Patients with chronic heart failure and predominant left atrial versus left ventricular myopathy by Xuanyi Jin, Wan Ting Tay, Dinna Soon, David Sim, Seet Yoong Loh, Sheldon Lee, Fazlur Jaufeerally, Lieng Hsi Ling, A. Mark Richards, Adriaan A. Voors, Carolyn S. P. Lam, Joost P. van Melle

“…Results A total of 374 patients with chronic HF (mean age 58.9±11.5 years, 20% female, mean LVEF 39±17%) were included. By calculating the residuals from the linear regression between LA reservoir and LVGLS, we identified 47 patients with predominant LA myopathy, 271 patients with balanced LA/LV and 56 patients with predominant LV myopathy. …”
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Morphometric and Growth Pattern Analysis of Corpus Callosum in Paediatric Population on Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Retrospective Observational Study by Sweta Swaika, Harshit Koshta, Apurva Shukla

“…The study included 83 (58.9%) males and 58 (41.1%) females. The study revealed periods of major increase between birth to three years and between 5-10 years. …”
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Which Tests Predict 6-Month Isokinetic Quadriceps Strength After ACL Reconstruction? An Examination of Isometric Quadriceps Strength and Functional Tests at 3 Months by Nicholas Giampetruzzi, Adam P Weaver, Dylan P Roman, Joshua A Cleland, Brandon M Ness

“… # Design Retrospective cohort # Methods Thirty-six adolescent patients with primary ACLR (58% female, 36% with concomitant meniscal repair, age: 15.7 ± 1.6 years). …”
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Group Psychological Therapy Program in Adult Patients with Congenital Heart Disease and Anxious–Depressive Symptoms by Efrén Martínez-Quintana, Karen Codana-Alcántara, Hector M. Montesdeoca-Naranjo, Marta Isabel García-Suárez, María Pino Fleitas-Álvarez, María Alcántara-Castellano, Alejandro Ruiz-Castellano, Ana González-Isasi, Fayna Rodríguez-González, Esperanza Bosch-Casañas

“…<i>Results</i>: A total of 18 out of 21 CHD patients (mean age 35.8 ± 9.0 years old and 13 (72%) females) completed the program. According to CHD complexity, five (28%) patients had mild, six (33%) moderate, and seven (38%) great defects. …”
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Feasibility of screening for cognitive impairment among older persons and referral by community health workers in Wakiso district, Uganda by Racheal Alinaitwe, Seggane Musisi, David Mukunya, Yvette Wibabara, Byamah B Mutamba, Noeline Nakasujja

“…We involved 12 CHWs and 75% were females, majority were married (58.3%) with at least a secondary education (66.7%). …”
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Management of Bone Defects and Complications After Bone Tumor Resection Using Ilizarov Method by Kai Zheng, Xiu‐Chun Yu, Jinfang Cai, Ming Xu, Haocheng Cui, Qian Chen, Jing‐Yu Zhang

“…The cohort comprised three females and eight males, with ages at presentation ranging from 6 to 42 years (mean, 18 years). …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward vocal fatigue among occupational voice users: a cross-sectional study by Zhou Zhou, Yanlu Lyu, Ming Yang, Min Yan, Zhaoyang Ke

“…A total of 920 valid questionnaires were collected with 248 males and 672 females, with 34.35% aged between 21 and 30 years. …”
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Sex Disparity in Characteristics, Management, and In-Hospital Outcomes of Patients with ST-Segment Elevated Myocardial Infarction: Insights from Henan STEMI Registry by Shan Wang, You Zhang, Qianqian Cheng, Datun Qi, Xianpei Wang, Zhongyu Zhu, Muwei Li, Junhui Zhang, Dayi Hu, Chuanyu Gao, On behalf of Henan STEMI registry study group

“…The sex disparity stressed the awareness and importance of quality improvement efforts against female patients in clinical practice.…”
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Twelve-Week Quadriceps Strength as A Predictor of Quadriceps Strength At Time Of Return To Sport Testing Following Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Re... by Joseph P Hannon, Sharon Wang-Price, Shiho Goto, Steven Singleton, Lindsey Dietrich, James Bothwell, Curtis Bush, Craig Garrison

“… # Study Design Cohort Study # Methods A total of 120 participants (males = 55; females =65) were enrolled in the study (age = 16.1±1.4 yrs; height = 1.72±10.5 m; mass = 70.7±16.3 kg). …”
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Cancer-related health behaviors during the COVID 19 pandemic in geographically diverse samples across the US by Breanna B. Greteman, Allison Cole, Mary E. Charlton, Jackilen Shannon, Deanna Kepka, Electra D. Paskett, Evelinn A. Borrayo, Jamie L. Studts, Hayley S. Thompson, Isabel Scarinci, Lynn Chollet Hinton, Elizabeth A. Chrischilles, Crystal J. Garcia-Auguste, Kaila Christini, Heather Aker, Jesse J. Plascak, Felicity W. K. Harper, Monica L. Baskin, Sejong Bae, Vishruti Pandya, Young-il Kim, Babalola Faseru, Christie Befort, Hanluen Kuo, Mark Dignan, Juan Canedo, Victoria Champion, Bettina F. Drake, Kia L. Davis, Debra L. Friedman, Mohamed I. Elsaid, Scherezade K. Mama, Wendy F. Cohn

