Background: Children’s participation in decision-making is a crucial aspect of their development, yet its level and impact, particularly in healthcare and family settings, remain underexplored. Understanding the dynamics and scope of this participation is essential for informing policies and practices that promote child agency and empowerment. Th

Background We aimed to identify the central lifestyle, the most impactful among lifestyle factor clusters; the central health outcome, the most impactful among health outcome clusters; and the bridge lifestyle, the most strongly connected to health outcome clusters, across 29 countries to optimise resource allocation for local holistic health impro

For decades, a handful of powers dictated the terms of global trade, security and development, often under the banner of multilateralism but in practice resorting to hierarchy and coercion. Disillusioned with this Western-dominated order, more in the world are finding a new vision proposed by China. Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2025-10-26 18:16:00

Background: Practice and delivery of critical care in Asia varies according to healthcare structure, income setting, and cultural factors. Identifying research priorities specific to ICU patients and healthcare workers in Asia is needed to guide advancement of critical care in the region. Methods: This was an international cross-sectional survey st

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Background: Given the limited understanding of individuals' positive gains, this study aimed to identify these gains that could be leveraged by policymakers to enhance future health and societal resilience. Methods: We used a global qualitative approach to survey adults over 18 from 30 countries across six World Health Organization (WHO) region

Background: Febrile seizures are the most common seizure disorder among young children, often leading to parental anxiety and unnecessary medical interventions. Despite their prevalence, limited research has explored parental knowledge, attitudes, and concerns in Malaysia. Objective: This study aimed to assess parental knowledge, attitudes, and con

Introduction: Children’s participation in decision-making within healthcare settings is a fundamental aspect of their rights and well-being. This study aimed to explore how nurses support children’s participation in decision-making during nursing care, focusing on a Malaysian paediatric context. Materials and Methods: A focused ethnographic app

Background: Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) encompasses a range of ocular and musculoskeletal symptoms, such as dry eyes, eye strain, blurred vision, neck pain, and light sensitivity, resulting from prolonged digital device use. During the COVID-19 lockdown, the shift to online learning increased screen exposure, potentially exacerbating CVS among u