Clinical Characteristics and Visual Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized for Ocular Trauma in Shandong Province, China by Fangnan Duan, Xiunian Chen, Sai Zhang, Xiaolin Qi, Weiyun Shi, Hua Gao

“…Ocular trauma usually occurs in young and middle-aged men and in the workplace in Shandong Province. …”
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Disparity of serum uric acid threshold for CKD among hypertensive and non-hypertensive individuals by Bowen Zhu, Fang Li, Weidong Zhang, Shuan Zhao, Nana Song, Shi Jin, Ziyan Shen, Yufei Lu, Yang Li, Hong Liu

“…In the propensity score matched (PSM) population, the result remained roughly constant.Conclusion Therefore, even moderate levels of sUA was associated with a higher risk of CKD in middle-aged hypertensive patients, who warrant stricter sUA control.…”
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Global burden of osteoarthritis from 1990 to 2019 attributable to high body mass index by Siming Yang, Licheng Zhou, Wanchen Gong, Bin Guo, Linfeng Wang

“…In particular, this burden was higher in women than in men; primarily affected middle-aged and older adults; and was generally greater in high-SDI regions than in low-SDI regions.…”
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Clinical Comparison between HD-tDCS and tDCS for Improving Upper Limb Motor Function: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Sham-Controlled Trial by Yaqin Zeng, Ruidong Cheng, Li Zhang, Shan Fang, Shaomin Zhang, Minmin Wang, Qian Lv, Yunlan Dai, Xinyi Gong, Feng Liang

“…Stroke is a common and frequently occurring disease among middle-aged and elderly people, with approximately 55%−75% of patients remaining with upper limb dysfunction. …”
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Serum microRNAs as Diagnostic Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Narrative Review by K Lavanya, N Palaniappan, VM Vinodhini, Santhi Silambanan

“…Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is thought to be common worldwide among middle-aged women. Increased androgen production, recurrent anovulatory cycles and ovaries with multiple cysts are symptoms of this multiorgan endocrine condition. …”
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The Accuracy of the Clinical Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis before the Nerve Conduction Studies by A. Atkočiūnas, A. Šimkutė, Rasa Mameniškienė

“…According to different studies, the prevalence of CTS among adults (15–65 years old) in Western Europe ranged from 0.29% to 43%. CTS affects middle-aged active workers and is associated with high healthcare costs and a hefty economic burden. …”
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Global, regional and national burden of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer attributable to ambient particulate matter pollution from 1990 to 2021: an analysis of the global burden... by Jianguo Lu, Xiangmei Zhao, Shaoyin Gan

“…Results The ASDR per 100,000 population of TBL cancer attributable to ambient particulate matter pollution increased by 0.2%[95% UI 0.1 to 0.3] to 79.6[95% UI 49.0 to 111.2] from 1990 to 2021 Globally. Middle-aged and elderly individuals accounted for the majority of the disease burden, with the highest value at the 65–69 years. …”
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Exploring the relationship between trunk flexibility and arterial stiffness measured by pulse wave velocity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Iván Cavero-Redondo, Helder Fonseca, Iris Otero-Luis, Lucimere Bohn, Carla Geovanna Lever-Megina, Nerea Moreno-Herraiz, Alicia Saz-Lara

“…Thus, this study aimed to analyse the overall relationship between trunk flexibility and arterial stiffness across different age groups (young, middle-aged, and older adults) and according to sex.…”
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Educational migration from Tajikistan to Russia: trends and consequences by A. Kh. Rakhmonov

“…The second group consists of middle-aged and older people, skilled workers, and specialists with secondary specialized and higher education. …”
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INFLUENCE OF TRANSPORT OPERATIONS ON THE CHANGING LOCAL CLIMATE IN NIGERIA’S SOUTHWESTERN CITIES by Umar Obafemi SALISU, Simeon Oluwagbenga FASINA, Hazzan Tunde SHODUNKE, Ayobami Ademola AKANMU, Sekinat Motunrayo SANNI, Samuel Oluwaseyi OLORUNFEMI

“…The study found that 60% of the motorists were middle-aged (aged between 36 and 45). The majority (70%) drive an average of 100 to 150 km, and premium motor spirit (PMS) is the primary source of energy for 95% of them. …”
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RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF THE EFFICACY OF LONG-TERM TREATMENT OF FELINE IDIOPATHIC CYSTITIS by Anca Bărbos, Vlad Luca, Alexandra Biriș, Radu Lăcătuș

