Purpose Chronic diseases are associated with impaired health-related quality of life
(HRQoL) outcomes. Comparison of HRQoL outcomes between different diseases and with …

Aim To conduct a systematic literature review of caregiver burden in Duchenne muscular
dystrophy (DMD). Method We searched Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed for full‐text …

Background Controversy exists over the use of bone cement in hip fractures treated with
hemiarthroplasty. Only limited data on quality of life after cemented as compared with …

Background Measurement of the global burden of disease with disability-adjusted life-years
(DALYs) requires disability weights that quantify health losses for all non-fatal …

Introduction Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a common,
severe condition affecting 0.2 to 0.4 per cent of the population. Even so, no recent …

Hip fracture is a global public health problem. The National Hip Fracture Database provides
a framework for service evaluation in this group of patients in the United Kingdom, but does …

Abstract Objectives Postpartum depression impacts 6.5–12.9% of US women. Postpartum
depression is associated with impaired bonding and development, marital discord, suicide …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare pediatric neuromuscular disease associated
with progressive muscle degeneration and extensive care needs. Our objective was to …

Background Real-world data of disease prevalence represents an important but
underutilised source of evidence for health economic modelling. Aims The aim of this study …

Background Recurrent vulvovaginal candidosis (RVVC) is a chronic condition causing
discomfort and pain. Health status and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in RVVC were …