Expression Characterization of Six Genes Possibly Involved in Gonad Development for Stellate Sturgeon Individuals (Acipenser stellatus, Pallas 1771) by Alexandru Burcea, Gina-Oana Popa, Iulia Elena Florescu (Gune), Marilena Maereanu, Andreea Dudu, Sergiu Emil Georgescu, Marieta Costache

“…The research has been directed towards molecular methods that have been employed with various degrees of success in identifying genes with different expression patterns between male and female sturgeons during their development stages. …”
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Penile Reconstruction in Aphallia: Modification of the De Castro Technique With Large Tissue Expander by Joanna Chen, BA, Catherine H. Bautista, BS, Ashraf Patel, MD, Mackenzie M. French, MD, Anna Mienko, BS, Anthony J. Schaeffer, MD, MPH, M. Chad Wallis, MD, Barbu Gociman, MD, PhD

“…The condition is the result of a sporadic anatomic anomaly during fetal development in a 46, XY male patient with otherwise normal functioning testes and male sexual hormone metabolism. …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of STZ-Induced Diabetes on In Vitro Fertilization and Early Embryogenesis Processes by Hüseyin Aktuğ, Vildan Bozok Çetintaş, Ayşegül Uysal, Fatih Oltulu, Altuğ Yavaşoğlu, Saadet Özen Akarca, Buket Kosova

“…Connective tissue growth factor expression increased in groups that included sperm cells isolated from diabetic male rats, whereas mucin-1 expression increased in the group that included oocytes isolated from diabetic female rats paired with sperm cells isolated from healthy male rats. …”
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Common Organisms causing surgical site infection(SSI) in Postoperative patients in a tertiary care Hospital by Fatima Mustafa, Mumtaz Ahmed Khan, Abdullah Mustafa, Arifa Manzoor, Safia Safa, Samiullah Khogyani

“…Results: Among 391 patients, 242 had elective surgeries (male:female, 1.6:1), and 149 had emergency surgeries (male:female, 1:3.4). …”
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Female Brain and Endocrinological Research-Veteran (FemBER-Vet) study: A study protocol for identifying endocrinological, lifestyle and psychosocial determinants of brain health ou... by Tamlyn Watermeyer, Elliott Atkinson, Glyn Howatson, Gill McGill, Christina Dodds, Paul Ansdell, Chinedu Udeh-Momoh

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>This work addresses the poorly understood biopsychosocial outcomes that female veterans experience compared to their male counterparts and the general female population. …”
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Motivational Factors and Cannabis Use Intention among Juvenile Offenders: Direct, Mediating, and Moderating Effects by Isabel M. Herrera-Sánchez, Silvia Medina-Anzano, Samuel Rueda-Méndez

“…Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 103 JOs in detention centers in southern Spain (mean age =16.33 years, 70.6% male). Results: A multiple linear regression analysis confirmed the joint effect of motivational variables (risk perceptions, positive and negative outcome expectancies, and action self-efficacy) on intention. …”
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Predatory ability of <i>Sycanus annulicornis</i> Dohrn. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) on nettle caterpillar prey (<i>Setora nitens</i> Walker.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the laboratory by Rusli Rustam, Dwi Yuwanda Nasution, Yunandra Yunandra, Mukhlis Ibrahim

“…The treatments involved S. annulicornis imago [N1=one male imago, N2=one female imago, and N3=one pair of imago (male and female)], with observation parameters including first and second prey search time, prey handling time, predation ability, and total predation. …”
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Effect of 17α-methyl testosterone on sex reversal and growth performance of Nile tilapia,Oreochromis niloticus by Belete Berhanu, Kassaye BalkewWorkagegn, Natarajan Pavanasam

“… The present study aimed at developing all-male Nile tilapia using17α-methyl testosterone(17α-MT) along with its growth and feed utilization performances. …”
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Forensic evaluation of craniometric characteristics of the Kazakhstan population by Saule A. Mussabekova, Anastasiya O. Stoyan, Xeniya E. Mkhitaryan, Saule B. Zhautikova

“…Materials and methods: The craniometric characteristics of 186 male and 114 female skulls found on the territory of Kazakhstan were studied. …”
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Age and Gender: Affecting the Positive Rates of Serum PAB and ANCA in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Qingquan Chen, Shirong Huang, Yue Wu, Shuyu Zhang, Qicai Liu, Min Chen

“…The positive rates of ANCA IgG and IgA were higher in female patients than those in male patients (P<0.001) while the positive rate of PAB IgG was just reversed (P<0.001). …”
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Tinzaparin Provides Lower Lipid Profiles in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Ming-Hsien Tsai, Yu-Wei Fang, Jyh-Gang Leu

