46,XY Disorder of Sex Development Caused by 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase Deficiency due to Homozygous Mutation of CYP17A1 Gene: Consequences of Late Diagnosis by Giampaolo Papi, Rosa Maria Paragliola, Paola Concolino, Carlo Di Donato, Alfredo Pontecorvi, Salvatore Maria Corsello

“…The patient presented with sexual infantilism, lack of breast development, absence of axillary and pubic hair, tall stature, and slenderness. …”
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Molecular phylogenetics of the Ophiocordyceps sinensis-species complex lineage (Ascomycota, Hypocreales), with the discovery of new species and predictions of species distribution by Yongdong Dai, Siqi Chen, Yuanbing Wang, Yao Wang, Zhuliang Yang, Hong Yu

“…We made a comprehensive comparison of the sexual/asexual morphological structures among this species complex, distinguishing their common and distinctive features. …”
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Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network laboratory Guidelines for the Use of Serological Tests (excluding point-of-care tests) for the Diagnosis of Syphilis in Canada by Paul N Levett, Kevin Fonseca, Raymond SW Tsang, Kamran Kadkhoda, Bouchra Serhir, Sandra M Radons, Muhammad Morshed

“…It was first reported at the end of the 15th century in Europe. Infections may be sexually transmitted as well as spread from an infected mother to her fetus or through blood transfusions. …”
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Health-related quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis by Lázaro Aurelio Vázquez Gómez, Carlos Hidalgo Mesa, Benita Mabel Beltrán González, Yunier Broche Pérez, Ana María Mederos Herrera

“…There was improvement in the impact of fatigue; pain effect; sexual satisfaction; bladder control; bowel control; impact of visual impairment; perceived cognitive deficit; mental health and social support.…”
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Combination Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV in Rwandan Adults: Clinical Outcomes and Impact on Reproductive Health up to 24 Months by Brenda Asiimwe-Kateera, Nienke Veldhuijzen, Jean Paul Balinda, John Rusine, Sally Eagle, Joseph Vyankandondera, Julie Mugabekazi, Pascale Ondoa, Kimberly Boer, Anita Asiimwe, Joep Lange, Peter Reiss, Janneke van de Wijgert

“…Many patients were coinfected with herpes simplex virus type 2 (79–92%), human papillomavirus (38–53%), and bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with no differences between groups. …”
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Gender Disparity in the Relationship between Prevalence of Thyroid Nodules and Metabolic Syndrome Components: The SHDC-CDPC Community-Based Study by Xiaoying Ding, Ying Xu, Yufan Wang, Xiaohua Li, Chunhua Lu, Jing Su, Yuting Chen, Yuhang Ma, Yanhua Yin, Yong Wu, Yaqiong Jin, Lihua Yu, Junyi Jiang, Naisi Zhao, Qingwu Yan, Andrew S. Greenberg, Haiyan Sun, Mingyu Gu, Li Zhao, Yunhong Huang, Yijie Wu, Chunxian Qian, Yongde Peng

“…Anthropometric, biochemical, thyroid ultrasonographic, and other metabolic parameters were all measured. There was obviously sexual difference in the prevalence of TN (males 26.0%, females 38.5%, resp.). …”
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Heavy metal contamination in freshwater habitats impairs the growth and reproductive health of wild spotted snakehead Channa punctata (Channidae) in Bangladesh by Imran Parvez, Sharmin Ahmed, Nazifa Tasnim, Rubaiya Pervin, Md Ashraful Alam, Md Nasir Khan, Yeasmin Ara, Harunur Rashid, Siriporn Pradit

“…We estimated the size at first sexual maturity (L50), ova diameter, fecundity, and gonadosomatic index (GSI) to assess reproductive health and determined the correlation with heavy metal bioaccumulation. …”
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A soft tick vector of Babesia sp. YLG in Yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis) nests by Bonsergent, Claire, Vittecoq, Marion, Leray, Carole, Jouglin, Maggy, Buysse, Marie, McCoy, Karen D., Malandrin, Laurence

“…YLG DNA in several male testes and in endospermatophores, and notably in a parasite-free female (uninfected ovaries and salivary glands), raise the interesting possibility of sexual transmission from infected males to uninfected females. …”
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The Care Pathway Delays of Cervical Cancer Patient in Morocco by Hind Mimouni, Khalid Hassouni, Boujemaa El Marnissi, Bouchra Haddou Rahou, Leila Alaoui, Rachid Ismaili, Abderraouf Hilali, Leila Loukili, Rachid Bekkali, Ahmed Nejmeddine

“…The diagnosis year (the year in which the patient was diagnosed (either before 2012 or during 2012 as well as the other study years (from 2013 to 2017))), all investigations done prior to admission to the oncology hospital, and the age of first sexual activity were significantly associated with healthcare provider’s delay. …”
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Navigating healthcare pathways: Cascade of prevention and care for chronic viral hepatitis in asylum seekers and refugees. A multicenter analysis in Northern Italy by Beatrice Formenti, Roberto Benoni, Jacopo Testa, Giulia Bertoli, Giacomo Stroffolini, Maria Grazia Pizzi, Barbara Menzaghi, Niccolò Ronzoni, Paola Magro, Issa El Hamad, Carla Scolari, Angiola Spinetti, Serena Zaltron, Francesco Castelli, Valentina Marchese, Alberto Matteelli

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Utilizing the Capacity of Participatory Criminal Policy to Counter the Transmission of COVID-19 Virus; A New Effective and Comprehensive Approach to Control and Prevention by mahdi mozafari anari, Poupak Dabestani Kermani, saber islam

