Measurement through structural equations of the self-concept instrument in high-school students by Angel Ramón Sabando-García, Oswaldo José Jiménez-Bustillo, Lidia Janeth Llacsa-Puma, Graciela Josefina Castro-Castillo, Jenniffer Sobeida Moreira-Choez, Raúl Alberto Rengifo-Lozano

“…Gender differences were observed, with females scoring higher in emotional self-concept and males excelling in physical self-concept. …”
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Effect of ambient O3 on respiratory mortality and synergies with meteorological factors in Shenyang, China by Yuhan Zhao, Yuxia Ma, Zongrui Liu, Ziyue Wan, Haoran Jiao, Fengliu Feng, Bowen Cheng

“…Additionally, O3 had a more pronounced effect on females than on males. The results for this study could provide some scientific guidance for local environment and health departments.…”
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Clinical outcome and volumetric 3D analysis of biofluorescence imaging system guided surgery for Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw(MRONJ) by Sooshin Hwang, Hyouk Keun Jee, Yesel Kim, Hong-Cheol Yoon, Pil-Young Yun, Jeong-Kui Ku

“…Results With mean follow-up period of 7.8 ± 4.8 months, twelve MRONJ surgeries of 11 patients (2 males, 9 females, mean 72.8 ± 13.7 years old) showed bone healing tendency without recurrence in average healing ratio of 5.49 ± 2.22% per month, with complete soft tissue closure. …”
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Malignant and Noninvasive Skin Tumours in Renal Transplant Recipients by Christopher D. Roche, Joelle S. Dobson, Sion K. Williams, Mara Quante, Joyce Popoola, Jade W. M. Chow

“…Mean length of follow-up was 7.2 years and total follow-up was 4926 person-years. 53 (7.5%) patients (39/458 (8.5%) males and 14/251 (5.6%) females) developed ≥1 skin malignancy. Cumulative incidences of 4.0%, 7.5%, and 12.2% were observed for those with <5, <10, and ≥10 years follow-up, respectively. …”
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The Prevalence of Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Dysplasia in Senior Students by Mykhailo Protsailo, Volodymyr Dzhyvak, Ihor Krycky, Pavlo Hoshchynskyi, Ihor Horishnyi, Iryna Chornomydz

“…Methods. 110 senior students (average age - 20 years) were examined (females 64 %, males 36 %). Joint hypermobility was assessed according to the Bayton scale, joint hypermobility syndrome according to the Brighton criteria. …”
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Ketogenic diet treatment for super-refractory status epilepticus in the intensive care unit: feasibility, safety and effectiveness by Yishu Ren, Mengyao Zhang, Xinxiao Fu, Yan Zhang, Fang Liu, Chenglin Wu, Haiyan Shi, Fei Tian, Gang Liu, Yicong Lin, Yingying Su, Weibi Chen

“…KD-related side effects were also investigated.ResultsTwelve patients (9 females and 3 males) with SRSE, with a median age of 34 years [range 16–69, interquartile range (IQR) 18–52], were treated with a KD. …”
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Relationships between Composition of Major Fatty Acids and Fat Distribution and Insulin Resistance in Japanese by Chikako Fujii, Toshihide Kawai, Koichiro Azuma, Yuko Oguma, Fuminori Katsukawa, Hiroshi Hirose, Kumiko Tanaka, Shu Meguro, Hideo Matsumoto, Hiroshi Itoh

“…The study subjects were 111 Japanese patients (54 males, 57 females). Metabolic parameters and visceral and subcutaneous fat areas as determined by CT scanning at the umbilical level were measured. …”
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Telomere length varies with sex, hatching rank and year of birth in the Little Owl, Athene noctua by Criscuolo, François, Fache, Inès, Scaar, Bertrand, Zahn, Sandrine, Bleu, Josefa

“…In this study, our results indicated that telomeres are longer in females and, independently of sex, in nestlings with the highest body condition. …”
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Emergence of Pituitary Adenoma in a Child during Surveillance: Clinical Challenges and the Family Members’ View in an AIP Mutation-Positive Family by Pedro Marques, Sayka Barry, Amy Ronaldson, Arla Ogilvie, Helen L. Storr, Peter J. Goadsby, Michael Powell, Mary N. Dang, Harvinder S. Chahal, Jane Evanson, Ajith V. Kumar, Joan Grieve, Márta Korbonits

