Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clinical competence of health professionals in Poland and Spain: results of the health exclusion research in Europe (HERE) study by Piotr Karniej, Anthony Dissen, Łukasz Pietrzykowski, Raúl Juárez-Vela, Antonio Martinez Sabater, Janina Kulińska, Jakub Zieliński, Michał Czapla

“…Factors such as gender, age, profession, and participation in LGBT-related training were associated with these competencies. …”
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Comparison of Injury Severity Score, Glasgow Coma Scale, and Revised Trauma Score in Predicting the Mortality and Prolonged ICU Stay of Traumatic Young Children: A Cross-Sectional... by Yii-Ting Huang, Ying-Hsien Huang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chao-Jui Li, I-Min Chiu

“…We included a total of 938 patients in this study, with a mean age of 3.1 ± 1.82 years. The mortality rate was 0.9%, and 93 (9.9%) patients had a prolonged ICU stay. …”
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Predictive Value of Initial 18F-FDG PET/CT for Identifying EGFR and KRAS Mutations in Patients with Non-small-cell Lung Cancer by Ozge Vural Topuz, Nur Buyukpinarbasili

“…Results: Ninety-nine patients with a mean age of 62.96±9.66 (range: 37-87) were included. …”
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Analysis of epidemiological trends and risk factors in high-risk areas for pulmonary tuberculosis: an observational longitudinal study in Xinjiang, China by Liping Zhang, Di Wu, Yanling Zheng, Yaoqin Lu, Salawati Haritebieke, Guangchao Liu

“…The descriptive analysis included confirmed cases from 2005 to 2019, while cases from various districts and counties between 2011 and 2019 were subjected to further analysis.Results From 2005 to 2019, a total of 642 332 cases of PTB were reported in Xinjiang, with an average annual incidence rate of 172/100 000. The age risk of PTB presented a bimodal distribution, namely 20–24 years and the elderly (>60 years). …”
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Radiological and Clinical Features and Outcomes of Patients with Primary Pulmonary Salivary Gland-Type Tumors by Xiaoyu Han, Jianchu Zhang, Jun Fan, Yukun Cao, Jin Gu, Heshui Shi

“…SGTs commonly occur in patients at a young age and are associated with weak invasive features and a good prognosis. …”
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Children’s Eating Behavior Questionnaire Correlated with Body Compositions of Thai Children and Adolescents with Obesity: A Pilot Study by Ekkarit Panichsillaphakit, Yuda Chongpison, Puthita Saengpanit, Tanisa Kwanbunbumpen, Jaraspong Uaariyapanichkul, Sirinuch Chomtho, Chitsanu Pancharoen, Chonnikant Visuthranukul

“…Body mass index (BMI), BMI-for-age Z-score, waist and hip circumferences, and body compositions were assessed. …”
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Association of blood manganese and selenium levels with hepatic steatosis among adolescents: a nationwide cross-sectional analysis by Bin You, Bin You, Bin You, Bin You, Zhiyuan Chen, Zhiyuan Chen, Zhiyuan Chen, Zhiyuan Chen

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the association between blood manganese and selenium levels and hepatic steatosis among adolescents, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–2023.MethodsA cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from 2,459 adolescents (aged 12–19 years) with complete data on liver ultrasound transient elastography, blood manganese, and selenium levels. …”
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Assessment of occupational hazards in midwifery setting and impact of occupational stress and job satisfaction on midwives’ quality of work-life: multicenter study in IRAN by Nasibeh Sharifi, Azita Fathnezhad-Kazemi, Nazanin Rezaei, Masoumeh Yaralizadeh, Zahra PourMohammad

“…Results Finally, the information of 580 participants was analyzed. The mean (± SD) age was 39.21 (± 9.09), with 83% of participants holding a bachelor’s degree in midwifery, and the majority were hospital employees. …”
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Magnitude and Factors Associated with Precervical Cancer among Screened Women in Southern Ethiopia by Terefu Teka, Mesfin Kote, Gemechu Kejela, Tagel Getachew

“…The magnitude of precervical cancer is 27.7% as shown in the result of the present study. Level of education, age at first sexual intercourse, history of smoking, and number of sexual partners were predictors of precervical cancer in this study. …”
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Influencing factors for delay in healthcare-seeking, definitive diagnosis, identification in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Minhang District by MA Qiongjin, YAN Huiqin, WU Yunhua, GUO Xu, YANG Lijia, TANG Lihong, YANG Shengyuan

“…The majority of patients were aged 25 to <45 years (1 664 cases, 39.49%). The prevalence rates of delay in healthcare-seeking, definitive diagnosis and identification were 36.81%, 30.21% and 38.09%, respectively. …”
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Prevalence of body image dissatisfaction and associated factors among high school adolescent in Hawassa city, Ethiopia by Zenebe Jebero, Amanuel Elias, Gemeda Billo, Mohammed Ayalew, Yonas Alemayehu, Fikre Moga

