Suicidal ideation and suicide attempt among pregnant adolescent girls in Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Kwaku Oppong Asante, Emmanuel Nii-Boye Quarshie, Erica Danfrekua Dickson, Sandra Naa-Shasha Quarshie, Sophia Ewuenye Adwoa Kpebu

“…Five variables were commonly associated with increased odds of both suicidal ideation and suicide attempt: conflict with parents, alcohol use, pregnancy-related anxiety, history of attempted suicide and intimate partner violence. …”
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A high number of tumor deposits (≥ 4) is an isolated predictor of local recurrence and distant metastasis in non-metastatic colorectal cancer: a single center study by Ahmed Bendari, Ebubekir Ucar, Alaa Bendari, Hamed Hammoud, FNU Kiran, Reham Al-Refai, Sunder Sham, Sanjay Kirshan Kumar, Ryan Des Jean, Manju Harshan

“…However, variables such as age, sex, smoking, alcohol consumption, family history of CRC, PNI, LVI, tumor size, and histological features like mucinous or signet ring cell morphology did not show any statistical significance (p > 0.05). …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios and systemic immune-inflammation index in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder by Gözde Yontar, Elif Aktan Mutlu

“…Exclusion criteria were as follows: presence of PTSD symptoms shorter than one month, presence of psychiatric comorbidity, being diagnosed with psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, presence of mental retardation, being under psychotropic drug treatment, presence of a neurological disease that may cause serious disability (epilepsy, cerebrovascular disease), migraine, presence of organic brain damage, smoking, alcohol and substance use disorder, presence of a chronic disease such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic lung diseases, being in pregnancy and breastfeeding, presence of heart disease were determined as exclusion criteria. …”
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Effect of Geographic Regions on the Flavor Quality and Non-Volatile Compounds of Chinese Matcha by Hongchun Cui, Yun Zhao, Hongli Li, Min Ye, Jizhong Yu, Jianyong Zhang

“…A total of 1131 differential metabolites were identified in the matcha samples, comprising 118 flavonoids, 14 tannins, 365 organic acids, 42 phenolic acids, 22 alkaloids, 39 saccharides, 208 amino acids and derivatives, 17 lignans and coumarins, seven quinones, 44 nucleotides and derivatives, 14 glycerophospholipids, two glycolipids, 15 alcohols and amines, 140 benzenes and substituted derivatives, 38 terpenoids, 30 heterocyclic compounds, and 15 lipids. …”
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Estimation of Apolipoprotein A1, Haptoglobin and Alpha 2macroglobulin with some Biochemical Metabolic Markers in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Iraqi Patients by hiba abid Al-hussein hassan, Dawood Salman Dawood, Raghad Jawad Hussein

“… "non-alcoholic fatty liver disease" starts with hepatic lipid accumulation and is a dangerous factor for disease development. …”
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Burnout in New Zealand resident doctors: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and risk factors by Denys Shay, Susanna Every-Palmer, Alex B Boyle, Tanushk Martyn, Earle Savage, Simon B M MacLean

“…A personal history of depression or anxiety was associated with burnout on all three dimensions: emotional exhaustion (OR 2.86, CI 1.67 to 5.00), depersonalisation (OR 1.66, CI 1.01 to 2.73) and decreased personal accomplishment (OR 1.71, CI 1.05 to 2.80). Alcohol misuse was associated with an increased risk of depersonalisation (OR 1.68, CI 1.08 to 2.62), and feeling inadequately remunerated was associated with emotional exhaustion (OR 2.27, CI 1.28 to 4.17). …”
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Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Factors in Lubumbashi City, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Jacques Mbaz Musung, Placide Kambola Kakoma, Clarence Kaut Mukeng, Stéphane Lubamba Tshimanga, Jeef Paul Munkemena Banze, Nathalie Kayomb Kaj, Martin Kazadi Kamuna, Jimmy Kasali Mwamba, Dophra Ngoy Nkulu, Philippe Bianga Katchunga, Olivier Mukuku, Emmanuel Kiyana Muyumba

