Disease Burden and Harm of Osteoarthritis by WU Haotian, LIN Jianhao

“…Although osteoarthritis is frequently seen in the elderly, the negative impact on young adults should not be ignored. Besides, postmenopausal women, individuals with high body mass index, and residents in rural and mountainous areas are also at relatively higher risk of osteoarthritis. …”
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Reimagined MPFL Reconstruction: Retinacular Fixation of the Doubled Hamstring Graft at the Patella and Suture Anchor-Based Femoral Fixation by Muhammed Ehsan Nazeer, Sagar Goel, Muhammed Nazeer, Gowrishankar Sreenivasan, Mohsin Nazeer Muhammed, Suzaan Shajil

“…Lateral patellar dislocation is frequently observed among teenagers and young adults. There is no consensus on the best type of graft or fixation strategy for the femur and patella, and complications such as iatrogenic patella fracture, tunnel malposition, and grafting failure are common. …”
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What Contributes to the Gender Gap? A Blinder–Oaxaca Decomposition Analysis of Hidden Workers in Australia by Sora Lee, Woojin Kang

“…This study analyses the probabilities of becoming a hidden worker between males and females in three age groups (youth, young adults, and mid-life) and identifies the extent to which these factors explain the gender gap among hidden workers in Australia. (2) Using the Oaxaca–Blinder decomposition approach, this study aims to contribute to the discussion by highlighting the impact of gender on the hidden worker population, further illustrating how the explained and unexplained impacts on hidden workers differ between the gender groups. (3) Results: Age not only raises the likelihood of being a hidden worker in both gender groups but also contributes to the widening gender gap among hidden workers, especially those in the child-rearing stage of their life. …”
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Optimal strategies of social distancing and vaccination against seasonal influenza by Eunha Shim

“…Our results also suggest that the optimal vaccination can be achieved by allocating most vaccines to preschool-age children (age under five) followed by young adults (age 20-39) and school age children (age 6-19). …”
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Epidemiological and cluster characteristics of dengue fever in Yunnan Province, Southwestern China, 2013–2023 by Shu-Zhen Deng, Xiao-Yu Liu, Jian-Juan Su, Ling-hui Xiang, Li-Tao Chang, Jun-Jie Zhu, Hai-Lin Zhang

“…The majority of cases occurred among young adults, mainly farmers, service workers, homemakers, and the unemployed. …”
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Third molar infections and their impact on systemic health- an awareness study among women degree college students of Udupi City, Karnataka, India by Ananya Prabhu, Ramprasad Vasthare, Prajna P. Nayak, Gargi Gandhi, Shreyosi Banik, Bidisha Sarmah

“…By raising awareness about third-molar-related complications and promoting regular dental check-ups, these programs can contribute to improving oral health outcomes among young adults.…”
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Effect of Near Work on Intraocular Pressure in Emmetropes by Aaron Z. Priluck, Aidan B. Hoie, Robin R. High, Vikas Gulati, Deepta A. Ghate

“…Fifteen healthy, emmetropic young adults. Methods. Subjects performed 20 minutes of near work (reading at 33 cm) followed by 20 minutes of far work (reading at 520 cm) while IOP was measured using an iCare tonometer at baseline and every 5 minutes thereafter. …”
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Relationship Between Motion Sickness Susceptibility and Vestibular Test Results by Ozge GEDİK TOKER, Elif KURU, Sumeyye OZDEMIR, Betul RENCBER, Ege TAKAN, Serdar ARAZ, Meliha BASOZ BEHMEN, Nilufer BAL, Fadlullah AKSOY

“…Methods: A total of 44 young adults aged 19-25 who had no hearing loss, complaints of dizziness/vertigo, or any diagnosed neurological disease were included. …”
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International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Long-Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids by Ralf Jäger, Jeffery L. Heileson, Sidney Abou Sawan, Broderick L. Dickerson, Megan Leonard, Richard B. Kreider, Chad M. Kerksick, Stephen M. Cornish, Darren G. Candow, Dean M. Cordingley, Scott C. Forbes, Grant M. Tinsley, Tindaro Bongiovanni, Roberto Cannataro, Bill I. Campbell, Shawn M. Arent, Jeffrey R. Stout, Douglas S. Kalman, Jose Antonio