“…Conclusion and recommendations: Body image dissatisfaction among adolescents in Hawassa City is prevalent, influenced by factors such as obesity, depression, limited physical activity, age, and family pressure. To address this issue, a multi-sectoral approach is necessary. …”
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The association between self-reported total gestational weight gain by pre-pregnancy body mass index and moderate to late preterm birth by Alexandra M. Palumbo, Giulia M. Muraca, Anne Fuller, Charles D.G. Keown-Stoneman, Catherine S. Birken, Jonathon L. Maguire, Laura N. Anderson, on behalf of the TARGet Kids! collaboration

“…Parents of children < 6 years of age recalled pre-pregnancy weight, end-of-pregnancy weight, and gestational age. …”
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Predictors of survival rates among breast cancer patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis 2024 by Chalie Mulugeta, Tadele Emagneneh, Getinet Kumie, Assefa Sisay, Nigusie Abebaw, Mulat Ayele, Abebaw Alamrew

“…Conclusion This systematic review and meta-analysis identified several key predictors of reduced survival rates among breast cancer patients in Ethiopia, including older age, illiteracy, rural residence, involvement of two or more lymph nodes, higher histological grade, marital status, and the presence of comorbidities. …”
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Different Approaches to requesting Consent for Routine data linkage in Neonatal follow-up (ACORN): protocol for a 2×2 factorial randomised trial by Jane E Harding, Barry Milne, Jenny Rogers, Greg Gamble, Jane Marie Alsweiler, Christopher McKinlay, Gavin Brown, Aakash Bajirao Rajay, Caroline Anne Crowther, Nike Franke, Trecia Wouldes

“…Reported rates of consent to data linkage for children ranged from 21% to 96%, but no studies have investigated different approaches to seeking consent for data linkage for school-age children.Methods and analysis The Approaches to Consent for Routine Data Linkage in Neonatal Follow-up (ACORN) trial is a 2×2 factorial randomised trial to assess whether, for children who participated in neonatal randomised trials (pre-hypoglycaemia Prevention with Oral Dextrose Gel (hPOD), hPOD and The Impact of Protein Intravenous Nutrition on Development in Extremely Low Birth Weight Babies (ProVIDe)) and are approached to participate in an in-person assessment at 6–7 years of age, parental consent to data linkage is higher if consent is sought (1) after the in-person assessment (delayed) or concurrently and (2) for health and education data combined or separately. …”
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Assessing the drivers of sexual behavior among youth and its social determinants in Nepal. by Grishu Shrestha, Reecha Piya, Sampurna Kakchapati, Parash Mani Sapkota, Deepak Joshi, Sushil Chandra Baral

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This study analyzed data from 7,122 individuals aged 15-24 years from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2022, focusing on a nationally representative sample. …”
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baran Luka Korban Kecelakaan Lalu Lintas yang Dilakukan Pemeriksaan di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Isnu Lucky Riandini, Rika Susanti, Amel Yanis

“…Male victims were larger than female victim,. The largest age group were found 19 – 35 years old. The many street user category that experiencing traffic accidents are motor bikers. …”
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The newborn behavioural observations (NBO) system embedded in routine postpartum care in at-risk families in Iceland: a randomised controlled trial by Lisbeth Valla, Kari Slinning, Tore Wentzel-Larsen, Gun-Mette Røsand, Stefanía Birna Arnardóttir

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an NBO intervention on maternal confidence during the first month postpartum, and on the quality of mother-infant interaction at infant age 4 months in a sample of mothers who exhibit elevated signs of distress or depression during pregnancy and/or describe prior experiences of mental health issues. …”
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The morphological, clinical, and prognostic factors in the management of giant anterior communicating artery aneurysms: A systematic review of cases by Roua Nasir, Midhat e Zahra Naqvi, Salaar Ahmed, Maarij ul Hassan, Rabeet Tariq, Saad Akhter Khan, Pia Koeskemeier, Rajiv K. Khajuria, Mohammad Hamza Bajwa, Sajjad Muhammad

“…The study type, sample size, patient age, aneurysm site, aneurysm size, presenting complaints, and treatment modality were tabulated, and methodological quality was assessed. …”
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Incidence and risk factors of postoperative delirium in elderly surgical patients 2023 by Efrem Fenta, Diriba Teshome, Simegnew Kibret, Metages Hunie, Abebe Tiruneh, Amsalu Belete, Amsalu Molla, Belayneh Dessie, Kumlachew Geta

“…Abstract Postoperative delirium has the potential to impact individuals of all age groups, with a significant emphasis on the elderly population. …”
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Hubungan Status Lingkar Lengan Atas Ibu Hamil dengan Antropometri Bayi Baru Lahir di Sumatera Barat, Indonesia by Andriani Mulyono, Arif Sabta Aji, Winda Irwanti, Effatul Afifah, Nur Indrawaty Lipoeto

“…Bayi dengan status Appropriate for Gestational Age (AGA) berasal dari ibu dengan status LILA normal dan ibu dengan status KEK melahirkan bayi dengan status SGA. …”
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