Examining rural-urban differences in life satisfaction and its association with health among elderly people in India: Evidence from LASI survey by Nipam Datta, Sushanta Biswas, Dwipen Barman, Bijoy Das, Piyal Basu Roy, Abhijit Sarkar

“…The study employed multivariable regression models to assess the relationship between life satisfaction and physical, mental, and functional health, adjusting for socio-demographic variables. Mann-Whitney Wilcoxon test was performed to check the rural-urban differences in life satisfaction among elderly people. …”
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The influence of menopause age on gynecologic cancer risk: a comprehensive analysis using NHANES data by Yiliminuer Abulajiang, Tao Liu, Ming Wang, Abidan Abulai, Yumei Wu

“…Subgroup analyses demonstrated consistent results across demographic and lifestyle factors, confirming the robustness of the observed associations.ConclusionThis study reveals the link between menopausal age and gynecologic cancer prevalence. …”
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Uterine artery embolization plus ultrasound guided curettage for cesarean scar pregnancy: Five-year experience at a single tertiary hospital by Ying Feng, Huiqiao Gao, Fang Liu, Shuzhen Wang, Meizhu Xiao

“…Results: No significant difference was found in demographic features between the two groups, but the level of serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin before uterine artery embolization, 1 day and 7 days after ultrasound guided curettage is significantly higher in Group II than that in Group I. …”
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The profile of long-stay patients in a psychiatric hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Siziphiwe Y. Myeni, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Andrew Tomita, Ugochukwu S. Aguwa, Reyanta Bridgmohun, Sinethemba Shabalala

“…Aim: To determine the threshold for long-stay and describe the socio-demographic and clinical profile of long-stay patients admitted to a tertiary psychiatric hospital. …”
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Subnational mapping of anaemia and aetiologic factors in the West and Central African region by Kaleab Baye, Bayuh Asmamaw Hailu, Simeon Nanama, John Ntambi, Arnaud Laillou

“…Design: Using the most recent Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), we first mapped anaemia clusters across sub-Saharan Africa and identified the West and Central Africa (WCA) as a major cluster. …”
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Oral condition of patients hospitalized for Covid-19 and its impact on quality of life by Lara Ribeiro Feitosa DUAILIBE, Laise Nunes RODRIGUES, Alanna Barros de ARRUDA, Robinson SABINO-SILVA, Rayenne Augusta Mota FERREIRA, Rudys Rodolfo de Jesus TAVAREZ, Cyrene Piazera Silva COSTA, Meire Coelho FERREIRA

“…The data collected included: demographic information, length of stay, comorbidities, and type of diet, obtained from medical records; Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) [Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14)]questions patients were asked; oral health (measured by the Bedside Oral Exam Scale); oral hygiene status (assessed by the Oral Hygiene Index - Simplified and lingual: degree of lingual coating); and salivary flow. …”
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Assessing neuromuscular system via patellar tendon reflex analysis using EMG in healthy individuals by Zakia Khatun, Zakia Khatun, Sara Kristinsdóttir, Arndís Thóra Thórisdóttir, Linda Björk Halldórsdóttir, Francesco Tortorella, Paolo Gargiulo, Paolo Gargiulo, Thordur Helgason, Thordur Helgason

“…These findings provide insights into how different demographic factors, particularly aging, affect neuromuscular reflexes and could serve as a reference for diagnosing and monitoring neuromuscular disorders.…”
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Maternal and foetal risks associated with teenage pregnancy - a comparative retrospective study in Turkey by Mehmet Nuri Duran, Eren Pek, Süreyya Sarıdaş Demir, Kübra Özkan Karacaer, Bülent Demir

“…In this study, the effects of education level, smoking, and marital status on maternal and foetal outcomes in adolescent pregnancies were evaluated.Methods The records of a total of 960 pregnant women (480 pregnant adolescents aged 15–19 years and 480 pregnant adult women aged 20–26 years) were examined retrospectively. The demographic data of the groups and maternal and foetal outcomes of the pregnancies were compared. …”
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Non – Invasive, smartphone image-based screening for sickle cell disease at the point-of-need by Eudorah F. Vital, Meredith Haak LiCalzi, Robert G. Mannino, Patrick T. McGann, Wilbur A. Lam

“…Notably, the app demonstrated enhanced performance in the target demographic, with 100 % sensitivity and 75 % specificity for screening SCD in children aged 6 months to 5 years. …”
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Decision tree-based learning and laboratory data mining: an efficient approach to amebiasis testing by Enas Al-khlifeh, Ahmad S. Tarawneh, Khalid Almohammadi, Malek Alrashidi, Ramadan Hassanat, Ahmad B. Hassanat

