Hypertriglyceridemia Is Associated with Reduced Leukoaraiosis Severity in Patients with a Small Vessel Stroke by Daqiang Ke, Feng Zhou, Hui Liang, Yang Xu, Haiyan Lou

“…In the multivariable analysis, after controlling for age, sex, and significant risk factors in the univariate and age-adjusted analyses, hyper-TG demonstrated a protective effect on the severity of PVH and SWMLs (P<0.05). …”
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Lifestyle Characteristics and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Population-Based Study in Albania by Lulzim Çela, Bledar Kraja, Kliti Hoti, Ervin Toçi, Herion Muja, Enver Roshi, Genc Burazeri

“…There were no significant sex differences, but a higher prevalence among the older participants. …”
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Unveiling the burden of premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a narrative review to call for gender perspective and intersectional approaches by Dannia Islas-Preciado, Dannia Islas-Preciado, Luciana Ramos-Lira, Erika Estrada-Camarena

“…-Cultural and Gender Perspectives: Societal stigma surrounding menstruation and mental health likely contributes to underdiagnosis. -Lack of Sex and Gender Perspective in the Healthcare System: Research bias towards male subjects and historical neglect of women’s health issues contribute to limited knowledge about PMDD. …”
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CBCT Evaluation of Buccolingual Orientation of Inferior Alveolar Canal in Mandibular Posterior Region for Implant Planning by Michelle Kher Wei Chua, Wen Jiong Koh, Smita Nimbalkar, Pravinkumar G. Patil

“…There were variations between ethnicities, sexes, and sides among Malaysians.…”
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Clinical-surgical characterization of acute cholecystitis in patients treated in the General Surgery Service. Cienfuegos, 2017-2019 by Jorge Luis Estepa Pérez, Tahiluma Santana Pedraza, Jorge Luis Estepa Ramos, José Antonio Feliú Rosa

“…Data were obtained from medical records and operative reports, using a data collection model. The variables age, sex, associated diseases, clinical manifestations, diagnostic confirmation, type of treatment, modality of surgical treatment, evolution, complications, use of antibiotics, place of admission and hospital stay were analyzed. …”
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Clinical and Biochemical Features Used to Classify Type-1 and Type-2 Diabetes: A Scoping Review by Ulagamadesan Venkatesan, Anandakumar Amutha, Ranjit Mohan Anjana, Ranjit Unnikrishnan, Bagavandas Mappillairajan, Viswanathan Mohan

“…Clinical parameters including family history of diabetes, age at diagnosis, sex, history of insulin use, percent desirable weight or body mass index, waist, and blood pressure emerge as pivotal diagnostic tools. …”
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Assessment and Modelling of Walk Trips in Akure, Nigeria by Yinka Benjamin Oluwadiya, Arafat Ayodeji Adeowu, Emmanuel Femi Adebayo, Adekunle Isaac Omole, Musa Odunayo Sabit, Olatunji Akhigbe Akinyeye

“…The key factors that greatly influenced decision of respondents to walk included socioeconomic factors, such as income, personal car ownership, educational qualifications, and employment status, with age and sex being the least significant socioeconomic determinants. …”
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Socio-educational intervention program for the smoking prevention in dentistry students by Miguel Ángel Toledo Méndez, Midiala Veloz Fariñas, Tania Quesada Rabelo, Yanexis Valdés Gárciga, José Carlos Toledo Quirós

“…The following analyzed variables were: age, sex, academic year, origin, duration of smoking, number of cigarettes per day, level of dependence and attitude regarding consumption. …”
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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

“…Nowadays, in sturgeon’s aquaculture, there is a necessity for sex identification at early stages in order to increase the efficiency of this commercial activity. …”
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Coping Strategies with Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder: A Qualitative Study by Mojdeh Banaei, Vahid Mehrnoush, Nasibeh Roozbeh, Nourossadat Kariman

“…Genital/pelvic pain penetration disorder (GPPPD) decreased mental and physical functioning, reduced quality of life, and reduced feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness, all of which impair the ability of women with GPPPD to enjoy sex. This qualitative study was conducted to identify which factors can reduce sexual stress and help Iranian women cope with GPPPD. …”
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Hematological study of patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis - Case control study by Shaheen Ali Ahmed, Ali Fakhree Alzubaidee

