Acceptability of digital vending machines to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in Brighton, UK: a qualitative analysis by Jaime H Vera, Richard Cooper, Syra Dhillon, John Mear, Gillian Louise Dean, Rhys D Wenlock

“…Data analysis took place on NVivo, using a thematic approach.Results 12 users completed the interview. 42% within the age 18–25 years with equal male and female identifying distributions. 33% were heterosexual, 25% homosexual and 33% bisexual. …”
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Comprehensive assessment as part of the assistive technology service delivery process by Rina Juel Kaptain, Michelle Riisager, Christina Juul, Morten Rye Olsen, Eva Ejlersen Wæhrens

“…Variations were seen across age, years of working experience, and years in current position. …”
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External load transition practices from pre-season to in-season. A case study in elite female professional soccer players. by Rafael Oliveira, Ryland Morgans, Renato Fernandes, João Paulo Brito, Mário C Espada, Fernando J Santos

“…Fourteen first-team players participated in the study (age 23.29 ± 3.19 years, weight 59.14 ± 6.87 kg, height 1.66 ± 0.08 m). …”
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Epidemiological analysis of reported acute glyphosate poisoning in Malaysia: identifying risk factors and high-risk groups (2006–2023) by Yin-Hui Leong, Noor Afiza Abdul Rani, Mohd Fadhli Razali, Nurul Iffah Amir Shah Ruddin, Fahim Mohamed, Nurul Izzah Ahmad

“…Information received was recorded according to WHO guidelines.Outcomes The outcome is to provide an overview of national glyphosate poisoning epidemiology, including identifying risk factors and high-risk groups to strategise appropriate measures.Results A total of 4548 glyphosate poisoning cases were reported, with males comprising 67.3% of cases. The most affected age groups were 21–30 years (25.5%) and 31–40 years (23.5%). …”
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Circulating visfatin concentrations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review and meta-analysis by Nahid Aboutaleb, Alireza Moradi, Hamzeh Mirshekari Jahangiri, Mohammad Reza Aslani, Mohammad Reza Aslani

“…Meta-regression analysis revealed a significant correlation between the pooled SMD visfatin and pooled SMD age (p < 0.01), BMI (p < 0.001), FEV1 (p < 0.001), and IL-6 (p < 0.001).ConclusionThe findings showed an insignificant decline in visfatin level among COPD patients, but additional research is necessary due to the heterogeneity in study results.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO (CRD42023450851), https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?…”
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Molecular Detection of Panton Valentine Leukocidin Toxin in Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus from Kiambu County, Kenya by Sani Iliya, Jonathan Mwangi, Ronald Maathai, Mary Muriuki, Christopher Wainaina

“…The pediatrics department had the highest PVL gene prevalence compared to outpatient department and surgical units (P=0.08). However, the age groups of patients and the hospital attended by patients showed no significant difference in terms of PVL gene prevalence (P=0.26). …”
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From posts to practice: Instagram's role in veterinary dairy cow nutrition education—How does the audience interact and apply knowledge? A survey study by M. Lamanna, E. Muca, G. Buonaiuto, A. Formigoni, D. Cavallini

“…In the overall population, the age group of 25 to 34 yr accounted for 51%, but among students, it was 73.3%. …”
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Exploring perceived barriers to palliative and end of life care provision in South-West England: bringing together the perspectives of professionals, patients, and families by Gary Hodge, Gina Kallis, Tomasina M. Oh, Hannah Wheat, Susie Pearce, Susie Pearce

“…This region of the UK brings its own set of unique challenges due to its rural and coastal location, an aging population, and a historical lack of research.MethodsAn exploratory study was conducted which involved patients, families, and professionals who were providing and receiving PEoLC. …”
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Deaths during Sexual Activity by Agnė Okulevičiūtė, Sigitas Chmieliauskas, Sigitas Laima, Diana Vasiljevaitė, Jurgita Stasiūnienė

“…The most common cause of death of an autoerotic nature is asphyxia, and the most commonly identified group of the dead are men aged around 40 years. …”
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Intra-operative Intravitreal Bevacizumab For Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema Undergoing Phacoemulsification with Foldable IOL Implantation by Haider Ali Chaudhry, Gulnaz, Irfan Ahmed Sualeh, Muhammad Ahmad

“…Results: The study comprised 60 patients, with a mean age of 56.43 ± 5.90 years, representing both genders. …”
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Psychometric properties of the health literacy questionnaire tested in Vietnamese adults with chronic diseases by Thi Thuy Ha Dinh, Ann Bonner

