PTEN Sequence Analysis in Endometrial Hyperplasia and Endometrial Carcinoma in Slovak Women by H. Gbelcová, P. Bakeš, P. Priščáková, V. Šišovský, I. Hojsíková, Ľ. Straka, M. Konečný, J. Markus, C. W. D’Acunto, T. Ruml, D. Böhmer, Ľ. Danihel, V. Repiská

“…ECa is the most common neoplasia of the female genital tract. Our study evaluates an association between the morphological appearance of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial carcinoma and the degree of PTEN alterations. …”
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Indirect and direct interactions between grain aphid and parasitoid in the presence of symbiont Regiella insecticola by Yue Man, Delu Li, Minghui Wang, Zuqing Hu, Jean-Luc Gatti, Nicolas Desneux, Peng Han, Chen Luo

“…Then, the indirect odor effect of female parasitoid wasp Aphidius gifuensis (Ashmaed), one of its major natural enemies in the fields, was examined on the aphid lines fitness using different parasitoid densities. …”
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Changes in interpersonal violence and utilization of trauma recovery services at an urban trauma center in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective, comparat... by Kevin Y. Zhu, Kristie J. Sun, Mary A. Breslin, Mark Kalina Jr., Tyler Moon, Ryan Furdock, Heather A. Vallier

“…Results Patients were primarily female (59.4%), single (80.1%), non-Hispanic (86.7%), and Black (59.2%). …”
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Comparison of radiation esophagitis associated with daytime versus evening radiotherapy in patients with esophageal carcinoma by Yun Xing, Yutian Yin, Liang Yu, Cong Zhang, Guangjin Chai, Bo Lyu, Bin Wang, Lina Zhao, Geng Xiang

“…In multivariate logistic regression models, evening treatment (after 19:00) (odds ratio, 1.660 [95% CI 1.094–2.518]), tumor length ≥ 5 cm (odds ratio, 1.632 [95% CI 1.102–2.416]), PGTV dose ≥ 59.34 Gy (odds ratio, 1.702 [95% CI 1.099–2.635]), female sex (odds ratio, 2.241 [95% CI 1.475–3.405]), and tumor location in cervical segment and upper thoracic (odds ratio, 1.665 [95% CI 1.043–2.658]) were associated with higher odds of radiation esophagitis. …”
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The prognostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in nasopharyngeal cancer by Mustafa Kandaz, Atalay Balsak, Hatice Bengü Çobanoğlu

“…Sixty-three (65%) patients were male, 34 (35%) patients were female. For stage I patients, NLR was ≤3 in 2 (2%) and >3 in 2 (2%) patients. …”
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The Economic Analysis of the Overlooked Recurrent Low Back Pain: Three Years Retrospective Observational Study by Szyszka J, Matuska J, Szyszka BG, Walkowiak D, Skorupska E

“…Notably, males had a higher cost per visit in inpatient admissions, while females had a significantly higher cost per visit in physiotherapy services for both LBP and recurrent LBP. …”
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Assessment of Hemoglobin Variants in Patients Receiving Health Care at the Ho Teaching Hospital: A Three-Year Retrospective Study by Daniel Kpodji Awaitey, Elliot Elikplim Akorsu, Emmanuel Allote Allotey, David Annor Kwasie, Precious Kwablah Kwadzokpui, Philip Apraku Tawiah, Stephen Adomako Amankwah, Albert Abaka-Yawson

“…Difference in the severity of anemia was found to be significant among both male (P=0.006) and female (P=0.004) participants with SCD. Conclusion. …”
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The impact of adherence counseling incorporating a point of care urine tenofovir assay on virologic suppression among individuals failing tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir: A pre-p... by Leonard Bikinesi, Matthew A. Spinelli, Ntombizodwa Nyoni, Daniella Mouton, Assegid Mengistu, Jacques Kamangu, Iyaloo Konstantinus, Pearl Kalimugogo, Gram Mutandi, Fekir Negussie, Guohong Wang, Susie Welty, Willi McFarland, R. Suzanne Beard, Jessica Haberer, Suzanne McCluskey, Monica Gandhi, Steven Y. Hong

“…Results: Of 310 potentially eligible participants across 42 clinics in Namibia, we enrolled 211 participants with VF (median age 33 years, 61% female); 195 reached M3 defined as receiving EAC+ and follow-up viral load testing; 169 achieved VS within M3 (87%, P < 0.001) and 97% by M9 (181/186) compared to 40% (22/55) prior to the intervention (P < 0.001). …”
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Outcome of Pleural Empyema Treated With Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in Patients With Severe Co-Morbidities: An Observational Study by Vu HA, Nguyen NV, Le TD, Nguyen ST, Viet Le A, The Vu A, Van Nguyen B, Van Nguyen B, Thanh Quan N, An NV, Duc Nghiem T

