates for individual diabetes-
related lower-extremity complications (DRLECs). The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study …

AimsMajor depressive disorders are highly prevalent in the world population, contribute
substantially to the global disease burden and cause high health care expenditures …

Ending all forms of hunger by 2030, as set forward in the UN-Sustainable Development Goal
2 (UN-SDG2), is a daunting but essential task, given the limited timeline ahead and the …