Economic and Clinical Benefits of Bivalent Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F (RSVpreF) Maternal Vaccine for Prevention of RSV in Infants: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for Me... by José Luis Huerta, Robyn Kendall, Luka Ivkovic, Carlos Molina, Amy W. Law, Diana Mendes

“…Methods: A cohort model was developed to project clinical and economic outcomes of RSV from birth to 1 year of age for maternal vaccination and no intervention. …”
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Mental health interventions for adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review by Dorothy Serwaa Boakye, Samuel Adjorlolo, Eugenia Xatse, Vincent Valentine Akorli, Paul Kwame Adjorlolo, Yvonne Yawa Battanis, Abigail Bempomaa Frempong, Lydia Kaki Ocansey, Cecillia Yeboah

“…Eligible studies will include those investigating the effectiveness of psychosocial, psychological or other forms of interventions on mental health outcomes, conducted in sub-Saharan African countries and involving adolescents (aged 10–19 years) living with HIV/AIDS. Comprehensive searches will be conducted in electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus and PsycINFO) and grey literature sources. …”
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Development and Validation of the Pediatric Well-Being Picture Scale© Using a Mixed-Methods Research Design by Judith Quaranta, Rosa Darling, Mei-Hsiu Chen, Julia DeMartino, Madison Kozlowski

“…The purpose of our research was to develop the Pediatric Well-Being Picture Scale© (PWBPS©), the first picture-based screening tool for ages 8–11 years, accessible to children regardless of their literacy, language skill, and developmental levels, allowing for quick screening for early referral and intervention. …”
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Effects of vaginal dilation therapy on vaginal length, vaginal stenosis, vaginal elasticity and sexual function of cervical cancer survivors by Yu-Xuan Lin, Fei-Fei Zhao, Wei-Min Kong

“…The SPSS 25 software was used to analyse all the data.Results Age, vaginal diameter and sexual intercourse frequency before diagnosis were significantly associated with female sexual dysfunction of the patients after cancer treatment. …”
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Effect of intramuscular midazolam premedication on patient satisfaction in women undergoing general anaesthesia: a randomised control trial by Kwang Ho Lee, Seung Woo Song, Younghyun Jin, Hyunjae Lim, Jonghoon Lee

“…Objective To determine the effect of premedication with intramuscular midazolam on patient satisfaction in women undergoing general anaesthesia.Trial design, setting and participants Double-blind, parallel randomised control trial at a tertiary care medical centre in South Korea. Initially, 140 women aged 20–65 years who underwent general anaesthesia and had an American Society of Anesthesiology physical status classification of I or II were randomly assigned to the intervention group or the control group, and 134 patients (intervention n=65; control n=69) completed the study.Intervention Intramuscular administration of midazolam (0.05 mg/kg) or placebo (normal saline 0.01 mL/kg) on arrival at the preoperative holding area.Main outcomes The primary outcome was the patient’s overall satisfaction with the anaesthesia experience as determined by questionnaire responses on the day after surgery. …”
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A Study of the Pattern of Admissions to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka by Priyamali Jayasekera, Gayani Dassanayake, Kasthuri Bandara, Lakmali Jayawardhena, K. M. S. Malkanthi

“…The percentage of deaths in the A&E department was 0.21%. The mean age of admitted patients was 46.7 (±21.7) years. …”
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A COMBINATION TECHNIQUE OF AUTOLOGOUS AUGMENTATION AND BREAST LIFTING IN HYPOPLASTIC-THIRD GRADE PTOTIC BREAST: A CASE REPORT by Beta Subakti Nataatmadja, Nida' Fahima Amatullah, Loelita Marcelia Lumintang

“…Abstract: Introduction: Breast ptosis is a common concern among women due to factors such as aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight loss. …”
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Sepsis-induced cardiogenic shock: controversies and evidence gaps in diagnosis and management by Ryota Sato, Daisuke Hasegawa, Stephanie Guo, Abdulelah E. Nuqali, Jesus E. Pino Moreno

“…A history of cardiac dysfunction is a strong predictor of SICS, highlighting the need for precise diagnosis and management given the aging population and rising cardiovascular disease prevalence. …”
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A Dermatological Intervention of Gynecomastia in Young Asian Man with a History of Soy Product Consumption: A Case Report by Widjajahakim R, Widjajahakim RM, Winaya KK

“…Gynecomastia is common in infants, adolescents, and elderly men, with the most common cause is related to hormonal changes associated with aging. Medical intervention is usually required for true gynecomastia that has lasted more than a year. …”
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Maternal and neonatal outcomes of congenital syphilis at a tertiary care center in Turkey; a retrospective observational study by Hasan Berkan Sayal, And Yavuz, Busra Tsakir, Erzat Toprak, Orkun Han, Hasan Ali Inal

“…Case distributions by years, sociodemographic characteristics, and maternal and neonatal outcomes were recorded.Results The distribution of MS cases was 16 (25.0%) in 2020, 20 (31.25%) in 2021, and 28 (43.75%) in 2022. The mean age of the patients was 26.4 ± 6.3 years, mean BMI was 23.36 ± 3.14, the smoking rate was 31.25%, and the majority of patients were educated to primary level (37.5%). …”
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Digital Device Use, Computer Vision Syndrome, and Sleep Quality among an African Undergraduate Population by Prince Kwaku Akowuah, Augustine N. Nti, Stephen Ankamah-Lomotey, Asafo Agyei Frimpong, Jeremiah Fummey, Prince Boadi, Kofi Osei-Poku, Joseph Adjei-Anang

