Implementation of Antigen-Based Diagnostic Assays for Detection of Histoplasmosis and Cryptococcosis among Patients with Advanced HIV in Trinidad and Tobago: A Cross-Sectional Stud... by Ayanna Sebro, Jonathan Edwards, Omar Sued, Leon-Omari Lavia, Tricia Elder, Robert Jeffrey Edwards, Patrick Eberechi Akpaka, Nadia Ram-Bhola, Roanna Morton-Williams Bynoe, Yanink Caro-Vega, Isshad John, Freddy Perez

“…The study found no significant demographic differences between newly diagnosed and previously diagnosed participants. …”
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Clinical and biochemical characteristics for patients with polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes syndrome: a pilot observational study by Pei Li, Ye Zhang, Li-Min Luo, Wen-Qing Wang, Jing Li, Yan Cheng, Xiao Dang, Yang Chen, Wei Jiang

“…BackgroundPolyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes (POEMS) syndrome is rare life-threatening condition associated with a clonal plasma cell neoplasm.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to investigate the clinical and biochemical features in patients with POEMS syndrome before and post-therapy.MethodsCharacteristics of demographic information, underlying diseases, clinical manifestations, laboratory indicators, and imaging examination were retrospectively collected when diagnosed and post-therapy in the patients POEMS syndrome between 2018 and 2024.ResultsNineteen newly-diagnosed, treatment-naïve patients with POEMS syndrome were enrolled. …”
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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

“…Research question: To review demographic, morphological, clinical, and prognostic factors in the treatment of giant AComm aneurysms to inform decision-making. …”
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Who is engaging with lateral flow testing for COVID-19 in the UK? The COVID-19 Rapid Survey of Adherence to Interventions and Responses (CORSAIR) study by Nicola T Fear, Susan Michie, Richard Amlot, G James Rubin, Louise E Smith, Henry WW Potts

“…Objectives To investigate uptake of lateral flow testing, reporting of test results and psychological, contextual and socio-demographic factors associated with testing.Design A series of four fortnightly online cross-sectional surveys.Setting Data collected from 19 April 2021 to 2 June 2021.Participants People living in England and Scotland, aged 18 years or over, excluding those who reported their most recent test was a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test (n=6646, n≈1600 per survey).Main outcome measures Having completed at least one lateral flow test (LFT) in the last 7 days.Results We used binary logistic regressions to investigate factors associated with having taken at least one LFT. …”
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Prospective cohort study investigating frequency and risk factors for acute pain 1 day after refractive surgery by Anat Galor, Jodi Lapidus, Winston Chamberlain, Elyana Vittoria Tessa Locatelli, Jason Betz, Brooke M Harkness, Maricarmen Perez-Blanco, Steven J Everist, Siting Chen, Richard Stutzman, Afshan Nanji, Sue A Aicher

“…Background/aims To examine demographic and clinical factors associated with ocular pain 1 day after refractive surgery.Methods Prospective study of individuals undergoing refractive surgery. …”
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Spatial co-distribution of tuberculosis prevalence and low BCG vaccination coverage in Ethiopia by Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Archie C. A. Clements, Beth Gilmour, Kefyalew Addis Alene

“…This ecological study was conducted using data from a national TB prevalence survey and the Ethiopian demographic and health survey (EDHS) to map the spatial co-distribution of BCG vaccination coverage and TB prevalence. …”
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Changing trends from inguinal radical orchiectomy to testis-sparing surgery in pediatric testicular tumors by Özlem Balcı, Aslı Nur Abay, Şule Yeşil, İbrahim Karaman, İsmet Faruk Özgüner, Burçak Kurucu, Derya Erdoğan, Gürses Şahin, Ayşe Karaman

“…Methods The patients who underwent surgery for scrotal tumors between 1992 and 2022 were reviewed retrospectively. The patients' demographic data, laboratory, radiologic, histopathological, and surgical findings, and postoperative follow-up were evaluated. …”
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Associated Factors for Erectile Dysfunction Occurrence in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: A Cross-sectional Study by Ali Hamidi Madani, Fardin Mirbolouk, Mona Naghshbandi, Tolou Hasandokht, Mahboobe Gholipour, Mohammad Sajjad Zabihi, Mohammad Hamidi Madani

“…This study was conducted to determine which risk factors and conditions in CAD patients might contribute to the occurrence of ED.Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in the North of Iran from October 2016 to September 2017. 316 patients with coronary artery disease were enrolled. Demographic information were collected using a checklist, and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15) questionnaire  was used to determine the participant’s ED status. …”
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Genetic trends and common BRCA1/2 pathogenic sequence variants in black African and Indian breast cancer patients presenting at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, KwaZulu-Nata... by M Makhetha, C Aldous, N Chabilal

“…Inclusion criteria were based on clinical and demographic characteristics as defined by SA clinical guidelines. …”
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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Initial One-team Experience and Short Review. by Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Laureta Dibra, Saimir Kuci, Edlira Rruci, Alfred Ibrahimi, Aferdita Veseli, Fjorba Mana, Devis Pellumbi, Alessia Mehmeti, Ali Refatllari, Altin Veshti

