Aggravating Effects of Psychological Stress on Ligature-Induced Periodontitis via the Involvement of Local Oxidative Damage and NF-κB Activation by Qiang Li, Yajuan Zhao, Daokun Deng, Jiuhui Yang, Yongjin Chen, Jia Liu, Min Zhang

“…To elucidate the adverse effects of psychological stress on the inflammatory process and redox status of periodontitis tissue, fifty male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into the control, experimental periodontitis, psychological stress, experimental periodontitis plus psychological stress, and experimental periodontitis plus psychological stress plus fluoxetine groups. …”
Get full text

Longer Breastfeeding Associated with Childhood Anemia in Rural South-Eastern Nigeria by Sean Buck, Kevin Rolnick, Amanda A. Nwaba, Jens Eickhoff, Kelechi Mezu-Nnabue, Emma Esenwah, Olachi J. Mezu-Ndubuisi

“…Results. 96 children were selected for the study; 90 completed surveys were analyzed (43% male and 57% females). Anemia was the most prevalent clinical morbidity (69%), followed by intestinal worm infection (53%) and malnutrition (29%). …”
Get full text

Postoperative Complications of Patellar Resurfacing In Total Knee Replacement by Ubair Ullah Shaheen, Sarmad Nasir Janjua, Shaheen Iqbal, Hafiz Muhammad Noman, Qasim Mahmood Ghouri, Muhammad Noman Khalid

“…Results: The mean age of participants was 44.32 (S.D=3.5) Mean BMI was 29.4 (S.D=3.2). males were 16 while 42 females went under surgery. …”
Get full text

Predicting Neoplastic Gallbladder Polyps: The Role of Current Surgical Indications and Preoperative Images by Ik Hyun Jo, Chang Nyol Paik, Hong Geun Ahn, Dong Do You, Jae Hyun Han, Hyun A Kim

“…The neoplastic group contained more females than males, larger polyps, more frequent solitary lesions, and lower platelet counts than the non-neoplastic group. …”
Get full text

Luteolin ameliorates rat model of metabolic syndrome-induced cardiac injury by apoptosis suppression and autophagy promotion via NR4A2/p53 regulation by Xiyan Dai, Bo Liang, Yaolin Sun

“…The aim of this investigation was to assess the therapeutic potential of luteolin, with documented beneficial properties, against MetS-associated cardiac injury. Methods Forty male albino Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups randomly as controls, MetS, and MetS animals treated with luteolin (25, 50, 100 mg/kg ip). …”
Get full text

A fulminant case of JC virus encephalopathy supporting a novel syndrome associated with JC virus infection of cortical neurons by Matteo Ciocca, Marta Pirovano, Monica Lodi, Antonino Romeo, Vincenza Fetoni

“…We present the case of a 62-year-old male, with no identifiable immunosuppression, who developed aphasia and progressive reduction in consciousness. …”
Get full text

STRESS RELATED ORAL MANIFESTATIONS IN A GROUP OF PATIENTS FROM CONSTANȚA COUNTY by Steliana-Gabriela Buștiuc, Raluca Briceag, Gheorghe Raftu, Elena-Claudia Sin, Aureliana Caraiane

“…The most frequently reported oral manifestations detected in the male sex are represented by: traumatic ulcers – 21.15%, burning mouth syndrome – 11.54%, herpetic infections and xerostomia – 7.69%. …”
Get full text

Impact of Gastrointestinal Symptoms on Health-Related Quality of Life in an Australian Parkinson’s Disease Cohort by Jade E. Kenna, Megan C. Bakeberg, Maddison Y. Abonnel, Frank L. Mastaglia, Ryan S. Anderton

“…The impact of constipation and other GIS on QoL, as measured using the PDQ-39 scale, was assessed in a cohort of 144 (89 males, 55 females) clinic-attending PwP. Constipation was assessed using the Bristol Stool Chart as well as a composite constipation measure, and the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) was used to rate other GIS. …”
Get full text

Successful rescue of a patient with cardiogenic shock following traumatic cardiac arrest using VA-ECMO after air medical transport: a case report by Haohao Wu, Pin Lan, Kechun Zhou, Lutao Xie

“…However, the successful application and related clinical experience of VA-ECMO in TCA remain limited and require further investigation.Case presentationA male patient sustained a stab wound to the left lower limb, resulting in femoral artery and vein injuries, massive hemorrhage, and subsequent hemorrhagic shock. …”
Get full text

Diabetic Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy: Correlation of Clinical, Laboratory, and Electrophysiologic Studies in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Yi-Ching Weng, Sung-Sheng Tsai, Rong-Kuo Lyu, Chun-Che Chu, Long-Sun Ro, Ming-Feng Liao, Hong-Shiu Chang, Chiung-Mei Chen, Jawl-Shan Hwang, Hung-Chou Kuo

“…DSPN correlated strongly with male gender and higher glycohaemoglobin levels; NCS abnormality correlated with higher glycohaemoglobin levels; DSPN severity correlated with NCS of each stimulating nerve. …”
Get full text

