Kidney disease among adults on tenofovir-based second-line antiretroviral therapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Sabina F. Mugusi, Grace A. Shayo, Philip G. Sasi, Lulu S. Fundikira, Eric A. Aris, Christopher R. Sudfeld, Ferdinand M. Mugusi

“…Method: A cross-sectional study of adult PLWH receiving TDF-based second-line ART. Socio-demographic and clinical data were gathered, and laboratory tests were conducted to determine the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). …”
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Etiological, Clinical, and Epidemiological Characteristics of Acute Viral Gastroenteritis in an Adult Population in a Tertiary Level Hospital in Spain by Sara Herranz-Ulldemolins, Anna Sellarès-Crous, Miriam J. Álvarez-Martínez, M. Eugenia Valls, Marta Aldea Novo, Anna Vilella Morató, Laura Rodriguez, Mireia Navarro, Roser Vendrell, Josep Barrachina, Miguel J. Martínez, M. Ángeles Marcos

“…Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, there are limited data on adults seeking care due to AGE of viral etiology. …”
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A Unique and Rare Presentation of Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Common Atrium Associated with Coronary Aneurysms and Fistula by Muhammad Shabbir Rawala, Alex Munoz, Mohammad Hassan Pervaiz

“…An atrial septal defect is the second most common congenital heart disease found in adults with a female to male ratio of 4 : 1. However, it is rare to have a complete absence of the interatrial septum (IAS) to be diagnosed in an elderly patient associated with other coexisting anomalies. …”
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Giant Mature Primary Retroperitoneal Teratoma in a Young Adult: Report of a Rare Case and Literature Review by Walid Sasi, Giuseppe A. Ricchetti, Laila Parvanta, Robert Carpenter

“…Teratomas are neoplasms of the embryonic tissues that typically arise in the gonadal and sacrococcygeal regions of adults and children. Primary adult retroperitoneal teratomas are rare and demand challenging management options. …”
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What are the hidden shortcomings of balance training research in older adults that prevent its transfer into practice? Scoping review. by Zuzana Kováčiková, Iveta Cimboláková, Marcel Čurgali, Jana Labudová, Erika Zemková

“…<h4>Background</h4>Although a lot of attention is paid to the flaws of balance training research in older adults, the low methodological quality and incomplete reporting of studies still limit the knowledge transfer between research and practice. …”
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Engaging and supporting young adults in smoking cessation: Insights from a mobile-based cessation program in China by Xue Weng, Hongcui Yang, Chuyu Song, Jiayu Tu, Kefeng Liu, Man Ping Wang

“…Objective Evidence-based smoking cessation treatments are underutilized by young adult smokers. This study explored young smokers’ experiences with a mobile-based smoking cessation program that included a Quit & Win contest at a university in Zhuhai, China, aiming to identify key engagement and cessation mechanisms. …”
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Profile of maladaptive and normative eating behaviors in correlation with rumination: a cross-sectional study among Lebanese adults by Emmanuelle Awad, Diana Malaeb, Mirna Fawaz, Lara Youssef, Anna Brytek-Matera, Souheil Hallit, Sahar Obeid

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The process and perspective of serious incident investigations in adult community mental health services: integrative review and synthesis – ERRATUM by Helen Haylor, Tony Sparkes, Gerry Armitage, Melanie Dawson-Jones, Keith Double, Lisa Edwards

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Cross-Modal Functional Reorganization of Visual and Auditory Cortex in Adult Cochlear Implant Users Identified with fNIRS by Ling-Chia Chen, Pascale Sandmann, Jeremy D. Thorne, Martin G. Bleichner, Stefan Debener

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Evaluating retinal thickness classification in children: A comparison between pediatric and adult optical coherence tomography databases. by Tian Siew Pua, Mohd Izzuddin Hairol

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>This study investigates the agreement of children's retinal thickness classification by color category between Topcon 3D OCT-1's built-in adult reference data and our new pediatric database and assesses the correlation of retinal thickness with age and spherical equivalent (SE).…”
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Longitudinal changes in the 6-minute walk test and the Glittre-activities of daily living test in adults with cystic fibrosis by Vera Lucia Barros Abelenda, Cláudia Henrique da Costa, Mônica de Cássia Firmida, Raphael Freitas Jaber de Oliveira, Rogério Rufino, Agnaldo José Lopes