“…The patients' data regarding demographic, preoperative, operative, and post-operative variables were collected from the medical records in the hospital. …”
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Long-term drought and risk of infant mortality in Africa: A cross-sectional study. by Pin Wang, Tormod Rogne, Joshua L Warren, Ernest O Asare, Robert A Akum, N'datchoh E Toure, Joseph S Ross, Kai Chen

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>In this cross-sectional study, we obtained data on infant mortality in 34 African countries during 1992-2019 from the Demographic and Health Surveys program. We measured drought by the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index at a timescale of 24 months and a spatial resolution of 10 × 10 km, which was further dichotomized into mild and severe drought. …”
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Magnitude of urban malaria and its associated risk factors in Damboya town, Kambata zone, Central Ethiopia by Biruk Mulachew, Temesgen Bezuayehu, Solomon Asnake

“…Pretested structured questionnaire was employed to collect socio-demographic data and associated risk factors. Data were entered in Epi data 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 25 software. …”
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The Needs for Visual Improvement of Patients Presented at Low-Vision Center in Wenzhou, China by Xiaoman Li, Guofu Chen, Ruzhi Deng, Na Lin, Lingzhi Ni, Longfei Jiang, Haishuang Lin, Frank Thorn, Jie Chen

“…A questionnaire interview, including demographic information and needs for visual improvement, was conducted before ophthalmology examinations. …”
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Tear film lipid layer thickness and blink dynamics in patients with blepharospasm by Ji-Sun Paik, Min Jeong Kwon, Ga Hee Nam, Kyungdo Han, Woong-Joo Whang, Ho Sik Hwang, Suk-Woo Yang, Hyun-Seung Kim, Kyung Sun Na, Won-Kyung Cho

“…Significant increase in LLT was observed post-injection, with specific demographic factors, including diabetes and age, associated with this improvement. …”
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Mortality and Its Predictors among Adult Human Immune-Deficiency Virus-Infected Patients Attending Their Antiretroviral Treatment at Health Centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Multicen... by Selam Tesfayohannes, Sisay Shine, Abinet Mekuria, Sisay Moges

“…In resource-limited settings such as Ethiopia, where the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is high, a number of factors, including economic, demographic, behavioral risk, and health factors, affect how long people with AIDS are treated with antiretroviral therapy. …”
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Prevalence of mortality caused by injuries at Livingstone University Hospital, Zambia. A retrospective cross-sectional study. by Lukundo Siame, Malan Malumani, Chiyeñu O R Kaseya, Sergiy Ivashchenko, Leah Nombwende, Sepiso K Masenga, Benson M Hamooya, Michelo Haluuma Miyoba

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study from June 22, 2020, to June 22, 2021, among 956 individuals from 1 month old (29 days of age) to 100 years. Demographic and clinical data were collected from patient's records from Accident and Emergency department. …”
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The relation of MEFV gene variants to clinical phenotype and selected laboratory markers in Egyptian patients with familial Mediterranean fever by Hala T. El-Bassyouni, Ghada Nour Eldeen, Mona F. Sokkar, Mohamed B. Taher, Mohammed M. Sayed-Ahmed, Iman I. Salama, Hala M. Raslan

“…The present goal is to describe the demographic, clinical features, and MEFV gene variants among Egyptian FMF patients and to explore the relation of MEFV variants with clinical features and selected laboratory markers. …”
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The roadmap to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in hematology clinical trials: an American Society of Hematology initiative by Alice Kuaban, Alysha K. Croker, Jeffrey Keefer, Leonard A. Valentino, Barbara E. Bierer, Stephen Boateng, Donna DiMichele, Patrick Fogarty, C. Michael Gibson, Anna M. Hood, Lloryn Hubbard, Antonella Isgrò, Karin Knobe, Leslie Lake, Iman Martin, Michel Reid, Jonathan C. Roberts, Wendy Tomlinson, Lanre Tunji-Ajayi, Harriette G.C. Van Spall, Caroline Voltz-Girolt, Allison P. Wheeler, Alan E. Mast, Stephanie Seremetis

“…Eight issues identified include (1) harmonization of demographic terminology; (2) engagement of lived experience experts across the entire study timeline; (3) awareness of how implicit biases impede patient enrollment; (4) the need for institutional review boards to uphold the justice principle of clinical trial enrollment; (5) broadening of eligibility criteria; (6) decentralized trial design; (7) improving access to clinical trial information; and (8) increased community physician involvement. …”
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Clustering of non-communicable disease risk factors among school teachers: A cross-sectional study in Kerala, India by Mini GK, Sangeeth KS, Anand Marthanda Pillai, Sarma PS, Thankappan KR

“…We collected socio-demographic information and behavioural risk factors using STEP-1 and clinical measurements using STEP-2. …”
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Screening for retinopathy of prematurity in China: a five-year cohort study in seven screening centers by Yusheng Zhong, Xiacheng Lin, Yating Yang, Liying He, Na Li, Jun Lu, Yu Zhou, Rong Zhang, Yacong Wang, Zhongyu Zhang, Mochi Yang, Hong Yin, Mingwei Zhao, Xiaoxin Li, Jianhong Liang, Yong Cheng

“…Abstract Background To analyze the demographic characteristics of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in China, attempting to propose optimized screening criteria and hopefully providing valuable information for future updates to the ROP guideline. …”
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