Implications of Indirect Biomarkers of Intestinal Permeability in the Stools of Newborns and Infants with Perinatal Risk Factors for Intestinal Colonization Disorders and Infant Fe... by Diana Sochaczewska, Maciej Ziętek, Barbara Dołęgowska, Agnieszka Kordek, Małgorzata Szczuko

“…To indirectly determine the presence of endotoxemia, the concentrations of lipopolysaccharide were also measured in stool samples taken from all children at 0, 3, 6 and 12 months of age. We analyzed the relationship between the markers studied and perinatal risk factors for impaired intestinal colonization, including the mode of delivery, the method of feeding, and a family history of allergy. …”
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Term pregnancies and the clinical characteristics of multiple sclerosis: a population based study. by Ramagopalan, S, Yee, I, Byrnes, J, Guimond, C, Ebers, G, Sadovnick, D

“…As MS predominantly affects women of childbearing age, women with MS can be reassured that term pregnancies do not appear to have any long term effects on disability.…”

Term pregnancies and the clinical characteristics of multiple sclerosis: A population based study by Ramagopalan, S, Yee, I, Byrnes, J, Guimond, C, Ebers, G, Sadovnick, D

“…As MS predominantly affects women of childbearing age, women with MS can be reassured that term pregnancies do not appear to have any long term effects on disability.…”

Prevalence, risk factor and outcome in middle-aged and elderly population affected by hemiplegic shoulder pain: An observational study by Yaomei Li, Yaomei Li, Siqi Yang, Lijun Cui, Yong Bao, Lin Gu, Huijuan Pan, Jixian Wang, Qing Xie, Qing Xie

“…The prevalence of hemiplegic shoulder pain was 55.6% (133/239) at admission, 59.4% (142/239) after 2 months, and 55.1% (130/236) after 4 months. We found that shoulder pain was more likely to occur in women, patients with large-area stroke, increased tension of biceps brachii or triceps brachii, subluxation and limited passive range of motion of the shoulder. …”
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Validation of heart failure quality of life tool and usage to predict all-cause mortality in acute heart failure in Uganda: the Mbarara heart failure registry (MAHFER) by Samson Okello, Fardous Charles Abeya, Boniface Amanee Elias Lumori, Suzan Joan Akello, Christopher Charles Moore, Brian H. Annex, Andrew J. Buda

“…Results Among the 195 participants who completed HRQoL questionnaires, the mean age was 52 (standard deviation (SD) 21.4) years, 68% were women and 29% reported history of hypertension. The KCCQ had excellent internal consistency (87% Cronbach alpha) but poor reliability. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on the Antibiotic Use Patterns among a Rural Community Population in Eastern China by Bingbing Zhu, Xinping Zhao, Yurong Li, Na Wang, Helen Lambert, Fei Yan, Qingwu Jiang, Chaowei Fu

“…It was higher among those who were women (RR = 2.62), aged 35–59 years old (RR = 2.72), non-farmers (RR = 2.75), had less than six years of education (RR = 2.61), had an annual household income over CNY 100,000 (USD 14,940) (RR = 2.60), and had no history of chronic diseases (RR = 2.61) (all <i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Risk of suicide and repeat self-harm after hospital attendance for non-fatal self-harm in Sri Lanka: a cohort study. by Knipe, D, Metcalfe, C, Hawton, K, Pearson, M, Dawson, A, Jayamanne, S, Konradsen, F, Eddleston, M, Gunnell, D

“…By use of survival models, the estimated risk of repeat self-harm (12 months: 3· 1%, 95% CI 2·4-3·9; 24 months: 5·2%, 4·3-6·4) and suicide (12 months: 0·6%, 0·4-1·1; 24 months: 0·8%, 0·5-1·3) in our study was considerably lower than that in HICs. …”

Ensuring the Safety of Yellow Fever Vaccination in Travelers—The Experience at a Large U.S. Academic Medical Center in Colorado by Mehdi Bandali, Jonathan Schultz, Kimlien Than, Donna McGregor, Solana Archuleta, Sindhu Chadalawada, William Mundo, Daniel Chastain, Carlos Franco-Paredes, Elaine Reno, Andrés F. Henao-Martínez

“…Women consisted of 52%, and most of the travelers were Caucasians (64%). …”
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Incident allergic diseases in post-COVID-19 condition: multinational cohort studies from South Korea, Japan and the UK by Jiyeon Oh, Myeongcheol Lee, Minji Kim, Hyeon Jin Kim, Seung Won Lee, Sang Youl Rhee, Ai Koyanagi, Lee Smith, Min Seo Kim, Hayeon Lee, Jinseok Lee, Dong Keon Yon

