Haemochromatosis is defined as systemic iron overload of genetic origin, caused by a reduction
in the concentration of the iron regulatory hormone hepcidin, or a reduction in hepcidin–…

This study aimed to statistically combine multiple health state utility values (HSUVs) reported
in the literature for patients with osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures. Fracture events …

Demand for bariatric surgery to treat severe and resistant obesity far outstrips supply. We
aimed to comprehensively synthesise health economic evidence regarding bariatric surgery …

Background There are substantial advances in diagnosis and treatment for idiopathic
pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), but without much evidence available on recent mortality and survival …

Background Studies on changes in the prevalence and determinants of obesity in older
adults living in sub-Saharan Africa are scarce. We examined recent changes in obesity …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is one of the most common forms of interstitial lung disease
presenting in persons 50 years and older. Through a comprehensive review of available …

Objective Assess national and jurisdictional incidence and mortality trends for primary liver
cancer in Australia. Methods Analysis of Australian Cancer Incidence and Mortality data …

Introduction Prior studies have revealed the increasing prevalence of obesity and its associated
health effects among ageing adults in resource poor countries. However, no study has …

Background and Objective Little is known about the association between ambient air pollution
and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in areas with lower levels of exposure. We aimed …

Overweight/obesity is becoming increasingly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa including
Ghana. However, transition probabilities, an essential component to develop cost-effective …