Characterization of Violent Deaths in Cienfuegos, 2012 by Manuel Rodríguez González, Illovis Arteaga Ramírez, Damaris Vega Hernández, Osmel Rodríguez González

“…In this sense, the epidemiological characterization of violent death can lead to better performance of professionals and institutions responsible for addressing it.…”
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Outcome Analysis of Clinical Evaluation and Surgical Management of Different Grades of Gynecomastia by Ahmad AbdElhady Muhammad Ibrahim, Samia Mohammed Ahmed Saied, Mohammed Ahmed Omar, Ahmed Ali Abdelrahim Ali

“…Objectives: The objective of our present study is to assess the epidemiological, clinical presentation, and the preferred type of surgical intervention along with evaluation of aesthetic outcomes of each procedure. …”
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Prevalence and phylogenetic analysis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in cattle in Mosul city, Iraq by Sadam D. Hasan, Mohammad A. Altaliby, Amer H. Taha, Karam M. Abdulrazzaq

“…In order to monitor, treat, and manage paratuberculosis in cows in Mosul, Iraq, further epidemiological research and isolation are needed.…”
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Political discourse, military and securitization of health nexus: contemporary security challenges and the military role in public health security by Vanja Rokvić, Vladimir Ajzenhamer

“…The paper concluded that the armed forces play a role in the public health security through monitoring and early warning, through epidemiological and laboratory opportunities for early detection of new epidemics or pathogens, as well as through providing assistance after major natural disasters. …”
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Novel Application of Statistical Methods to Identify New Urinary Incontinence Risk Factors by Theophilus O. Ogunyemi, Mohammad-Reza Siadat, Suzan Arslanturk, Kim A. Killinger, Ananias C. Diokno

“…Data from one study, the hallmark Medical, Epidemiological, and Social Aspects of Aging (MESA), have been analyzed in the past; however, repeated measures analyses that are crucial for analyzing longitudinal data have not been applied. …”
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Seroprevalence of <i>Borrelia</i>, <i>Anaplasma</i>, <i>Bartonella</i>, <i>Toxoplasma</i>, <i>Mycoplasma</i>, <i>Yersinia</i>, and <i>Chlamydia</i> in Human Population from Eastern... by Angelina Wójcik-Fatla, Anna Sawczyn-Domańska, Anna Kloc, Joanna Krzowska-Firych, Jacek Sroka

“…The epidemiological situation related to infectious diseases is influenced by many factors. …”
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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on treatment-seeking college students by Natalie R. Pottschmidt, Rebecca A. Janis, Brett E. Scofield, Alaina L. Cummins, Dever M. Carney, Katherine A. Davis, J. Ryan Kilcullen, Hongjun (Michael) Tan, Louis G. Castonguay, Benjamin D. Locke

“…While the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been ubiquitous and pervasive, there is still little known about how specific groups may be impacted differently. Epidemiological survey research suggests that college students are at heightened risk for negative mental health effects of the pandemic, but most research on collegiate mental health during the pandemic has been focused on the general student body and limited in scope. …”
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Total and High Molecular Weight Adiponectin Levels and Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetic Patients by Dagmar Horáková, Kateřina Azeem, Radka Benešová, Dalibor Pastucha, Vladimír Horák, Lenka Dumbrovská, Arnošt Martínek, Dalibor Novotný, Zdeněk Švagera, Milada Hobzová, Dana Galuszková, Vladimír Janout, Sandra Doněvská, Jana Vrbková, Helena Kollárová

“…This association suggests that adiponectin levels may be potentially used as an epidemiological marker for cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients.…”
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Implications of hormonal carcinogenesis for transgender and gender-diverse people undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy: an up-to-date review by Matteo Lambertini, Filippo Pietrantonio, Dario Trapani, Francesco Perrone, Rossana Berardi, Saverio Cinieri, Chiara Cassani, Amelia Barcellini, Filippo Ghelardi, Alberto Giovanni Leone, Stefania Bonadonna, Marianna Sirico, Barbara Tagliaferri, Stefano Maccarone, Davide Dalu, Lorenzo Ruggieri, Simone Nardin, Nicla La Verde

“…Unfortunately, the scarcity of epidemiological data on cancer incidence in the TGD population persists due to the absence of sexual orientation and gender identity data collection in cancer centres. …”
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Increased Susceptibility to Ethylmercury-Induced Mitochondrial Dysfunction in a Subset of Autism Lymphoblastoid Cell Lines by Shannon Rose, Rebecca Wynne, Richard E. Frye, Stepan Melnyk, S. Jill James