“…Among the 836,164 individuals in the main cohort (mean age, 50.25 years [SD, 13.86]; 372,914 [44.6%] women), 147,824 were infected with SARS-CoV-2 during the follow-up period (2020−2021). …”
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Epidemiological Study of Bacterial and Fungal Agents of External Ear Infection in Patients Referred to Yasuj Mofatteh Clinic in 2017-8 by M Jafari-laghary, GA Sabz, MA Gatee, M Gharaghani, M Taherpour Sisakht, S Jafari-laghari, M Salahi, M Zarif, S Nouripour-Sisakht

“…Results: Of the 341 patients studied, 40% were male and 60% were women aged 5 months to 90 years. The prevalence of fungal and microbial infection was 75% (46.5% fungal agents, 23.7% bacterial agents and 4.8% fungal and bacterial infection respectively) and the duration of the disease varied from two days to 29 years. …”
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What is the adult experience of Perthes’ disease?: initial findings from an international web-based survey by Molly F. McGuire, Bella Vakulenko-Lagun, Michael B. Millis, Roi Almakias, Earl P. Cole, Harry K. W. Kim, A study from the International Perthes Study Group

“…Methods: The survey link was available publicly for 15 months and advertised among support groups. Of 1,505 participants who attempted the Adult Perthes survey, 1,182 completed it with a median timeframe of 11 minutes (IQR 8.633 to 14.72). …”
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Incidence and risk factors for psychological distress in adult female patients with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lin Tao, Yuping Xiang, Xiaohong Zeng, Lan Fu, Junying Li, Hong Chen

“…Independent risk factors included higher education level, late-stage tumor, emotional concerns, no medical insurance, modified radical mastectomy, and history of depression; age and neuroticism were not associated with PD; and higher monthly income was revealed as a protective factor against it.ConclusionThe incidence of PD in female patients with breast cancer is high and it involves 10 risk factors, though some are controversial owing to insufficient evidence. …”
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Congenital scrub typhus: a case report and literature review by Pinghua Liang, Zengling Su, Min Chen, Min Chen, Sitao Li, Sitao Li, Sitao Li

“…Importantly, the neonate's mother had a history of scrub typhus at 31+ weeks of gestation. …”
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Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in the Spanish Population: Cross-Sectional Web-Based Questionnaire Study by Álvaro Loewen, Hilario Blasco-Fontecilla, Chao Li, Marcos Bella-Fernández, Belén Ruiz-Antorán

“…In terms of BDD prevalence, women accounted for 19.9% (284/1421), men accounted for 5.2% (34/653), and students accounted for 25.2% (263/1043). …”
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Acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines among Black immigrants living in the United States by Adedotun Ogunbajo, Bisola O. Ojikutu

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Müller Weiss Disease: Radiological Evaluation and Proposed Treatment Algorithm by Raymond McKenna, John Wong-Chung MD, FRCSI, MCh, Adam Tucker

“…Methods: We studied 63 consecutive feet presenting with Muller-Weiss disease (15 to 86 years, 18 men, 26 women). History and examination by consultant in all cases. …”
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A randomized controlled trial using surgical gloves to prevent chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy by paclitaxel in breast cancer patients (AIUR trial) by Young-Joon Kang, Chang Ik Yoon, Yun-Jung Yang, Jong Min Baek, Yong-Seok Kim, Ye Won Jeon, Jiyoung Rhu, Jae Pak Yi, Dooreh Kim, Se Jeong Oh

“…Patients with medication or a medical history related to neuropathy or hand disease will be excluded. …”
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Using the ORACLE Risk Score to Assess Hemorrhagic Risk in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome and Atrial Fibrillation by V. A. Brazhnik, L. O. Minushkina, A. D. Erlikh, E. D. Kosmacheva, M. A. Chichkova, N. R. Khasanov, D. A. Zateyshchikov

“…Among these patients there was a larger proportion of women, and a smaller proportion of patients with ACS with ST elevation, they were more likely to have chronic heart failure, chronic kidney disease, history of stroke. …”
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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Combined Digital Platform and Community Health Worker Intervention for Patients With Heart Failure: Single-Arm Pilot Study by Jocelyn Carter, Natalia Swack, Eric Isselbacher, Karen Donelan, Anne N Thorndike

“…MethodsAdults (aged ≥18 years) with HF receiving care at a single health care institution and with a history of hospital admission in the previous 12 months were enrolled in a single-arm pilot study from July to November 2021 (N=14). …”
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Clinical characteristics of Plasmodium falciparum infection among symptomatic patients presenting to a major urban military hospital in Cameroon by Daniel Z. Hodson, Yannick Mbarga Etoundi, Narcisse Mbatou Nghokeng, Raïhana Mohamadou Poulibe, Sonia Magne Djoko, Justin Goodwin, Glwadys Cheteug Nguesta, Tatiana Nganso, Jillian N. Armstrong, John J. Andrews, Elizabeth Zhang, Martina Wade, Carole Else Eboumbou Moukoko, Yap Boum, Sunil Parikh

“…Results Participants were ages 8 months to 86 years, 51% were women (257/503), and all districts of Douala were represented. …”
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