Peruvian medical residency selection: a portrayal of scores, distribution, and predictors of 28,872 applicants between 2019 and 2023 by Javier A. Flores-Cohaila, Brayan Miranda-Chavez, Cesar Copaja-Corzo, Xiomara C. Benavente-Chalco, Wagner Rios-García, Vanessa P. Moreno-Ccama, Angel Samanez-Obeso, Marco Rivarola-Hidalgo

“…Moreover, we portrayed the disparities in Peruvian medical education that point toward the quality of medical education, its centralization in the Peruvian capital, and the power dynamics between specialties.…”
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Hydrolysis of Methionine- and Histidine-Containing Peptides Promoted by Dinuclear Platinum(II) Complexes with Benzodiazines as Bridging Ligands: Influence of Ligand Structure on th... by Snežana Rajković, Beata Warżajtis, Marija D. Živković, Biljana Đ. Glišić, Urszula Rychlewska, Miloš I. Djuran

“…However, in the reactions with Ac–L–His–Gly dipeptide, the hydrolysis of the amide bond involving the carboxylic group of histidine was observed only with complex 1a. The observed disparity in the catalytic activity of these complexes is thought to be due to different relative positioning of nitrogen atoms in the bridging qx, qz, and phtz ligands and consequent variation in the intramolecular separation of the two platinum(II) metal centers.…”
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Construction and application of a physically-based constitutive model for superplastic deformation of near-α TNW700 titanium alloy by Lixia Ma, Dingyong He, Bangjian Yang, Xiuquan Han, Jichun Zhang, Weidong Li

“…Then, a series of constitutive equations based on microstructure evolution (covering dislocation density, phase ratio, grain size and plastic damage) are established, accounting for the disparate deformation behavior of primary α and β phases. …”
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The impact of signaling pathways on the desmosome ultrastructure in pemphigus by Thomas Schmitt, Julia Huber, Julia Pircher, Enno Schmidt, Enno Schmidt, Jens Waschke

“…The aim of this study was to identify the impact of several PV-related signaling pathways on desmosome ultrastructure.MethodsSTED microscopy, Dispase-based dissociation assay.ResultsAs observed using STED microscopy, pemphigus autoantibodies (PV-IgG) reduced desmosome number, decreased desmosome size, increased plaque distance and thickness and caused loss of adhesion. …”
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Methionine-driven methylation modification overcomes plasmid-mediated high-level tigecycline resistance by Dan Fang, Tianqi Xu, Fulei Li, Yue Sun, Jingyi Sun, Yanqing Yin, Haijie Zhang, Zhiqiang Wang, Yuan Liu

“…Herein, we reveal the metabolic disparities between tet(X)-negative and -positive E. coli, including distinct energy demand patterns under tigecycline exposure. …”
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Female Gender Remains a Significant Barrier to Access Cataract Surgery in South Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Qunru Ye, Yanxian Chen, William Yan, Wei Wang, Jingxian Zhong, Cong Tang, Andreas Müller, Bo Qiu

“…Visual impairment, including blindness, from unoperated cataract, could be reduced by approximately 6.28% with the elimination of gender disparities to access. More efforts are needed to increase eye care service utilization by female population.…”
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Epidemiological trends in gastrointestinal cancers and risk factors across U.S. states from 2000 to 2021: a systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021 by Jiahao Jiang, Zhiqin Xie, Qingbin Wang, Bingkun Wang, Rong Huang, Weikai Xu, Changzhen Shang, Yajin Chen

“…Most GI cancers predominantly affect men and tend toward a younger age of onset. Geographic disparities exist in the burden of GI cancers and their risk factors. …”
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Multi-omics approaches for understanding gene-environment interactions in noncommunicable diseases: techniques, translation, and equity issues by Robel Alemu, Nigussie T. Sharew, Yodit Y. Arsano, Muktar Ahmed, Fasil Tekola-Ayele, Tesfaye B. Mersha, Azmeraw T. Amare

“…These challenges include the inherent complexity and heterogeneity of multi-omic datasets, limitations in analytical approaches, and severe underrepresentation of non-European genetic ancestries in most omics datasets, which restricts the generalizability of findings and exacerbates health disparities. This scoping review evaluates the global landscape of multi-omics data related to NCDs from 2000 to 2024, focusing on recent advancements in multi-omics data integration, translational applications, and equity considerations. …”
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Beyond the Ear, the Hidden Threat of Paecilomyces Neuro-Otological Infection: A Case Report by Jing Hern Khoo, Izny Hafiz Zainon, Hafizah Husna Johari, Ida Sadja’ah Sachlin

“…Otoscopy revealed an edematous external auditory canal (EAC) with posterior wall sagging and bulging tympanic membrane. Computed tomography revealed subperiosteal temporal abscess extending intracranially. …”
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Engagement in HIV Medical Care and Technology Use among Stimulant-Using and Nonstimulant-Using Men who have Sex with Men by Keith J. Horvath, Adam W. Carrico, Jane Simoni, Edward W. Boyer, K. Rivet Amico, Andy E. Petroll

