LEVELS OF NICOTINE ADDICTION IN CONSUMERS OF THE LATEST TOBACCO PRODUCTS by Svitlana Kozii-Bredelieva, Iryna Kovalska

“…Regarding classic cigarette smokers and ECN smokers, the median nicotine addiction score is higher in men, whereas in TPEH smokers it is the same for both men and women. …”
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Phase I Study of Anti-CD3 x Anti-Her2 Bispecific Antibody in Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer Patients by Ulka Vaishampayan, Archana Thakur, Ritesh Rathore, Nicola Kouttab, Lawrence G. Lum

“…These studies provided strong rationale for our phase I dose-escalation pilot study to test ATC armed with Her2Bi (aATC) for safety in men with CRPC. Methods. Seven of 8 men with CRPC were evaluable after receiving two infusions per week for 4 weeks. …”
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Impact of noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (level of control) on sex hormone profile and erectile function by Abdullah A. Khawaji, Hossam S. El-Tholoth, Muath A. Albarakati, Bander A. Binjabaan, Abdulaziz Alzahrani, Abdulmajeed Althobity, Abdulmalik Almardawi, Khaled Bedaiwi, Mussa AlNuami

“…Methodology: A comparative study between two arms – relatively controlled and uncontrolled type 2 diabetic men. We considered a relatively controlled diabetes mellitus (DM), patient with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 7.9 mmol/L or less. …”
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Physical Performance and Activity in Older Prostate Cancer Survivors in Comparison with Population-based Matched Controls by Reidun Sletten, Marit Slaaen, Line Merethe Oldervoll, Håvard Kjesbu Skjellegrind, Jūratė Šaltytė Benth, Lennart Åstrøm, Øyvind Kirkevold, Sverre Bergh, Bjørn Henning Grønberg, Siri Rostoft, Asta Bye, Paul Jarle Mork, Ola Berger Christiansen

“…Population-based matched (age, gender, and education) controls (n = 327) were drawn from the Trøndelag Health Study. The primary (the Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB] summary score) and secondary (gait speed, grip strength, one-legged balance, and the self-reported Physical Activity Index) outcomes were compared between survivors and controls by adjusted linear mixed models. …”
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Sexual Functions Are Impaired in Males and Females With Chronic Spontaneous and Inducible Urticaria: A Controlled Study by Pelin Kuteyla Can, Utku Can

“…The IIEF score in men with CSU correlated with lower sexual function. …”
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Correlation of sarcopenia and depressive mood in older community dwellers: a cross-sectional observational study in China by Lei Chen, Yunlu Sheng, Hanmei Qi, Tingting Tang, Jing Yu, Shan Lv

“…Depressive mood was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale-30 (range 0–30).Results Participants in the sarcopenia group had a higher mean depression score than the normal group (p=0.002). Pearson’s correlation analysis showed that depression was negatively associated with muscle strength (handgrip strength: R=−0.170, p=0.028 for women, R=−0.196, p=0.048 for men; chair stand test performance: R=0.252, p=0.002 for women, R=0.311, p=0.001 for men) and physical performance (gait speed: R=−0.200, p=0.009, standing balance test performance: R=−0.224, p=0.006, Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB): R=−0.218, p=0.007 for women; SPPB: R=−0.252, p=0.01 for men). …”
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Expression Levels of IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-17RA, and IL-17RC in Prostate Cancer with Taking into Account the Histological Grade according to Gleason Scale in Comparison to Benign Pros... by Marlena Janiczek, Łukasz Szylberg, Paulina Antosik, Anna Kasperska, Andrzej Marszałek

“…Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most commonly diagnosed malignant tumor and the fifth leading cause of cancer death in men in the world. The most common types of tumors are adenocarcinomas. …”
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Osobowość ekologiczna płci - badania ankietowe by Irena Grochowska

“…When women do not follow their voice when intervening in unacceptable situations her views fade, her nature fades and natural world. Love fades as well as the will to repair the world and harmony with nature, The Word lacks fresh air and water, but also the voice of consciousness. …”
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Women Economic Empowerment and Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality. by Gerald, Baguma