“…Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results. Mean (SD) age of participants was 20.95 (1.68) years and most (54.97%) of them were females. …”
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Determinants and prevalence of metabolic syndrome among the adult population in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A community-based cross-sectional study. by Abdeta Muktar Ahmed, Ayanle Suleiman Ahmed, Mohamed Mussa Abdilahi, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nuh

“…The prevalence of met-s was 26.7% in IDF (males 11% vs. females 38.9%). Being of an advanced age of 45-54 years (AOR = 3.6, CI 1.17-11.27), 55-64 years (AOR = 6.1, CI 1.88-19.83), >64 (AOR = 9.1 CI 2.41-34.92), being a woman (AOR = 10.8, CI 5.3-21.8), being overweight or obese (AOR = 4.5, CI 2.5-8), sedentary behavior (AOR = 3.5, CI 1.6-7.5), and lack of physical exercise (AOR = 0.39, CI 0.17-0.88) were significantly associated with met-s.…”
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Assessment of Clavicular Shortening in Displaced Midshaft Clavicular Fractures Treated by Nonoperative Method, Plating, and Elastic Nailing: Comparative Functional Analysis—A Case... by Makesh Ram Sriraghavan, Poornima Kumararaja, Balakannan Jeyabalan

“…The treatment choice is not solely based on fracture configuration but also considers other factors, including the patient's age, activity level, and the surgeon's judgment. …”
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Comparison of mortality between open and closed pelvic bone fractures in Korea using 1:2 propensity score matching: a single-center retrospective study by Jaeri Yoo, Donghwan Choi, Byung Hee Kang

“…Methods Patients with severe pelvic bone fractures (pelvic Abbreviated Injury Scale score, ≥4) admitted at a single level I trauma center between 2016 and 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients aged <16 years and those with incomplete medical records were excluded from the study. …”
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Psychosocial work stressors and mental health in Ph.D. students in Germany-Evidence from two cross-sectional samples. by Meike Heming, Peter Angerer, Mathias Diebig

“…Effort-reward-ratio, boundary permeability, and leader support were associated with mental health symptoms and perceived stress in both study samples, when controlled for age and gender. For example, effort-reward-ratio showed a meaningful impact on mental health symptoms for the study sample at T2 (B = 3.85; p < .05, adj. …”
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Social Aspects of Democratic Safeguards in Privacy Rights: A Qualitative Study of the European Union and China by Polonca Kovač, Grega Rudolf

“…Based on the socio-cultural analysis of backgrounds, trends and expert assessments, the research aims to examine whether privacy protection standards, such as those provided by the GDPR in the EU, are sufficiently robust to endure the digital age. Two different cultural frameworks have been analysed in order to understand their influence on practical behaviours regarding the democratic safeguards in privacy rights enforcement in the EU compared with China. …”
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Is There a Relationship between the Staining Pattern of Classical Neuroendocrine Markers and Clinicopathological Findings in Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Appendix? by Merve CİN, Enver YARIKKAYA, Selçuk CİN, Özgecan GÜNDOĞAR

“…Results: The study comprised 17 female and 11 male patients, with a mean age of 34 years. Histomorphological patterns included small nests, large nests, and trabecular-palisading patterns. …”
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Validation of the Food Safe Zone questionnaire for families of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome by Elisabeth M. Dykens, Elizabeth Roof, Hailee Hunt-Hawkins, Theresa V. Strong

“…Convergent validity analyses revealed that parents implemented FSZ strategies in response to the severity of their child’s hyperphagia, and not their child’s age, gender or PWS genetic subtype. Conclusions The psychometrically sound FSZ holds promise for future research, especially on the effects of food safety tactics on family members. …”
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Implementing the Copenhagen Adductor Exercise and Nordic Hamstring Exercise in West African Academy Soccer Players: An Intervention Study by Matthew D DeLang, Lasse Ishøi, Maren Nielsen Hole, Prince Wilson, Michael Segbefia, Kristian Thorborg

“… # METHODS Forty-four African elite male academy players (age 14.7±1.5 \[12-18] years) participated in twice weekly CAE and NHE interventions for 8- and 10-week periods separated by a 4-week rest. …”
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Ongoing measles outbreak in Romania: Clinical investigation and molecular epidemiology performed on whole genome sequences. by Robert Hohan, Marius Surleac, Victor Daniel Miron, Andreea Tudor, Ana-Maria Tudor, Oana Săndulescu, Ovidiu Vlaicu, Victoria Aramă, Daniela Pițigoi, Adriana Hristea, Anca Cristina Drăgănescu, Dimitrios Paraskevis, Leontina Bănică, Dan Oțelea, Simona Paraschiv

“…<h4>Results</h4>No significant epidemiological and clinical differences between patients in the two age groups were identified. WGS was successfully performed for a number of 124 HMV strains. …”
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