With a prevalence rate of 1%, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurological disorders among individuals above 65 years, and owing to its neurodegenerative nature, its prevalence and burden increase further with advancing age [ 1 …

Vitreous floaters are a relatively common ophthalmic symptom resulting from opacities within the vitreous body and may be present in up to 77% of the population [ 1 , 2 ]. The majority of patients adapt to floaters and are not unduly troubled by …

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common disorder of the vestibular system [ 1 ], with a lifetime prevalence rate of 2.4% [ 2 ]. BPPV is characterized by rotational vertigo episodes that occur when the head’s position is …

Covid-19 is a viral respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China towards the end of 2019. The first Covid-19 case in our country was confirmed in March 2020. In the following period, the number of cases increased in our …

Mental health issues have profound implications for individuals, families, and society, representing a crucial global public health concern [ 1 ]. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has heightened these concerns, with emerging evidence indicating an …

The COVID-19 pandemic has provoked significant fear, uncertainty, and stigma in the perinatal population. Implementation of measures intended to curb the spread of the virus such as social and physical distancing, travel bans, and lockdowns have …

Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality (Oates 2003 ). In 2019, Statistics Canada reported that PPD symptoms affect 10% of Canadian women, while an additional 8% experience comorbid PPD and postpartum …

Hypertension, a common chronic disease with a high prevalence (27.9%) among Chinese adults [ 1 ], usually requires lifelong management of blood pressure (BP) with medications [ 2 ]. A high number of hypertensive patients also experience co-existing …

As a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects millions of individuals globally each year [ 1 ]. Its incidence and prevalence increased at a remarkable rate, making it the fastest growing neurological disorder worldwide …

Anxiety and depression are the most common mental disorders and numerous studies have reported their high rates of co-occurrence [ 1 , 2 ]. For instance, a recent meta-analysis pointed out that 42 to 78% of depressed patients suffered from anxiety …

The beginning of COVID-19 disease at the end of December 2019 in Wuhan, China, soon became a global pandemic and created numerous and vast crises in various areas of human life, such as the health, economic, and social [ 1 ]. Health crises …

Estimates show that healthy young women, under 25 years old, have the best chances of becoming pregnant, with a progressive decline in fertility ranging from 4.5% (25 years old) to 100% (50 years old) [ 1 ]. However, this percentage decreases …