Peripheral Arterial Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Is Associated with an Increase in Fibrinogen Levels by Qin-Fen Chen, Dan Cao, Ting-Ting Ye, Hui-Hui Deng, Hong Zhu

“…We performed a cross-sectional study including 1096 T2DM patients (474 males and 622 females). The odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were presented to show the association between PAD and fibrinogen in the subjects divided by fibrinogen levels quarterly. …”
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US7 score in the subacute phase does not correlate with outcomes in Chikungunya arthritis by Benzeeta Pinto, Anu Mohan Desai, Farha Furruqh, K N Sangeeta, B Sheba Charles, John Michael Raj, Ramya Janardana, Vineeta Shobha

“…Results: We included 23 patients (18 females) with a median age of 43 years. Most (22/23) patients had polyarticular disease with negative rheumatoid factor and anticyclic citrullinated peptide. …”
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Utility of 2D Video Analysis for Assessing Frontal Plane Trunk and Pelvis Motion during Stepping, Landing, and Change in Direction Tasks: A Validity Study by Rachel K Straub, Christopher M Powers

“… # Methods 3D kinematics and 2D frontal plane video were obtained from 39 healthy participants (15 males and 24 females) during five athletic tasks (step down, lateral shuffle, deceleration, triple hop, side-step-cut). …”
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Unveiling the hidden burden: Exploring the psychosocial impact of cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions and scars in southern Ethiopia. by Behailu Merdekios, Misgun Shewangizaw, Abebayehu Sappo, Eshetu Ewunetu, Johan van Griensven, Jean-Pierre van Geertruyden, Melissa Ceuterick, Hilde Bastiaens

“…The negative impact of CL scars extended to role performance, marriage prospects, and overall happiness, particularly for females facing additional societal pressure and stigma.…”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Primary School Children in Dera District, Northwest Ethiopia by Dires Tegen, Destaw Damtie

“…Of the 382 students who were examined for IPIs, 238 (62.3%) (61.8% males, 62.8% females) were positive for one or more IPIs. One hundred thirty-six (35.6%), 98 (25.7%), and 4 (1.05%) were single, double, and triple infections, respectively. …”
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A Five-Year Trend of Intestinal Parasite Prevalence among Students Attending Clinic at University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia by Adane Derso, Gizachew Yenealem, Ayenew Addisu

“…The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections was higher in males (35.4%) than females (10.2%) (P=0.02). Conclusions. Intestinal parasitic infection was highly prevalent, and there were fluctuations in the prevalence of intestinal parasites from 2014 to 2018. …”
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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of African Horse Sickness in Three Agroecological Zones of Cameroon by Mohamed M. F. Ndebé, Mohamed M. M. Mouiche, Frédéric Moffo, Rodrigue N. S. Poueme, Julius Awah-Ndukum

“…Males (63.59%, CI: 58.44–68.74, OR: 1) were significantly (p<0.05) affected than females (50.42%, CI: 45.07–55.77; OR: 0.58). Horses of more than 8 years (76.00%, CI: 71.43–80.57) were significantly (p<0.05) at risk than young animals of less than 3 years old (32.14%, CI: 27.15–37.13, OR: 0.15). …”
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Clinical and Epidemiological Characterization of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Zoe Alina González Otero, Jorge Luis Egüez Mesa, Celestino Fusté Jiménez, Eugenio Alejandro Reyes Medina, José Alberto Borges López, Lázaro Hermes González Otero

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> rheumatoid arthritis was more common in females and white middle-aged patients. Hypertension was the major illness found in the past medical history. …”
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Visual Outcomes after Implantation of Lucidis EDOF IOL by Mark Rabinovich, Gaia Ceresara, Ana Aramburu del Boz, Danial Al Khatib, Marie Crespe, Jerome Bovet

“…Results. 44 patients were males (45%) and 54 were females (55%). The average age of the study population was 68 ± 11 years. …”
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Determination of Irisin, Body Mass Index, and Other Biochemical Parameters in a Sample of Iraqi Type II Diabetic Patients by Takwa Al Koloob Ali Chachan, Huda Farhan, Shatha Hamed

“…[T2DM patients] group [n = 90] and control groups [n = 90], males [n=81], females [n=99] were selected among 180 people. [43.17 ±11.13] years was the average age. …”
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Exploring Force Production Reliability across Different Levels of Clinical Experience during a Simulated One-handed Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Treatment: A Pilot... by Moni Syeda, Jason Bartholomew, Shayane Valenzuela Santiago, Ashley J Reeves, Nickolai JP Martonick, Scott W Cheatham, Russell T Baker Jr.