“…However, improper performance of people in observing the necessary health instructions and care can, in addition to the criminal title of threat to public health (subject of Article 688 of the Islamic Penal Code adopted in 1375) and also the Act on the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and infectious diseases approved in 1320, in some cases lead to death, disability, or benefit of other persons. …”
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Identification of Olfactory Receptors Responding to Androstenone and the Key Structure Determinant in Domestic Pig by Peidong Yang, Tingting Luo, Shuqi Yang, Anjing Zhang, Yuan Tang, Li Chen, Jinyong Wang, Yongju Zhao, Zhining Zhong, Xuemin Li, Ziyin Han, Yupei Zhang, Yue Tang, Jideng Ma, Long Jin, Keren Long, Mingzhou Li, Lu Lu

“…In sows, androstenone can trigger sexual behaviors through olfaction, but the underlying mechanism remains to be explored. …”
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Heterothallism and potential hybridization events inferred for twenty-two yellow morel species by Xi-Hui Du, Dongmei Wu, Heng Kang, Hanchen Wang, Nan Xu, Tingting Li, Keliang Chen

“…Abstract Mating-type genes are central to sexual reproduction in ascomycete fungi and result in the establishment of reproductive barriers. …”
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Association between changes in genital immune markers and vaginal microbiome transitions in bacterial vaginosis by Philipp Foessleitner, Briah Cooley Demidkina, Wafae El-Arar, Miles Goldenberg, Meena Murthy, Agnes Bergerat, Ofri Bar, Douglas S. Kwon, Caroline M. Mitchell

“…Abstract Bacterial vaginosis (BV), characterized by an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota, is a prevalent condition among women of reproductive age and a risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus, sexually transmitted infections, and preterm birth. …”
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Future perspectives for PDE5 inhibitors bridging the gap between cardiovascular health and psychological status by Andrea Sansone, Eugenia Guida, Susanna Dolci, Valeria Frangione, Amanda Asso, Gilberto Bellia, Emmanuele A. Jannini

“…Abstract The serendipitous discovery that inhibiting type 5 phosphodiesterase (PDE5) using sildenafil, a potent PDE5 inhibitor (PDE5i) initially developed for cardioprotection, introduced the possibility of orally managing erectile dysfunction (ED) led to an increase in research data, which are currently considered groundbreaking for the new discipline of sexual medicine. Findings from a number of laboratories and clinics around the world unanimously demonstrated the following: (i) the major cause of ED is directly or indirectly related to cardiovascular disease (CVD); (ii) ED and CVDs share the same risk factors, which are related mainly to lifestyle choices; (iii) the first therapeutic approach to both ED and CVDs is to transform harmful lifestyles into virtuous lifestyles; and (iv) PDE5is in general, particularly sildenafil, are very safe, if not protective, for use in CVD patients. …”
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Using machine learning models to plan HIV services: Emerging opportunities in design, implementation and evaluation by T Dzinamarira, E Mbunge, I Chingombe, D F Cuadros, E Moyo, I Chitungo, G Murewanhema, B Muchemwa, G Rwibasira, O Mugurungi, G Musuka, H Herrera

“…However, barriers such as lack of engagement, limited availability of early HIV-infection detection tools, high rates of HIV/sexually transmitted infections (STIs), barriers to access antiretroviral therapy, lack of innovative resource optimisation and distribution strategies, and poor prevention services for vulnerable populations still exist and substantially affect the attainment of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. …”
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Determinants of Familiarity and Experience with HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Primary Care Providers in Ontario, Canada by Jorge Martinez-Cajas, Beatriz Alvarado, Carmela Rapino, Emma Nagy, T. Hugh Guan, Nicholas Cofie, Nancy Dalgarno, Pilar Camargo, Bradley Stoner

“…Nearly 30% of the sample worked with key populations, including sexual health clinics and community care centers, 18% of respondents reported high familiarity with PrEP, and 44% reported PrEP experience (referred, started a conversation, or prescribed). …”
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Investigating the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms and contributing factors in postmenopausal women in a Middle Eastern Nation by Melika Taziki, Zahra Arab Borzu, Soudabeh Zarvekanloo, Shayesteh Jahanfar, Zahra Rahimi, Shayesteh Shirzadi

“…The most common menopausal symptoms were muscle or joint pain 239 (79.7%), hot flashes/sweating 232(77.3%), and anxiety 219 (73%), and sexual problems 214 (71.3%). Independent predictors of menopausal symptoms were: the spouse’s education level for physiological and total menopausal symptoms; chronic diseases for somatic total menopausal symptoms; age, economic status, and the number of children for uranological menopausal symptoms; and family structure for physiological menopausal symptoms (P<0.05). …”
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Adverse childhood experiences and health outcomes: a 20-year real-world study by Bárbara Martins, Tiago Taveira-Gomes, Tiago Taveira-Gomes, Tiago Taveira-Gomes, Joana Costa Gomes, Maria João Vidal-Alves, Maria João Vidal-Alves, Teresa Magalhães, Teresa Magalhães, Teresa Magalhães, Teresa Magalhães

“…., psychological, physical, sexual), neglect (psychological and physical), indirect violence or household dysfunctions. …”
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Results from an Australopithecus africanus dental enamel fragment confirm the potential of palaeoproteomics for South African Plio-Pleistocene fossil sites by Palesa P. Madupe, Fazeelah Munir, Marc Dickinson, Alberto J. Taurozzi, Meaghan Mackie, Mirriam Tawane, Catherine Mollereau, Nomawethu Hlazo, Kirsty Penkman, Lauren Schroeder, Clément Zanolli, Jesper V. Olsen, Rebecca R. Ackermann, Enrico Cappellini

“…These discoveries hold significant implications for our understanding of sexual dimorphism and intraspecies variation as observed in African Plio-Pleistocene hominins. …”
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