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The occurrence of an intramuscular mass accompanied by sleep-disturbing pain at the inoculation site lasting for 4 months after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is rare. A 68-year-old man,...
Background: Although numerous studies examined the association between obesity and colorectal cancer, comparatively less research has focused on the relationship between weight change and physical activity.
Methods: This study used health...
Background: Previous studies have shown various positive associations between the usual source of care (USC) and medication adherence in chronic diseases. However, no studies specifically on patients with diabetes have...
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases the risk of dyslipidemia, thereby heightening the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases. Hence, prior to the diagnosis of OSA, it is essential to investigate...
Background: We examined the relationship between average weekly work hours and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in workers with diabetes.
Methods: Data of 1,556 workers with diabetes mellitus (DM) from the Korea...
Primary care is a key component in building an efficient and sustainable healthcare system, providing comprehensive health management through a patient-centered approach. Countries worldwide continue to reform their primary care...
Japan has the highest proportion of older adults worldwide and has consistently strengthened its healthcare system to mitigate the medical and welfare burden associated with population aging. Primary care has...
Primary care plays a crucial role in the United Kingdom’s healthcare system. General practitioners (GPs) serve as the first point of contact with healthcare system and act as gatekeepers to...
The United States has implemented various payment system reforms to strengthen primary care. Since there is no universal healthcare coverage, individuals are enrolled in private insurance or public programs, such...
Although obesity increases the risks of obesity-related complications and mortality, obesity-related health conditions can be improved through weight loss. If patients with obesity fail to achieve their weight loss goals...