Imaging in Gastroenterology by Radu Badea, Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska, Sebastian Mueller, Horia Ştefănescu, Monica Lupsor Platon

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Prevalence of Self-Reported Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Infection among Establishment-Based Female Sex Workers in Ethiopia by Shewangizaw Hailemariam, Aderajew Nigusse, Alemi Kebede

“…Hence, health education programs should address the issue of inconsistent condom use with nonpaying clients, alcohol consumption before sex, and knowledge of STIs, with a particular emphasis on those female sex workers who stayed longer in the business.…”
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Complex treatment approach to primary open-angle glaucoma: focus on neuroprotection by M. Kh. Khubetsova, V.V. Kadyshev, B.F. Ambalova

“…Brimonidine tartrate 0.2% provides both IOP-lowering and neuroprotective effects while polyvinyl alcohol moisturize and protects ocular surface. Polyvinyl alcohol improves dry eye symptoms in long-term therapy when adding brimonidine to glaucoma treatment.…”
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Proportional mortality and years of potential life lost due to liver diseases among agricultural workers, Brazil, 2017 to 2022 by Jailma dos Santos Silva, Soraia Arruda, Thayane Silva Nunes, Wiler de Paula Dias, Adedayo Michael Awoniyi, Armando Meyer, Cleber Cremonese

“…The concentration of deaths due to K70 raises concern due to the potential chronic exposure to alcoholic beverages. These results highlight the early causes of deaths from liver diseases among agricultural workers, especially those in Northeast Brazil and mixed.…”
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Deaths during Sexual Activity by Agnė Okulevičiūtė, Sigitas Chmieliauskas, Sigitas Laima, Diana Vasiljevaitė, Jurgita Stasiūnienė

“…The cause of death was determined to be suffocation due to neck compression by a ligature, compounded by significant alcohol intoxication, with additional postmortem burns covering 30% of the body surface area likely occurring after death. …”
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Analysis of Flavor Differences in Yak Milk Powder at Different Milk Production Stages by Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction and Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry by Diandian Wang, Yaxi Zhou, Jian Zhao, Yu Guo, Wenjie Yan

“…Key compounds such as aldehydes, alcohols, and esters were found to distinguish the lactation stages, with certain compounds more prevalent in colostrum and others in mature and ending milk. …”
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Investigating the Effect of 8 Weeks of Endurance Training on the Levels of Inflammatory Markers (IL-6/TNF-α) and Some Metabolic Parameters in Male Rats with Nonalcoholic Fatty Live... by Vahid Kazemizadeh, Amirabbas Monazzami, Fakhredin Saba, Andrew J McAinch

“…Introduction: This study aimed to analyze the effects of endurance training (Aerobic) on the levels of inflammatory markers (IL-6/TNF-α) and some metabolic parameters in male rats with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to investigate the feasibility of using exercise training to reduce inflammation. …”
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Evaluation of Commercial Disinfectants against Staphylococcus lentus and Micrococcus spp. of Poultry Origin by Otun Saha, Nadira Naznin Rakhi, Arif Istiaq, Israt Islam, Munawar Sultana, M. Anwar Hossain, Md. Mizanur Rahaman

“…The current study investigated the prevalence of streptococci/micrococci in poultry farms of Bangladesh and the efficacy of commercial disinfectants (Savlon, Lysol, Quatovet, Virkon S, and Virocid) along with alcohol against these pathogens to adopt appropriate strategies. …”
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One-year Prevalence, Comorbidities, and Cost of Hospitalizations for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the United States by Christopher M. Blanchette, Emily Zacherle, Joshua M. Noone, Bryce A. Van Doren, Debosree Roy, Reuben Howden

“…AATD patients were also more likely to have comorbid non-alcoholic liver disease (7% vs 2%, p<0.0001), depression (17% vs 13%, p=0.0328), and pulmonary circulation disorders (7% vs 4%, p=0.0299). …”
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Analysis and Evaluation of Quality Indicators and Volatile Compounds of Different Rice Cultivars with Geographical Indication by WANG Qin, ZHOU Changyan, ZHAO Xiaoyan, LI Xiaobei, LI Xujiao, JIANG Zhenghui, ZHANG Yanmei

