Risk of poor glycemic control in tamsulosin versus finasteride users with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Minh-Ha Nguyen, Maxim S. Petrov, Jaelim Cho

“…The study cohort consisted of men with type 2 diabetes who were prescribed finasteride (n = 1,259) or tamsulosin (n = 580). …”
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A case–control study based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to evaluate the effects of human papilloma virus on bone health in women by Xiang Li, Guangjun Jiao, Yunzhen Chen

“…Abstract Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and osteoporosis (OP) are global health concerns, with higher prevalence observed in women compared to men. However, the impact of HPV infection on bone health remains uncertain. …”
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Retrospective Observational Study on Rebamipide Ophthalmic Suspension on Quality of Life of Dry Eye Disease Patients by Yuri Sakane, Masahiko Yamaguchi, Atsushi Shiraishi

“…The following data were collected from the DEQS: the Summary score and two subscale scores, the Bothersome ocular symptoms score, and the Impact on daily life score. …”
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Simultaneous cardiocerebral infarctions: a five-year retrospective case series reviewing natural history by Cheryl Zhiya Chong, Benjamin Yong-Qiang Tan, Ching-Hui Sia, Thet Khaing, Leonard Leong Litt Yeo

“…Results: Median National Institute of Health Stroke Scale score was 15 (range 4–27). Mean patient age was 59 years and 90% were men. …”
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A Combination of Serum Biomarkers in Elderly Patients with Sarcopenia: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Lin Ying, Qin Zhang, Yun-mei Yang, Jian-ying Zhou

“…According to the criteria of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS), subjects were divided into the sarcopenia group and nonsarcopenic group. …”
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Analysis of Food Safety Knowledge and Practices Among Food Handlers in Restaurants and Street Food Markets in Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study by Md. Shamsur Rahman, Md. Shameem Hossain, Md. Fuad Hasan Pulok

“…Male workers demonstrated lower food safety knowledge than females (p≤0.01), and higher knowledge scores were associated with both greater education (p≤0.001) and experience (p≤0.05). …”
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Incidence of dry eye in post-operative cataract patient by Alka Ravi, Uma Shankar Singh, Archana Kumari, Pummy Roy

“…Results: The patients were 61.25 years old on average, and 71 (71%) of them were men. According to the requirements of our study, none of the patients experienced dry eyes at the time of participation. …”
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A prospective study on the transition in frailty state and its predictors in community-based older adults in India by Amruta Kulkarni, Aarti Nagarkar

“…Methods: A cohort of 317 men and women aged 60 years and older was followed for an average of 16 months. …”
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Effect of Metformin on Anthropometric Measurements and Hormonal and Biochemical Profile in Patients with Prediabetes by Mustafa Safiah, Dana Hyassat, Yousef Khader, Oraib Farahid, Anwar Batieha, Mohammed El-Khateeb, Kamel Ajlouni

“…Total cholesterol decreased significantly among men only and serum HDL-C showed a significant rise among females only. …”
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Could Selectively Skipping of the Repetitive Thinking Questionnaire among a Series of Self-Report Scales in a Study Be a Coping Strategy? by Ý. Volkan GÜLÜM, Ýhsan DAÐ

“…Method: 432 (278 women and 154 men) college students were selected from a larger research project sample pool which had funded by TÜBÝTAK. …”
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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

“…Results 59 women and 21 men with MS were included. The Physical Health Scale (PHC) had a mean score of 51.6 (SD = 20.2), and the Mental Health Scale (MHC) had a mean score of 57.8 (SD = 20.5). …”
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The Improvement of Dry Eye Symptoms after Pinguecula Excision and Conjunctival Autograft with Fibrin Glue by Jinho Jeong, Gabriel M. Rand, Taejung Kwon, Ji-Won Kwon

“…Our primary outcomes were 3-month postoperative changes in tear film breakup time (TBUT), Schirmer test, and a dry eye symptom score. Results. 30 eyes from 30 different patients (12 men and 18 women) underwent pinguecula excision and conjunctival autografting using fibrin glue. …”
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Konseling gizi fertilitas terhadap pengetahuan, sikap, asupan makronutrien, dan berat badan pasangan program bayi tabung by Sonia Marlaba Aritonang, Mahdiah Mahdiah, Tetty Herta Doloksaribu, Lusyana Gloria Doloksaribu

“…Results: The average value of knowledge and attitudes increased with an increase in the husband’s knowledge score of 37,70 and the wife’s score 29,95 and an increase in the husband’s attitude score of 19,30 and the wife’s score of 12,79. …”
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Assessing the acceptability of a sleep-targeted digital intervention among geriatric inpatients: A preliminary study by Alex Chanteclair, Marion Lartigau, Nathalie Salles, Julien Coelho, Florian Pécune, Pierre Philip, Clément Champeville

“…Sociodemographic and geriatric data were collected for multivariate linear regression analysis to assess determinants of acceptability scores. Results Fifty inpatients were included (mean age: 85.8 years, men: 48%), 40% declaring a novice level of familiarity with technology. …”
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The Impact of Cataract Surgery on Depression in Elderly Iranian Patients: A Case–Control Study by Kiumars Nowroozpoor Dailami, Mohammad Ali Heidari Gorji, Seyed Hamzeh Hoseini, Asadollah Farookhfar

“…However, a statistically significant difference was observed between the mean depression score after cataract surgery in men (1.70) and women (4.94) (P < 0.001). …”
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Discrepancies between Self- and Clinical Staff Members’ Perception of Cognitive Functioning among Patients with Schizophrenia Undergoing Long-Term Hospitalization by Fumiko Kaneko, Hitoshi Okamura

“…Forty-eight long-term inpatients (23 men and 25 women with a mean age of 60.72 years) with schizophrenia were examined using the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale Japanese version (SCoRS-J), Life Skills Profile (LSP), and Profile of Mood States- (POMS-) Brief Form. …”
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Educating the future: Serbian healthcare students’ knowledge and attitudes toward urinary incontinence by Dragana Milutinović, Dragana Simin, Marijana Ostoić, Sonja Golubović, Dragana Živković

“…Abstract Introduction Urinary incontinence (UI) is a growing global health problem that affects both women and men of all ages and can seriously negatively impact quality of life. …”
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Dental caries and related factors in the elderly of the Azar cohort population: A cross-sectional study. by Maryam Hosseinpour Sarmadi, Nasrin Sharififard, Zeinab Mahboobi, Elnaz Faramarzi, Aylin Bilehjani

“…Women exhibited a higher mean DMFT score and a greater number of missing teeth compared to men. …”
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Female Sex as a Thromboembolic Risk Factor in the Era of Nonvitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants by Mariacarla Gallù, Giulia Marrone, Jacopo Maria Legramante, Antonino De Lorenzo, Nicola Di Daniele, Annalisa Noce

“…Based on the CHA2DS2-VASc score, NOACs represent the preferred choice in NVAF patients. …”
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The Comparison of Mind Wandering and Cognitive Distortions in Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with and Without Pornography by Sahar Nasrollahi Valojerdi, Abbas Abolghasemi, Reza Soltani Shal

“…The statistical population of Tehran in 2022 consisted of 2432 students, including 1449 women and 983 men, pornographic students without ADHD symptoms, and students with and without ADHD symptoms. …”
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