“…Variables associated with health literacy were education, income, age, residential area, main support persons and comorbidity index (associated with 7, 7, 4, 3, 2 and 2 out of 9 scales, respectively). …”
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Comparative evaluation of localized genotoxicity between the field of focus and scatter following exposure to cone beam computed tomography using buccal mucosal micronuclei assay:... by Rajeswari Sreeenivas, Algi Nadil, Priya Thomas, Giju George Baby, Deepu George Mathew, Pooja Latti, Jiss George

“…Materials and methods: To establish the genotoxic and cytotoxic impacts of CBCT radiation on the mucosa and its effects on the basal cell layer of the epithelium, the research enlisted 35 subjects aged 18 to 60 years. Before and after CBCT exposure, samples of exfoliated oral mucosa were stained with Feulgen. …”
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Childhood violence exposure and its contributing factors in Indonesia: a secondary data analysis of the National Survey on Children and Adolescents’ Life Experience by Dwi Octa Amalia, Sabarinah Sabarinah, Kemal N Siregar, Ella Nurlaella Hadi

“…This study aims to identify the factors contributing to childhood violence exposure.Design This study conducted a secondary data analysis to examine childhood violence exposure.Setting The study uses the National Survey on Children and Adolescents’ Life Experience, a cross-sectional national survey conducted by the Indonesian Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection in Indonesia in 2021.Participants A total of 4903 children aged 13–17 years participated in the survey.Outcome measures The dependent variable was childhood violence exposure. …”
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Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Oral Capsules from Liquid Herbal Antimalarials Marketed in Ghana by Christina Osei-Asare, Fredrick William Akuffo Owusu, Philomena Entsie, Ama Kwansima Annan, Rita Akosua Gyamaa, Edem Makafui Amenuke

“…In Sub-Saharan and tropical regions of Africa, malaria continues to claim the life of one out of every twenty children below the age of five years. In adults, mortality rates are lower, but frequent debilitating attacks reduce the quality of life for chronic sufferers. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Gastrointestinal Metastases in Solid Tumor Patients: A Retrospective Study and Review of Literatures by Li Lin, Xiangyi Wang, Chuanhao Tang, Jun Liang

“…Results. 30 patients (median age 56 years, 56.7% female) were included. The most common primary carcinomas associated with gastrointestinal metastases were breast (11 patients, 36.7%), stomach (9 patients, 30.0%), and lung (4 patients, 13.3%) cancer. …”
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Neurofilament Light Chain Assessment in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy by Israa Abdelmalik Salem, Sura Ahmed Abdulsattar, Haider Fadhil Alrubaye

“… Background: A neuron-specific cytoskeletal protein called Neurofilament light chain is present in the cytoplasm of myelinated axons especially those with a large diameter which is essential for maintaining the size as well as for structural support.   Aging, impaired renal function, liver disorders, neuropathies, and diabetes are linked to the elevation of serum neurofilament light chain. …”
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Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy in Ischemic Heart Disease by Sonia María Sánchez Valcarcel, Katia Ravelo Llanes, Iván Rodríguez Cortina, Geovedy Martínez García, Cesia Rivera Garmendia

“…The variables studied were: clinical-demographic characteristics (age, sex), atherogenic risk factors and chest pain. …”
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Implementation of Uterine Artery Doppler Scanning: Improving the Care of Women and Babies High Risk for Fetal Growth Restriction by Emmanuel Ekanem, Faris Karouni, Emmanuoil Katsanevakis, Habiba Kapaya

“…FGR implies a pathological restriction of the genetic growth potential and is not synonymous with small-for-gestational age (SGA). The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) defines SGA as an estimated fetal weight (EFW) or abdominal circumference (AC) less than the 10th centile. …”
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Cardiopulmonary fitness in children/adolescents with chronic kidney disease and the impact of exercise training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational study and ra... by Fan Zhang, Yan Bai, Liuyan Huang, Yifei Zhong

“…The included observational studies reported on cardiorespiratory fitness, included maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) and 6-minute walk distance (6MWD), in children/adolescents with CKD and age-matched healthy controls, as well as clinical intervention trials of exercise training on cardiorespiratory fitness in samples of children and/or adolescents up to 19.Results Fifteen observational studies and five clinical trials were included, respectively. …”
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Are Emirati consumers in United Arab Emirates open to alternative proteins? Insights into their attitudes and willingness to replace animal protein sources by Sajid Maqsood, Feyisola Fisayo Ajayi, Hussein Mostafa, Kehinde Ganiyat Lawal, Juliet Mubaiwa, Noora Alantali, Maryam Alshihhi, Meera Aldhaheri

“…In the study, Emirati citizens between the ages of 18 and 65, who have resided in the UAE for most of their lives, were selected. …”
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