Associations of Voice Metrics with Postural Function in Parkinson’s Disease by Anna Carolyna Gianlorenço, Valton Costa, Walter Fabris-Moraes, Paulo Eduardo Portes Teixeira, Paola Gonzalez, Kevin Pacheco-Barrios, Ciro Ramos-Estebanez, Arianna Di Stadio, Mirret M. El-Hagrassy, Deniz Durok Camsari, Tim Wagner, Laura Dipietro, Felipe Fregni

“…Results: Thirteen subjects were included, 76% males and 24% females, with a mean age of 62.9 ± 10.1 years, and a median Hoehn and Yahr stage of 2.3 ± 0.7. …”
Get full text

Central Corneal Subepithelial Haze Following Keratoplasty With Interrupted Sutures: A Novel Clinical Finding by Kirat O, Hawsawi R, AlHilali S

“…Omar Kirat, Rawan Hawsawi, Sara AlHilali Anterior Segment Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Sara AlHilali, Anterior segment division King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, P.O.Box 7191, Riyadh, 11462, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966544017155, Email SaraAlHilali@gmail.comPurpose: This study aims to describe a newly identified clinical finding of central corneal subepithelial haze following keratoplasty (both penetrating and lamellar) with interrupted sutures, and to explore its causes and management strategies.Methods: Case series.Results: The study included 7 males and 3 females, with an average age of 24.89 ± 6.57 years. …”
Get full text

Evaluation of adipocytokines and oxidative stress biomarkers in sera of hemodialysis patients by Shahad F. Obeid, Israa Abass Rashed, Mohammed S. Al-Hindawi

“…This study involved 60 hemodialysis patients, of whom 64% were female and 36% were male. Additionally, 40 healthy control volunteers participated in the study. …”
Get full text

DIFFERENCES IN OSTEOBLAST COUNT AND ITS EFFECT ON ORTHODONTIC MOVEMENT OF DIABETIC MODELS’ TEETH AFTER ORAL ADMINISTRATION OF OLIVE OIL by Salwa Az-Zahra, Ryana Budi Purnama, Fani Tuti Handayani, Setiadi W. Logamarta

“…Purpose: To determine differences in the number of osteoblasts and their effect on the orthodontic movement of diabetic teeth after oral administration of olive oil. Method: 25 male guinea pigs divided into four groups: diabetic guinea pigs treated with olive oil at a dose of 0.7; 1.05; 1.4 ml/day, distilled water, and healthy guinea pigs were given aquadest. …”
Get full text

Differences in Limb Muscle Strength Affecting Vertical Jump Heights in Soccer Players after Chronic Ankle Injury by Anggara Dwi Samudra, Bambang Purwanto, Dwikora Novembri Utomo

“…The participants were determined based on their normal body mass index (BMI), age (17-40 years), male gender, and PERSEBAYA players. The collected data included vertical jump, ankle muscle construction, and hamstring muscle data. …”
Get full text

Clinical-epidemiological Characterization of Suicide in Elder Adults by Wilfredo Valiente Morejón, Bárbara Junco Sena, Yoel Padrón Vega, Yisel de la Caridad Ramos Águila, Alina Rodríguez Méndez

“…<br /><strong>Results:</strong> the rate of suicide increased proportionally to age, the average age was 73,8 ±8,9 years old. There was a male over mortality of 3,7 men by each woman. The most frequent suicides occurred in old men with elementary school level, without working or marital bond and living with other people but with noticeable problems in the familial structure and functioning. …”
Get full text

Measurement of inferior colliculus volume based on MRI image stacks and its relationship with age and hearing status. by Pingling Kwok, Otto Gleich, Peter Koch, Gudrun Schenkl, Nina Koch, Christopher Bohr

“…There is no difference between females and males. In the group with asymmetric hearing (n = 13) a significant reduction of the volume on the deprived side (p = 0.036) was found. …”
Get full text

REVOLUTIONIZING EDUCATION: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF MOBILE LEARNING APPS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND ATTITUDES by Rommel AlAli

“…The study sample included 81 gifted male and female students. The experimental group received instruction based on a mobile learning strategy, while the control group participated in traditional classroom settings. …”
Get full text

‘Stupid Girls’ vs. ‘Real Men’: Identity Construction and Social Media Polarization over Revenge Porn by Marta Sánchez Cócera

“…Specifically, victim-blaming ideologies are discursively concealed, whereas traditional ideologies regarding sex are overtly encoded. Moreover, male users affiliate with newer constructions of masculinity and dissociate from the illegal actions attributed to perpetrators. …”
Get full text

Transcriptional Profiling of Testis Development in Pre-Sexually-Mature Hezuo Pig by Zunqiang Yan, Qiaoli Yang, Pengfei Wang, Shuangbao Gun

“…Expressed genes in spermatocytes (SPCs) were enriched in the cAMP, cell cycle, male gamete generation, reproductive system development, and sexual reproduction, while growth hormone synthesis, gamete generation, reproductive process, and spermine synthase activity were enriched in Sertoli cells (SCs). …”
Get full text