“…Urban residence, younger age, female gender, and worse general health were associated with less physical activity, less fruit/vegetable intake, more smoking/tobacco use, and more alcohol intake. …”
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Experiences and overall impact reported by people living with obesity: results from a multinational study by Esther Artime, Swarna Khare, Sarah Zimner-Rapuch, Josefine Redig, Caragh Flannery, Victoria Higgins, Andrea Leith, Ashley Mortimer, Bruno Halpern, Nasreen Alfaris

“…Results: Of 1506 people/patients with obesity, 58% were female (mean ± standard deviation age: 41 ± 12.7 years; body mass index: 32.3 kg/m 2  ± 7.7 kg/m 2 ). …”
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High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Level in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Single Center Study by Faten Abd el-Aziz, Nevian Nabil Abbas, Hala Ashraf, Rehab Mohammed Elkady, Heba H. Zeid

“…Results: The mean ± SD age of the included children with CHD and control group was 29.37±37.52 months and 32.60±29.98 months (p=0.097). Females and males comprised 14 (46.7%) and 16(53.3%) of the CHD group and 16 (53.3%) %) and 14 (46.7%) of the control group (p=0.870). …”
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Assessment of sleep problems in patients with Kawasaki disease: a survey-based study by Samar Tharwat, Mohammed Kamal Nassar

“…Results The median age for KD patients was 6 years, and 51.5% of them were female, the median age at disease onset was 2.5 years, and the median disease duration was 3 years. …”
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KEAP1 mutations as key crucial prognostic biomarkers for resistance to KRAS-G12C inhibitors by Linyan Tian, Chengming Liu, Sufei Zheng, Huiyang Shi, Fang Wei, Wenxin Jiang, Yucheng Dong, Haiyan Xu, Enzhi Yin, Nan Sun, Jie He, Yan Wang

“…Results Analysis of 13 studies involving 1132 patients highlighted the significant efficacy of KRAS-G12C inhibitor monotherapy, particularly among elderly and female patients. Treatment response was notably affected by liver and brain metastases, with KEAP1 mutations identified as a primary negative prognostic factor, closely associated with early resistance to treatment. …”
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Application of Minimally Invasive Oral Swab Samples for qPCR-Based Sexing in Neognathae Birds by Maria-Carmen Turcu, Anamaria Ioana Paștiu, Lucia-Victoria Bel, Anca-Alexandra Doboși, Dana Liana Pusta

“…Since many bird species lack obvious physical differences between females and males, sex identification is essential for ensuring their welfare. …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake of Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda. by Tayebwa, Amon

“…The results also revealed that older age (18-19 years; AOR= 2.1; 95%CI: 1.2-3.5, p <0.001) and residence in other town council than Bubaare (Hamurwa; AOR = 2.1, 95%CI: 0.8-5.8, p = 0.134; Rubanda; AOR = 3.6; 95%CI: 1.9-6.7, p <0.001; Ikumba; AOR = 3.6; 95%CI: 1.9-6.9, p <0.001) were associated with higher access to ASRH services, while females were less likely to utilize ASRH (AOR= 0.5, 95%CI: 0.3-0.9, p = 0.020). …”
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The Effect of Early Marriages on Social Development in Kakabara Town Council, Kyegegwa District. by Birungi, Beatrice

“…In chapter four showed the findings of the study obtained from the field interpreting the results and analyzing basing on the specific objectives of the study and Chapter five portrayed the summary of findings, findings of the study revealed that female respondents were highly involved in the study. …”
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The Contribution Of Universal Education Towards Girl Child Education: A Case Study Of Nyarubuye Sub-County Kisoro District. by Nizeyimana, Bakunzi Moses

“…The findings of the study revealed that Universal Education has contributed much towards girl child education through the elimination of school fees, creation of other enabling education programs, promotion of gender sensitivity, increased enrollment rates in classes, female literacy, and improved girls' access to education. …”
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Impacts of Tax Laws on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Abaasa, Ruth

“…The results indicated that 81 (54.7%) of participants were male, while 67 (45.3%) were female. The education level of respondents showed that the smallest percentage, 2 (1.4%), had not attained higher education, while the majority, 57 (38.5%), had obtained certificates in various fields. …”
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Impact of Smallholder Tea Production in Buhunga Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Kyarisiima, Leticia

“…Gender disparities were also observed, with female farmers facing barriers in accessing resources and decision-making power. …”
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