“… With the increasing use of highly effective modulator therapy (HEMT) in adults with cystic fibrosis (awCF), it is necessary to determine the evolution of the most dynamic physiological markers of this disease, such as the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and the Glittre-activities of daily living test (TGlittre). …”
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The association between cognitive frailty and the risk of fall occurrence in older adults: a meta-analysis of cohort studies by Jian Liu, Jian Liu, Jian Liu, Yu Wu, Yu Wu, Yu Wu, Zongke Long, Simeng Zhang, Shicai Wu, Shicai Wu, Shicai Wu

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A machine learning model to predict neurological deterioration after mild traumatic brain injury in older adults by Daisu Abe, Motoki Inaji, Takeshi Hase, Eiichi Suehiro, Naoto Shiomi, Hiroshi Yatsushige, Shin Hirota, Shu Hasegawa, Hiroshi Karibe, Akihiro Miyata, Kenya Kawakita, Kohei Haji, Hideo Aihara, Shoji Yokobori, Takeshi Maeda, Takahiro Onuki, Kotaro Oshio, Nobukazu Komoribayashi, Michiyasu Suzuki, Taketoshi Maehara

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The association between urinary lead concentration and the likelihood of kidney stones in US adults: a population-based study by Dan Liang, Chang Liu, Mei Yang

“…Our present study focused on assessing the relationship between urinary lead levels (ULL) and the risk of kidney stones in US adults. We used data from NHANES 2007–2018 for this cross-sectional study, where participants had complete data on ULL and kidney stones. …”
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Elevated Homocysteine Levels and Vitamin Deficiencies as Potential Risk Markers for Coronary Artery Disease in Apparently Healthy Adults by K. Sowndarya, Anupama Hegde, Neelam M. Pawar, Ramya Shenoy

“…Conclusion: The findings indicate that apparently healthy adults can have elevated Hcy levels significantly associated with Vit B12 and FA status, but not with conventional CAD risk markers such as lipid profiles. …”
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Comparison of models to predict incident chronic liver disease: a systematic review and external validation in Chinese adults by Xue Cong, Shuyao Song, Yingtao Li, Kaiyang Song, Cameron MacLeod, Yujie Cheng, Jun Lv, Canqing Yu, Dianjianyi Sun, Pei Pei, Ling Yang, Yiping Chen, Iona Millwood, Shukuan Wu, Xiaoming Yang, Rebecca Stevens, Junshi Chen, Zhengming Chen, Liming Li, Christiana Kartsonaki, Yuanjie Pang, on behalf of the China Kadoorie Biobank Collaborative Group

“…Conclusions Several models showed good discrimination and calibration in external validation, indicating their potential feasibility for risk stratification in population-based screening programs for CLD in Chinese adults.…”
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Assessment of upper respiratory and gut bacterial microbiomes during COVID-19 infection in adults: potential aerodigestive transmission by Hafez Al-Momani, Andrew Nelson, Hadeel Al Balawi, Dua’a Al Balawi, Iman Aolymat, Ashraf I. Khasawneh, Hala Tabl, Ayman Alsheikh, AbdelRahman M. Zueter, Jeffrey Pearson, Christopher Ward

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Multi-center, prospective, non-interventional, observational study on the efficacy and safety of Mirabek® in adult patients with overactive bladder by Jee Soo Park, Won Sik Jang, Jongchan Kim, Moon-Hwa Park, Won Sik Ham

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of generic drugs of mirabegron (Mirabek®) in adults diagnosed with OAB through a multicenter, prospective, non-interventional observational study. …”
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Review of how we should define (and measure) adherence in studies examining older adults' participation in exercise classes by C Todd, H Hawley-Hague, M Horne, D A Skelton

“…Exercise classes provide a range of benefits to older adults, reducing risk of illness, promoting functional ability and improving well-being. …”
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Clinical characteristics and outcomes of incident haemodialysis-treated adult patients in Kenya: Brief paper about basic research by Samuel K. Kabinga, Seth O. McLigeyo, Anson K. Mwango, Davies O. Otieno, Evans A. Onyango, Priscah D. Chemutai, Duncan G. Irungu, John N. Ndungu

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