The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are a heterogeneous group of systemic
autoimmune diseases that affect the skeletal muscles and can also involve the skin, joints …

Vaccination is the primary defense against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
2, especially among older adults and those with chronic conditions. Using a nationally …

Background Abdominal obesity has long been considered as a crucial risk factor of stroke.
Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI), a novel surrogate indicator of abdominal obesity …

Aging of the vasculature, which is integral to the functioning of literally all human organs,
serves as a fundamental physiological basis for age-related alterations as well as a shared …

Background It is unclear how temporal trends in dementia incidence, alongside fast-
changing demography, will influence China's future dementia burden. We developed a …

Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an emerging and effective therapy for
Parkinson's disease (PD). However, little is known about its utilization, surgical populations …

As global populations become increasingly aged, existing elderly care models are proving
insufficient. The development and application of nursing robots have shown potential in …

The skeleton is an important structural and metabolic organ in human body, while aging is
the physiological basis for degenerative skeletal diseases. China has the largest aging …

Importance Epidemiologic studies on carotid atherosclerosis (CAS) based on nationwide
ultrasonography measurements can contribute to understanding the future risk of …

Background Sarcopenia is an age-related clinical syndrome, which is associated with
numerous adverse outcomes among older adults. The relationship between sarcopenia and …