Clustering of non-communicable disease risk factors among school teachers: A cross-sectional study in Kerala, India by Mini GK, Sangeeth KS, Anand Marthanda Pillai, Sarma PS, Thankappan KR

“…Current tobacco use was reported by 5 % of men, while 13.4 % of men and 2.6 % of women reported alcohol use. A quarter of teachers consumed than five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. …”
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Clinical Risk Factors for Gastroduodenal Ulcer in Romanian Low-Dose Aspirin Consumers by Anca Negovan, Mihaela Iancu, Valeriu Moldovan, Septimiu Voidazan, Simona Bataga, Monica Pantea, Kinga Sarkany, Cristina Tatar, Simona Mocan, Claudia Banescu

“…In univariate analysis, factors significantly associated with ulcers were male gender (p=0.001), anticoagulants (p=0.029), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (p=0.013), heart failure (p=0.007), liver (p=0.011) or cerebrovascular disease (p=0.004), diabetes mellitus (p=0.043), ulcer history (p=0.044), and alcohol consumption (p=0.018), but not Helicobacter pylori infection (p=0.2). …”
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Comparison of In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes between Normal and T-Shaped Uteri, Diagnosed by Hysterosalpingography in Women with infertility: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Fattaneh Pahlavan, Shohreh Irani, Mehri Mashayekhi, Samira Vesali, Fatemeh Niknejad, Firoozeh Ahmadi, Narges Bagheri-Lankarani

“…Inclusion criteria were as follow: womenof 20-45 years old, primary infertility, no repeated implantation failure (RIF), embryo quality “grade A” or “grade B”(freeze), and no consumption of smoking or alcohol. Patients with uterine fibroid, polyp, metabolic disorders, previousuterine surgery were excluded. …”
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National and subnational plans for primary prevention and early detection of oral and oropharyngeal cancer: a scoping review by Marcia Frias Pinto Marinho, Maria Clara Frias Lobo Marinho, Guido Artemio Marañón-Vásquez, Keith Bullia da Fonseca Simas, Mário José Romañach, Aline Corrêa Abrahão, Maria Augusta Visconti Rocha Pinto, Lucianne Cople Maia de Faria, Michelle Agostini

“…Tobacco use was the most discussed oral and oropharyngeal cancer risk factor in primary prevention plans (63.7%), followed by HPV infection (54%) and alcohol consumption (35.5%). Opportunistic examination was the most common strategy for early detection, recommended by 29% of self-governing political entities, followed by screening in high-risk individuals (14.5%), self-examination (5.6%), and population-based screening (2.4%). …”
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Evidence from Indian studies on safety and efficacy of therapeutic transcranial magnetic stimulation across neuropsychiatric disorders- A systematic review and meta-analysis by Sai Krishna Tikka, Sangha Mitra Godi, M Aleem Siddiqui, Shobit Garg

“…However, except for migraine (headache severity and frequency) with large effect sizes at end of treatment only and craving in alcohol dependence where moderate effect size at follow-up only, rTMS was not found to be effective for any outcome in the series of “active vs sham” meta-analyses. …”
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Bioactive phytochemical compounds characterization, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial activity of the methanol and acetonitrile leaf extracts of Pithecellobium dulce by M. Kiranmayee, K. Riazunnisa

“…FTIR analysis identified various functional groups in the leaf extracts, indicating the presence of alcohols, phenols, unsaturated and saturated hydrocarbons, amines, flavonoids, and halogenated compounds. …”
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Otolaryngology needs among an adult homeless population: a prospective study by Vincent Wu, Christopher W. Noel, David Forner, Florence Mok, Molly Zirkle, Antoine Eskander, Vincent Lin, John M. Lee

“…Participants had a wide range of medical comorbidities, with the most common being current tobacco smoking (67%), depression (36%), alcohol abuse (32%), and other substance abuse (32%). …”
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Actividad física y otros hábitos de vida saludables de estudiantes de medicina de la Universidad de Costa Rica by Sergio Jiménez Morgan, Jessenia Hernández Elizondo

“…Por medio de dichos documentos fueron recolectados algunos datos personales, así como información acerca de hábitos de tabaquismo, ingesta de alcohol, frecuencia y cantidad de consumo de frutas y vegetales, y actividades físicas practicadas. …”
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The a criminal’s identity as an element of forensic characteristics of causing negligent serious or moderate bodily harm by K. M. Penzieva

“…It has been established that the criminal’s lifestyle, propensity to abuse alcoholic beverages or the use of narcotic drugs are of great importance, which can affect the psychological state of a person and his reactions to events. …”
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Fetal Tetra-Amelia Birth: A Case Report by Eyob Asefa Belay, Anberbir Girma Asebot, Bezza Kedida Dabi

“…Maternal diabetes, amniotic band syndrome, TORCH (toxoplasmosis, rubella cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV) infection, alcohol consumption, and intrauterine exposure to some drugs like thalidomide, glucocorticoids, and sedatives are risk factors for limb malformation. …”
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Overwintering of Thrips (Thysanoptera) Under the Bark of the Plane Tree (<i>Platanus</i> x <i>hispanica</i> Mill. ex Münchh.) in Southeastern Poland by Halina Kucharczyk, Marek Kucharczyk, Tomasz Olbrycht