“…The control group composed of 50 healthy age and sex-matched subject. The patient demography about family history of recurrent aphthous stomatitis, and smoking was recorded, also the hemoglobin, serum levels of ferritin, folic acid, and vitamin B12 has been investigated. …”
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Cattle on the rocks: Understanding cattle mobility, diet, and seasonality in the Iberian Peninsula. The Middle Neolithic site of Cova de les Pixarelles (Tavertet, Osona). by Roger Alcàntara Fors, Richard Madgwick, Laura C Viñas-Caron, Alexandra J Nederbragt, Maria Saña Seguí

“…We suggest a nuanced herding approach, combining open-range grazing with an ecological division of herds based on age, sex, and reproductive function, and seasonal vertical mobility, contributing to a complex but efficient herding system during the Middle Neolithic.…”
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Anxiety among cancer patients: A cross-sectional study at The University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. by Hailu Aragie, Dagnew Getnet Adugna, Nega Dagnew Baye, Habtu Kifle Negash

“…Significant predictors of anxiety included participants age>= 61years (AOR =  2.99, 95% CI =  1.31-6.79), participants age 30-60 years (AOR =  4.13, 95% CI =  1.53-11.07), female sex (AOR =  2.04, 95% CI =  1.02-4.07), advanced cancer stage (AOR =  3.08, 95% CI =  1.11-8.53), and ongoing treatment (AOR =  2.40, 95% CI =  1.14-5.10).…”
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Risk Factors for Sudden in-hospital Cardiac Death in Patients with ST-segment Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction by Antonio Rafael Enamorado Anaya, Isolda María García Cañete, Marilín González Agüero, Gaoussou Goro

“…<strong><br />Results:</strong> male sex prevailed (56 %) and the mean age was 73.3 years. …”
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Gestational Exposure to Synthetic Steroid Hormones Impaired Sperm Quantity and Quality in Wistar Rats by Samy Ismail Ahmed, Aamir Magzoub, Mohammed Saeed Zayed Al-Ayed, Gamal Ali Attia, Basel A. Abdel-Wahab, Masood M. Khateeb, Asim M. Abdalla, Heitham M. Mohammed, Aymen N. Eldeen A. Elkareem, Ali Gadkarim A. Salih

“…This study was designed to investigate the effect of prenatal exposure to synthetic sex steroid on sperm quantity and quality, relative testicular and epididymal weights, and reproductive hormones level in adult Wistar rats. …”
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Analysis of Contributing Factors to Stunting in Poso Regency: A Perspective from the Special Stunting Handling Index by Nurfatimah Nurfatimah, Sumiaty Sumiaty, Kadar Ramadhan, Taqwin Taqwin, I Putu Suiraoka

“…Conclusion: The study underscores the impact of factors such as the child's sex, maternal education, immunization, and breastfeeding on stunting in Poso Regency. …”
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Histological demonstration of gonad development in the banana shrimp, Fenneropenaeus merguiensis by Jirakanit Chimnual, Jirawat Saetan, Wilaiwan Chotigeat

“…Information on the migration of primordial germ cells (PGCs) to form a gonad is essential for shrimp preservation techniques such as broodstock preparation, sex differentiation, and germ cell transplantation. …”
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Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITN) ownership and utilization patterns among caregivers with children under five years: A community-based cross-sectional study in Battor, North Tong... by Emmanuel Abu Bonsra, Petra Amankwah Osei, Akua Grace Sekyi, Gideon Amankwah Kyere

“…Chi-square analysis revealed significant associations between ITN knowledge and factors such as sex (p = 0.025), educational level (p = 0.043), marital status (p < 0.001), religion (p = 0.020), challenges faced in using ITNs (p = 0.012), affordability (p = 0.001), and cultural beliefs (p = 0.003). …”
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Clinical and microbiological characterization of patients with pneumonia associated with mechanical ventilation, Cienfuegos 2015-2017 by Roberto Carlos Barletta Farías, Leonardo Javier Pérez Ponce, Jorge Emilio Barletta del Castillo, Marcos Antonio González Guirola, Rolando Laín Sánchez Castellanos, Misael Pujol Pérez

“…The variables were considered: age, sex, service of origin, year and cause of admission, state at discharge, result of bacteriological culture, isolated microorganisms and resistance in vitro.…”
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Perianal fistulas characterization using magnetic resonance imaging. Qatar Cuban Hospital, 2017-2023 by Rolando Dornes Ramon, Yordany Vázquez Mora, Yunelkys Martínez Castro, Isbelys Flatts Segundo, Aimé Alberna Cardoso

“…<br /><strong>Results</strong>: there was the male sex predominance and the age group of 30-44 years (51.4%). …”
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