Development and validation of the age-associated dementia policy (AgeD-Pol) computer simulation model in the USA and Europe by Anand Viswanathan, Lee H Schwamm, Krishna P Reddy, Emily P Hyle, Fatma M Shebl, Kenneth A Freedberg, Julia H A Foote, Yiqi Qian, Shibani S Mukerji, Nattanicha Wattananimitgul, Ankur Pandya

“…In the external validations, the model-projected lifetime cumulative incidence of AAD was 30.5%–32.4% (females) and 16.7%–23.0% (males), using data from the Framingham and Rotterdam cohorts, and AAD cumulative incidence was 21.5% over 14 years using KPNC data. …”
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Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (G-POEM) as a Treatment for Refractory Gastroparesis: Long-Term Outcomes by Jiaxin Xu, Tianyin Chen, Shaimaa Elkholy, Meidong Xu, Yunshi Zhong, Yiqun Zhang, Weifeng Chen, Wenzheng Qin, Mingyan Cai, Pinghong Zhou

“…This study included 11 males and 5 females; in addition, 13 patients had postsurgical gastroparesis, and 3 patients had diabetes. …”
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Association between sleep duration and hypertension in southwest China: a population-based cross-sectional study by Yu Guo, Liming Li, Zhengming Chen, Qiang Sun, Pei Pei, Xianping Wu, Ningmei Zhang, Xiaofang Chen, Guojin Luo, John S Ji, Xiaoyu Chang, Xiaofang Chen*

“…There was a U-shaped relationship between sleep duration and hypertension in females.Conclusion Long sleep duration was significantly associated with hypertension and a J-shaped pattern was observed among rural adults in southwest China, independent of potential confounders. …”
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The Efficacy and Safety of the Chinese Herbal Formula, JTTZ, for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes with Obesity and Hyperlipidemia: A Multicenter Randomized, Positive-Controlled, Op... by Xiaotong Yu, Lipeng Xu, Qiang Zhou, Shengping Wu, Jiaxing Tian, Chunli Piao, Hailong Guo, Jun Zhang, Liping Li, Shentao Wu, Meizhen Guo, Yuzhi Hong, Weirong Pu, Xiyan Zhao, Yang Liu, Bing Pang, Zhiping Peng, Song Wang, Fengmei Lian, Xiaolin Tong

“…A total of 450 participants with T2D (HbA1c ≥ 7.0%; waist circumference ≥ 90 cm and 80 cm in males and females, resp.; and triglycerides (TG) ≥ 1.7 mmol/L) were randomly assigned, in equal proportions, to two groups in this multicenter randomized, positive-controlled, open-label trial. …”
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The effects of mother-infant bonding on children's strengths and difficulties by Tomoko Kawasaki, Yoshikazu Noda, Yoshiyuki Hirano, Akiko Kawanami, Kenichi Sakurai, Chisato Mori, Eiji Shimizu

“…In addition, there were more males in the “asocial” class than in the “well-adjusted” class (Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.30, 95 % confidence interval (CI) [0.11; 0.83]), and they had higher MIBS 10-month scores (OR = 1.39, 95%CI [1.00; 1.94]).There were fewer females in the “highly difficult” than in the “well-adjusted” class (OR = 0.16, 95 % CI [0.06; 0.43]), and they had higher MIBS 10-month scores (OR = 1.65, 95%CI [1.21; 2.26]). …”
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Radiation knowledge and anxiety levels among residents proximity to the world’s first AP1000 nuclear power unit by Jiadi Guo, Zhiqiang Xuan, Cuiping Lei, Taotao Zheng, Zhongjun Lai, Xiaoji Hao, Shunfei Yu, Yiyao Cao

“…Gender significantly influenced NERK, with males scoring higher than females. Anxiety levels were inversely related to age and directly related to education. …”
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Association between exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with estimated glomerular filtration rate: Mediating role of serum albumin by Hua Fang, Huajing Chang, Danjing Chen, Wenxin Qiu, Jiangwang Fang, Yunli Wu, Xian-E. Peng