“…Most cats affected by this pathology were neutered males (70%), Domestic ShortHair breed, middle aged (with a mean of 9 years for group A and approximately 8 years and 2 months for group B), overweight and mostly living indoors (80.95%). …”
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Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection by Saber Hassan, Rohit Samuel, Andrew Starovoytov, Carolyn Lee, Eve Aymong, Jacqueline Saw

“…SCAD is an important cause of myocardial infarction (MI) in young-to-middle-aged women. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is often pursued, but outcomes compared to conservative therapy are unclear. …”
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A comprehensive analysis of trends in the burden of gout in China and globally from 1990 to 2021 by Shiwei Xie, Heng Xiao, Lei Xu, Gengwu Li, Fan Zhang, Mingwei Luo

“…Our analysis indicated that middle-aged and elderly populations, particularly males, are at higher risk for gout. …”
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Cost-Effectiveness and Budget Impact of Emerging Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Bilal Chughtai, Sirikan Rojanasarot, Kurt Neeser, Dmitry Gultyaev, Stacey L. Amorosi, Neal D. Shore

“…**Background:** Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most prevalent and costly chronic conditions among middle-aged and elderly men. Prostatic urethral lift (PUL) and convective water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT) are emerging minimally invasive surgical treatments as an alternative to traditional treatment options for men with moderate-to-severe BPH. …”
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The Association Between the Onset and Ending of Volunteering on Loneliness and Perceived Social Isolation Among Older Adults: Longitudinal Evidence From the German Ageing Survey by Avery Richardson, Hans‐Helmut König, André Hajek

“…Methods Longitudinal data were obtained from Waves 5 (Year 2014) and 6 (Year 2017) of the German Ageing Survey, focusing on middle‐aged and older adults. The sample size (n = 6628) was limited to those aged 65 and above. …”
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Health outcome priorities of people with multiple long-term conditions using the outcome prioritisation tool in the UK: A survey study and feasibility assessment. by Harini Sathanapally, Yogini V Chudasama, Francesco Zaccardi, Alessandro Rizzi, Samuel Seidu, Kamlesh Khunti

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The OPT is feasible and acceptable for use to elicit the health outcome priorities of people with MLTC across both middle-aged and older age groups and in a UK setting. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring Mental Health among Patients Suffering from Dengue in Pakistani Tertiary Care Hospitals by null Faiza, Fatima Jawad, Namra Chaudhary, Mahnoor Younas, Sadaf Fatima, Fiza Ayub, Allah Bukhsh Awan, Tahir Mehmood Khan

“…According to the DASS-21 tool, patients with severe pain and high-degree fever during dengue had significant stress and anxiety symptoms, respectively, than the patients with mild or moderate pain and fever. Middle-aged patients with low literacy levels were also found to have significant associations with stress, anxiety, and depression. …”
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Metabolism-Related Adipokines and Metabolic Diseases: Their Role in Osteoarthritis by Zhang Q, Zhao YX, Li LF, Fan QQ, Huang BB, Du HZ, Li C, Li W

“…The incidence and disability rates of OA have continued to increase and seriously jeopardise the quality of life of middle-aged and older adults. However, OA is more than just a wear and tear disease; its aetiology is complex, and its pathogenesis is poorly understood. …”
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A rapid systematic review of the effect of health or peer volunteers for diabetes self-management: Synthesizing evidence to guide social prescribing. by Thomas Iverson, Hadil Alfares, Gurkirat Singh Nijjar, Jeffrey Wong, Emaan Abbasi, Elham Esfandiari, Margaret Lin, Robert J Petrella, Bobbi Symes, Anna Chudyk, Maureen C Ashe

“…However, few studies focus on volunteers in social prescribing, therefore, aimed to synthesize the effect of health or peer volunteer-led interventions on psychosocial and behavioural outcomes for middle-aged and older adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) to inform future work for volunteering in social prescribing. …”
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Pulmonary langerhans cell histiocytosis secondary to Marijuana use: a case report and systematic review of the literature by Ibrahim Zahid, Aruba Sohail, Roohan Tahir, Matthew Belardo, Brandon Hooks

“…Abstract Background Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH) is a rare interstitial lung disease primarily affecting young to middle-aged smokers. While traditionally linked to tobacco use, there is growing evidence that cannabis use may contribute to PLCH. …”
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