Efficacy of Next-Generation Sequencing in Identifying Genetic Markers for Prostate Cancer Risk by Fahad H. Alaithan, Raghad H. Alaithan, Tauheed Ahmed

“…Background: Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among men worldwide. The identification of genetic markers that contribute to the risk of prostate cancer can significantly enhance early diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies. …”
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HTA and Reimbursement Status of Metastatic Hormone‑Sensitive Prostate Cancer, Non-Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer, and Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Canc... by Goran Bencina, Elina Petrova, Demet Sönmez, Sonia Matos Pereira, Ioannis Dimitriadis, Stina Salomonsson

“…**Background:** Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, with up to one-third of men being diagnosed in their lifetime. …”
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Pengalaman Negatif Pendidik Sebaya Kelompok Kunci Lelaki Seks dengan Lelaki dalam Memberikan Layanan Pencegahan HIV by Mahathir, Bunga Permata Wenny, Nurlita, Lutfiah Khairunnisa

“…The aim of this study is to explore the negative experiences of peer educators in reaching out to men who have sex with men (MSM). This research used a qualitative phenomenological study design. …”
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Urologic Characteristics and Sexual Behaviors Associated with Prostate Cancer in an African-Caribbean Population in Barbados, West Indies by Anselm J. M. Hennis, Suh-Yuh Wu, Barbara Nemesure, M. Cristina Leske

“…Prostate cancer (PC) is the principal malignancy affecting African descent men in the Caribbean and the USA. Disparities in incidence, prevalence, and mortality in these populations are poorly understood. …”
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Heightened expression of type I interferon signaling genes in CD4+ T cells from acutely HIV-1–infected women is associated with lower viral loads by Elina El-Badry, Luxiao Chen, Khader Ghneim, Ziyi Li, Kelsie Brooks, Jake Rhodes, Rafick Sekaly, William Kilembe, Susan Allen, Susan Allen, Susan Allen, Hao Wu, Eric Hunter, Eric Hunter

“…In HIV-1, several studies have reported that chronically infected women have significantly lower plasma viremia than men, although the exact mechanism by which this occurs has yet to be identified. …”
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Sickness absence trajectories among young employees in their first full-time employment and subsequent long-term sickness absence: a Danish register-based cohort study by Naja Hulvej Rod, Tea Lallukka, Ida Madsen, Ute Bültmann, Maria Melchior, Reiner Rugulies, Jacob Pedersen, Stephen Stansfeld, Jeppe Karl Sørensen, Karl Bang Christensen, Jimmi Mathisen

“…Proportional hazard models were used to examine associations between trajectory groups and subsequent 2-year risk of LTSA after the first year (>30 days).Results A model with three distinct SA trajectory groups was selected: (1) no or few shorter SA spells (59% for women, 62% for men), (2) frequent shorter spells (36% for women, 34% for men) and (3) frequent longer spells (6% for women, 4% for men). …”
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Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among male prisoners in Great Tehran Prison by active case finding by Behnam Farhoudi, Elnaz Shahmohamadi, Seyedahmad Seyedalinaghi, SeyedAlireza Nadji, Fatemeh Pahlaviani, Mehrzad Tashakorian

“…Material and methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 139 incarcerated men in the Great Tehran Prison, Iran from January to September 2018. …”
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An exploratory analysis of differences in serum protein expression by sex in patients with systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease by Giuliana Cerro-Chiang, Matthew Ayres, Alejandro Rivas, Sarah J. Parker, Mitra Mastali, Peter Chen, Jennifer E. Van Eyk, Paul J. Wolters, Francesco Boin, Tanzira Zaman

“…We aimed to identify sex differences in serum protein expression between men and women with SSc-ILD. Methods Serum specimens of patients with SSc-ILD underwent dual mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis. …”
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Physicochemical and sensory analysis of fruit juices based on buffalo yogurt whey by Gladis Rébak, Gladys Obregón, Luz Segovia-Espindola, Victoria Cantero, Mariano Pino, Liliana Alegre

“…The sensory evaluation of the juices was good, resulting in G1: 7.23 in men and 7.15 in women. Regarding G2, it was 6.56 for men and 7.49 for women, with a significant difference. 56.6 and 60% of consumers rated 7 to 9 for both groups. …”
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Mega-events and the climate: what’s the game? by David Gogishvili, Martin Müller