“…Hai Anh Vu,1 Nam Van Nguyen,1 Tuan Dinh Le,2 Son Tien Nguyen,2 Anh Viet Le,1 Anh The Vu,3 Ba Van Nguyen,4 Binh Van Nguyen,5 Nam Thanh Quan,6 Nguyen Van An,7 Thuan Duc Nghiem6 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; 2Department of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; 3Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; 4Department of Oncology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 1000, Vietnam; 5AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; 6Department of Otolaryngology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; 7Department of Microbiology Department, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, VietnamCorrespondence: Thuan Duc Nghiem, Department of Otolaryngology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, 160 Phung Hung Street, Phuc La Ward, ha Dong District, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam, Email nghiemducthuan@vmmu.edu.vnBackground: Empyema patients with poor physical condition and severe comorbidities face a significant challenge, with difficulties in choosing appropriate treatment methods, limited treatment outcomes, and a high rate of complications and mortality.Objective: To comment on the indications and to evaluate the treatment outcomes of pleural empyema in patients with poor physical condition and severe comorbidities by thoracoscopic surgery.Methods: An observational study on 12 patients treated at the Department of Thoracic Surgery – Military Hospital 103, from January 2017 to December 2022.Results: The mean of age was 63.4 ± 12.4 years old, with a male/female ratio of 5/1. In this study, 83.3% of cases were presented with stage II empyema. …”
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The management and clinical outcome of paracetamol poisoning in South African adults: A single-centre retrospective review by C Kotze, J Swanepoel, E C Kruger, E Decloedt

“…The median (interquartile range (IQR)) age was 29 (23 - 39) years, and 63% were female. The majority of paracetamol poisonings followed an intentional overdose (91%). …”
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Awareness and Implementation of Sports Injury Prevention Programs Among Physical Therapists in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Yousef M. Alnefaie, Mohamed K. Seyam, Msaad Alzhrani, Ahmad Alanazi, Faris S. Alzahrani, Saud M. Alsaadoon, Shahnaz Hasan

“…Three hundred sixty-six participants responded to the questionnaire, of whom 55.5% were male and 44.5% were female physiotherapists. <i>Results</i>: Licensed physical therapists show a high awareness of sports injury prevention, with 83.9% agreeing or strongly agreeing. …”
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Poor sleep quality remains a major challenge among tertiary education students in Ghana: A cross-sectional study in a Ghanaian University by David Larbi Simpong, Ansumana Bockarie, Akosua Bema Kumah, Alex Bismark Atta-Owusu, Mordecai Eshun, Bernice Akua Frimpong, Beatrice Bachella, George Nkrumah Osei

“…Mean scores on global PSQI scores and other components, including sleep duration and habitual sleep efficiency, were highest among those aged 25 years. Female students were more likely to experience poor sleep quality than male students (51.4 % vs. 45.2 %). …”
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Associations between oxidation balance score and abdominal aortic calcification, and the mediating role of glycohemoglobin: a nationally representative cross-sectional study from N... by Heqian Liu, Yifei Wu, Zhenyu Liu, Hongzhi Ren, Ya Wu, Ya Wu, Yong Liu, Yong Liu, Yong Liu

“…According to the weighted linear regression subgroup analyses, there were no significant OBS-AAC correlations among males (p &gt; 0.05), but there were significant correlations among females (p &lt; 0.05). Smooth fitting curves showed a more significant trend of change in the negative correlation between OBS and AAC scores in postmenopausal women than in premenopausal women. …”
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Exploring the Role of Salt Supplementation on Milk Composition, Fatty Acids, and Insulin Response in Lactating Camels by Riyadh S. Aljumaah, Ahmed A. K. Salama, Mutassim M. Abdelrahman, Moez Ayadi, Gerardo Caja, Mohammed A. Alshaikh, Mohammed A. Al-Badwi, Abdulkareem M. Matar

“…This study investigated the influence of high dietary salt on milk composition and fatty acid (FA) profile as well as insulin regulation in dairy camels. Twelve multiparous female camels were used in a crossover design with two treatments: control concentrate (CON; 1.3% salt) and high-salt concentrate (SAL; 3.9% salt). …”
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Does diabetes modify the triglyceride–glucose index associated with cardiovascular events and mortality? A meta-analysis of 50 cohorts involving 7,239,790 participants by Jun Zhang, Qiye Zhan, Zhihao Deng, Ling Lin, Zhaolan Feng, Huabin He, Deju Zhang, Huilei Zhao, Xiang Gu, Xiaoping Yin, Peng Yu, Xiao Liu