“…HIV-positive MSM (n=276; mean age = 42 years; 71% white, non-Hispanic; 43% with college degree) completed an online survey in 2009. …”
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Correlates of access to sanitation facilities and benefits received from the Swachh Bharat Mission in India: analysis of cross-sectional data from the 2018 National Sample Survey by Pradeep Kumar, Sayeed Unisa, Srayasi Prakash, Preeti Dhillon

“…Bivariate and multinomial logistic regression analysis were performed to identify factors associated with the outcome variables.Results Findings show the existence of state and regional disparities, along with rural–urban gaps, in the accessibility of sanitation facilities. …”
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Integrating Individual-Based Indices of Contaminant Effects by Christopher L. Rowe, William A. Hopkins, Justin D. Congdon

“…Here we provide an example of such an integrated perspective based upon recent studies of an amphibian (the bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana) that experiences several, disparate changes when larval development occurs in a trace element�contaminated habitat. …”
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Suplementación proteica posinvernal en sistemas bovinos extensivos de Tierra del Fuego by Sebastián ORMAECHEA, Cecilias ESCRIBANO, D. PIGHIN, P. PERI

“…Además, se determinó la calidad y cantidad del pastizal disponible, así como la calidad del agua para consumo de los animales. …”
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Opciones terapéuticas al síndrome de liberación de citocinas en pacientes con la COVID-19 by Urbano Solis Cartas, Jose Pedro Martinez Larrarte

“…El objetivo de este trabajo es dar a conocer las opciones terapéuticas disponibles para tratar el síndrome de liberación de citoquinas. …”
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The changing burden of gout in adults aged 70 and above based on the global burden of disease 2019 by Yang Yang, Zhong Liu

“…We evaluated temporal trends and regional disparities by calculating the estimated annual percentage change (EAPCs).ResultsGlobally, the number of older adults individuals affected by gout increased from 5,316,210 cases in 1990 to 15,666,063 cases in 2019. …”
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Motivational strategies reduce recidivism and enhance treatment adherence in intimate partner violence perpetrators with substance use problems by Marisol Lila, Cristina Expósito-Álvarez, Manuel Roldán-Pardo

“…However, there were no significant differences between participants with and without ADUPs in the standard intervention adding an individualized motivational plan.DiscussionWhen incorporating motivational strategies into the standard interventions for intimate partner violence perpetrators, disparities between participants with and without ADUPs were mitigated. …”
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Synthèse de la Littérature et Structuration du Champ de Recherche en Économie et Finance Islamiques by Ezzedine Ghlamallah

“…Nous identifions trois défis auxquels la recherche en économie et finance islamiques est actuellement confrontée : le manque de données disponibles pour étayer les études empiriques, le développement insuffisant de l’économie islamique qui a pris beaucoup de retard par rapport au développement de la finance islamique et la visibilité de la recherche en économie et finance islamiques.…”
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Sociogénesis en las víctimas de la trata del mercado cautivo: una orientación existencial de vidas negadas by Ernell Villa, Wilmer Villa

“…Esta sería la operación histórica de Occidente, la cual lo llevaría a disponer de la existencia de quienes fueron convertidos en cosa, y ese tipo de producción existencial es sobre la que se ocuparía la sociogénesis abordada en este texto, siendo esta una salida, una forma de conocer y actuar frente a la dominación del pensamiento de la y el colonizado. …”
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La vivienda deshabitada en Tizayuca (Hidalgo, México): una perspectiva desde la ciudad fragmentada 2010-2020 by Alfredo Pastén Hernández, Guillermo Lizama Carrasco

“…Los resultados sugieren que factores como menores índices de marginación, características de restricción a la movilidad, mayor población, lejanía al edificio de la Presidencia Municipal (lugar considerado como la zona céntrica tradicional) y las zonas habitacionales de reciente creación inciden en la explicación del incremento de viviendas deshabitadas. Con la evidencia disponible se aportan elementos para la discusión en torno a esta problemática, especialmente porque, a pesar de encontrarse en zonas periurbanas, no necesariamente presentan carencia en servicios como se ha documentado en otros estudios. …”
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Sex-specific associations of prenatal Chinese famine exposure with cataract risk at age sixty: a cross-sectional study by Yuanyou Xia, Xiaoyang Xu, Siyao Wang

“…We investigated the prevalence of cataract at the age of 60 after prenatal exposure to Chinese famine (1959–1961) and particularly evaluated whether there was a disparity in this effect between men and women. Methods We utilized the health examination medical record system of a large-scale comprehensive hospital to screen individuals born in Chongqing, China and undergoing eye health examinations. …”
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