“… Introduction: The Olympics and the Men's Football World Cup are both significant carbon emitters, yet they hold potential for raising awareness and driving action on climate change (Chalip, 2006; Martiskainen & Sovacool, 2021). …”
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Piloting creative engagement strategies to explore themes of parenthood with fathers by Iryna Culpin, Iryna Culpin, Catherine Lamont-Robinson, Mark Billington, Matthew James, James Prewett, Gareth Ward, Mireia Bes Garcia, Giovanni Biglino, Giovanni Biglino

“…However, little is known about men's involvement in art-based participatory research. …”
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Ejaculatory abstinence duration impacts semen parameters: Insights from a retrospective analysis in male infertility on 23,527 analyses by Giorgio Ivan Russo, Maria Giovanna Asmundo, Andrea Cocci, Ali Saber Abdelhameed, Annalisa Liprino, Filippo Giacone, Debora Lombardo, Antonino Guglielmino, Sandrine Chamayou

“…This study aims to evaluate the effects of varying EA durations on semen quality parameters, distinguishing between normospermic and sub-fertile men, and to provide insights into tailored abstinence recommendations for improved fertility outcomes.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 23,527 semen samples from men undergoing infertility evaluation from 2013 to 2024. …”
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Duration of gargling and rinsing among frequent mouthwash users: a cross-sectional study by Eric P F Chow, Jane S Hocking, Catriona Bradshaw, Christopher Fairley, Kate Maddaford, Rebecca Wigan, Sabrina Trumpour, Tiffany Renee Phillips

“…Objective To examine the rinsing and gargling mouthwash practices among frequent mouthwash users to determine if there are differences in use between gender, sexual orientation and sex work status.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Data obtained from patients attending a sexual health centre located in Melbourne, Australia.Participants 200 frequent mouthwash users (four or more times per week), 50 for each of the following patient groups: men who have sex with men (MSM), female sex workers (FSW), females who are not sex workers and men who have sex with women only (MSW). …”
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Prevalence, cessation, and geographical variation of smoking among middle-aged and elderly adults in China: A population-based study by Qingjia Zeng, Chongyang Zhang, Feiyu Su, Yanli Wan, Wen-jun Tu, Hongpu Hu

“…Results Among 524,741 participants (mean age: 61.9±10.9; 41.1% male; 58.9% female), standardized smoking prevalence was 19.3% (95% CI=19.2-19.4%), with men (37.2%; 95% CI=37.0-37.4%) displaying significantly higher rates than women (1.3%; 95% CI=1.2-1.3%). …”
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Association between beta‐blocker atenolol use and prostate cancer upgrading in active surveillance1 by Ali H. Zahalka, Ethan Fram, Evan Garden, Lauren Howard, Emily Wiggins, Mustufa Babar, Jay Annam, Allison Reagan, Benjamin Eilender, Amanda deHoedt, Stephen J. Freedland, Ash Tewari, Kara L. Watts

“…Conclusions Beta‐adrenergic blockade with atenolol use in men on active surveillance is associated with a reduced risk for clinically significant grade group pathologic upgrade.…”
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Book Reviews by Lorenzo Coccoli, Vincenzo Maria Di Mino, Enrico Pasini

“… Reviews of Alfani, As Gods Among Men: A History of the Rich in the West, Princeton UP, 2023; Borrelli, Repubblica, ragion di Stato, democrazia cristiana. …”
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Gender Differences in the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Employment, Unpaid Work and Well-Being in the EU by Sanna Nivakoski, Massimiliano Mascherini

“…Abstract Unpaid work carried out inside the home has increased in the pandemic, and evidence points to women’s share in care responsibilities and domestic tasks remaining higher than those of men in the pandemic, continuing the gender divides of past decades.…”
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Fixed time competing risk model by Audronė Jakaitienė

“…Calculations are made using data of Cardiology Institute about health of 45-60 years old men, which were collected from 1972 till 1977. …”
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Flaubert et Zola : dix ans d’amitié by Alain Pagès

“…When Zola bought his house in Médan, on the banks of the Seine, he thought of the example of Croisset: the two men shared the same vision of an ideal literary retreat, conducive to writing.…”
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Psycho-Social Dimensions of Librarianship (II): The Issue of the “Status” of Librarian by Ahmet Çelik

“…The prestige of occupational prestige, which is the basic determinant of social status, is discussed from different viewpoints and the attempts made for gaining more prestige for librarians are men­tioned.…”
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