“…Subgroup analyses indicated that individuals ≤ 45 years, females and other races were more sensitive. Albumin mediated 18.2 %, 16.4 %, 29.8 %, and 18.7 % of the negative effects of PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and PFNA on eGFR, respectively. …”
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Snacking Behaviour and Its Determinants among College-Going Students in Coastal South India by Prasanna Mithra, Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan, Rekha Thapar, Nithin Kumar, Sharana Hegde, Anjali Mangaldas Kamat, Vaman Kulkarni, Ramesh Holla, B. B. Darshan, Kanchan Tanuj, Vasudev Guddattu, Avinash Kumar

“…Overall, there were 52.4% females and 47.6% males, and 76.8% of them were aged <20 years. …”
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Profile of non-invasive physical health indicators associated with cognitive performance in Chinese older adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study by Xiyu Wei, Chao Li, Dongyu Liu, Jieyi Chen, Yumeng Ju, Jin Liu, Bangshan Liu, Yan Zhang

“…Subgroup analysis revealed that the association between physical health indicators and cognitive performance is more pronounced in males than in females. Conclusions A profile of non-invasive physical health indicators associated with cognitive performance was established, which warrants future incorporation of non-invasive physical health indicators in early risk screening systems for MCI, enabling timely intervention and prevention in older adults. …”
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Clinical manifestations, para-clinical features and outcome of Iranian adults with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection: a report from hospitalized patients by Maryam Shafaati, Abbas Shakoori Farahani, Mohammadreza Salehi, Mohammad Arabzadeh, Helya Bolouki Azari, Arman Soleimany, Maryam Edalatifard, Vahid Salimi, Alireza Abdollahi

“…The mean age of the hospitalized patients was 53.28 ± 20.37 years (range: 15–83), with a slightly higher proportion of females (52.80%) compared to males (47.20%). Dyspnea, productive cough, and fever were the most common symptoms, with a mean symptom duration of 10.50 days. …”
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Long-term trends in the prevalence of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome in South Korea, 2011–2021: a representative longitudinal serial studyResearch in context by Yesol Yim, Jae E. Lee, Yejun Son, Soeun Kim, Hojae Lee, Sooji Lee, Wonwoo Jang, Hanseul Cho, Hayeon Lee, Kyeongmin Lee, Hyesu Jo, Jaeyu Park, Jiyeon Oh, Louis Jacob, Jiseung Kang, Hyunji Sang, Sang Youl Rhee, Dong Keon Yon

“…Findings: Among the 61,106 participants (50.4% females [95% CI, 50.0–50.8%] and 49.6% males [95% CI, 49.2–50.0%]), stage 2 CKM syndrome was the most prevalent (43.4% [42.9–43.9]), followed by stages 1 (25.4% [25.0–25.8]), 0 (21.1% [20.7–21.6]), 3 (7.3% [7.0–7.5]), and 4 (2.8% [2.6–2.9]). …”
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Association between the C-reactive protein-triglyceride–glucose index and endometriosis: a cross-sectional study using data from the national health and nutrition examination surve... by Yanan Ren, Ren Xu, Junqin Zhang, Ying Jin, Di Zhang, Yazhuo Wang, Luyang Su

“…Methods This cross-sectional study sourced data from females 20–50 years of age from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1996–2006, and included those with self-reported diagnoses of EM and sufficient information to calculate the CTI, computed as 0.412 × ln (C-reactive protein [CRP]) + ln (triglycerides [mg/dL] × fasting plasma glucose [mg/dL]/2). …”
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Evaluation of Health Science Students&rsquo; Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Artificial Intelligence in Northern Saudi Arabia: Implications for Curriculum Refinement and... by ALruwail BF, Alshalan AM, Thirunavukkarasu A, Alibrahim A, Alenezi AM, Aldhuwayhi TZA