“…Bulky pituitary and not fully suppressed GH on OGTT can be challenging in the evaluation of females in teenage years. Multiple pituitary adenomas with different secretory profiles may arise in the pituitary of these patients. …”
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Navigating Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Series from a Tertiary Care Facility Highlighting Rare Presentations, Diagnostic Challenges, Drug Resistance, and Therapeutic Complex... by Megha R. Pathak, Karan Jaykrushna Pandya, Surabhi P. Ramwani, Anil Pingalsur, Shifa Karatela, Jitendra A. Sisodia, Amit R. Dedun

“…Results: Out of six cases (four males and two females; age range: 14–62 years), pleural linings, kidneys, brain and its lining, skin, and axial skeleton were directly affected, while superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome was an indirect consequence of infection. …”
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Expression of Genes Associated with Efflux Pump and Porins in Acinetobacter baumannii Isolates Recovered from Different Clinical Specimens by Alya Amer Rahi, Huda Hadi Al-Hasnawy

“…Specimens included 200 females and 100 males. Specimens were collected during hospitalization. …”
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Racial disparities in extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after hysterectomy. by Wenbo Wu, Sherry Wu, Sim Berlene Mariano, Richard E Burney, Jonathan P Kuriakose

“…Regression analysis showed that, compared to their White counterparts, Black females were significantly less likely to receive eVTEp. …”
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Care-seeking patterns and timely access to care among survivors of sexual violence in North Kivu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective file-based study by Hanna Reinholdz, Anette Agardh, Meggy Verputten, Joseph Byenda, Helena Frielingsdorf

“…Male survivors accessing care were significantly more likely to seek care within 3 days compared to females. All age groups under 50 years old were more likely to seek care within 3 days compared to those aged 50 years and older. …”
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Immunohistochemical evaluation of P53 in squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus by Kala K, Sarumathy G, Nithya I, Prathiba A

“…Results: In this study 35(63.6%) were males and 20(36.4%) were females. The expression of p53 in ESCC patients significantly correlates with age and betel nut chewing. …”
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Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori among Patients with Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT) Symptoms: A Retrospective Study at Selected Africa Air Rescue (AAR) Clinics in Kampala, Uganda, f... by Edity Namyalo, Luke Nyakarahuka, Matthias Afayoa, Joel Baziira, Andrew Tamale, G. Collins Atuhaire, Joseph M. Kungu

“…The prevalence was higher in males (36.0% (736/2044)) than in females (35.4% (562/1590)), although not statistically significant (OR = 0.97, p = 0.680, 95% CI: 0.84–1.11). …”
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Surgical ergonomics among ophthalmologists at Alsaim Eye Hospital, Wad Madani, Sudan: a clinical audit by Imtinan Yousif, Khawla Jibreel, Mehera Mohammed

“…Prominent respondents were females (74.2%) and within the 31–40-year age group. …”
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Temporal bone pneumatization: A scoping review on the growth and size of mastoid air cell system with age. by Okikioluwa Stephen Aladeyelu, Kehinde Samuel Olaniyi, Samuel Oluwaseun Olojede, Wonder-Boy Eumane Mbatha, Andile Lindokuhle Sibiya, Carmen Olivia Rennie

“…Findings also show the influence of sex on the size of mastoid air cells and growth rate with age, as females were reported to have larger air cells with rapid growth until puberty. …”
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Predictors of knowledge level and awareness towards the principles and methodology evaluation of pharmacoeconomics in Saudi Arabia by Dhafer Mahdi Alshayban

“…Around 60% of participants agreed to all the questions concerning the pharmacists’ attitudes towards PE. Females were 2.6 times more likely than males to have good PE knowledge (AOR = 2.62, p < 0.01). …”
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Link between bilaterality and type 2 inflammation in respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartomas: A two-center retrospective cohort study. by Yujin Heo, Sang Duk Hong, Hyo Yeol Kim, Gwanghui Ryu, Kyung Won Kwon, Yong Gi Jung

“…<h4>Results</h4>Among 21 patients (17 males, 4 females; mean age 46.5 years), 11 cases (52.4%) exhibited bilateral origins (REAH_bi) in the superior nasal septum and olfactory cleft, while 10 cases (47.6%) presented as isolated unilateral lesions (REAH_uni). …”
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The Effects of Hemodialysis on Tear Osmolarity by Muhittin Taskapili, Kubra Serefoglu Cabuk, Rukiye Aydin, Kursat Atalay, Ahmet Kirgiz, Dede Sit, Hasan Kayabasi

“…Totally 43 eyes of 43 patients (20 females and 23 males) with a mean age of 53.98±18.06 years were included in the study. …”
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