A new and direct validation study of the use of patent citation analysis in corporate
technological assessment is reported, in which a strong association was found between citation …

Background Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Despite considerable
improvements in diagnosis and treatment, little is known about the short-term and long-…

Alcohol consumption accounts for ~3 million annual deaths worldwide, but uncertainty persists
about its relationships with many diseases. We investigated the associations of alcohol …

Background The age-specific association between blood pressure and vascular disease
has been studied mostly in high-income countries, and before the widespread use of brain …

Postpartum Depression (PPD) affects 10-15% of new mothers, but many cases of PPD remain
undiagnosed. The term “Postpartum Depression” encompasses several mood disorders …

Background Tobacco smoking is estimated to account for more than 1 million annual deaths
in China, and the epidemic continues to increase in men. Large nationwide prospective …

Background Cooking practice has transitioned from use of solid fuels to use of clean fuels,
with addition of better ventilation facilities. However, the change in mortality risk associated …

Introduction Robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP) has been gaining acceptance
among pediatric urologists. Over 300 have been described in the literature, but few studies …

Background: Few studies have assessed the relationship between multimorbidity patterns
and mortality risk in the Chinese population. We aimed to identify multimorbidity patterns and …

Background Hand and wrist injuries are common during athletics and can have a significant
impact especially if initially disregarded. Due to their high level of physical demand, athletes …