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Institution familiale et injonction à l’hétérosexualité à Dakar by Nicolas Faynot

“…This article tends to conceive of the notion of reputation as the wording of judgements by a group, on one of its member. …”
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Differences in Upgrading of Prostate Cancer in Prostatectomies between Community and Academic Practices by Franklin Lee, Henry Gottsch, William J. Ellis, Lawrence D. True, Daniel W. Lin, Jonathan L. Wright

“…Gleason upgrading from biopsy to radical prostatectomy (RP) is an important event as treatment decisions are made based on the biopsy score. Materials and Methods. We identified men undergoing RP for Gleason 3+3 or 3+4 disease at a tertiary care academic center. …”
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Current biomarkers of prostate cancer by I. A. Aboian, E. N. Fedotova, A. N. Shevchenko, S. M. Pakus, A. Yu. Maximov, E. V. Filatova, I. A. Khomutenko, Е. F. Komarova, N. K. Guskova

“…For example, biomarkers such as %-free PSA, Prostate Health Index (PHI) or 4K score can be used to increase specificity and reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies, while the PCA3 test can be used to reduce the number of repeated biopsies in men with previously negative biopsy. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of heartburn in organized population of administrative centre of Khakasia republic by N. N. Butorin, O. S. Rzhavicheva, O. V. Khomenko, O. V. Shtygashyeva, V. V. Tsukanov

“…At Caucasians tobacco smoking abuse was a risk factor both in men (OR 3,25), and in women (OR 1,71). At Khakases only men (OR 2,79) showed this pattern, but not women (OR 1,31).Conclusion. …”
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Association between alcohol consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes in Japan: a population-base longitudinal cohort study by Yuan-Zhe Huang, Fang Luo, Xiong Ran, Jian Yang, Min Gu, Shao-Quan Zhou

“…Conversely, in NFPG, heavy alcohol intake did not significantly affect T2D risk (HR 1.10, 95% CI 0.48–2.53). Men with EFPG and heavy alcohol intake had an HR of 1.83 (95% CI 1.08–3.08), supported by propensity score matching (HR 1.94, 95% CI 1.13–3.34). …”
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Verwelkoming/Opening address by W.L. Mouton

“…"To communicate is the beginning of understanding" en in die tyd waarin ons lewe, moet 'n mens miskien minder mure en meer brûe bou.By die beplanning en organisasie van enige vakbyeenkoms of kongres, is die keuse van 'n tema sekerlik een van die belangrikste besluite wat geneem moet word. …”
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Die onoorskatbare belangrikheid van die inleidingskonsep in die ganse lewe, met besondere verwysing na die preekinleiding by H van Blerk, J S Kellerman

“…Alhoewel dit waardeer word gaan dit mens se verstand te bowe dat die vormgewing van die eerste oomblikke van die preek in die meerderheid van gemelde literatuur hoogstens as 'n soort glos of addendum aan die orde gestel, en soms bloot in die verbygaan na verwys, word. …”
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Sensory processing sensitivity is negatively associated with sensation seeking by Reidulf G. Watten, Frode Volden, Hilde Visnes Trå

“…There was no significant association between AISS Novelty and HSPS. Men exhibited lower scores on HSPS but displayed higher scores on AISS Novelty and AISS Intensity compared to women. …”
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The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) among Mexican married persons from Monterrey by José Moral

“…The distribution of the total score (Affective Intensity = AI) followed a normal curve. …”
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Correlates of Family Size and Household Farm Units in Kisoro District, Uganda by Ainembabazi, Ealyne

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Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review by Sebastine Oseghae Oiwoh, Ademola Olusegun Enitan, Olubola Titilope Adegbosin, Adeolu Oladayo Akinboro, Emmanuel Olaniyi Onayemi

“…It is the most common hair loss, more common in men but can also present in younger age as premature AGA. …”
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