“…Knowledge (p = 0.001) and practice (p = 0.002) were significantly higher among the students who participated in a formal AI training program. Females had a significantly higher level of attitude (p = 0.001) and practice (p = 0.030) than males.Conclusion: In light of these findings, refining the curriculum to incorporate AI emerges as a critical strategy for addressing gaps in AI knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health science students. …”
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Health literacy status and associated factors among residents in Anhui Province, China: a cross-sectional study by Yuansheng Fu, Jianrong Xie, De Xu, Yuanrui Xia, Zhimin Wang, Yinguang Fan

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that the proportion of individuals with adequate HL was higher for males than for females (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.200; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.086–1.326); married was higher than unmarried (aOR = 1.195, 95% CI: 1.021–1.398). …”
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Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in the general population in Wuzhou, China: a cross-sectional study by Liumei Yan, Qiliang He, Xinyun Peng, Sen Lin, Meigu Sha, Shujian Zhao, Dewang Huang, Jiemei Ye

“…Male participants exhibited lower positive rates of serum antibodies than females. The positive rates and predictive risks of the antibodies increased with age, and the highest positive rates were observed in the 50–60 age subgroup. …”
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M1 and M2 Macrophage Polarization Correlates with Activity and Chronicity Indices in Lupus Nephritis by Chutima Chavanisakun, Rassamon Keawvichit, Nontawat Benjakul

“…In addition, the mean age of SLE patients at the time of biopsy was 33 years (range: 19–47 years). Most patients were females (n = 141; 88%). The population of CD68+ macrophages was related to serum creatinine (<i>p</i> < 0.001; rs = 0.34). …”
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Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS-attributed mortalities and associated sociodemographic factors in Papua New Guinea: evidence from the comprehensive health and epidemiological surveillanc... by Chalapati Rao, Willie Pomat, Tony Okely, Bang Nguyen Pham, Norah Abori, Vinson D Silas, Ronny Jorry

“…Males were 48% less likely to die from HIV/AIDS than females (AOR: 0.52 (95% CI 0.3 to 0.9)). The risk of dying from HIV/AIDS in urban population was 54% less likely than their rural counterparts (AOR: 0.46 (95% CI 0.2 to 0.9)).Conclusion TB and HIV/AIDS interventions are needed to target vulnerable populations to reduce premature mortality from these diseases in PNG.…”
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Exploring the Prevalence and Components of Metabolic Syndrome in Sub-Saharan African Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Nelson Musilanga, Hussein Nasib, Given Jackson, Frank Shayo, Clarkson Nhanga, Saleh Girukwigomba, Ambokile Mwakibolwa, Samson Henry, Keneth Kijusya, Edgar Msonge

“…Subgroup analysis, using NCEP-ATP III 2004 and IDF criteria, revealed higher weighted pooled prevalence among females: 73.5% (95% CI: 67.4–79.5), 71.6% (95% CI: 60.2–82.9), compared to males: 50.5% (95% CI: 43.8–57.2), 44.5% (95% CI: 34.2–54.8), respectively. …”
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Healing beyond bone: a qualitative study of the core decompression experience of physically active patients with stage II hip avascular necrosis by Mehmet Yiğit Gökmen, Habibe Sevim Gökmen, Mesut Uluöz, Özhan Pazarcı, Alaaddin Levent Özgözen, Ender Ali Uluç, Osman Çiloğlu

“…Results The experiences of 31 patients (mean age 37.19 ± 8.21 years, 12 females, 19 males) were summarized into five main themes that emerged from the data analysis process: ‘Expectations and Concerns Before Surgery,’ ‘Postoperative Physical Experiences,’ ‘The Psychological and Emotional Process,’ ‘Social Support and Family Relationships,’ and ‘Health Services and Medical Support.’’ …”
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Validity, Agreement and Reliability of the ForceFrame Dynamometer in Patients with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury by Kamilla Arp, Thomas Frydendal, Troels Kjeldsen, Ulrik Dalgas, Signe Timm, Bjarke Viberg, Kim Ingwersen, Claus Varnum

“… # Results Twenty-seven participants (10 females, 17 males) with a median age of 25 years (range 19-60) were included in this study. …”
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