Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center

Global, regional and national burden of pertussis in 1990–2023: a Global Burden of Disease study

Despite long-standing immunization programs, pertussis remains a major cause of vaccine-preventable mortality, particularly among infants. Here we present a primary assessment of global pertussis incidence, mortality and disability-adjusted life years across 204 countries and ter...

Long‐term clinical outcomes of stem cell‐based interventions in Crohn's‐related perianal fistula: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

BACKGROUND: Perianal fistulas are a debilitating complication of Crohn's disease, frequently refractory to conventional medical and surgical therapy. Stem cell-based interventions, particularly mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), have emerged as a promising therapeutic alternative, ye...

Associations of basic and decision-making health literacy skills with psychological factors related to breast cancer screening: a bayesian network analysis

Breast cancer screening is vital for early detection, yet participation among rural women remains low. Basic and decision-making health literacy skills are associated with how individuals understand and act on screening information, and this study examined how these two skills re...