The Relationship Between Contact Lens Ultraviolet Light Transmittance and Myopia Progression: A Large-Scale Retrospective Cohort Study

Research Background In recent years, the incidence of myopia has risen dramatically worldwide, particularly in East Asia, where it has become a significant public health issue. Studies suggest that nearly 50% of the global population may suffer from myopia by 2050. Myopia not only causes blurred vision but is also closely associated with various bl...

The Lifetime Risk of Surgery in England: A Nationwide Observational Cohort Study

Lifetime Risk of Surgery in England: A Nationwide Observational Cohort Study Academic Background Surgery represents a significant portion of the UK National Health Service (NHS) activity, with approximately 4.4 million people undergoing surgical procedures in England each year. Although an increasing number of surgeries are performed as day-case pr...

Outdoor Air Pollution and Risk of Incident Adult Haematologic Cancer Subtypes in a Large US Prospective Cohort

A Large Prospective Cohort Study in the United States Reveals Potential Links Between Outdoor Air Pollution and Subtypes of Adult Hematologic Cancers Background and Purpose In recent years, the impact of outdoor air pollution on human health has garnered extensive attention. Since 2013, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has cla...