“…The first category consisted of five varieties to Northeast China, characterized by low chalky grain rate and protein conetent, high amylose content, low pasting temperature, firm and elastic texture, and high proportions of aldehydes, alcohols and ketones. The second category included Yuanyang rice and Xiaozhan rice, characterized by moderate pasting temperature and amylose content and the highest levels of total volatile compounds (627.7 μg/kg) and hydrocarbons (269.6 μg/kg). …”
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Global Burden of Esophageal Cancer and Its Risk Factors: A Systematic Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Irena Ilic, Ivana Zivanovic Macuzic, Ana Ravic-Nikolic, Milena Ilic, Vesna Milicic

“…However, the proportion of DALYs for esophageal cancer attributable to smoking and alcohol use was 4–5 times higher in males than in females (50.1% vs. 11.3%, and 29.6% vs. 5.1%, respectively). …”
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The Role of Endogenous Beta-Endorphin and Enkephalins in the Crosstalk Between Ethanol and Morphine by Andy Tseng, Syed Muzzammil Ahmad, Abdul Hamid, Kabirullah Lutfy

“…<b>Background:</b> There is clinical concern about the combined use of alcohol and opiates. Several lines of evidence support an interaction between alcohol and the endogenous opioid system. …”
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Risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis by Jie Wang, Kaijie Qiu, Songsheng Zhou, Yichao Gan, Keting Jiang, Donghuan Wang, Haibiao Wang

“…Lifestyle habits such as smoking and alcohol use significantly increase HCC risk, highlighting the importance of cessation. …”
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Community and familial dynamics influencing risk behavior for HIV acquisition among adolescent girls and young women in Uganda: Qualitative analysis using Protective Motivation The... by Rose Apondi, Hilde Bastiaens, Christiana Nöstlinger, Jennifer Galbraith, Tiffiany M Aholou, Amy Medley, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Anna C Awor, David M Serwadda, George Aluzimbi, Juliet Cheptoris, Moses Ogwal, Neema Nakyanjo, Pragna Patel

“…Many AGYW viewed staying in school a protective factor both while at school and further for life. AGYW identified alcohol use, desire for material possessions, discounting HIV disease severity, social norms, and poverty as barriers to engaging in self-protective behaviors. …”
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Digital multiple health behaviour change intervention targeting online help seekers: protocol for the COACH randomised factorial trial by Hanna Henriksson, Pontus Henriksson, Marie Löf, Preben Bendtsen, Marcus Bendtsen, Katarina Åsberg, Oskar Lundgren, Jenny Blomqvist

“…Introduction Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours continue to be highly prevalent, including alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets, insufficient physical activity and smoking. …”
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Changes in primary healthcare workforce burnout during and after the termination of COVID-19 emergency response: A one-and-half-year observational study by Xueji Wu, Huihong Ruan, Xiaoying Feng, Chaojun Xie, Ronald R. O’Donnell, Zhoubin Zhang

“…Incentives, improved self-evaluated health conditions, alcohol consumption, and exercise ameliorate burnout. …”
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Function Synergy of Cross-Linked Cationic PVA Polymer to AMPS-Type Fluid Loss Additive Used for Cement-Based Material by Hao Wang, Ming Li, Youzhi Zheng, Tao Gu

“…Glyoxal/boric acid-modified polyvinyl alcohol, abbreviated as PVAGB or PVA-G-B, was with special molecular properties, i.e., positive ZETA (ζ) potential characteristics and cross-linked molecular structure. …”
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Modeling Survival Time to Death among Stroke Patients at Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Bikiltu Wakuma Negasa, Teramaj Wongel Wotale, Mesfin Esayas Lelisho, Legesse Kassa Debusho, Kibrealem Sisay, Wubishet Gezimu

“…Patients’ age, atrial fibrillation, alcohol consumption, being diagnosed with hemorrhagic types of stroke, having hypertension, and having diabetes mellitus were found to be factors shortening survival time to death for stroke patients. …”
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Mental health and substance use among rehabilitation sciences students during the COVID-19 pandemic by Itumeleng Ntatamala, Saajida Khan, Zenzo Chakara

“…Results: Substance use was common, including alcohol (54.05%), cigarettes and/or tobacco (17.27%), and illicit drugs (5.56%). …”
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Consumo alimentario durante el confinamiento por la COVID-19 en adultos sanos by Joanna Paola Rojas Calisto, Carlos Eduardo Doepking Mella, Sergio Rodrigo Jiménez Torres

“…No se presentaron cambios en el consumo de lácteos, legumbres, frutas, verduras, pescados, mariscos, agua y alcohol. …”
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