“…Moreover, in a subgroup analysis, male diabetic patients showed lower serum triglyceride levels with the use of tinzaparin, while older, nondiabetic, male patients showed significant advantages in total cholesterol levels with the use of tinzaparin. …”
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Applying a 12-Week TRX Suspension and Plyometric Training Program: Effects on Biomotor Abilities and Physiological Adaptations in Volleyball Players by Abhijith Muriyedath, Masilamani Elayaraja, Nirmal Michael Salvi, Farjana Akter Boby, Bekir Erhan Orhan, Yuni Astuti, Karuppasamy Govindasamy

“…Forty-five male athletes (age: 21.91 ± 1.10) from Calicut University, Kerala, India, were involved in the study. …”
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Clinical Manifestations and Treatment Outcomes of Syphilitic Uveitis in a Chinese Population by Rui Zhang, Jiang Qian, Jie Guo, Yifei Yuan, Kang Xue, Han Yue, Ling Chen

“…Fifteen patients were diagnosed with syphilitic uveitis based on positive serological tests. Nine patients were male. Coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus was detected in two patients. …”
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Antibody to dense fine speckled 70 and its significance in a Sub-Himalayan population: A hospital-based study by Deepjyoti Kalita, Amit Mangla, U Sashi Rekha, Anusha Krishnaraj, Sangeeta Deka

“…Isolated DFS70 was found in the predominantly male population (6 out of 7), while most females had this antibody in the presence of other autoantibodies (17 of 22). …”
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Does the Level of Confidence Exhibited by Dental Students Predict the Outcome of Complete Denture Therapy? by Indika P. Thilakumara, Kaumudi U. Prathibhani, Sumudu G. K. Rasnayaka, Sachith P. Abeysundara, Rasika M. Jayasinghe

“…Students’ level of confidence in carrying out complete denture procedures is satisfactory. Male students exhibited a better overall level of confidence than female students. …”
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Individuals of older adults hospitalized with social isolation by Jercy Subyen Iglesias Toriza, Elaine Teresa Gutiérrez Pérez, Linet Pérez Jurajuria, Galia Yagnalis Delgado Pagán, Yara Díaz Ibáñez

“…Family emigration (22.7%), toxic habits (18.3%) and housing problems (13.6%) were identified as causes of isolation. Conclusions: the male sex and the age groups between 65 and 69 and 75 and 79 years predominated, there was an association between the male sex and institutionalization and the presence of complications and slow recovery of health status. …”
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Pattern of Thyroid Disorders in a Tertiary Care Centre of a High-Altitude Region of Nepal: A hospital-based retrospective study by Tirtha Narayan Sah, Anuraj Anu, Binamra Bista

“…Subclinical hypothyroidism was the most prevalent disorder, affecting 33 males (21.15%) and 143 females (21.66%). Primary hyperthyroidism was the least common, found in 1 male (0.64%) and 7 females (1.06%). …”
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Depression and anxiety symptoms, subjective well-being, and happiness among Indian high school students by Suh Jung Park, Akash R. Wasil, Sarah Gillespie, Rebecca M. Shingleton, John R. Weisz, Robert J. DeRubeis

“…Female students reported higher symptoms (and worse wellbeing) compared to male students, and older students reported higher symptoms (and worse wellbeing and happiness) compared to younger students. …”
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Exercise Training Prevents Decrease in Luminal Capillary Diameter of Skeletal Muscles in Rats with Type 2 Diabetes by Takeshi Morifuji, Shinichiro Murakami, Naoto Fujita, Hiroyo Kondo, Hidemi Fujino

“…The purpose of this study was to examine whether exercise training can prevent microangiopathy of skeletal muscles in rats with type 2 diabetes and if succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) activity, an indicator of mitochondrial oxidative enzyme activity, is involved in the prevention of microangiopathy. Six-week-old male Goto-Kakizaki (GK) rats and age-matched male Wistar rats (control group (Con)) were used. …”
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Factors associated with poor outcomes in patients with maple syrup urine disease in a tertiary government hospital: A retrospective cohort study by Christine Mae S. Avila, Mary Ann R. Abacan

“…In conclusion, among our cohort of MSUD patients, the age at collection of newborn screening and the number of metabolic crises annually were associated with increased mortality. Male sex, dietary non‐compliance, and nosocomial infections were associated with increased neurodevelopmental morbidity.…”
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