“…The goal of the work is to produce a machine learning (ML) model that uses laboratory findings and demographic information to automatically predict amebiasis. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding urinary tract infections among women in the United Arab Emirates. by Shaikha Salah Alhaj, Sajad Allami, Amjad Mohamadiyeh, Ammar Agha, Abdul Kareem Abu Ali, Joudi M Bassam Habbal, Balsam Qubais Saeed

“…Distinct trends were found when comparing demographic factors with knowledge levels. Most notably, the age group of 18-30 years showed the highest percentage of high-knowledge individuals (49%) compared to other age groups (p < 0.05). …”
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The Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Outcomes of Epiblepharon in Korean Children: A 9-Year Experience by Jong Soo Kim, Sang Wook Jin, Mun Chong Hur, Yoon Hyung Kwon, Won Yeol Ryu, Woo Jin Jeong, Hee Bae Ahn

“…Purpose. To examine the demographic characteristics, clinical features, surgical outcomes, and long-term prognoses of epiblepharon in Korean children. …”
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Deep learning in gonarthrosis classification: a comparative study of model architectures and single vs. multi-model methods by Sahika Betul Yayli, Kutay Kılıç, Salih Beyaz

“…The multi-model approach utilized three DL models: one for osteophyte detection, another for joint space narrowing analysis, and a third to combine these outputs with demographic and image data for KL classification. The single-model approach directly classified KL stages as a benchmark. …”
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Popliteal artery aneurysm is a cause that should not be forgotten in acute limb ischemia by Deniz Sarp Beyazpinar, Mehmet Emir Erol

“…Both groups were compared in terms of amputation rates in the follow-up period and demographic characteristics. All patients were Rutherford Stage IIa and IIb. …”
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Clinical, biochemical and molecular characteristics of classic homocystinuria in Saudi Arabia and the impact of newborn screening on prevention of the complications: A tertiary cen... by Ahmed Sarar Mohamed, Talal AlAnzi, Amal Alhashem, Hadeel Alrukban, Fahad Al Harbi, Sarar Mohamed

“…Methods This study retrospectively collected data on patients attending the metabolic unit at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2011 to 2024. Demographic, clinical, and molecular data was extracted from the electronic medical records. …”
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Prediction of stunting and its socioeconomic determinants among adolescent girls in Ethiopia using machine learning algorithms. by Alemu Birara Zemariam, Biruk Beletew Abate, Addis Wondmagegn Alamaw, Eyob Shitie Lake, Gizachew Yilak, Mulat Ayele, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Habtamu Setegn Ngusie

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 3156 weighted samples of adolescent girls aged 15-19 years were used from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey dataset. The data was pre-processed, and 80% and 20% of the observations were used for training, and testing the model, respectively. …”
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THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PLASTIC SURGERY CASES IN A TERTIARY GENERAL HOSPITAL IN SURABAYA, INDONESIA by Dwika Intania Riano, Lavonia Berlina Adzalika, Indri Lakhsmi Putri, Rachmaniar Pramanasari

“… • Burn injuries, microtia, and orofacial clefts were identified as the most common occurrences among the patients • The demographic patterns observed provide valuable insights into the patient population seeking plastic surgery services. …”
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STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF SMART TOURISM DESTINATIONS: A CROSS-GENERATIONAL STUDY by Elena BOTEZAT, Olimpia BAN, Adela Laura POPA, Dorin Cristian COITA, Teodora Mihaela TARCZA, Lidia CHIRICOI

“…Gen Y identified virtual experiences as a weakness, while Gen Z highlighted problematic applications By leveraging these tourism destination strengths, marketers can optimize their digital strategies, ensuring relevance and resonance across diverse demographic segments. Moreover, such insights empower tourism destinations to innovate more effectively, meeting the evolving needs and expectations of each generation in an increasingly digital landscape.…”
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Affective-sexual and gender diversity in Spanish education: a systematic literature review by Delfín Ortega-Sánchez, Esther Sanz de la Cal, Jaime Ibáñez Quintana, Eduardo Encabo-Fernández

“…Furthermore, the benefits, limitations, and obstacles surrounding its curricular integration are examined. Various socio-demographic variables of both students and educators, such as age, gender, religious beliefs, teaching experience, personal and social experiences, school-driven initiatives, and the persistence of hegemonic gender representations emerge as explanatory factors linked to these attitudes and representations. …”
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A pilot study on diabetes detection using handheld fundus camera and mobile app development by Hamada R. H. Al-Absi, Gilbert Njihia Muchori, Saleh Musleh, Syed Abdullah Basit, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Younss Ait Mou, Tanvir Alam

“…We invited participants from the community to share their demographic information, history of diabetes, and captured their retinal fundus images using the oDocs Nun IR handheld non-mydriatic fundus camera in a non-invasive manner (no dilation is required). …”
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