“…These findings suggest that the epidemiological link between environmental mercury exposure and an increased risk of developing autism may be mediated through mitochondrial dysfunction and support the notion that a subset of individuals with autism may be vulnerable to environmental influences with detrimental effects on development through mitochondrial dysfunction.…”
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Biomechanical Investigation of the Efficacy of Conventional Bicycle Helmets at Preventing Facial Injury by Ghaidaa A. Khalid

“…Less is reported, however, about bicycle helmet use, about preventing facial injury. Epidemiological studies typically report incidences of 'head injury,' though rarely categorize head, brain, and facial injuries separately. …”
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Isolation of Acinetobacter in patients admitted to Intensive Care Units by Midiela López López, Juan Rafael Zerquera Rodriguez, Midiala Iglesias López, Yanet Rodríguez Zulueta

“…<p><strong>Foundation:</strong> in the last years bacterias of the Acinetobacter gender have adquired great epidemiological relevance in gardual ascending way, due to its emergence as an opportunistic pathogen.…”
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Helicobacter pylori Infection and Hepatobiliary Pathology by S. V. German, I. P. Bobrovnitsky

“…Given the high prevalence of H. pylori infection and the significant incidence of hepatobiliary pathology, the confirmation of their relationship can be of great epidemiological, preventive and clinical importance.…”
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Genotypes in an Ecuadorian Population: A Preliminary Study by Miguel Moncayo, Enrique Teran, Bernardo Gutierrez, Jorge Reyes, Johanna Cortez, Rodrigo Tobar, Gabriela Yerovi, Marcia Robalino, Ana Aguilar, Daniel Garzon-Chavez

“…This is the first epidemiological study to assess the distribution of HBV genotypes in Ecuador. …”
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Global scenario of silica-associated diseases: A review on emerging pathophysiology of silicosis and potential therapeutic regimes by Prasad Sherekar, Sanvidhan G. Suke, Archana Dhok, Srikant Malegaonkar, Shrikrishna A. Dhale

“…This review paper discusses the burden of silicosis and associated co-morbidities in developed as well as developing countries globally using the published data of various government agencies, related organizations, and epidemiological findings. Moreover, it sheds light on diverse mechanisms of silicosis, outlining molecular events and peculiar alterations in lung parenchyma leading to this occupational lung disease. …”
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Health-care Resource Requirements and Potential Financial Consequences of an Environmentally Driven Switch in Respiratory Inhaler Use in England by Darsuh Attar-Zadeh, Harriet Lewis, Martina Orlovic

“…**Objective:** To assess the potential financial impact of patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) switching from pMDIs to dry powder inhalers (DPIs) in a representative primary care network (PCN) population of 50 000 and the English National Health Service (NHS). **Methods:** Epidemiological data were combined with current inhaler use patterns to estimate the resources and costs associated with this transition, varying patient acceptance scenarios. …”
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Concurrence of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Analysis of Seven Cases and Literature Review by Bryan-Josué Flores-Robles, Eztizen Labrador-Sánchez, Estíbaliz Andrés-Trasahedo, Valvanera Pinillos-Aransay, María-Yasmina Joven-Zapata, Laura Torrecilla Lerena, Osman-Alberto Salazar-Asencio, Juan-Antonio López-Martín

“…We described the clinical, epidemiological, analytical, and radiological characteristics of 81 patients with concomitant diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). …”
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Genetic analysis reveals the genetic diversity and zoonotic potential of Streptococcus dysgalactiae isolates from sheep by Ilona Stefańska, Ewelina Kwiecień, Anna Didkowska, Magdalena Kizerwetter-Świda, Dorota Chrobak-Chmiel, Agnieszka Sałamaszyńska-Guz, Piotr Żmuda, Krzysztof Anusz, Magdalena Rzewuska

“…However, the phylogenetic position of animal S. dysgalactiae isolates and their zoonotic potential remain unclear. Most molecular epidemiological studies explicate beta-hemolytic streptococci according to their MLST and M protein gene (emm) types. …”
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Analysis of the Complete Genomes of Enterovirus 71 Subtypes in China by Lei Wang, Yuzhu Dai, Jun Cheng, Changgui Sun, Yu Chen, Dawei Cui

“…The phylogenetic trees were developed by MEGA7.0 software, and the complete genetic epidemiological characteristics and amino acid mutations of EV-A71 from China were also analysed. …”
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The Use of Rose Bengal Plate Test to Asses Cattle Exposure to Brucella Infection in Traditional and Smallholder Dairy Production Systems of Tanga Region of Tanzania by Emanuel Senyael Swai, Luuk Schoonman

“…A cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence and to identify risk factors for bovine brucellosis seropositivity in traditional and smallholder dairy cattle production systems in the Tanga region of North-eastern Tanzania. …”
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