“…After logistic regression, the risk of hypertension increased with age >50 years (aOR = 5.85 [5.19–6.60]), overweight (aOR = 1.25 [1.11–1.41]), obesity (aOR = 1.25 [1.11–1.41]), central obesity (aOR = 1.37 [1.16–1.61]), diabetes mellitus (aOR = 2.19 [1.63–2.95]), alcohol consumption (aOR = 1.21 [1.05–1.39]), nonconsumption of vegetables (aOR = 1.35 [1.02–1.80]), and history of stroke (aOR = 2.57 [1.88–3.51]). …”
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A comprehensive analysis of erectile dysfunction prevalence and the impact of prostate conditions on ED among US adults: evidence from NHANES 2001-2004 by Yuhao Zhang, Nan Zang, Yingyue Xiang, Fanlu Lin, Xue Liu, Jing Zhang, Jing Zhang

“…Comparative analysis between ED and non-ED groups revealed significant differences in education levels, PIR, smoking and alcohol status, creatinine, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, BPH, and PCa. …”
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Description of Weight-Related Content and Recommended Dietary Behaviors for Weight Loss Frequently Reposted on X (Twitter) in English and Japanese: Content Analysis by Fumi Oono, Mai Matsumoto, Risa Ogata, Mizuki Suga, Kentaro Murakami

“…The most popular dietary component recommended to decrease was alcohol in English and confectioneries in Japanese. …”
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Performance analysis of Leica Biosystems p16 monoclonal antibody in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma by Selvam Thavaraj, Max Robinson, Shubham Dayal, Claire Bowen

“…Recently, human papilloma virus (HPV) infection was more prevalent in OPSCC patients than the traditionally known carcinogens such as tobacco or alcohol. HPV 16 is the most common causative HPV strain, which is found in 5–10% of HNSCC patients. …”
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Evaluation of Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes Mellitus with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Rehabilitation Set by LU Weiyan, TANG Dandan, ZHU Junzhi, LIU Yingfen, DU Lishi, WANG Haoxiang

“…Univariate analysis showed that age, comorbidities, education level, employment, monthly household income, alcohol consumption, walking time, exercise, glycated hemoglobin, creatinine, total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein cholesterol were the factors that influencing functions of patients with diabetes mellitus (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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A Randomized Placebo-Controlled N-of-1 Trial: The Effect of Proton Pump Inhibitor in the Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by Fernando Sierra-Arango, D. M. Castaño, Jennifer D. Forero, Erika D. Pérez-Riveros, Gerardo Ardila Duarte, Maria L. Botero, Andres Cárdenas, Jose De la Hoz-Valle

“…A no-obese male without any tobacco or alcohol usage received esomeprazole 40 mg/day and 40 mg/bid for 24 weeks. …”
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Association of leukocyte telomere length with the risk of digestive diseases: A large-scale cohort study by Hongqun Yang, Lanlan Chen, Yahui Liu, Jinjiao Li

“…LTL shortening is associated with an increased risk of several digestive diseases, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (K21: hazard ratio [HR] = 1.30, 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 1.19–1.42), esophageal ulcer (K221: HR = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.22–2.71), Barrett’s esophagus (K227: HR = 1.58, 95% CI: 1.14–2.17), gastritis (K29: HR = 1.39, 95% CI: 1.26–1.52), duodenal ulcer (K26: HR = 1.55, 95% CI: 1.14–2.12), functional dyspepsia (K30X: HR = 1.36, 95% CI: 1.06–1.69), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (K760: HR = 1.39, 95% CI: 1.09–1.78), liver cirrhosis (K74: HR = 4.73, 95% CI: 3.27–6.85), cholangitis (K830: HR = 2.55, 95% CI: 1.30–5.00), and hernia (K43: HR = 1.50, 95% CI: 1.17–1.94; K44: HR = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.17–1.42). …”
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Understanding HIV care providers’ support for tobacco cessation among people living with HIV in Western Kenya: a formative qualitative study by Peter Magati, Maya Vijayaraghavan, Elizabeth A Bukusi, Craig R Cohen, Starley B Shade, Zachary Arochi Kwena, Linet Ongeri, Francesca A Odhiambo, Cirilus O Ogala, Yvonne A Olando, Greshon Rota, Purba Chatterjee, Christine A Osula, Jerry J Nutor, Stella S Bialous