“…The following conclusions represent the official position of the ISSN: Athletes may be at a higher risk for ω-3 PUFA insufficiency.Diets rich in ω-3 PUFA, including supplements, are effective strategies for increasing ω-3 PUFA levels.ω-3 PUFA supplementation, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), has been shown to enhance endurance capacity and cardiovascular function during aerobic-type exercise.ω-3 PUFA supplementation may not confer a muscle hypertrophic benefit in young adults.ω-3 PUFA supplementation in combination with resistance training may improve strength in a dose- and duration-dependent manner.ω-3 PUFA supplementation may decrease subjective measures of muscle soreness following intense exercise.ω-3 PUFA supplementation can positively affect various immune cell responses in athletic populations.Prophylactic ω-3 PUFA supplementation may offer neuroprotective benefits in athletes exposed to repeated head impacts.ω-3 PUFA supplementation is associated with improved sleep quality.ω-3 PUFA are classified as prebiotics; however, studies on the gut microbiome and gut health in athletes are currently lacking.…”
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Waterpipe Smokers in Sulaimani City/ Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Bestun Ibrahim Hama Rahim, Abdulrahman M. Ibrahem, Niaz Mustafa Kamal

“…Waterpipe smoking is a global phenomenon, particularly among youths and young adults. This practice is rising in the Middle East countries.  …”
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Sexual dysfunction and quality of life across age groups in multiple sclerosis patients: a prospective cross-sectional analysis by Reza Dehghaniathar, Ali Faegh, Fahimeh Hajiakhoundi, Behnam Shakiba, Zeynab Najjar

“…Abstract Introduction As the most frequent chronic neurological disorder in young adults, Multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly affects neurological function, particularly the autonomic nervous system. …”
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Outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery from private and public healthcare services in AustraliaKey points by Thomas J. West, Andrea M. Bruder, Kay M. Crossley, Michael A. Girdwood, Laura K. To, Jamon L. Couch, Mark J. Scholes, Sebastian C.S. Evans, Melissa J. Haberfield, Christian J. Barton, Ewa M. Roos, Alysha De Livera, Adam G. Culvenor

“…Conclusions: Australian young adults who underwent ACLR using private healthcare (compared to public healthcare) services reported better knee-related QoL post-operatively in this cross-sectional cohort. …”
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Impaired Growth during Childhood in Patients with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia by Tamara Svobodová, Jana Djakow, Daniela Zemková, Adam Cipra, Petr Pohunek, Jan Lebl

“…We analyzed longitudinal data on body length/height and body mass index (BMI) for 29 children and young adults with PCD aging 1.5–24 years (median, 14.5) who had been diagnosed at the age of 0.5–17 years (median, 8). …”
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A Review of the Health Impact of Nicotine Pouches by Radosław Chmiel, Daria Michałka, Natalie Papachristoforou, Zuzanna Gałuszka, Monika Makar, Tomasz Bartuś, Natalia Tekiela, Emilia Bąk, Justyna Głowacka, Aleksandra Kocjan

“…These products, popular among young adults and athletes, may help with smoking cessation but carry risks, particularly with long-term use. …”
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Examining Internal and External Consent in Consensual and Non-Consensual Contexts in Women by Nieves Moyano, Antonio Rafael Hidalgo-Muñoz, María del Mar Sánchez-Fuentes, Kristen Jozkowski, Reina Granados

“…Background/aim: The Internal and External Consent Scales (ICS and ECS) have been used to measure these constructs, primarily among college students or young adults in the United States during consensual sexual activity. …”
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Turkish suicide patterns: Longitudinal analysis of suicide trends in Turkiye (2000 -2022) by Ayhan Tabur, Feruza Turan Sonmez

“…These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted public health interventions in Turkiye, particularly for young adults and women. Emergency departments play a pivotal role in identifying at-risk individuals, emphasizing the importance of enhanced screening protocols and mental health assessments. …”
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Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Cigarette Smokers and Use of Alternative Nicotine Delivery Systems in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study by Abdul Hameed, Daud Malik

“…The average s-KAP score for young adults below the age of 20 was much lower than the national average but improved with the level of education. …”
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Non-modifiable and Modifiable Risk Factors in Vascular Ageing Extremes: The African-PREDICT Study by Donavan Rooi, Ruan Kruger, Esmé Jansen van Vuren, Yolandi Breet

“…This study included 1133 young adults (mean age: 24.5 years). We measured cfPWV using applanation tonometry. …”
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Botulinum toxin-A in acute acquired comitant esotropia during COVID pandemic in children and young adolescents by Neelam Pawar, Praveena Shyam, Meenakshi Ravindran, Fathima Allapitchai

“…Methods: This was a retrospective, interventional study of pediatric patients and young adults who presented with AACE and received unilateral or bilateral BTX-A. …”
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Acute Myopericarditis after COVID-19 Vaccine in Teenagers by Shashikanth Ambati, Michael Colon, Maya Mihic, Javier Sanchez, Adnan Bakar

“…There have been an increasing number of reports of myocarditis and pericarditis in adolescents and young adults after coronavirus disease 19 vaccinations. …”
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