“…Thrips were sorted from the pieces of plane tree bark in the laboratory and preserved in 70% ethyl alcohol; the species were identified on microscopic slides. …”
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Assessment on Performance and Emission Characteristics of the CRDI Engine Fueled with Ethanol/Diesel Blends in Addition to EGR by C. Dineshkumar, P. D. Jeyakumar, C. K. Arvinda Pandian, N. Rajmohan, P. V. Elumalai, N. Kamesh, Saboor Shaik, Mohsen Sharifpur, Nima Khalilpoor

“…From the results, it was revealed that performance characteristics were reduced when using a higher concentration of the alcohols mixed with diesel fuel. The blend E30D70 showed that brake thermal efficiency (BTE) without EGR drops by 3.8%, increased by 9.14% of BSFC, a 9.25% decrease in oxides of nitrogen emissions, and slightly decreased CO and HC emissions compared to baseline diesel operation at 60% load condition. …”
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Relationship of smokeless tobacco uses in the perspective of oral cancer: A global burden by Ashek Elahi Noor, Boyapati Ramanarayana

“…Additionally, synergistic interactions between smokeless tobacco use and other risk factors, such as alcohol consumption and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, further escalate the risk of oral cancer development. …”
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Effects of Reheating Methods on the Quality of Prepared Pork Rib Soup with Carrot and Corn by LU Jiaxin, REN Weizhao, REN Jingnan, DONG Huilong, FAN Gang, WEI Jianying, WANG Zhuo, HUANG Shengwei, WU Qufang, ZHANG Benpeng, QIU Xiaoxiao

“…In total, 29, 33 and 32 volatile components were found in the microwave, steam and open-flame reheated samples, respectively, with aromatic substances being the major ones; 31 volatile components in the water bath reheated sample, alcohols being the major ones. There were significant differences in the contents of some volatile components (P < 0.05). …”
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Defluoridation of Aqueous Solution Using Thermally Activated Biosorbents Prepared from Adansonia digitata Fruit Pericarp by David Mihayo, Maheswara Rao Vegi, Said Ali Hamad Vuai

“…FT-IR spectra indicated the oxidation of alcoholic –OH to carboxylic –OH during the activation process, which is proved by the shifting of the peak at 3500-3000 cm-1 from raw biosorbent to a very broad and strong band at 3500-2000 cm-1 from the activated biosorbent. …”
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Component composition of essential oil in the North American <i>Pinus</i> L. species introduced to the Southern Coast of Crimea by T. M. Sakhno, Y. V. Plugatar, O. M. Shevchuk, S. A. Feskov, I. V. Bulavin

“…In the essential oil of P. radiata monoterpenes dominated (74.9%); in P. sabiniana, monoterpenes (38.7%) and their derivatives − alcohols (25.3%) and esters (20.5%); in P. coulteri, sesquiterpenes (38.2%) and monoterpenes (28.8%).Conclusion. …”
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Enhanced precision in stone localization and intraoral removal in sialolithiasis: the role of preoperative computer tomographic scanning in surgical planning by Soo Yeon Jung, Mi Sun Chun, Yu Jin Go, Ju Hyun Yun, Han Su Kim

“…Stone volume showed no statistically significant difference between smokers and non-smokers, alcohol consumers and non-consumer. Conclusion The result of the study underscore the significance of precise stone localization and endorse the efficacy of landmark-guided surgical approaches in managing sialolithiasis.…”
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Differences in Aroma Quality of Different Types of Jinmudan Tea Made from Tea Leaves Harvested in Summer and Autumn by TANG Mengting, LIAO Xiansheng, WU Xianshou, WEI Mingxiu, ZHENG Yucheng, JIN Shan, ZHANG Jianming, YE Naixing

“…The results showed that 522 volatile metabolites were identified in the summer tea, mainly including terpenes, esters and alcohols, and 502 volatile metabolites in the autumn tea, mainly including terpenes, esters and heterocyclic compounds. …”
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PREVENTION OF ONCOLOGICAL DISEASES AS THE BASIS OF INTERACTION OF ONCOLOGICAL SERVICE WITH PRIMARY LINK OF HEALTH CARE by L. M. Aleksandrova, V. V. Starinsky, A. D. Kaprin, Yu. V. Samsonov

“…Today, prevention is regarded as active method of strengthening and preservation of health, and the currently existing approaches in promoting healthy life mostly only directed at the prevention of behavioral risk factors: tobacco use, poor diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol. Experts estimate the impact on them will prevent, at least 40% of the cases of MN.In Russia we have a 3-step system of health care. …”
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Faktor Risiko Non Viral Pada Karsinoma Nasofaring by Sukri Rahman, Bestari Jaka Budiman, Histawara Subroto

“…Purpose: To find non viral factors that may increase the incidence of nasopharyngel carcinoma in order to prevent and avoid non-viral factors Literature: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor that causes nasopharyngeal epithelium associated with viral and non-viral factors such as cigarette smoke, salt fish, formaldehyde, genetic, wood smoke ,wood dust, ear nose throat chronic infections, alcohol, and traditional medicine. Conclusion: Clinically and scientifically proving the non-viral factors as the cause of nasopharyngeal carcinoma can not be explained with certainty. …”
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