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Temporal trends, associated risk factors and longitudinal cardiovascular outcomes of body roundness among middle-aged and older Chinese adults: from the China Health and Retirement... by Ying-Yuan Gan, Yun-Dan Luo, Lu Zhai, Rong-Rui Huo, Xia Dai, Qian Liao

“…Multivariable analysis identified age, alcohol consumption, elevated blood pressure, and diabetes as positive predictors of BRI, while male sex, rural residence, and smoking were negatively associated. …”
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Lipid-encapsulated gold nanoparticles: an advanced strategy for attenuating the inflammatory response in SARS-CoV-2 infection by Sanjeevram Dhandapani, Yujeong Ha, Rongbo Wang, Tae Woo Kwon, Ik-Hyun Cho, Yeon-Ju Kim

“…FT-IR spectrometry detected functional groups, with peaks at 2922.09 cm−1 (alkene C–H stretching), 1740.24 cm−1 (aldehyde C=O stretching), and 1098.07 cm−1 (C–O stretching in secondary alcohol). Storage stability studies showed that KGS-NE maintained its size and stability for 6 months at 4 °C. …”
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Exploring the relationship between established HIV risk factors and depressive symptoms amongst young women without HIV in two sites in South Africa. by Zanenhlanhla Gumbi, Celia Mehou-Loko, Lindi Masson, Makhosazana Mdladla, Nokuthula Maphumulo, Jo-Ann Passmore, Sanele Mbeje, Linda Gail Bekker, Disebo Potloane, Heather Jaspan, Nina Radzey, Andrea Abrahams, Rushil Harryparsad, Pamela Mkhize, Hilton Humphries

“…Socio-behavioural HIV risk factors associated with depressive symptoms include: age disparate relationships (OR 2.98; 95% CI 1.52-5.84), high (four or more) numbers of lifetime partners (OR 8.15; 95% CI 3.60-18.45) and engaging in sex under the influence of alcohol (OR 2.58; 95% CI 1.32-5.04). Multivariate analysis showed that participants from the WC site (AOR 5.25; 95% CI 1.95-14.17) had higher odds of experiencing depressive symptoms while participants with four or more lifetime partners (AOR 3.46; 95% CI 1.24-9.60) were at higher odds of experiencing depressive symptoms.…”
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Lifestyle risk factors for overweight and obesity among rural Indian adults: a community-based prospective cohort study by Rajesh Kumar Rai, Sabri Bromage, Jan-Walter De Neve, Anamitra Barik

“…Frequent tobacco use (often/daily vs. none) was inversely associated with remission of overweight-obesity (RR: 0.689; 95% CI: 0.484–0.980; P: 0.038), as was each 1 ml in alcohol consumption (RR: 0.995; 95% CI: 0.991–0.999; P: 0.022). …”
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Prevalence of hypertension in Shenzhen, China: a population-based, cross-sectional study by Ke Peng, Ji Peng, Yirong Wang, Weicong Cai, Lin Lei, Rencheng Zhao, Fangjiang Liu, Kaihao Lin, Fengzhu Xie

“…Male, older age, lower educational level, overweight and obesity, family history of HTN, tobacco smoking, alcohol intake, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia and high uric acid were associated with HTN.Conclusions HTN is a major public health concern in Shenzhen, which has low awareness, treatment and control rates, and is associated with several risk factors. …”
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Nóinui Jitóma y la enseñanza del "Fɨnórae", un canasto múrui-múina para la vida en el bosque by Selnich Vivas Hurtado

“…Dejarse habitar por el bosque, por ejemplo, y convivir con sus seres son actos de rebeldía frente a la invasión de las máquinas, el alcohol y las drogas. Este ejercicio quiere aportar a la apertura de cursos en torno a la sostenibilidad en maestrías y doctorados en Colombia, para que no se siga aplazando el estudio de una tradición poética muy rica y diversa. …”
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