“…The mean age of participants was 31.46 years (diabetes mellitus [DM]: 65.18; non-DM: 31.23), and 40.66% of participants were female (DM: 36.07%; non-DM: 40.70%). The associations between the TyG index and cardiovascular events (HR: 1.72 vs. 1.55, P = 0.55), major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (HR: 2.02 vs. 1.91, P = 0.84), stroke (HR: 1.46 vs. 1.39, P = 0.77) and cardiovascular death (HR: 1.85 vs. 1.60, P = 0.56) were similar among DM and non-DM individuals. …”
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Sex-specific differences in children attending the emergency department: prospective observational study by Joany M Zachariasse, Henriette A Moll, Ian K Maconochie, Ewout W Steyerberg, Daan Nieboer, Dorine M Borensztajn, Claudio F Alves, Frank J Smit, Susanne Greber-Platzer, Claudia M G Keyzer-Dekker

“…Objective To assess the role of sex in the presentation and management of children attending the emergency department (ED).Design The TrIAGE project (TRiage Improvements Across General Emergency departments), a prospective observational study based on curated electronic health record data.Setting Five diverse European hospitals in four countries (Austria, The Netherlands, Portugal, UK).Participants All consecutive paediatric ED visits of children under the age of 16 during the study period (8–36 months between 2012 and 2015).Main outcome measures The association between sex (male of female) and diagnostic tests and disease management in general paediatric ED visits and in subgroups presenting with trauma or musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal and respiratory problems and fever. …”
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Hubungan Umur, Jenis Kelamin dan Perlakuan Penatalaksanaan dengan Ukuran Tonsil pada Penderita Tonsilitis Kronis di Bagian THT-KL RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang Tahun 2013 by Annisa Oktaria Shalihat, Novialdi , Lili Irawati

“…Results of this study showed that the distribution of most patients with chronic tonsillitis based on age in the age group 11-20 years 70 patients (47.0%), female gender 84 patients (56.4%), tonsil size T3-T3 82 patients (55%) and operative management of 93 patients (62.4%), There is significant relationship between age with tonsil size (p = 0.000), there is no significant relationship between gender with<br />tonsil size (p = 0.806) and there is significant relationship between management treatment with tonsil size (p = 0.010) in patients with chronic tonsillitis in departement of ENT-HN at the DR. …”
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Apoptosis induction and tumor growth suppression by hydroxyapatite nanoparticles–cisplatin combined treatment in Ehrlich solid carcinoma-bearing mice by Shaymaa M. Eissa, Asmaa M. Mahfouz, Saad M. El-Gendy, Al-shimaa Zakaria, Heba Effat, Hanan R. H. Mohamed

“…Therefore, this study evaluated HAP-NPs' antitumoral activity in Ehrlich solid carcinoma (ESC)-bearing mice, in addition, we examined the anticancer efficacy of combined treatment of a common chemotherapeutic drug such as Cisplatin (CDDP) and HAP-NPs in ESC-bearing mice. Methods Forty female mice were inoculated with 200 µl of diluted ascites fluid containing approximately two million viable cancer cells in the mice's left thigh, after 14 days of inoculation, the mice were distributed into four groups: 10 mice in each. …”
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Genetic variants associated with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury. by Nicholas J Douville, Lisa Bastarache, Emily Bertucci-Richter, Snehal Patil, Elizabeth S Jewell, Robert E Freundlich, Miklos D Kertai, Milo C Engoren

“…The median age was 61 years (interquartile range (IQR): 51,69), 42% were female, and the increase in SOFA score (between 48-hours before to 24-hours after the onset of suspected infection) was 2 (2-3). …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on rheumatic diseases in india: Determinants of mortality and adverse outcome: A retrospective, cross-sectional cohort study by Avinash Jain, Vineeta Shobha, S Chandrashekara, Padmanabha Shenoy, Sapan C Pandya, Prakash Chotalia, Sharath Kumar, Sourabh Malviya, Yogesh Preet Singh, Abhishek Patil, Vikas Gupta, Puja Srivastava, Vijaya Prasanna Parimi, Chanakya Kodishala, Ramya Janardana, Benzeeta Pinto, Sudhir Bhandari, Govind Rankawat, Praveen Pratap Jadhav, Damodaram Potugari, Vishnu Sharma, Alpana Parmar, Sunitha Kayidhi, Paul T Antony, Ashish Badika, Amit Sharma

“…The mean age was 47.9 ± 14.4 years, including two children and 93 (20.8%) geriatric age group patients, male: female ratio was 0.4:1 and mean disease duration was 79.3 ± 77.1 months. …”
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