Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and its severe form, chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), significantly impair blood flow to the lower extremities, affecting millions of adults globally.

Introduction Older adult loneliness is associated with depression, disability and higher mortality rates. As a public health concern, it contributes to increased medical and nursing care costs.

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of patients with urinary calculi in China, where prior KAP research on this condition is lacking. Design A cross ...