“… # Results The BA plot results indicated all participants (professional athletic training students = 4, athletic trainers = 6; males = 5, females = 5; age = 32.60 ± 8.71 y; IASTM experience = 3.78 ± 4.10 y), except participant D (1.9N, 190g), were consistently reliable within 1N (100g) or less of force for mean differences and within the maximum limits of agreement around 3.7N (370g). …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Diabetes as a Risk Factor for Root Caries Amongst the Elderly Population in Udupi District, Karnataka State, India by Kush Kalra, Ramprasad Vasthare, Shivashankar K. N., Nishu Singla, Deepak Kumar Singhal, Ritesh Singla

“…An observational analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 800 elderly participants, 431 males and 369 females, aged 50 years and above, with a minimum of ten teeth present, with 400 being diabetic and 400 nondiabetic from the various hospitals of the Udupi district. …”
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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION AMONG ADOLESCENTS, ENROLLED IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS (AGE 15-19 YEARS) FROM A LOCALITY OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN by Maria Kanwal, Raja Khetpal, Ramna Shafique, Saleha Haider, Perah Ali, Rafay Shahab Ansari

“…Results: The study found that 52.8% of participants experienced depressive symptoms. Females exhibited a higher prevalence of depression, 32.4% with a significant increase in symptoms among those above 18 years of age, 26.4%. …”
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Self-Assessment of Medical Ethics and Professionalism: Comparison Between Preclinical and Clinical Medical Students by Saima Naz Shaikh, Uzair Abbas, Tazeen Shah, Arsalan Ahmad Uqaili, Hudebia Allah Buksh, Mehreen Fatima

“…METHODS We included 427 medical students including males and females of age 18 and above. They were further divided into preclinical and clinical groups. …”
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The Effect of Preoperative Anxiety on Motor and Sensory Block Duration and Effectiveness in Spinal Anesthesia by Yadigar Yılmaz, Esra Durmayuksel, Tuna Erturk, Ferda Yılmaz Inal, Dilek Metin Yamac, Aysin Ersoy

“…The variables of VAS, STAI-1, STAI-2, sensory block onset, motor block onset, and motor block recovery time were statistically significantly higher in women (mean 5.24 ± 2.4, 38.97 ± 9.9, 41.43 ± 8.7, 0.89 ± 0.42, 5.64 ± 3.82, and 88.77 ± 38.74 in males and mean 7.15 ± 2.1, 43.74 ± 8.9, 42.30 ± 7.0, 0.88 ± 0.27, 6.20 ± 4.35, and 99.70 ± 31.70 in females, respectively). Conclusion. It was observed that preoperative anxiety had no effect on motor and sensory block onset and duration.…”
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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Toxoplasma gondii Infection among Domestic Ruminants in East Hararghe Zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia by Berhanu Tilahun, Yacob Hailu Tolossa, Getachew Tilahun, Hagos Ashenafi, Shihun Shimelis

“…Increased seropositivity was observed in females (OR = 2.63) and also with the use of pond (OR = 4.25) and pipe (OR = 9.57) water sources in sheep; age >1 year old (OR = 3.45) and with drinking from pond (OR = 6.03) and pipe (OR = 11.61) water sources in goats; with the use of pond (OR = 5.60) and pipe (OR = 10.68) water sources in cattle; and in >4-year-old camels (OR = 2.49). …”
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Analysis of quality of life and periodontal health with an eight-unit maxillary fixed retainer through a prospective clinical trial by Mohamed H. Abbas, Essam M. Abdalla, Nadia M. El Harouni, Eiman S. Marzouk

“…A single-arm prospective clinical trial with only twenty-eight test group patients (6 males, 22 females) who finished active orthodontic treatment were recruited. …”
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Evaluation of Mast Cells in Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Ashish Shrestha, Shashi Keshwar, Toniya Raut

“…Among 100 cases, 67% were males and 33% were females. The mean age was 41.68 ± 13.39; 55.06 ± 12.55; and 18.4 ± 2.54 years for OPMDs, OSCC, and normal, respectively. …”
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Insights into prescribing patterns for antidepressants: an evidence-based analysis by Hua Min, Farrokh Alemi

“…Paroxetine, venlafaxine, and sertraline more often prescribed to females, while bupropion and doxepin were commonly prescribed for patients with tobacco use disorder and opioid dependence. …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake of Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda. by Tayebwa, Amon

“…The results also revealed that older age (18-19 years; AOR= 2.1; 95%CI: 1.2-3.5, p <0.001) and residence in other town council than Bubaare (Hamurwa; AOR = 2.1, 95%CI: 0.8-5.8, p = 0.134; Rubanda; AOR = 3.6; 95%CI: 1.9-6.7, p <0.001; Ikumba; AOR = 3.6; 95%CI: 1.9-6.9, p <0.001) were associated with higher access to ASRH services, while females were less likely to utilize ASRH (AOR= 0.5, 95%CI: 0.3-0.9, p = 0.020). …”
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